5 Predictions For 2012

Yes, I know that we’re already a 7 weeks in… all the more pressure on these predictions, which have only 11 months to blossom… Summer 2012 Will Be Covered As A Slump When May Titles Perform Well, But Not Sensationally – Ah… the spring and early summer start to come into focus. March looks to…

Go Back to School

About Central Institute Technology As one of Australia’s largest training institutes, Central Institute of Technology trains more than 29,000 students annually, including 1300 international students.

DP/30: Natural Selection, writer/director Robbie Pickering, actor Rachel Harris

A rollicking interview… these two are very funny together.

Upcoming Fellowships and Contests for Screenwriters and Directors

If you’re a would-be screenwriter or filmmaker, chances are pretty good you’re either also holding down a day job to pay the bills, or constantly struggling to make ends meet … or both. Everyone’s waiting for that break that makes it easier. Here are some upcoming opportunities that you might want to check out: FIND…

A Shiny New Trailer for Bunker

Check it out! We have a spandy new trailer for my short film, Bunker. Big thanks to my husband Mike Hodge, who in addition to exec producing this project, serving as 2ndAC on set, moving furniture in and out of the set, and custom-building and staining an entertainment center, did a bang-up job editing this…

On Contraception, Faith, and the First Amendment

Do religious institutions have a valid constitutional argument in challenging the contraceptive access law? Maybe. I’ve been having lots of discussions on Twitter and Facebook about this week’s latest volley of attacks by the Republican party that seem squarely targeted at women. From “personhood” laws that seek to eradicate access to abortion to this week’s…

SNL Recap – Helen Mirren and Foo Fighters

If you’ve ever seen an interview with Helen Mirren, then you’d know that in addition to being a world-class actress, she also has a wicked sense of humor.  She has the twin traits of being both regal enough to play Queen Elizabeth II (The Queen) and versatile enough to play the proprietor of a Nevada…

Come Back, Warren Beatty!

So I just finished reading Peter Biskind’s biography about Warren Beatty, “Star,” and I found it as enjoyable as all of Biskind’s other books about Hollywood.  He has a knack for finding people that are willing to speak their minds about subjects that are usually taboo and off-limits according to the modern-day PR machine.  Even…

SNL Recap – Elton John

I mean, we all know that Elton John is a world-class singer/pianist and he’s crafted some of the greatest songs of all-time, but I’m curious to see if he’ll be able to entertain us when he’s not singing on SNL.  My guess is that there will probably be a lot of skits revolving around John…

A Yorgos Lanthimos Masterclass (55’38″) At Göteborg International Film Festival 2012

Interesting observations from the director of Dogtooth and the forthcoming Alps.

RIP Barney Rosset, 1922-2012

Lonergan’s MARGARET in Chicago

Sell-outs from the get-go. Two more night’s showings in 35mm.