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By Geoffrey Huchel When we think of leading men, it would be hard to imagine Denzel Washington not being included in that category. The accomplished actor has built a remarkable and multifaceted career spanning nearly five decades, starring in some of the biggest movies in film history, while also achieving success as a producer and […]
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Ringside Report Puts the Spotlight on Denzel Washington
February 18th, 2019 
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Comments Off on Ringside Report Puts the Spotlight on Denzel WashingtonRingside Report Looks Back at Batman Returns
February 12th, 2019 Bad Brad By Geoffrey Huchel This second installment of the initial Warner Bros. Batman film series reunites Burton and star Michael Keaton, who were fresh off the heels of the success of the blockbuster BATMAN (1989). Keaton’s portrayal of the Caped Crusader is the best, in my opinion; despite all the chatter from fans who may disagree […]
Posted in COLUMNS BY GEOFFREY HUCHEL, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Tags: Ringside Report Looks Back at Batman Returns Comments Off on Ringside Report Looks Back at Batman ReturnsRingside Report Puts the Spotlight on Jane Russell
February 7th, 2019 Bad Brad By Geoffrey Huchel Ernestine Jane Geraldine Russell, known simply as Jane Russell, was born on June 21, 1921 in Bemidji, Minnesota. She was an American film actress, model and singer. She was the eldest child and only daughter of five children to Geraldine and Roy William Russell. Geraldine and Roy lived in Canada prior to […]
Posted in COLUMNS BY GEOFFREY HUCHEL, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Tags: Ringside Report Puts the Spotlight on Jane Russell Comments Off on Ringside Report Puts the Spotlight on Jane RussellRingside Report Puts The Spotlight On James Caan
January 26th, 2019 Bad Brad By Geoffrey Huchel James Edmund Caan, born on March 26, 1940, is an American actor of television and film. The Bronx native has been acting since the 1960s. The enigmatic actor, known for his brooding masculinity has enjoyed a long and successful career. In his early years he was educated in New York City, and […]
Posted in COLUMNS BY GEOFFREY HUCHEL, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Tags: Ringside Report Puts The Spotlight On James Caan Comments Off on Ringside Report Puts The Spotlight On James CaanRingside Report Looks at a Great Year in Movie Cinema History (1939)
January 21st, 2019 Bad Brad By Geoffrey Huchel 1939 was considered the greatest year in the history of Hollywood, releasing some of the most influential films in history. It was also the year which the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nominated a whopping ten films for Best Picture. It’s hard to imagine each of these films will be […]
Posted in COLUMNS BY GEOFFREY HUCHEL, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Tags: Ringside Report Looks at a Great Year in Movie Cinema History (1939) Comments Off on Ringside Report Looks at a Great Year in Movie Cinema History (1939)Ringside Report Puts The Spotlight on Vera Farmiga
January 17th, 2019 Bad Brad By Geoffrey Huchel Vera Farmiga is an accomplished actress of stage, television and film, whose talent holds no bounds. The Oscar nominated and multi-faceted performer has delivered many unforgettable roles throughout her career and has become a box office draw and has earned her place as one of Hollywood’s top stars. Farmiga started her career […]
Posted in COLUMNS BY GEOFFREY HUCHEL, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Tags: Ringside Report Puts The Spotlight on Vera Farmiga Comments Off on Ringside Report Puts The Spotlight on Vera FarmigaRingside Report Puts the Spotlight on Winona Ryder
January 11th, 2019 Bad Brad By Geoffrey Huchel Winona Ryder, born Winona Laura Horowitz, is one of those rare actors who didn’t start their career in television. She was a movie star from the very beginning. She wouldn’t appear on television until much later, and by that time, she was already a Golden Globe winning and Oscar nominated superstar. Ryder […]
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January 7th, 2019 Bad Brad By Geoffrey Huchel Could Jeff Bridges be one of the greatest actors of all time? I think so, and I’m sure I’m not alone in saying that. The actor has had such an astonishing career portraying a variety of roles with tremendous versatility and range. Bridges comes from a prominent acting family. He is the […]
Mystery and Murder: A Look at Film Noir
January 2nd, 2019 Bad Brad By Geoffrey Huchel Hollywood’s stylish crime drama known as film noir has always been a style of filmmaking that has intrigued me, with its low-key lighting, story structure, element of crime, and a cast of mysterious and interesting characters, all tied together to tell an intricate story. The film noir period was very prominent from […]
Ringside Report Puts The Spotlight on Ryan O’Neal
December 27th, 2018 Bad Brad By Geoffrey Huchel Charles Patrick Ryan O’Neal, known as Ryan O’Neal (born April 20, 1941) is an American actor. With 65 credits to his name he has become one of Hollywood’s favorite actors. Before his acting career took off, he trained to become a professional boxer, competing in two Golden Gloves championships in his native […]
Ringside Report Looks Back at Great Christmas Movies
December 21st, 2018 Bad Brad By Geoffrey Huchel Whether we are prepared or not, the holiday season always seems to sneak up on us, and with the hustle and bustle sometimes we forget to take time to enjoy it. One way to do that would be to put on your favorite Christmas movie to get into the holiday spirit. Between […]
Ringside Report Puts The Spotlight On Robert Zemeckis
December 15th, 2018 Bad Brad By Geoffrey Huchel Robert Zemeckis is one of American film industries most successful filmmakers with praise for his directing talent and his innovation for the use of special effects in the majority of his films. Many of his movies are among the most successful and highest-grossing of all time. Besides directing, he is also known […]
Ringside Report Puts the Spotlight on Vivien Leigh
December 10th, 2018 Bad Brad By Geoffrey Huchel Vivien Leigh, born Vivian Mary Hartley on November 5, 1913, was an English stage and film actress. She was an only child to Ernest Richard Hartley, a British broker, and his wife, Gertrude Mary Frances. Despite her fame as a screen actress, Leigh was primarily a stage performer and a very skilled […]
Ringside Report Puts the Spotlight on Roy Scheider
December 3rd, 2018 Bad Brad By Geoffrey Huchel We all know Roy Scheider (born November 10, 1932) as the star of the megahit JAWS (1975), but it’s what he did before his acting career that may not be as well known to many. Scheider spent his early years as an athlete, where he participated in organized baseball and boxing competitions. […]
You’re A Good Man, Charles M. Schulz
November 26th, 2018 Bad Brad By Geoffrey Huchel Charles M. Schulz was an American cartoonist best known for the comic strip PEANUTS. He was born on November 26, 1922 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Carl, a barber, and Dena, a housewife. From an early age, Schulz and his dad shared a Sunday morning ritual reading the funnies. Schulz loved drawing, and […]
Ringside Report Puts the Spotlight on Steven Spielberg
November 20th, 2018 Bad Brad By Geoffrey Huchel Steven Spielberg is one of American film industries most successful filmmakers with praise for his directing talent and versatility. Many of his movies are among the highest-grossing of all time. He is also considered one of the founding pioneers of the New Hollywood Era, and is regarded as one of the most […]
Queen: Rock Royalty
November 13th, 2018 Bad Brad By Geoffrey Huchel There will never be a band quite like Queen. Their operatic sounds, multilayered vocals and remarkable guitar lines made their music most recognizable and defining. They’ve been celebrated for decades, being described as revolutionary, amazingly unique and original and timeless. Their music remains just as popular today as it was back in […]
The Wizard of Odd: A Spotlight On Tim Burton
November 4th, 2018 Bad Brad By Geoffrey Huchel Tim Burton is an Oscar nominated American film director, producer, artist, writer and animator. Burton is known for his dark, eccentric horror and fantasy films. His use of gothic imagery showcases his very unique style of filmmaking. In his early life Burton spent most of his time by himself drawing cartoons and […]
Ringside Report Looks Back At Classic Horror Movies
October 30th, 2018 Bad Brad By Geoffrey Huchel Horror is my absolute favorite movie genre- zombie movies, monster movies, slasher flicks, home invasion, psychological, supernatural thrillers…I love them all. Each one has their own “jump out of your seat” moments. I relish in the idea of sitting in the dark being completely engrossed in a good horror story. Historically, horror […]
Ringside Report Puts The Spotlight on Kate Winslet
October 29th, 2018 Bad Brad By Geoffrey Huchel There are very few actresses that make an impact on me with their performances. Michelle Pfeiffer and Nicole Kidman are two great examples. I cannot recall a performance from either that I didn’t like. I’ll watch a movie simply because they are in it. The same can be said for another superstar […]
Ringside Report Looks At Some Great Character Actors
October 16th, 2018 Bad Brad By Geoffrey Huchel Character Actors: They can be quirky. They can be funny. They can be serious. And sometimes, they can be scary. Character actors are generally seen as less glamorous, and oftentimes they play second banana to the “Leading Man” or “Leading Lady”. Typically, they portray unusual, interesting or eccentric characters. Of course, not […]
Marilyn Monroe: A Hollywood Legend
October 6th, 2018 Bad Brad By Geoffrey Huchel Marilyn Monroe (Born Norma Jeane Mortenson) was born on June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles, California. She was an American actress, model and singer. She would go on to become one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s, and even a half a century after her death, she remains an […]
Ringside Report Puts the Spotlight on the Late Acting Icon Paul Newman
October 2nd, 2018 Bad Brad By Geoffrey Huchel I wish I would’ve been old enough to appreciate Paul Newman when he was in the prime of his career. It wasn’t until later when I knew what an accomplished actor he was. Now as an adult, I am able to appreciate who he was. Newman wasn’t just known for his leading […]
Ringside Report Reviews CLUE: The Movie
September 28th, 2018 Bad Brad By Geoffrey Huchel The 1985 movie CLUE, based on the popular board game, is in my personal opinion, an underrated gem. In a decade full of popular movies, this one seemed to slip through the cracks. It definitely didn’t get the recognition it deserves. Unfortunately, at the time of its release, the reviews were not […]
Ringside Report Looks Back At The 1960s In Film
September 23rd, 2018 Bad Brad By Geoffrey Huchel The 1960s in film reflected the decade of fun, fashion, rock n roll, and tremendous social changes (i.e. the civil rights era). With movie audiences declining due to the domination of television, major American companies began to expand with other forms of entertainment: records, publishing, TV movies and the production of TV […]
