Movie: Keeper of the Flame 1947

Portrait of a very good boy. #art #illustration

40 years ago today on October 16, 1985: "Saturday Love" written/produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, and performed by Cherrelle and Alexander O'Neal was released. It peaked at No. 2 on the US R&B chart and became a moderate pop hit peaking at No. 26 on the US Hot 100 in the spring of 1986. #KJLH

This is devastating. NBC Asian America has done incredible work covering our community, especially given their greater resources and institutional clout relative to indie outlets like us. www.thewrap.com/nbc-news-lay...

As a sidebar, if we have to suffer through the "A SKYDANCE CORPORATION" byline on their logo now, I at least wish Paramount would bring back this old stylized signature on their copyright notices.

Nico Santos ("Superstore," "Crazy Rich Asians," "Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3") discuss audience response of Filipino representation in US mainstream media. #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth #FilipinoHollywoodActorsPanel #RepresentationMatters

40 years ago today on October 16, 1985: "Sun City" written by Steven Van Zandt, produced by Van Zandt and Arthur Baker, and recorded by Artists United Against Apartheid was released. The music video directed by Jonathan Demme with Godley & Creme was also produced.

Washington, D.C.'s vending machine LitBox distributes books, with a serving of hope as local writers struggle with arts funding cuts. n.pr/4nYSLHq

I AM XIN ZHAO!!! Honored to voice the League Of Legends champion, the Seneschal Of Demacia, Viscero The Reckoner, The One Who Never Lost, the Rumble In The Jungle (ok I made that one up), XIN ZHAO! Huge thanks to @riotgames.com , Josh Dean, Kevin McMullan, Alyssa Gentile, & Vox for letting me play

40 years ago on October 15, 1985: 'Falco 3,' the third studio album by Falco was released by A&M Records. It peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and No. 18 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It released the hit singles "Rock Me Amadeus" and "Vienna Calling." youtube.com/playlist?lis... #KROQ

Eugene Cordero ("Loki," "Star Trek: Lower Decks") talks about the challenges Filipino American actors face in acting. #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth #FilipinoHollywoodActorsPanel #RepresentationMatters

I don't know anyone who didn't have a Drew Struzan illustrated film poster on their bedroom wall as a kid or the walls of their home office as an adult. Discovered that he had a documentary film. Streaming now on Prime Video. I'll watch that tonight before bed. Thank you, and rest in peace.

Great news: California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the California Ratepayer Protection Act, which prevents for-profit utilities like PG&E and SoCalGas from forcing customers to pay for political lobbying and promotional ads. This will lower energy bills for Californians - a big win!

Jimmy Kimmel's return to airwaves might just point the way forward for late night TV to prove its relevance to American audiences — and to itself.

40 years ago today on October 14, 1985: "Cloudbusting" by Kate Bush was released as the second single from her fifth studio album, 'Hounds of Love' (1985). #KROQ

The gang rehabilitation non-profit is planning housing and supportive services

40 years ago today on October 14, 1985: "Tonight She Comes" by the Cars from their 'Greatest Hits' album was released as its first single. It peaked at No. 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was the band's fourth and last Top 10 hit. #KROQ

TiVo Stops Selling DVRs, Exiting the Hardware Business After 26 Years variety.com/2025/tv/news...

40 years ago today on October 14, 1985: "Election Day" by Arcadia was released by Parlophone. The song features Grace Jones on vocals and speech segments. The music video directed by Roger Christian was inspired by Jean Cocteau's 1946 film, "La Belle et la Bête." #KROQ

I can't make the NO KINGS parade this Saturday because I'm keynoting at UCLA AASC's reunion celebration. Also, here's how to register for the conference Saturday! Boba, food, and a lot of hope and strategizing to happen! alumni.ucla.edu/event/regene...

40 years ago today on October 14, 1985: 'The Jets,' the debut studio album by Tongan-American family band The Jets was released by MCA Records. "Curiosity," "Crush On You, "Private Number," and their No. 1 ballad "You Got It All" were their hit single releases. ENJOY: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Making these available again for anyone looking for a sign for a possible freedom-loving get-together. Reformatted to larger sizes: 18 x 24. They scaled fine in the software, havent printed them yet, but they should work. 🖖🏻 #TrekkiesAgainstFascism

Tess Paras ("Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," "Just Add Magic") talks about the challenges Filipino American actors face in acting. #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth #FilipinoHollywoodActorsPanel #RepresentationMatters

“Copyright growing pains” is one hell of a euphemism for the biggest IP theft in history

40 years ago today on October 14, 1985: 'Listen Like Thieves' album by INXS was released. It peaked at No. 11 on the US Billboard 200. The first top 5 single in the US was "What You Need." Other hit single releases were "This Time" and "Listen Like Thieves." youtube.com/playlist?lis... #KROQ

When I visited The Kennedy/Marshall Company in 2017 this was the first thing I saw as soon as I stepped off of the elevator. It's the original illustration by Drew Struzan.

Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns’s new PBS series, “The American Revolution,” tells the nation’s founding story. Atlantic editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg asks Burns: What would the Founding Fathers make of this political moment in America? Watch the full discussion: https://bit.ly/3J6Yqfc

California celebrates Filipino American History Month, recognizing generations of Filipino Americans who have shaped this state’s culture and history. As friends, educators, caregivers, civil rights organizers, and so much more, Filipino Americans are vital to this state.

40 years ago today on October 11, 1985: "King For A Day" by the Thompson Twins was released as the third single from the band's fifth album 'Here's to Future Days.' It peaked at No. 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and also peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. #KROQ

So the haters are already starting upset that a Klingon warrior is wearing a skirt. Well wait till they find out how Viking men dressed when they went into battle. Wonder if they think of them as "woke" fandompulse.substack.com/p/new-york-c...

40 years ago on September 2, 1985: "Pleasure and Pain" by Divinyls from their second studio album 'What a Life!' (1985) was released as the album's third single in the formats of 7-inch single and 12" single. It became one of their most successful songs. #KROQ

Ireland has approved plans to permanently implement a basic income program that will support up to 2,200 artists. A cost-benefit analysis found that for every €1 invested, society receives €1.39 back. Officials from other countries are now expressing interest in the program.

"Officials from Australia, Wales, South Korea, Canada, Norway, Lithuania, Estonia, “northern European arts councils and the Belgian presidency of the Council of the EU” have sought briefings on the scheme, the Minister said." www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

Diane Keaton's two 1977 leading film roles in "Annie Hall" and “Looking for Mr. Goodbar" are great introductions of her work. Each showcased her in two vastly different roles that defined two opposite sides of dating and relationships for women in the 1970s. Such sad news to hear. Rest in peace.

Vidiots spotted 😍 www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/ind...

I want you to watch this videoclip that I sampled from a Babylon 5 episode (from 1997). It perfectly explains what happened and still happens in America right now. This is all known. for almost a century we knew. But still, we let it happen... again:

What is "plenary authority" and why is it a big deal that Miller said that Trump has it over the national guard?

Jim Lee promises that DC will never use AI, saying "AI doesn't dream, feel, or make art."

"They call [Chicago] the Second City because when it burned to the ground, [Chicagoans] just built right back up on top of the smoldering embers." ~ CM Punk, 2021.

The See & Spark campaign for my short animated, martial arts-drama “Disarm” is now LIVE! Please consider making a contribution to this very important story about anti-Asian hate. At the very least SHARE THE LINK with your networks. That’s how word of mouth spreads. seedandspark.com/fund/disarms...

Thirty paintings created by the bushy-haired, soft-spoken Bob Ross will soon be up for auction to defray the costs of programming for small and rural public television stations suffering under cuts in federal funding. https://to.pbs.org/4nEQMrw

One year ago...

just in case you’re wondering what phase of development my next film is in, today on a phone call with my producer i said exasperated and angrily “oh yeah well i’m vera drew and i make movies that matter.”

🤠 #AEWDynamite

I became an instant fan of "The Quatermass Xperiment" and its sequel, "Quatermass 2" in the DVD era. Along w/ "Quatermass and the Pit," Anchor Bay was my client when I was with Crest National Digital Media. I QC'd many of Anchor Bay's domestic/international sci-fi/horror films, it was an education.

40 years ago on October 1985: "Go Home" by Stevie Wonder was released as the second single from his twentieth studio album, 'In Square Circle' (1985). The song peaked at No. 2 on the US Billboard R&B chart and No. 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100. #KJLH

40 years ago on September 25, 1985: "To Live and Die in L.A." from the soundtrack of the same name sung by Wang Chung was released. The song peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 41. The feature film was directed by William Friedkin. #KROQ #LatePost

National Coffee Day seems like a great time to announce my book THE DREAMER’S PATH, the first comprehensive look at David Lynch’s surprisingly lengthy list of credits as an actor. Featuring 70+ interviews, it covers TWIN PEAKS, LOUIE, THE CLEVELAND SHOW and much more. www.amazon.com/Dreamers-Pat...