Movie Stars: Lupino, Ida–Actress, Director, Writer

With her independent production company, she co-wrote and co-produced several social-message films and became the first woman to direct a film noir, The Hitch-Hiker, in 1953.

Oscar Actors: Spacey, Kevin–Homeless, Living in Hotels

“My Hollywood Exile Would Be Over If Scorsese or Tarantino Call Tomorrow”–Spacey

CODA (2021): Worst Winner of Best Picture Oscar in History?

CODA: One of worst movies to win the cioveted Best Picture Oscar

Shivers (aka “They Came from Within”) (1975): 50th Anniversary of Cronenberg Body Horror Film (*AMOUR*)

Cronenberg’s 1975 Shivers is an underrated zombie movie, setting the foundation for the director’s future body horror genre.

Hollywood 2024: Debuts–Impressive First Films (“Nickel Boys,” “Janet Planet”)

In 2024, there were several impressive first features from a new an generation of filmmaking talent.