Politics 2016: President Obama on Technology at SXSW Fest

At SXSW Fest, President Obama said that it’s easier to order a pizza than vote, suggesting that Americans should be able to vote for the president online.

Embrace of the Serpent: Colombia’s Oscar Nominated Film, a Meditation on the Ravages of Colonialism

Ciro Guerra’s Embrace of the Serpent one of the five nominees for Best Foreign Language Film, representing Colombia for the first time in the Oscars.

Oscar Show 2016: Chris Rock Politically Charged Opening Monologue

Jada boycotting the #Oscars is like me boycotting Rihanna’s panties. I wasn’t invited–Chris Rock

Oscar 2016: The Revenant Will Win Best Director, and Best Actor

As noted by me before, The Revenant is going to sweep the major Oscar Awards this year: Best Picture, Best Director, Alejandro G. Inarritu, and Best Actor, Leonardo DiCaprio, as well as some technical kudos.

To Kill a Mockingbird: Author Harper Lee Dies at 89

The legendary author of To Kill a Mockingbird was remembered by the stars of the classic 1962 film adaptation of her bestselling novel, as well as other actors, screenwriters and authors.