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TRASH CINEMA - Midwest Book Review

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW:Knowledgeably compiled and deftly co-edited by the team of cinema fans Andrew J. Rausch and R. D. Riley, "Trash Cinema: A Celebration of Overlooked Masterpieces" is a compendium of succinct and informative commentary essays on 55 films by contributors with inherently interesting perspectives on their chosen movie. An fascinating, thought-provoking, and memorable read, "Trash Cinema" is a 'must' for all dedicated movie buffs. While an important, entertaining, and fully recommended pick for personal, professional, community, and college/university library Cinematic History collections and supplemental curriculum studies lists, "Trash Cinema" is also available in a paperback edition (9781593938215, $19.95) and...
SNOOKUMS Riding Her Bicycle, patented in 1916 by its inventor, her owner/trainer Emil Pallenberg

Along with training his bears, Emil Pallenberg designed and built the props that they used. Here is his last bear, Snookums, (circa 1950) riding her bicycle in the barn next door to their house on North High Street in Clinton, Connecticut. Pallenberg patented what he called, "Velocipede for Animal Acrobats" October 10, 1916. You can read all about Emil Pallenberg (1888 to 1963) and his family in my book, "Pallenberg Wonder Bears - From the Beginning".
Michael Kutzma in Person - November 19th

Yet Another GEOFF DALE Podcast - EPISODE 406

Yet Another GEOFF DALE Podcast - EPISODE 406: https://pvdcast.libsyn.com/episode-406-geoff-dale-2
"Listen to the Rain" Q & A with Michael Dante

"Listen to the Rain Q & A" with Michael Dante1 - Why did you write "Listen to the Rain"? As an actor in my younger days, I wanted to play the role of a ballplayer, with a twist. So, I authored this story. 2 – What is the story about? The complex journey of a young man chasing his dream and finding love along the way. 3 – Why is this story important to you? The dramatic, complex story gives an actor with athletic ability the opportunity to play this interesting role. 4 – Do you have a favorite character...