The Love Story of Marc and Bella Chagall Comes to Life in ‘The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk’
The love story of acclaimed artist Marc Chagall and his wife Bella is one for the ages and it was especially thrilling to see it brought to life on stage at the Wallis in Beverly Hills in Kneehigh Theatre’s production of “The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk” after viewing the recent Chagall costume exhibit several times at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Chagall depicted their love affair in numerous artworks including “Over the Town”...
‘Three Billboards’ Reigns at BAFTA Awards Along with Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
The BAFTA Awards are the British version of the Oscars, but this year the participants followed in the footsteps of those at the Golden Globes by wearing all black in solidarity with the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements. There were two notable exceptions: Princess Kate, who in keeping with royal protocol not taking a political stand wore a dark green gown with black piping, and actress Frances McDormand, outfitted in a black, red and...
‘Lady Bird,’ ‘The Post,’ ‘Mudbound,’ ‘The Good Doctor’ and ‘Big Bang’ Win Top Humanitas Prizes
It may outwardly have the look and feel of other awards shows, especially occurring as it does in the midst of the winter awards season, but the Humanitas Prize ceremonies hold a special place in the hearts of the Hollywood creative community. The message of the prizes bestowed by the nonprofit organization Humantas to those who create television programs and films exploring our common humanity is perhaps more resonant in these times...
A Revealing Night with Black Showrunners at Paley Panel
It was a panel that may not have been able to exist even a decade ago– and that is cause for celebration. Coming in the midst of Black History Month, the Paley Center for Media spotlighted prominent African-American showrunners and creators in a spirited discussion aptly titled “They Run the Show.” Taking the stage on February 13 at the Paley Center in Beverly Hills in a conversation moderated by “Entertainment Tonight’s”...
WGA Awards Crown Jordan Peele, James Ivory, ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ and ‘Veep’
Despite the serious subject matter of many of the projects in contention for the 2018 WGA Awards, with Patton Oswalt hosting for the third year running, a large thread of humor ran throughout the proceedings. “Good evening, Disney employees,” Oswalt began as he took the podium at the Beverly Hilton’s International Ballroom for the untelevised—and therefore, uncensored–West Coast ceremonies on Feb. 11. (A concurrent WGA East...
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