Sydney Irwin Pollack was born July 1, 1934 in Lafayette, Indiana, USA, to Rebecca (Miller), a homemaker, and David Pollack, a professional boxer turned pharmacist. All of his grandparents were Russian Jewish immigrants. His parents divorced when he was young. His mother, an alcoholic, died at age 37, when Sydney was 16....
THE MAKING OF ALFRED HITCHCOCK'S THE BIRDS By Kyle B. Counts The Genesis In one test of the mechanical birds, they released these strange looking creatures that looked like model airplanes with wings that moved up and down. There was also a glider type of bird that was just about as laughable. — Assistant Editor Bud...
The filmed roundtable panels feature Oscar nominees and other top stars of the year's most buzzed-about films, including actors, actresses, writers, producers and directors. Guests will discuss everything from their individual projects to their crafts and true stories from the business. The panels will present thoughtful, informative takes on the film and...
Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola Interview with Geoffrey Gilmore on the USSB "Hollywood Insiders" program, ca. 1997. ...