Monthly Archives: December 2013

“Night of the Meek – A Christmas Gem from the Twilight Zone.”

Posted on December 26, 2013 by robbinsrealm

There have been many authors, films, television shows, and true-life accounts that have had an influence on me as a writer of fiction; the original “Twilight Zone” series is one of them. The series aired on television, long before I … Continue reading →

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“Joan Fontaine – Hitchcock’s Only Oscar Winner”

Posted on December 20, 2013 by robbinsrealm

Whenever I am asked during the course of a conversation I am having on film, who is my favorite director or directors, inevitably, the name Alfred Hitchcock will be the first one I speak. Hitchcock, along with Quentin Tarantino, Steven … Continue reading →

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“Ian McDiarmid – The Emperor in Star Wars & A Life Long Lover of Theater”

Posted on December 11, 2013 by robbinsrealm

The year was 1982, and actor Ian McDiarmid was portraying Harry Hackamore, in award winning playwright Sam Shepard’s “Seduced.” The character was modeled after reclusive billionaire, and aviation innovator, Howard Hughes. McDiarmid, who was born on August 11, 1944, in … Continue reading →

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“Cherish – Independent Film Starring ‘The Mentalist’s’ Robin Tunney”

Posted on December 4, 2013 by robbinsrealm

One of the current television shows that I thoroughly enjoy watching is “The Mentalist.” For the past six seasons, I’ve been rooting for the series’ main protagonist, Patrick Jane, portrayed by Simon Baker, as he has hunted down the malicious … Continue reading →

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