Judd Apatow is a film producer, director, and screenwriter. He is best known for his work on TV shows and films such as Freaks and Geeks, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up and This Is 40. In this video, Jason Segel, who worked with Apatow on Freaks and Geeks, discusses what … Continue reading
The Grateful Dead were an American rock band from California that first came together in 1965. The band was known for live performances of long musical improvisation, and have sold more than 35 million albums worldwide. In 1994, the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. … Continue reading
“It is doubtful if the edition could be disposed of to people of average intellect at anything short of the point of the bayonet…” The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was the fourth novel written by Mark Twain, and was first published in the United Kingdom in December of 1884. Considered … Continue reading
In this video, Robert Page and Jimmy Plant of Led Zeppelin discuss what it was like to play with drummer Jason Bonham, son of original Led Zeppelin member John Bonham. John Bonham died of alcohol poisoning on September 25, 1980. The band felt that they could not go on after … Continue reading
Jimi Hendrix remains one of the most influential electric guitarists of all time, in spite of the fact that his career was cut short by his tragic death on September 18, 1970, at the age of 27. In this video clip, Hendrix is asked how often he practices the guitar. … Continue reading
“I was a sensation…” Phyllis Diller recalls her endless persistence to get booked on the Tonight Show. Her pianist called every day until they eventually wore down the show’s booker. She went in to audition for them and was booked that same night. “It was history,” the famous comedienne recalls. … Continue reading
Hear the creator of some of Marvel Comics’ most enduring characters–Spider Man, The Incredible Hulk, Ant Man, Captain America and so many, many more discuss his cameo in the Disney Animation movie Big Hero 6. Lee talks about the pride he takes in having his Marvel characters now part of … Continue reading
Ridley Scott is an English director and producer best known for his work on films such as Alien, Blade Runner, Thelma & Louise, Gladiator, Black Hawk Down and Kingdom of Heaven.In this video, Sigourney Weaver discusses Ridley Scott’s vision for the movie Alien.
Listen to Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine, discuss working with Annie Leibovitz: “You have to give her an important dress. You don’t go to annie to do a t-shirt and a pair of jeans. She loves the couture, she loves a ball gown. She needs something that will really … Continue reading
This video features colleagues and subjects speaking to Annie Leibovitz’s work ethic and persona while on a set. Tina Brown, former editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair, says of Leibowitz’s demeanor: “I never found that her difficulty was something that wasn’t always 100% worth it. And very often the difficulty was just … Continue reading
