Florence Lawrence Biography
Today, it’s common to see actors hounded by the press, appearing on talk shows to promote their films, and striding down the red carpet at movie premieres. But in the early days of cinema, none of that existed. Before Hollywood rose to prominence and films…
Sing, Sing – Review
Traspecos director Greg Kweadar’s new film Sing Sing asks an important question to its audience: can atonement be gained through art? Based on the real-life experiences of prison author John “Divine G” Whitfield the film deals with the Theatre troupe he helped establish in New…
Robin Williams Biography
It has been a decade since Robin Williams passed away, and I still remember the day he died. I was working in an open floor plan office and as I walked towards my desk, the person sitting across from me said, “Robin Williams died.” Without…
Bob Newhart Biography
Born George Robert Newhart September 5, 1929, in Oak Park, Illinois. His father was also named George, which is why he started going by the name Bob. After completing college and earning a degree in business, he was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he…
Filmcast Episode 158 – American Fiction
The award winning film starring Jeffrey Wright follows, A novelist who’s fed up with the establishment profiting from Black entertainment uses a pen name to write a book that propels him into the heart of the hypocrisy.
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Filmcast Episode 157 – SI
After a varsity baseball game, an Asian-American boy navigates his day through seemingly innocent jokes and play.
Written and directed by Thomas Percy Kim
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Ray Harryhausen Biography
Ray Harryhausen’s impressive and groundbreaking work includes such iconic films as Jason and the Argonauts (1963), One Million Years B.C. (1966), and The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1973). His innovative stop-motion animation techniques have inspired generations of filmmakers, and his influence on cinema can still…
Filmcast Episode 156 – Truth Serum
Abbie is in a panic. She’s about to throw a housewarming party with her husband Matt, and her hair is a disaster. With Abbie’s timeline falling behind because of her beauty mishap, her friends begin streaming in, starting with Benji, who secretly nurses a long-running crush on Abbie. With Matt missing in action — who’s off in a bar with a beautiful woman — Benji is more than happy to help Abbie out, especially as more guests arrive.
The gaggle of guests is a mixed affair, ranging from Abbie’s boss to her friend Vera, who brings her surly teen daughter Roni along. But when Matt’s troublemaker friend Jimmy arrives in his flashy sports car, all bets are off for a civilized affair.
Directed by Vika Evdokimenko
Written by Oliver Shuster
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