James Brolin’s Busy Life
At 83, James Brolin is far from retired. The Hollywood superstar; husband to singer Barbra Streisand; father to actor Josh Brolin, dons many hats. Besides acting, he’s an accomplished airplane pilot, race car driver, equestrian, dog trainer, and home designer.
In New York this week, he made an appearance to promote the third season of the Netflix series “Sweet Tooth,” where he serves as the narrator. Not one to rest on his laurels, Brolin is also filming another Netflix series, “Ransom Canyon.”
Overcoming Early challenges
Brolin started his career in Hollywood at the young age of 15. But the journey wasn’t without hurdles. He struggled with speeches and memorizing lines. But with persistent practice, he improved. His hard work paid off with an Emmy and two Golden Globe awards.
His choice to pursue acting initially faced objection from his father, who hoped for James to become a lawyer. But James proved his determination by pushing through difficulties such as parking cars for a living before landing a contract with Fox. With his talent and tenacity, Brolin went on to taste success with seven seasons on “Marcus Welby, M.D.” at Universal Studios.
Art House Film “Killer of Men” Makes Waves
In more independent film news, art house movie lovers reveled at the screening of “Killer of Men” at the Quad Cinema. The film, directed by Tzvi and produced with a modest budget of $10,000, tells a captivating story through minimal dialogue. According to Tzvi, it creates ‘visual music,’ where even without sound, viewers can still feel the emotions portrayed.
Inside Mark Kostabi’s Glamorous Party
The highlight of artist Mark Kostabi’s party at his West 22nd street townhouse was 16-year-old Lily Gottfried, daughter of the late Gilbert Gottfried. The glamorous event included stars like guitarist John Leventhal and promoter Adam Sands. However, underage Lily couldn’t partake in sampling the wine and tequila supplied by importer Arty Dosortsev.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s Marital Struggles
With recent news of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s marriage troubles, speculation arises about the division of their $700 million joint wealth. Their ironclad prenup will spite tricky decisions about their $60 million mansion in Beverly Hills. The mansion is considered joint marital property, which could complicate matters in the divorce proceedings.
Celebrity Sightings in the City
“Aquaman” star Jason Mamoa showed another side of his talent as he performed with his band, Oof Tatata at Bungalow in Santa Monica. Other notable appearances included Shea Whigham, Ashley Fink, and Carrie Coon at the premiere of “Lake George.” Madame Gandhi, known for playing drums for Lizzo, held a concert in honor of Pride Month at the Apple Store on Fifth Avenue.
All this and more offers a vibrant snapshot of the bustling Hollywood scene and the engaging lives of its stars.