LETTERS TO L.A. LIFE : CHANGE OF HEART TOO LATE FOR THESE NEUROTIC ACTORS.I read with ho-hum, another finally, grown-up grown-up adj. 1. Of, characteristic of, or intended for adults: grown-up movies; a grown-up discussion. 2. movie personality has come to his senses after putting the ticket-buying public through so many unadmirable performances. Nicolas Cage now claims he wants to portray characters who ``do good things.'' Why is it we who pay for tickets have to suffer through all the personal dysfunctions of actors playing out dysfunctional characters on the screen? Is it any wonder we have a lack of role models today? That kids wander the streets without anyone affirmative to emulate? Academy Award or not, Cage's ``Leaving Las Vegas'' was a two hour psychotic trip to the psychiatrist's office, during which frankly, I walked out. To me it was not entertainment but merely the combined neurosis neurosis, in psychiatry, a broad category of psychological disturbance, encompassing various mild forms of mental disorder. Until fairly recently, the term neurosis was broadly employed in contrast with psychosis, which denoted much more severe, debilitating mental of a writer and actor. It's unfortunate the Jane Fondas, Martin Sheens and River Phoenix's couldn't straighten out their own personal lives first before putting America through all the pain they did, via the screen and off. Such actors want us to believe they are reformed, good little boys and girls boys and girls mercurialisannua. now. That they are model citizens, but the truth is we had to grow up with their inanities and it was not pleasant. Good luck, Mr. Cage, but you leave an awful lot of on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. garbage in your wake as you now ask us to accept the new you. Paul Vaughn Paul Vaughn is an American actor, most notable for his recurring role as "Paul" on ten episodes of the American situation comedy, Cheers. He also made guest appearances on television series including Fantasy Island, Three's a Crowd, and I Dream of Jeannie. Van Nuys Fashionable writer's work never fails to be De Witty As a daily subscriber to your newspaper, I wanted to write and let you know how much I enjoy Barbara De Witt's fashion and society columns in L.A. Life. I particularly enjoyed her article on prom dresses just a couple of weeks ago. Now only was her story enjoyable to read but her picture layout was like looking at a fashion magazine. I have noticed since subscribing that Barbara's stories, without exception, will always prove to be not only informative but also witty and entertaining. Because I know Barbara's articles appear Thursdays, L.A. Life is always the first section I reach for. Suzanne Machado Agoura Volunteer offering praise for special L.A. Life spot My highest compliments to writer Kevin Ainsfeld, who wrote my generous profile for Daily News People. His respectful manner made it easy to talk about the varied causes that I care so much about. This kind of attention certainly goes beyond flattery Flattery Adams, Jack toady to his employer. [Br. Lit.: Dombey and Son] Amaziah fawningly complains of Amos to King Jeroboam. [O.T.: Amos 7:10] bolton one who flatters by pretending humility. [Br. Hist. , it puts a spotlight on much needed resources that serve the community. When reading the paper, it's always been so heartening heart·en tr.v. heart·ened, heart·en·ing, heart·ens To give strength, courage, or hope to; encourage. See Synonyms at encourage. Adj. 1. to read about the volunteers. It was a surprise honor to join the ranks. Jackie Joseph Burbank Time to amplify radio days of our most-beloved stars In a recent L.A. Life book section, I noticed that there was a review of two new books about Humphrey Bogart's film career. Coincidentally, as I was driving home the other day, I happened to tune into Public Radio and there was Bogie bo·gie 1 also bo·gy n. pl. bo·gies 1. One of several wheels or supporting and aligning rollers inside the tread of a tractor or tank. 2. alongside of Lauren Bacall, in a '50s radio series called ``Bold Venture
This set me to wondering why none has been written about Bogie's radio days, since it seems that he, along with many other movie actors of that era, were frequently on the radio, in what must have been a thriving industry in the pre-TV days. Where does one find a more detailed description of movie stars on the radio and such issues as who picked their parts, how much they were paid, etc. Anyone out there have any light on this? Michael Isaacs Michael Isaacs (22nd November 1974) is an Australian actor most well known for his semi-regular role as the Intellectually disabled Clancy Freeman in the TV series Blue Heelers (1994-2006). Van Nuys |
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