Fifteen Years After ‘Saving Face,’ Filmmaker Alice Wu Is Back with ‘The Half of It’ — Variety

Filmmaker Alice Wu admits that she is someone who needs deadlines. “I guess I respond to external pressure,” she says with a laugh when discussing how she was trying to write her second film, “The Half of It.” Prone to procrastination, she went to extreme measures. “I wrote a check for a thousand dollars to […]… Continue reading Fifteen Years After ‘Saving Face,’ Filmmaker Alice Wu Is Back with ‘The Half of It’ — Variety

THE TELEVISION ADAPTATION – How TV is coping with COVID-19 — TVDM101 Blog – Nick Vitagliano

It’s no surprise that the novel Coronavirus has changed the average human’s day-to-day life, and television is no exemption. With so called, “stay at home” orders the new normal, talent and technical crews alike need to adapt for the task of working remotely. In an age where everyone carries a camera around in their pocket […]… Continue reading THE TELEVISION ADAPTATION – How TV is coping with COVID-19 — TVDM101 Blog – Nick Vitagliano

The American President (1995) — ref score

United States President and widower Andrew Shepherd (Michael Douglas) is waltzing into an election year, hopeful and somewhat assured of a second term. via The American President (1995) — ref score

Style over easy — Oliver Arditi

Joel and Ethan Coen’s second feature-film, Raising Arizona stands in stark contrast to their first, Blood Simple. It’s an extremely silly movie, constructed from bright colours, slapstick, overacting, babies and optimism. It lacks the strong defining images that structure Blood Simple, but is nevertheless a very visual narrative, in which striking facial expressions and extravagant […]… Continue reading Style over easy — Oliver Arditi

10 things I’m looking forward to doing after quarantine — Jorja’s Journal

It’s true, quarantine is hard time for all of us. As much as we can make the most of it and keep safe, we all have things that we wish we were doing instead. Wether it’s hanging out with your friends, going to the library or dancing to your favourite tunes at a live concert, […]… Continue reading 10 things I’m looking forward to doing after quarantine — Jorja’s Journal

5 things to know today – that aren’t about the virus — WDTN.com

A look at nonvirus stories in the news this Thursday: 1. NEW LIGHT SHED ON SEALS’ MISSION IN AFGHANISTAN In efforts to free Mark R. Frerichs, a 57-year-old military contractor from Illinois, Navy commandos raided a village and detained suspected Taliban-linked militants, the AP has learned. 2. WHO MIGHT PLAY SPOILER IN NOVEMBER Running as… Continue reading 5 things to know today – that aren’t about the virus — WDTN.com

Best New Shows and Movies on Netflix This Week: Hollywood, Becoming — Ten15AM

Looking for something new to watch on Netflix? We’re here to help! Here is a list of all the best new shows and movies released on Netflix the week of May 1-7. This week, the biggest releases come from some of Netflix’s highest-paid talent: Ryan Murphy, Jerry Seinfeld, and the Obamas. There’s like $100 million […]… Continue reading Best New Shows and Movies on Netflix This Week: Hollywood, Becoming — Ten15AM

How Diversity Drives ‘Stargirl’ Actress Joy Osmanski: Interview — Champions of Diversity

Joy Osmanski has never been one to go by the book. After all, her upbringing gave her a unique — and often challenging — outlook. Born in South Korea, adopted by two white parents as a baby and raised in a primarily white community, cultural identity was always tricky for the 44-year-old actress, who will… Continue reading How Diversity Drives ‘Stargirl’ Actress Joy Osmanski: Interview — Champions of Diversity