Genesis Awards: Laughter, Tears–and a Terrific Terrier
Mar28

Genesis Awards: Laughter, Tears–and a Terrific Terrier

Just as he did in the Academy Award-winning “The Artist,” canine star Uggie nearly stole the show at the 26th Genesis Awards, presented by the Humane Society of the United States. The 22 winners were announced Saturday, March 24, at a ceremony at The Beverly Hilton. The Genesis Awards honor the news and entertainment media’s work in raising public awareness of animal issues and confronting cruelty. The majority of the categories...

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Zou Bisou Bisou! Things We Just Learned about Mad Men
Mar26

Zou Bisou Bisou! Things We Just Learned about Mad Men

The two-hour premiere of the long awaited fifth season of  “Mad Men” was a huge education.   First, it answered the big question: did Megan actually get married to Don in the 17 months that have passed since the dapper Mr. Draper unexpectedly proposed to her in the cliffhanger season four finale? Oh, yeah, they did. And from the looks of it, it appears to be a relationship based upon truth– as it is revealed that Megan...

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From Despair to Elation: A Love Triangle in The Deep Blue Sea
Mar20

From Despair to Elation: A Love Triangle in The Deep Blue Sea

You might call it the anti-“Hunger Games.” Opening on March 23 in New York and Los Angeles, ” The Deep Blue Sea ” is set in England in the torn and tattered aftermath of World War II, and stars Rachel Weisz as a woman trapped in a loveless marriage to a judge, but who finds passion with a former fighter pilot.   The film is directed by Terence Davies and adapted by him from a 1952 play by Terence Ratigan,...

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Mad Men Premiere: Dapper Don Draper & Co. Celebrate Season 5
Mar15

Mad Men Premiere: Dapper Don Draper & Co. Celebrate Season 5

“Would you like a Manhattan?” That was the question that greeted guests at the afterparty for the much awaited premiere of AMC’ s four-time Emmy award-winning drama “Mad Men,” whose previous season finale aired in October 2010.   “Mad Men,” you’ve been dearly missed.   Held at Hollywood’s Blvd. 3, the indoor/outdoor space was decorated to evoke the streets of New York City, complete with...

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Young Directors at LACMA Share Spotlight With the Rock
Mar13

Young Directors at LACMA Share Spotlight With the Rock

A sold-out crowd at LACMA’s Bing Theater was on hand for the 11th annual Muse Young Directors Night to view a diverse slate of short films and then pick the winning director.   There was laughter, there were some shrieks and possibly even some tears as the movies unspooled during the two-hour program   “A Sushi Love Story” from director Mike Blaney was an homage to George Melies and the early days of cinema, a symbolic...

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