Lyn Collins: Diva, Cecil: Humble Friend By Rebecca Redshaw I didn’t even know Cecil wasn’t her real name until I had worked at the studio for three months. Our paths rarely crossed when I was first hired. My job was… (READ MORE)
Jonathan Winters: Standing Out in Famous Company By Rebecca Redshaw As the receptionist at United/Western Studios in the late 70’s, I didn’t make much money, but for a wide-eyed young woman there were far more important advantages than a big… (READ MORE)
POWER UP for a Great Time Gala to Take Place December 9th at Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel By Rebecca Redshaw The traditional gift for the first anniversary is paper. Therefore, the women of POWER UP should be wrapping their presents… (READ MORE)
‘Diary’ of a true threesome Russian film’s director lobbying for oscar consideration Wednesday, February 07, 2001 By Rebecca Redshaw PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Director Alexey Uchitel’s relaxed demeanor is striking, considering he is in the midst of the whirlwind promotion… (READ MORE)
Recognition Due Palm Desert Dance Under the Stars Choreography Festival 2001 By Rebecca Redshaw If the popularity of “Survivor” is any indication of the public’s desire for challenges, both physical and emotional, than Saturday night’s event at the McCallum Theatre… (READ MORE)
Smooth Jazz By Rebecca Redshaw Smooth jazz, like smooth whiskey, rarely disappoints. The Coachella Valley is fortunate to host two jazz events in the next two weeks that virtually guarantee a good feeling without the need of a breathalyzer test…. (READ MORE)
Generations of Music Preservation Hall Jazz Band Cooks at the McCallum By Rebecca Redshaw When Ben Jaffe talks about the Preservation Hall Jazz Band you can almost taste the music. In a recent phone conversation from New Orleans, the head… (READ MORE)
Story behind the Filmmaker by Rebecca Redshaw A five-dollar bill might get you into a matinee screening today but you better sneak in your own soda and popcorn if you want a snack. But the award-winning short, “The $5 Movie,”… (READ MORE)
Film festivals’ best unreel in Palm Springs Thursday, October 25, 2001 By Rebecca Redshaw In the Broadway show “The Music Man,” when Harold Hill comes to River City, he turns the town upside down sharing his enthusiasm and hope in… (READ MORE)
2002 Seattle International Film Festival Installment 1: Prelude to the Seattle International Film Festival By Rebecca Redshaw Reprinted from NotesFromHollywood.com Installment 1: Prelude to the Seattle International Film Festival The dream of climbing earth’s highest mountain has been accomplished. To conquer… (READ MORE)