Throughout February, I am sharing my own humble point of view (POV) on which films, filmmakers and actors should be honored with an Oscar. This week, it’s nominees for Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Actress and Best Actor. My Point of View – Best Supporting Actress: While I applaud Amy Adams’ true to […]
Most Oscars Statuettes Are Only Worth $1
One of the perks of taking home an Academy Award is the significant pay bump that comes with it—honorees get an estimated 20 percent salary boost on future projects. The actual trophy, though, is almost worthless: A 68-year-old right-of-first-refusal rule requires that winners—or family members who’ve inherited a statue—offer it back to the academy (for […]
The Woman Behind #OscarsSoWhite Will Attend Her First Oscars
As April Reign looked at the nominees for the 2015 Academy Awards, she couldn’t help but notice that almost all of them seemed to have one thing in common, and it wasn’t just their commitment to cinema excellence–it was their overwhelming whiteness. The Oscars had done so little to recognize the achievement of diverse Hollywood […]
The Best Things to Do This Week in L.A.
It’s a short week for some, but regardless of if you have the day off (we’re jealous) or if you’re on the clock every day, there’s still time to enjoy some music, film, and other fun things to do in the city this week. Harriet Brown Residency at the Echo Monday, February 18 Every Monday […]
Black Panther Was the Best Picture of 2018—By a Mile
Roma is a knockout, and Green Book is a feel-good movie in the best sense. The Favourite is fiendishly clever, and A Star Is Born is sometimes as fine as its two leads, who often are better than fine. Damned if First Man isn’t almost like being on the moon, and damned if Vice isn’t […]
The Best Things to Do This Week in L.A.
Far from the Polar Vortex, we’re enjoying a typical L.A. winter, and our biggest complaint is a little rain. Take advantage of the ability to go outside without freezing your butt off and enjoy some music, film, and other fun things to do in the city this week. Harriet Brown Residency at the Echo Monday, […]