Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1884, Louis B. Mayer, Russian-born American film producer, co-founded Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (died 1957) was born. In 1895, Oscar Hammerstein II, American director, producer, and songwriter (died 1960) was born. In 1937, Bill Cosby, American actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1946, Sian Barbara Allen, American television actress (died 2025) was born. In 1948, Richard Simmons, American fitness trainer and actor (died 2024) was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1973, Lon Chaney Jr., American actor (born 1906) passed away. In 1990, Rachel Brosnahan, American actress was born. In 2012, George C. Stoney, American director and producer (born 1916) passed away. In 2024, Bill Viola, American video and installation artist (born 1951) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Hollywood Movies Have Always Been About America. On the 250th July 4, Are They Still?
A few days ago, the New York Times ran a provocative listicle entitled “What Is the Definitive Movie About America?” Their writers came up with a couple of inspired choices, like “Dazed and Confused,” along with a handful of head-scratchers (“Disclosure Day”? “The Florida Project”?). Since no one asked, I thought I would offer five []
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