Category Archives: Baltimore Films

Happy Birthday, Harris Glenn “Divine” Milstead!

Posted on October 18, 2011 by atomictv

Divine (October 19, 1945 – March 7, 1988), born Harris Glenn Milstead, was an American actor, singer and drag queen. Described by People magazine as the “Drag Queen of the Century”, Divine often performed female roles in both cinema and … Continue reading →

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Film helps African-Americans remember a lively Carr’s Beach

Posted on October 16, 2011 by almosthipguy

Destination was popular resort during era of segregation By Mary Gail Hare (The Baltimore Sun, October 13, 2011) Decades ago, a trip to segregated Ocean City presented far too many challenges for African-American families. Instead they went to a sandy … Continue reading →

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If you think watching Chris LaMartina’s low-budget horror films is unnerving, try making one

Posted on October 13, 2011 by atomictv

By Lee Gardner (Baltimore City Paper, 10/12/2011) A party’s getting out of hand in a paneled basement as assorted twentysomethings guzzle beer, and down the hall a buzzed dude gets ready to get busy with a buxom babe. She takes … Continue reading →

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Nostalgia Convention

Posted on October 5, 2011 by almosthipguy

6th Annual Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention September 22-24 The Marriott Hotel, Hunt Valley, MD This past Saturday I was all set to head down to the Baltimore Book Festival to get my read on, when my girlfriend Amy asked what our … Continue reading →

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