If you see Nikki Fioretti today, do not forget to wish her a Happy Birthday. As an actress Nikki Fioretti has appeared as Jessica in the rom-com  The Rebound  (2012, directed by Wesley Knodel) and as Andrea in the short films  Bigfoots (2015, a Feral Media production, Michael Wilk, writer/director), and as part of a cute couple in Broken (2015, a Carribean Fury Production, written by … Continue reading #M(ichigan)M(ovie)H(istory) On this Day, March 25, 1986 actress Nikki Fioretti was born

It was on this date,  March 25, 2000, American screenwriter and MSU professor Jim Cash died. The seldom seen half of the successful screenwriting team responsible for such notable 1980s screen hits as Legal Eagles (1986)  and Top Gun (1986),  Cash had been under hospital treatment for an intestinal ailment when he died.  He was 59 years old. Born in Boyne City, Michigan (January 17, … Continue reading #M(ichigan)M(ovie)H(istory): On this Day, March 25, 2000, screenwriter Jim Cash dies

This year the Tribeca Film Festival will close on April 29 with back-to-back screenings of “The Godfather” and “The Godfather Part II,” followed by a cast reunion and conversation involving Francis Ford Coppola, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire and Robert De Niro. This event, which marks 45 years since “The Godfather” was first released, isn’t the only anniversary screening:  Fellow … Continue reading #MichiganConnection Francis Ford Coppola and Godfather cast to reunite for ‘The ’ 45th Anniversary Celebration at close of this year’s Tribeca

CBS police drama “Blue Bloods” has already achieved a major milestone by airing its 150th episode earlier this month. However, despite the show’s success, there were reports claiming that Tom Selleck, who plays Frank Reagan, will be leaving the show. In a recent interview with CBS Local, the actor shut down rumors of his exit by saying that he wasn’t “tired” of the show just yet.  … Continue reading #MichiganConnection Selleck not leaving Blue Bloods

It was on this day, March 24, 1937,  American actress Lynn Freyse was born in Detroit.  As a child, Lynn’s family moved to Cleveland, Ohio and later Tucson, Arizona, in hopes of coping with her mother’s health needs, which required a warm, dry climate. In Arizona, her mother to overcome Lynn’s natural bashfulness, enrolled her in acting classes  Lynn, a natural blonde, after high school, won … Continue reading #M(ichigan)M(ovie)H(istory) On this Day, March 24, 1937 actor Lynn Borden was born

“Being an artist is not the most comfortable occupation. I always feel exposed. My most intimate thoughts find their way into my stories. I feel so vulnerable sometimes, but I know that the pain I feel is necessary to uncover the bonded TRUTH of humanity. Once the story is out there, it no longer belongs to me…it belongs to you.  ” Charlene Jeter, Detroit Film … Continue reading “Being an artist is not the most comfortable occupation.” Charlene Jeter

As cameras continue to roll on ‘The Christ Slayer,’ the final installment of Lansing, Mich.-based Collective Development Inc.’s ‘Quest Trilogy,’ a steady lineup of featured actors have lent their talent to the Yuma, AZ., production location. Veteran character actor Robert Shepherd of Virginia (‘Dean Teaster’s Ghost Town,’ ‘Evan Almighty’ and ‘Spielberg’s Lincoln’) and newcomer Edgar Rodriguez, of Calexico, CA., are the final characters of the … Continue reading ‘The Christ Slayer’ Features Eclectic Characters

Best known for his role as Tony “Duke” Evers, the corner man in six episodes of the Rocky franchise,  American actor, comedian, boxer, football player Anthony “Tony” Burton was born on this day,  March 23, 1937 in Flint, Michigan. A Flint Northern High School graduate  Burton was a  two-time all-state football player. At Northern, he played halfback  In 1954, he scored 13 touchdowns and led … Continue reading #M(ichigan)M(ovie)H(istory) On this Day, March 23, 1937, actor Anthony “Tony” Burton was born