St. John's Confidential File

HELLO AMERICA!—Without question young creative filmmakers today are not simply "dreamers" they realize what it takes to make it as an actor, writer, producer or director. Patrick Norville had a passion for directing and producing films, so he went and registered in a film school to learn his craft.  He received a degree and then bought a ticket to...

HELLO AMERICA!—Having spent most of life and career in Hollywood, I have been fortunate enough to meet and experience tons of young people who started out with very little and suddenly the golden door of opportunity opens and life changes with a big bang! This is what happened to my dear friend, Philip Michael Thomas. When I first met the actor, he...

HELLO AMERICA!—If you are addicted to “reality shows,” nearly daily we are fed with drama which pacifies this hunger for this need. The happenings in Washington make darn sure of that. The main characters: Donald Trump (President), First Lady, Melania, Robert Mueller, the investigative force checking on Russian involvement with the U.S. elections results, Speaker of the House, Paul...

HELLO AMERICA!—Millions of Americans are cheering former President Obama wherever he goes these days. It is reported that he is receiving thousands of letters from people from all over the world, especially, young people who are urging him to take on some official governmental responsibility or office. Not only that, he has been offered a film script to consider which...

HELLO AMERICA!—The invasion of the Coronavirus has changed millions of not only that of various parts of the globe, but the lives of millions of Americans, as well. Hollywood studios, for the most part, have stopped operations until further notice concerning the Coronavirus.  Those of us who had been in meetings concerning production projects have been forced to reschedule.  Being forced to stay at home has...

HELLO AMERICA!—It’s always a fantastic, overwhelming experience when watching one of our iconic entertainers, whether it be in film or theatre, rock an audience with a level of dramatic excellence not expected. Film actor, radio headliner Leon Isacc Kennedy does exactly that; escalating his public image to the level as another Cagney or Bogart. The potential is riveting! His electrifying...

HELLO AMERICA!─In the old days when many of the great musicals and plays arrived on Broadway, they were so compelling, millions of talented people jumped at the chance of emulating them, one way or the other. They inspired young people with any kind of musical, comedic or writing talent to do anything to justify hopping a bus or train...

HELLO AMERICA!—As it was during the early part of the 20th century, the powerful draw of Hollywood has always been a powerful reason why thousands of innocents jumped on buses and trains as well as hitchhiking to reach the promise land of possible fame and fortune. Upon the arrival of tons of star-struck young hopefuls easily ready to fall prey to...

HELLO AMERICA!─It was so exciting to be made aware that veteran actor Chris Robinson finally agreed to make another film on the widescreen again. After his many years on the celebrated soap “General Hospital” as Dr. Rick Webber, as well as winning international attention for his co-starring role on the hit series “Twelve O’Clock High,” he had a need...

HELLO AMERICA!─As usual America’s most talented artists eagerly come to the aid of those who need support in dealing with the current challenge of survival. During the World War II, stars such as Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Faye Ray, Jimmy Derante, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Diana Shore and tons of others flooded radio shows and theaters centering on national...