‘The King’s Speech’ Coronated at DGA and SAG Awards
Jan31

‘The King’s Speech’ Coronated at DGA and SAG Awards

“I have a voice,” proclaims Colin Firth as King George VI in the film, and it was heard loudly and clearly by members of the Directors Guild and the Screen Actors Guild as they awarded top honors to the drama in ceremonies over the weekend. Director Tom Hooper won the DGA’s Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Saturday night, topping the field that included Darren Aronofsky for “Black Swan,” David...

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Change of Scenery Brings Miami Heat to NATPE
Jan28

Change of Scenery Brings Miami Heat to NATPE

A change of venue from the gaming tables of Sin City to the tropical breezes and Latin influence of Miami re-energized this year’s NATPE market and conference, headquartered at the beachfront Fontainebleau Resort. More than 4,500 attendees and 700 buyers descended on the hotel for three days of dealmaking, networking, information gathering and partying– something that has been sorely missing from the conference in recent...

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Host With the Most, Or Did Ricky Tarnish the Golden Globes?
Jan17

Host With the Most, Or Did Ricky Tarnish the Golden Globes?

Why are people so surprised that Ricky Gervais made a series of (not particularly funny) jokes at a lot of people’s expense during his second outing as host of the Golden Globes telecast? It’s the Globes, folks, the awards show best known for its festivities fueled by free-flowing alcohol, leading to a lot of loose lips and funny slips on stage at the Beverly Hilton. Let’s review some of the Gervais-gaffes that will...

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The Queen of Hollywood

Cleopatra was one of the most enigmatic women in history, but could she have ever envisioned her stunning, smoldering visage gracing the entryway of one of LA’s hottest new restaurants? Cleo is the focal point of the new Redbury Hotel in the heart of Hollywood, and energy emanating from the place joins that from other nearby establishments in revitalizing what was once a downtrodden area that had seen better days.  Now the...

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Major Response/Minor Crimes

Just in the past couple of weeks, I’ve seen a lot of law enforcement response to seemingly minor vehicular crimes. Approaching the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard in San Vicente in West Hollywood, I saw major LA County Sheriff’s Department squad car activity and one officer suddenly closed down Santa Monica in one direction. Kind of scary, and half expecting to hear gunshots break out at any moment, I quickly made a...

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