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Leonard, Elmore

(Encyclopedia) Leonard, Elmore (John Elmore Leonard), 1925–2013, American novelist, b. New Orleans, grad. Univ. of Detroit (1950). “Dutch” Leonard began publishing Western tales in the early 1950s,…

Katharine Ross Biography

Katharine RossactressBorn: 1/29/1942Birthplace: Hollywood, California Ross's film career made a promising start when she was nominated for an Oscar for her performance as Elaine Robinson in The…

Katharine Ross

Katharine Ross actressBorn: 1/29/1940Birthplace: Hollywood, California   Ross's film career made a promising start when she was nominated for an Oscar for her performance as Elaine Robinson in The…

Lloyd, Norman

(Encyclopedia) Lloyd, Norman, 1914-2021, American film and TV actor and director, b. Jersey City, N.J, as Norman Perlmutter. Lloyd began his stage…

Crichton, Michael

(Encyclopedia) Crichton, MichaelCrichton, Michaelkrīˈtən [key], 1942–2008, American novelist, screenwriter, and director, b. Chicago, grad. Harvard Medical School (1969). He wrote several thrillers…

Notable Events and Celebrations: LGBT Pride Month

There are celebrations around the world during Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. There are also a variety of events held throughout the year. Below you will find information on…

Niagara, Niagara

Director:Bob GosseWriter:Matthew WeissDirector of Photography:Michael SpillerEditor:Rachel WardenMusic:Michael Timmins and Jeff BirdProduction Designer:Clark HunterProducer:David L.…

South Milwaukee

(Encyclopedia) South Milwaukee, industrial city (1990 pop. 20,958), Milwaukee co., SE Wis., on Lake Michigan; settled 1835, inc. 1897. Draglines, machinery, consumer goods, electrical equipment, and…

Top 100 Greatest Movies

The following list includes the top 100 greatest movies of all time, according to the American Film Institute, including films such as Citizen Kane, The Godfather, and Casablanca. The American Film…

42 Top Western Movie Quotes

Top of Page Western movies have always been a staple in the film industry and Hollywood. The genre is known for its sweeping landscapes, memorable lines, and iconic characters like Harry Callahan,…