Is it sitting at home during COVID-19 for weeks that got us talking about all the old "B" movies? Dunno...but the more we talked about the more we realized how much fun they are--from the classic B feature in the era of double features (with a newsreel and cartoon!) to today's low budget indy films...there's a lot to love in these less-than-blockbuster films. See if you agree!

Some people think Hollywood is reticent about telling stories of Hollywood. Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco destroys that myth for Celebrating Act 2™'s co-founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman and proceeds to point out a number of classic films about Hollywood and filmmaking! It's a fun walk through a little recognized and much overlooked genre. Got your favorite feature film on Hollywood? Let us Know!

Next to every hero in the movies it seems there's a great character we love and laugh at...the classic Hollywood Side-Kick. Whether it's a saddle tramp in a classic western or a rookie cop in a detective movie, we've learned to love some of filmdom's great character actors. Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco joins Celebrating Act 2™'s Art Kirsch and John Coleman in a fun discussion...from an important dramatic device, to historic prototypes, to memorable actors, you'll get a KICK out of their look at Side-Kicks. Bet you have some of your favorites too...let us know!

As fans of film and the movie theater experience, Celebrating Act 2™'s Art Kirsch and John Coleman talk with Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco, about the problems facing the exhibition wing of the entertainment industry due to Covid-19 restrictions.There's plenty of insider insights from 3 guys who know the industry as well as conjecture from these same 3 who are also fans of the movie experience. what will Hollywood --and your local movie-going experience--look like after the Virus? Let us know what you think!

As a variety of states are re-opening, some in baby steps, others seemingly throwing caution to the winds, Art & John share their views on this process of 'returning to normal'.

In this episode of the Founders' VLOG, well into the second month of choose 1 [quarantine; shelter-in-place; physical distancing; hey buddy where's your mask] the co-founders of Celebrating Act 2™, Art Kirsch & John Coleman discuss what they've been up to. As it turns out, lots. Join us and celebrate YOUR act 2!

As America is a land of immigrants, so too our cuisine is as varied and diverse as our population's origins. Who doesn't eat pizza or Chinese take-out or enjoy a Greek salad (among other ethnic cuisines) now and then? Food and Travel writer John Mariani, Editor of The Virtual Gourmet newsletter, is a considerable food historian as well as a regular contributor to Celebrating Act 2™. In this video John discusses the various culinary influences waves of immigrants have brought to the United States. It's a delicious way to look at our current food culture and celebrate its diversity. Enjoy! ..and give us your feedback at [email protected]

While we all wonder what the 'New Normal' will look like after the COVID-19 Crisis ends, many have predicted the end of the small restaurant business as we have known it. Food Critic and Travel Writer John Mariani has observed and commented on the industry for 40 years. He's also a student of history and as such he informs Celebrating Act 2™ founders Art Kirsch and John Coleman that restaurants are one of humanity's most basic form of entertainment. His recounting of both the history of restaurants and the recovery after numerous historical disasters is fascinating and informative. Watch and see if you agree...and let us know what you think: [email protected]

One question everyone over 50 asks is how do I stay young? Or put another way, how can I prevent premature aging? Hormones --there are many hormones in our body--can have a great effect on our body aging as well as whether we FEEL old before our time. Celebrating Act 2™'s regular contributing medical expert Dr. Liz Lyster, MD discusses the role hormones play in our aging --premature and otherwise.

A specialist in Hormones, Dr Liz Lyster, answers her most Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) "Once I start on hormone replacement therapy do I have to stay on it forever?" The co-founders of Celebrating Act 2™ have plenty of follow up questions which help clarify the very common therapy which engenders lots of confusion in both men and women. As always you'll get a lot of good information from our regular contributing expert, Dr Liz MD. Be sure to tell your friends that Celebrating Act 2 is the USER MANUAL for the 2nd half of your life!