St. John's Confidential File

HELLO AMERICA!—After so many years of working, viewing as well as meeting new faces and talents ascending on the American Entertainment industry, I have been rather conservative of my reception to them, after all I’ve seen them come and go. However, when I finally received a taste of Idris Elba’s magic persona and talent, it was absolutely hypnotizing. The...

HELLO AMERICA!—The idea that Diana Ross is still on the road doing what she loves best is absolutely amazing. This little girl from Detroit who was discovered by Motown’s dream-maker Berry Gordy refuses to hang up her costume or remove the makeup which establishes her as Miss Ross! Diana makes it very clear that any loneliness she might feel vanishes...

HELLO AMERICA!—The whole world loves Smokey Robinson when he sings, it’s all about love and how to make life smooth and easy. It’s interesting, when one asks one of Smokey’s fans about his earlier life, where he came from or even where or when his fantastic career began, the only response one gets is MOTOWN! Of course, that’s understandable based...

HELLO AMERICA!—I recently watched a brilliantly produced and directed film, one based on one of the most famous film stars in the world, Marilyn Monroe!  Because I knew her, I was quite moved by the production. It is titled “My Week With Marilyn,” starring a marvelous actress, Michelle Williams and Kenneth Branagh with an extraordinary support cast that includes: Eddie Redmayne, Judi...

HELLO AMERICA!—After gestures of promises and loyalty, the owner and primary manager of China Film Company shocks the motion picture industry by their coolie treatment of one of Hollywood's most promising young filmmakers. The treatment of Walt Plaster was unacceptable by any stretch of the imagination. Since the Film Industry of China is attempting to make inroads into the...

HELLO AMERICA!—It took some very quick moves to catch up with Hollywood’s newest golden boy, Justin Hartley! During his 2-year turn on the CBS soap, “The Young and the Restless,” he received thousands of tweets every day from fans stemming from every corner of the nation.  They loved his portrayal of character ‘Adam Newman.’ His leaving the CBS soap was...

HELLO AMERICA!—This year, the dialogue on the political stage can turn on a dime and be downright disturbing. An about-face like this, however, is not limited to politics; it includes other orbits of influence as well. Social-media networks being one of them. Yet, among some of the things peddled are things that bind us. Our values, for instance. And...

HELLO AMERICA!—During his time at the Dominican University of California, actor, dancer, poet and artist Correy Harris was considered one of the highlights of that campus.  Because of his star-action on the soccer field, winning game after game for the university, students from every corner of the country inquired about Dominican's team.  At every turn Harris was in every...

HELLO AMERICA!—Iconic star Nichelle Nichols known affectionately for her role as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura in the “Star Trek” series and I met on a very idyllic warm morning on the U.S.C. campus tennis court.  Her playing partner was Teddy Jones (U.S.C. pre-law student & son of super star Lena Horne) and my tennis support was Gerald Hill Bradley, one...

HELLO AMERICA!—It is always gratifying to catch up with old friends especially in Hollywood and actress Judy Pace is one of those.  Even though I first attended U.S.C., I also realized what a top notch school for the theatre Los Angeles City College was and quickly registered in a few classes.  That's when I met Judy who was absolutely...