Hugh Hefner may have had dozens of girlfriends over his 83 years, but his life-long love is jazz. Hefner declared his undying devotion to swing and big band music when the Rabbit interviewed him in 2008 for an inside story, “Jazz Playboy Style.” With all the recent attention, good and…
Hefner’s True Love
The Playboy Founder's Lifetime Affair With Jazz
October 24th, 2009 · No Comments
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Flicker Of Change
How Art Trumped Commerce—Or Not—In 1967
July 8th, 2008 · No Comments
Mark Harris’ account of the making of the five “Best Picture” nominees from 1967 is an epic tale of art, business and character. The films represent old Hollywood’s formulaic approach and devotion to past success (Doctor Dolittle), it’s frustrations in attempts at relevance (Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner), the obstacles…
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