Thursday, February 15, 2024

E. L. Doctorow, on writing:

 

Good writing is supposed to evoke sensation in the reader - not the fact that it is raining, but the feeling of being rained upon.

- E. L. Doctorow.

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Happy Valentine's Day

 



#HappyValentinesDay #Hearts #Love #BeMyValentine #Valentine


On this day in music history - The album Bébé le Strange, by Heart (1980)

 

Bébé le Strange

by Heart

was released on February 14, 1980.


 

On this day in music history - The album Dreamboat Annie, by Heart (1976)

 

Dreamboat Annie

by Heart

was released on February 14, 1976.




On this day in movie history - Babe's and Ricky's Inn (2013)


Babe's and Ricky's Inn

documentary directed and written by Ramin Niami,

was released in the United States on February 14, 2013.

 

Cast:
Ray Bailey, Andrea Balestra, Shawn Barry, Bobby Bryan, Mickey Champion, Charlie Chan, Chu Chu, Grant Cihlar, George Dezz, Ken Frizzelle, Takahiro Fukuda, Eric Garcia, Lady Gigi, Laura Mae Gross, Tony Ibarra, Alvon Johnson, Deacon Jones, Dennis Jones, Richard Martin-Ross, Johnny Mastro, Tokyo Mississippi, Keb' Mo', Barbara Morrison, Oklahoma Ollie, Sherry Pruitt, Jeff Ross, Southside Slim, Mike Stoller, Suzanne Thomas, Peter Tork, Ferekiea White, Earl Williams, Gregg Wright.



Born on this day – Gregory Hines:

 

Actor

Dancer

Choreographer

Singer

February 14, 1946 – August 9, 2003


Born on this day – Alan Parker:


Director

February 14, 1944 – July 31, 2020