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Pencils and Pop Culture: Martinis with a Dash of Blackwing

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Pencils and Pop Culture: Martinis with a Dash of Blackwing It’s the cocktail of Bond, James Bond, and swell sophisticates everywhere. The signature glass, with its slender stem and geometrically simple bowl, make it as fun to look at as it…
Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln… Vampire Hunter?

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Abraham Lincoln... Vampire Hunter? February 12th marked the 203rd anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth and, while his birthday is recognized with every passing of the calendar, 2012 marks an historic year in the legacy of the Great Emancipator.…

Breakfast at Tiffany’s and the Man Who Made an Icon

Breakfast at Tiffany's and the Man Who Made an Icon By far the most iconic image in the film adaptation of "Breakfast at Tiffany's" is of Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly, strolling down 5th Avenue in the early, empty hours of the morning…
Academy Awards

Pencils and Pop Culture: The Oscars is Fixing What Isn’t Broken

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Pencils and Pop Culture: The Oscars is Fixing What Isn't Broken I have a love-hate relationship with the Oscars. On the one hand, my family and I throw an Oscar party every year, as we will do at end of this month when the awards air on…
Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of Everlasting Intrigue

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Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of Everlasting Intrigue There are stories so universal that they are told over and over again. The tales of Don Quixote have been made into over forty different operas; Romeo and Juliet have had their stars cross’d…

The Kennedy Center Honors Take Wing

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The Kennedy Center Honors and Blackwing Pencils The Kennedy Center Honors, which recognizes a select few recipients for their sterling contributions to culture through a lifetime in the performing arts, airs tonight on CBS throughout the United…
Walt Disney

Pursuing Your Passions: Lessons Learned from Walt Disney

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Pursuing Your Passions: Lessons Learned from Walt Disney Walt Disney once said of the origins of his most famous character, “Mickey Mouse popped out of my mind onto a drawing pad 20 years ago on a train ride from Manhattan to Hollywood at…

When Words Aren’t Enough: Music in Film

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When Words Aren't Enough: Music in Film There is a story surrounding composer John Williams and the score for “Schindler’s List,” one of the most moving and memorable instances of music in film. As both director Steven Spielberg and Williams…

Of Innocence and Rage: Martin Scorsese’s Greatest Films

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It's a good month to be Martin Scorsese. Not only does one of America's greatest film-makers turn 69 today, but his latest film, "Hugo," has already garnered positive critical buzz before its November 23 release date. Looking back at some of…

Pencils and Pop Culture: Pencils, Puzo and "The Godfather"

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Pencils and Pop Culture: Pencils, Puzo & "The Godfather" It stands as one of the most revered films of all time with a dedicated fan following and scores of critical plaudits. However, had it not been for the unique, intense collaboration…