Life in The Past Frame

20/03/2026

RIP Chuck Norris ❤️❤️❤️.

20/03/2026

11/03/2026

Philippe Petit - Man on Wire.

On August 7, 1974, French tightrope walker Philippe Petit performed an amazing feat by walking on a tightrope between the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York, at a height of more than 400 meters, and without any safety measures.

He walked on the rope for about 45 minutes, walking, sitting, and even kneeling amid the astonishment of passersby and police teams who tried to convince him to return.

Docudrama footage here on YouTube -

https://youtu.be/JWHZLRmu1ts?si=RSJ-y67X6W278yN0

21/12/2025

Kurt Russell, Meryl Streep and Cher 'Silkwood', 1983.

19/12/2025

George Polley - The Human Fly.

Whoops! Part of George Polley’d act was to pretend to slip and fall. Here he is seen in mid-air dropping one window ledge to another.

George Gibson Polley earned the nickname “The Human Fly” by climbing skyscrapers with just his hands and grit - no ropes, no harnesses, just heart.

Born in Richmond, Virginia, he first climbed a six-storey roof at age 12 to earn a suit, and it sparked a career that saw him conquer over 2,000 buildings across the U.S. 

In 1920, he even made it up to the 30th floor of the Woolworth Building - the tallest building in the world at the time - before being stopped and arrested for not having a permit! Arrested on the job, basically. 

Polley wasn’t just a stuntman - he was a crowd-pleaser, vaudeville performer, war veteran, and one of the pioneers of what would later be called buildering.

He was often hired by store-owners as part of the opening ceremony. He was able to command a fee of $200 - in those days a princely sum.

His career started as a boy, when he was playing baseball in Richmond, Vir-ginia. George hit a big shot, right on to the roof of a six-storey building. As it was the only ball they had, he climbed up to fetch it.

In 1910 his family moved to Chicago, and George got a job as a newspaper delivery boy.

One day he saw an expensive suit in a store window.I would stand on my head on top of this building for a suit like that,' he declared. The store-owner laughed. 'If you did that I would give you the suit,' he said.

George got his suit, and the episode attracted so much attention that a local theatre offered him a booking. He climbed buildings to attract crowds to the show.

He died in 1927 at just 29 years old from a brain tumour and not from falling off a building. 🧠❤️‍🩹 

29/11/2025

Kate Bush.

In 1978, at just 19 years old, Kate Bush soared to the top of the UK charts with her debut single Wuthering Heights - making her the first female artist ever to score a UK No. 1 with a completely self-written song. 

But that was just the start. Kate wasn’t content to ride a wave - she reshaped it.

🛠️ By the mid-1980s she had built her own recording studio - in a converted barn attached to her childhood home - giving her full creative control.  In that home-studio she embraced cutting-edge tech for the time (synthesizers, samplers, layered production), which helped bring albums like Hounds of Love to life. 

🎬 And on stage?

For her only 1979 tour, the Tour of Life, she became one of pop’s first performers to use a wire-rigged headset microphone, so she could sing while dancing and acting - a forerunner of the modern pop-show format. 

🌍 Influence doesn’t begin to cover it. Over the decades, Kate Bush has inspired a huge swathe of artists - from Björk to Florence + the Machine, and many more in the realms of art-pop, electronic, indie and alternative music. 

⏳ Fast-forward to the 2020s: thanks to the hit TV show Stranger Things, Kate’s 1985 track Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God) surged back into popularity worldwide - giving her a new generation of fans and underscoring how timeless and boundary-breaking her work remains. 

✨ In short: Wuthering Heights wasn’t just a debut - it was a declaration. Kate Bush didn’t follow the rules. She rewrote them.

29/11/2025

Life in The Past Frame

13/11/2025

Nina Simone.

Simply one of the best video on youtube!! If you like it, buy the DVD Nina Simone live at Montreux 1976!The great Nina (1933-2003) here plays a song composed...

10/09/2025

Queensway Tunnel.

There it lies underneath the River Mersey in Liverpool and was designed by engineer Sir Basil Mott.

It was opened to the public on 18 July 1934 by King George V to an audience of around 200,000 people.

It was a masterpiece of engineering and craftsmanship, taking around 1,700 workers to construct the tunnel that connects Birkenhead to Liverpool city centre.

Sadly, 17 men lost their lives during the construction of the tunnels.

This photograph was taken between 1929 and 1930. 📸

20/08/2025

Ronnie Rondell Jr.

The legendary Hollywood stuntman famous for being set ablaze on the cover of Pink Floyd’s iconic 1975 album Wish You Were Here, passed away on August 12, 2025, at the age of 88.

Born in Hollywood on February 10, 1937, Rondell enjoyed a remarkable five-decade career as a stunt performer and coordinator.

He performed high-risk sequences in such classic films as How the West Was Won, Blazing Saddles, Lethal Weapon, Thelma & Louise, and his final appearance in The Matrix Reloaded in 2003.

His most enduring legacy, however, remains the unforgettable image of him engulfed in flames—dressed in a flame-retardant suit under a business suit—for the Wish You Were Here album cover. The famous photograph, shot at Warner Bros. Studios, captured him shaking hands with another stuntman while he burned. Although the first fourteen takes went smoothly, it was the fifteenth that singed off part of his mustache and eyebrow when a gust of wind altered the flames.
Ronnie’s courage and professionalism defined a storied career that included co-founding the elite stunt troupe Stunts Unlimited in 1970.

He is survived by his devoted wife Mary (married in 1969), their son R. A. Rondell, three grandchildren, a great-grandson, and his brother Ric. Tragically, his other son, Reid, also a stuntman, died in a helicopter crash in 1985.

Ronnie Rondell Jr. may have literally been set on fire for vivid imagery—but his legacy burns stronger than ever. His fearless spirit, artistry, and dedication to his craft will continue to inspire.

18/08/2025

General Zod.

Actor Who Portrayed General Zod.

Sadly, Terence Stamp passed away on August 17, 2025, at the age of 87.

Debut & Creators: General Dru-Zod first appeared in Adventure Comics #283 in April 1961, created by Robert Bernstein and George Papp.

Powers: As a Kryptonian, Zod shares Superman’s abilities under a yellow sun—super strength, speed, flight, heat vision, x-ray vision, invulnerability, and more.

Catchphrase: Famously known for the line, “Kneel before Zod!”

Banished to Phantom Zone: Originally a Kryptonian military leader, Zod was exiled for treason—sending him, along with followers, to the Phantom Zone.

Portrayal by Terence Stamp: His bald, clean-shaven look and portrayal in Superman (1978) and Superman II (1980) greatly shaped the character’s popular image.

Comic Book Reintegration: The Last Son storyline (Action Comics #844–846, 851 and Annual #11, 2006–2008) reintroduced Zod (modeled after Stamp’s portrayal) into modern comic continuity
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Alternate Portrayals: In the DC Extended Universe, Michael Shannon played Zod in Man of Steel (2013), Batman v Superman (2016), and The Flash (2023).

About Terence Stamp.

Early Life & Breakthrough: Born July 22, 1938, in Stepney, London, he rose from poverty, earning scholarship-based drama training and early acclaim in Billy Budd (1962), which earned him an Academy Award nomination.

Swinging London Icon: A prominent figure of 1960s British cinema, he had romantic and stylistic ties with actress Julie Christie and model Jean Shrimpton.

General Zod Roles: His portrayal of Zod in Superman (1978) and Superman II (1980) remains one of his most iconic roles, influencing future depictions of the villain.

Spiritual Journey: Before landing the Zod role, he was near becoming a ta***ic s*x teacher at an ashram in India, highlighting his journey toward the film being a career resurgence.

Diverse Career & Writing: Beyond Superman, he delivered acclaimed performances in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994), The Limey (1999), Valkyrie (2008), The Adjustment Bureau (2011), Last Night in Soho (2021), and others.

Writing Legacy: Stamp was also an accomplished author, penning five memoirs, a novel, and cookbooks

Final Years & Death: He passed away on August 17, 2025; tributes highlighted his charisma, integrity, and influence on film and culture

22/07/2025

Ozzy Osbourne.

Born: 3 December 1948, Marston Green
Died: 22 July 2025 (age 76 years)

Music groups: Black Sabbath, The Ozzy Osbourne Band (Since 1979)

Children: Kelly Osbourne, Aimee Osbourne, Jack Osbourne, Jessica Starshine Osbourne

Spouse: Sharon Osbourne (m. 1982–2025), Thelma Riley (m. 1971–1982)

Legend ❤️ he will be sadly missed.