‘Compton,’ ‘The Big Short,’ and ‘Transparent’ Shine at Casting Society’s Artios Awards
With all the recent controversy about the lack of inclusion at the Oscars, and on the evening before the motion picture academy took action to broaden its membership, the point was made several times during the 31st annual Artios Awards that casting directors are responsible for most of the diversity seen on screen and on stage. The awards, put on by the Casting Society of America, honor the best casting in film, television, theater...
Critics’ Choice Awards Anoint ‘Spotlight,’ ‘Mad Max,’ ‘Fargo’ and ‘Mr. Robot’
Although it doesn’t fit into the typical parameters of an awards-worthy film by any stretch of the imagination, the critics are madly in love with “Mad Max: Fury Road.” The George Miller-directed actioner sped to the finish line at the 2016 Critics’ Choice Awards Sunday night with nine trophies–out of its record ten nominations–including one each for Miller and co-stars Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy. On the TV side, the...
Inside the Legacy of Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine
If you missed it in the theaters, now’s your chance to see the definitive documentary about Apple founder Steve Jobs by acclaimed director Alex Gibney. Airing Sunday night on CNN, “Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine” gives viewers a 360° view, complete with archival footage and rarely seen photos and videos of Jobs during media interviews he conducted before he became a household name. The documentary chronicles his life and career...
Sherman Children’s Foundation Gala Honors Hollywood Legend Sidney Poitier
From the moment one entered the room, it was apparent that the 6th annual Christmas Gala and Fundraiser for the Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children’s Foundation was going to be a unique and special evening at the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills. After all, Hollywood royalty, Sidney Poitier, was going to reign over the proceedings. As the festivities got underway, actors dressed as cast members from the classic television show...
Stephen Moyer’s Delicious Deviousness in ‘The Bastard Executioner’
Stephen Moyer is practically unrecognizable in his new role on FX’s “The Bastard Executioner” from his previous turn as vampire Bill Compton on “True Blood.” Except for the bad teeth. Moyer, a classically trained English actor, plays Milus Corbett, a devious Chamberlain with grand political ambitions in the medieval epic set in northern Wales in the 14th century, a time rife with rebellion and political upheaval. Premiering on...
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