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Mercy for Kevin Spacey – Exonerated by the Courts, Convicted by the Public
When they came for Kevin Spacey it was the height of the Me Too movement. It was a time in history when just being accused of something meant instant guilt. The collective hysteria driven by more people being online than ever before at a time when there were more people alive than ever before has led to one mass hysteria event after another. Kevin Spacey was accused of assault of an underage male many decades ago. He denied it and has now been exonerated of all of the charges. That would matter if we still lived in a society that valued due process but we...
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Cannes Dispatch – Wild Diamond / When the Light Breaks
Compared to other film festivals, Cannes is particularly resistant to programming debuts, especially in competition. Most Cannes alumni got their start elsewhere and had to “work their way up” before receiving the invite from the Mother of all fests. That’s why, when a first-time filmmaker is considered worthy to compete at Cannes, you pay attention. This year, there’s only one...
HamptonsFilm Announces New Presenting Sponsor Artemis Rising Foundation for 32nd Annual Hamptons International Film Festival
HamptonsFilm has announced some key updates for their 32nd annual Hamptons International Film Festival, taking place October 4-14, 2024. I had the pleasure of attending the festival in 2018, and it remains one of my favorite experiences on the festival circuit. Mary Heilmann, a world-renowned painter and the subject of the upcoming documentary feature Mary Heilmann: Waves, Roads, and Hallucinations,...
Cannes Dispatch – The Second Act
As far as contemporary filmmakers go, French writer/director Quentin Dupieux is quite a unique breed. Over the course of his 20+ year career, he’s found a highly specific niche in mid-length, low budget, absurdist/Dadaist idea-driven comedies. From his break-out hit Rubber about a homicidal tire, the superhero parody Smoking Causes Coughing, the time-traveling cautionary tale Incredible But True, the stoner...
Iggy London On Living in the Precious ‘In Between’ for Live Action Short, ‘Area Boy’
Even though the lead character of Iggy London's Area Boy, Eli, and I grew up with entirely different backgrounds, I saw myself in his longing to figure himself out. A lot of teenagers are caught between the worlds of self-acceptance, destruction, and a knowing identity, and Eli doesn't know whether to embrace the conformity of his family's religion or the...
‘Shōgun,’ ‘Baby Reindeer’ and ‘The Curse’ Land Nominations in Inaugural Gotham TV Awards
Is this the beginning of awards season dominance for Shōgun, Baby Reindeer, Ripley and The Curse? The Gotham Film & Media Institute dropped nominations for their first annual TV awards, and a lot of prestige, buzzy shows got a boost. One of the best mentions? X-Men '97 in Breakthrough Drama Series among contenders Black Cake, Fallout, The Curse and Mr....
Best Picture Watch: Coppola’s Megalopolis Trailer
On his YouTube channel, Coppola writes, "Our new film MEGALOPOLIS is the best work I've ever had the privilege to preside over." I can't wait to see this. There is a story to be told here about the titans of the counterculture presiding over the collapse of a once-mighty empire they helped build. I wonder if that is what the...
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Abigail Spencer Talks ‘Extended Family’ Finding Its Groove in Its Season 1 Finale, What One-Word Show She Gets Recognized Most For
Awards Daily talks to Abigail Spencer about her eclectic resume and how NBC's Extended Family finds its groove in Season 1's "The Consequences of Considering the Consequences." Abigail Spencer's filmography is extensive, from critically acclaimed shows like Rectify to cult classics like NBC's Timeless to even a little Netflix phenomenon known as Suits. "I love one-word shows that have a...
‘Girls5Eva’ Costume Designer Matthew Hemesath Discusses Taking Inspiration from Justin and Britney in Season 3’s ‘Orlando’
Awards Daily talks to Girls5Eva costume designer Matthew Hemesath about channeling iconic looks from the 2000s for the Season 3 episode "Orlando." Even though Girls5Eva made the leap from Peacock to Netflix this season, costume designer Matthew Hemesath says that the only thing that changed for production was the compressed filming schedule and the potential to reach a larger audience....
Emmys 2024: How Does a Heavily Rumored Category Jump For ‘Shōgun’ Impact the Emmy Race?
The 2024 Emmy race seemed fairly established a few weeks ago. Netflix's The Crown, FX's The Bear, and FX's Shōgun all seemed poised to sweep their various races. However, growing discontent with the Drama races and a perceived weakness in frontrunner The Crown perhaps spurred networks with limited series to seek placement within the Drama race. A few titles have...
Writer/Director Dave Meyers Reveals Why the ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ Homage Became the Ending of ‘This is Me. . .Now’
Awards Daily talks to writer/director Dave Meyers about bringing Jennifer Lopez's vision to life in This is Me. . .Now. It had been a minute since writer/director Dave Meyers had worked with Jennifer Lopez; the last music video they collaborated on was 2002's "All I Have." "It was a bit of a reunion and fun to resync with our adult...
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Oscars 2024 – Closing It Out with One Last Podcast
We got together for one last podcast to close out the season. This time it's me, Sasha Stone, Ryan Adams,...
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