Dear Cinema Retro: Â
The reason I love and subscribe to Cinema Retro is because you understand just
how great actors like Richard Basehart really were. I grew up with Richard
Basehart watching Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea when I was just 6 years old -
then later on discovered him in his many film roles. Everything he was in was
improved because of his talent. He had something very very few actors have
today -Â quality. No matter what the
part, he brought an air of quality to the portrayal, and the movie/show. Thank
you for keeping the memory and appreciation of great actors like Richard
Basehart alive. Â
Sincerely, Â
Patrick Weidinger
Lancaster, PA USA
Retro Responds: Thank you,Patrick and all the other readers who support our endeavors by subscribing to the magazine. Of course, all the credit has to go to writer Herb Shadrak and the many other talented writers from around the world who so generously provide these articles. I don't mind bragging a bit on their behalf by pointing out that these people are the best of the best and their dedication to keeping the artists and films from the Golden Age of cinema in public focus is appreciated by movie fans around the world. The Waynes, Gables and Bogarts of the world will always be celebrated, but it is the under-rated talents like Richard Basehart whose work benefits so much from the dedication of our writers. I can't tell you how many people say they watched certain films they were unaware of because of articles in our magazine and on our web site. It gives us a great deal of satisfaction to know that artists who might otherwise be ignored are having their work appreciated once again. - Lee Pfeiffer