In 1979, Luis Valdez's Zoot Suit made history as the first Chicano play to premiere on Broadway. That it was a mainstream hit while also delivering an indictment of systemic racism and injustice was remarkable – let alone that it did so with style, humor, and great music by Valdez's brother (who also played the lead role) and "the father of Chicano music" Lala Guerrero. Valdez was ahead of his time when he directed the film adaptation two years later, which blends fantastical and 4th-wall-breaki

104K views · 2.1K reactions | "Woody Allen wanted "Faster! Faster!" That was my main note from him. He likes the dialogue to be fast and for a Texan, especially one who'd only been to New York a couple of times at that point, it was very difficult." Shelley Duvall on her role in "Annie Hall" (1977) | History of Cinema | Facebook

🎬 Remembering Tony Curtis on his 100th birthday Today, we honor the legendary Tony Curtis, born on June 3, 1925. Among his many remarkable performances, his role as the ambitious press agent Sidney Falco in Sweet Smell of Success (1957) stands out as a testament to his versatility and talent. Directed by Alexander Mackendrick, this film noir classic delves into the dark underbelly of New York’s media world, with Curtis delivering a performance that’s both compelling and chilling. Here’s to a ce