I’ve always admired Martin Sheen. He’s an excellent actor who’s been turning in great performances on television and in feature films since the early 1960s. He’s been a socially responsible guy (unlike some celebrities), managing to avoid the limelight that too often these days comes from public displays of bad behavior.

He’s also produced two well known sons, Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez, and while Charlie has certainly had his share of self-inflicted ups and downs, he seems to have finally settled down. While neither is the caliber performer of their father, both have added to the body cinema in effective ways.

A recent interview with Martin Sheen provides some good background and insight into the famed actor.

Click here to read the interview.

TEN BEST CARS FOR FAMILIES

With autos and auto makers much in the news these days because of the impact of rising gas prices, many families are rethinking their choice of vehicles. And if you have a large family, necessitating lots of intra-city trips shlepping your kids here and there, you know as well as anyone how $4.00 per gallon gas prices can add up quickly.

I can’t speak for the actual validity or accuracy of Forbes Magazine’s recent list of the Ten Best Cars for Families. But based on the quality of their past lists, it’s probably worth checking out.

Click here for The Ten Best Cars for Families.