may the few drive-in screens left in the u.s. be darkened tonight for annette funicello passed away today at age 70.  no small secret that i am a huge fan of the 1960s beach movies and a big admirer of these films stars, frankie avalon and annette funicello.  these films embody goofy innocence and summery lightness.  annette pinioned off the antics of her roles with great charm and grace.  i will miss her luminous presence.