Embarking on a time-travel adventure in August, I found myself transported back to the glamorous 1940s at Cincinnati's iconic Union Terminal and Museum! As seen on Local News 12, my family, friends, and fellow Cincinnati Actors Studio members joined me in immersing ourselves in the vintage festivities. Each year, the Union Terminal transports visitors back in time to the 1940s, featuring classic cars, big band music, costume contests, vintage vehicles, swing dancing, and more. Decked out in authentic or replica 1940s attire, we truly looked the part. Surprisingly, my fellow actors and I clinched the 2nd place in our respective divisions, a delightful cherry on top. With actress Barbara Stanwyck as my inspiration, I delved deep into the era, meticulously studying the fashion and accessories. Donning an original 1940s sailor dress, vintage purse, gloves, earrings, and jewelry, along with era-appropriate shoes and pantyhose, I even adorned my ha...
I want to share a quick story about a college student who never saw a Western until she had to take a class on Westerns. As part of a critical thinking class, I had to take a film course titled " War and Westerns ." Oh boy. Up Until 1994, the only Western film I had ever seen was "Young Guns" in 1988. I don't think I purposely avoided them, but I was too much into my RKO musicals and melodramas to care. Back then - before the internet, we had to read tons of copied notes from our professor; my syllabus was as thick as the Yellow Pages. "What did I get myself into? " I asked myself. My thesis was centered around the depiction of women in war films, but that's for another post. But what happened was incredible—a new appreciation for both genres and a lifelong love for them. I discovered that Westerns often explore similar themes, including life, love, loss, betrayal, revenge, community, and honor, amongst other things. The closest I ...