EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE BEGINNING TO RUN AWAY

EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE BEGINNING TO RUN AWAY

The Independent Spirit Awards presented by Film Independent, the nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering independence and inclusivity in visual storytelling, was held on Saturday. This year was the first with gender neutral acting categories and the introduction of a Best Breakthrough Performance award. Leading the way among the award winners was Everything Everywhere All At… Continue Reading

BERLINALE 2023 REPORT#1

BERLINALE 2023 REPORT#1

There are no obvious frontrunners going into the 73rd Berlinale. The 19 films selected by the team led by artistic director Carlo Chatrian are heavy on arthouse and international cinema, with a strong focus on movies with a strong political message. The opening night film was She Came to Me written and directed by Rebecca… Continue Reading

IT’S ALMOST CONTRACT TIME — WILL MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION INDUSTRY AVOID STRIKES?

The WGA (Writers Guild of America) contract expires May 1. Both the Directors and Screen Actors agreements expire June 30. Are strikes looming? The industry is extremely concerned that the answer may be “Yes”. Networks and streaming channels are stocking up with productions to carry them through any strike. The big concern is that if… Continue Reading

Notes On International, Independent and Art Films

Why are international films are getting recognized more for Oscars in general categories? Answer: 20% of Academy membership lives overseas. These overseas members are the new wild card in the voting process. An excellent example of the system at work, with nominations in both Best Feature and Best International categories, All Quiet on the Western… Continue Reading

AMC To Implement Sightline Pricing

AMC theaters revealed Feb. 7 that it is implementing a $1 and $2 price increase for many seats in the middle and even upper sections of the auditorium, according to a review of various seat maps by The Hollywood Reporter. The front-row, however, will be discounted by $2. Moviegoers will pay different prices based on… Continue Reading

Late Entry, Andrea Riseborough Uses Friends to Push Mad Dash To Nomination

Andrea Riseborough, star of To Leslie went counter to prevailing methods to secure an Oscar nomination for Best Actress. Unlike all the others who have been marketing / campaigning for months, Andrea and her PR folks waited until voting had begun. By securing numerous celebrity endorsements, and getting many of many of them to hold… Continue Reading