Alien Hand Syndrome

A rare neurological disorder characterized by involuntary movements of one hand.

Alien Hand Syndrome (AHS), also known as “Dr. Strangelove Syndrome,” is a rare neurological disorder characterized by involuntary movements of one hand, which seems to act autonomously, as though under the control of an outside force. The syndrome takes its nickname from Stanley Kubrick’s 1964 film Dr. Strangelove, where a character’s arm appears to have a will of its own.

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Shelly Duvall Dies

Shelley Duvall starred in two notable films in 1980.

Shelley Alexis Duvall was born on July 7, 1949, in Fort Worth, Texas. She was the daughter of Bobbie Ruth Crawford, a real estate broker, and Robert Richardson Duvall, a lawyer. Growing up, Duvall had a vibrant and energetic personality. She attended South Texas Junior College, where she initially studied nutrition and diet therapy. Her path into the world of acting was rather unconventional;

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Costume Designer – John Mollo

Mollo’s career in costume design began in the late 1970s when he was recruited by director George Lucas to work on the groundbreaking science fiction film “Star Wars”.

A costume designer is a person who designs costumes for a film, stage production or television show. The role of the costume designer is to create the characters’ outfits or costumes and balance the scenes with texture and color. The costume designer works alongside the director, scenic, lighting designer, sound designer, and other creative personnel.

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Costume Designer – Hardy Amies

His close relationship with the Queen cemented his status as a fashion icon and elevated the profile of his brand on the global stage.

A costume designer is a person who designs costumes for a film, stage production or television show. The role of the costume designer is to create the characters’ outfits or costumes and balance the scenes with texture and color. The costume designer works alongside the director, scenic, lighting designer, sound designer, and other creative personnel.

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Radio Favorites – Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing

You ever love someone so much you thought your little heart was gonna break in two? I didn’t think so.

As a record collector, I hunted down many of my favorites but obviously came nowhere near getting them all. These are some of the favorites I didn’t own at the time. .

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Ryan O’Neal Dies

I am flippant. That’s one of my charms. – Ryan O’Neal

Ryan O’Neal, born Charles Patrick Ryan O’Neal on April 20, 1941, in Los Angeles, California, was an iconic figure in the world of American entertainment. With a career spanning several decades, O’Neal has left an indelible mark on both television and film. This post will delve into the various facets of his life, from his early years and personal relationships to his impressive achievements in the world of acting.

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Song Meanings: Paint It Black

I see a line of cars and they’re all painted black, With flowers and my love, both never to come back

“Paint It, Black” is a song by The Rolling Stones, released as a single on May 7, 1966 and later included on their fourth studio album, “Aftermath.” The song is notable for its distinctive sitar riff played by Brian Jones, which gives it a unique and Eastern-inspired sound. “Paint It, Black” was released as a single in May 1966 and quickly climbed the charts. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and the UK Singles Chart.

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Eraserhead (1977)

In Heaven everything is fine

I watched the 1977 David Lynch Film “Eraserhead” on Netflix DVD for the first time. This experimental fantasy, science fiction, horror film was written, directed, produced, edited, and music scored by, David Lynch (The Elephant Man, Dune, Wild at Heart, Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, Lost Highway, The Straight Story, Mulholland Drive, Inland Empire, TV Episodes of Twin Peaks). It is about Henry Spencer who is on vacation and having girlfriend issues, nightmares, and a screaming premature ET embryo-looking baby.

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