Big Hollywood Loves The Arts

by John Nolte

Until the very end of his storied career, Jack Lemmon could still be heard whispering, It’s magic time, to himself before the filming of each new scene.  More than our political views, and regardless of which part of the pop culture spectrum most engages us, what connects the Big Hollywood contributor is magic time, for we love the arts. And it’s a love that will manifest itself here in many forms, mainly through a sharing of our respective passions, but also criticism. Because whether it’s for the sake of the culture or simply customer bang-for-the-buck, we believe the arts must improve, but know that’s an impossibility until the discussion includes the ideas and ideals of everyone. 

For my part, I’ll mostly talk movies. You’ll find reviews of the latest releases and any trap I can lay to hook you with an appreciation for the classics, including top-five lists to get you thinking about films and a recommendation for whatever classic gem might be found on Turner Classic Movies or The Fox Movie Channel. 

Hollywood is much more than just “today.” It is a thing which reaches back a full century awaiting discovery and to help get us through as we plead our case here for a little more of that magic time.


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Posted Jan 6th 2009 at 12:58 am in Today's Pick, Top 5 | 131 Comments