South Africa – Outstanding Music and Wine at Solms-Delta
The South African wine country is a wonderful place to visit after the cosmopolitan nature of Cape Town. Inevitably, one compares the Cape Winelands to Napa Valley. Both are in striking ... Continue Reading →
Best of 2012 Palm Springs Short Film Festival
The 18th annual Palm Springs International Short Film Festival and Film Market, the largest festival of its kind in this country, completed its run June 19-25 and this writer’s ... Continue Reading →
M. Damon Receives Cinematheque Awards
Hollywood Beat, April 27, 2010 Matt Damon Receives American Cinematheque Award
Matt Damon Receives American Cinematheque Award
Established in 1981, American ... Continue Reading →
Oscar Nominated Shorts On Display
Oscar Nominated Live Action/Animated Shorts On Display
Of the myriad short live action and animated films submitted around the world for the Academy Awards, the ten that made the ... Continue Reading →
TOP TEN UN-STUDIO FILMS OF 2007
I have been compiling my Top Ten films for long enough to know that there are certain patterns at work. I am moved by a variety of work and look for films ... Continue Reading →
OSCAR PAYS HIS DUES
OSCAR PAYS HIS DUES
One of the most surprising Oscar seasons in recent memory ended Sunday night with a tribute to lifers — to Hollywood heavyweights who were finally celebrated ... Continue Reading →
NIL ADMIRARINIL ADMIRARI
NIL ADMIRARI
A SPECIAL INVESTIGATION INTO AWARDS SEASON
There should be no doubt in the mind of any citizen with even the most rudimentary knowledge of the entertainment industry that ... Continue Reading →
A PHOTO FINISH FOR 2007 OSCARS
A PHOTO FINISH FOR 2007 OSCARS
What an odd year it is for the Academy Awards — steeped in sure-things and complete mysteries. While most years at the Oscars have a ... Continue Reading →
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