Movie Critics: Influence? Limited Impact–“Captain America: Civil War”

My fellow critics, do not despair entirely; we still have some influence over blockbusters

Movie Stars: McCarthy, Melissa–Bankable in The Boss despite Bad Reviews

The star power of Melissa McCarthy  lifted the R comedy The Boss to an estimated $23.5 million opening weekend despite bad reviews and negative word-of-mouth. The broad comedy centers on a business icon who is brought low after she is convicted of insider trading This figure will be enough to narrowly defeat Batman v Superman from first […]

Movie Stars: McCarthy, Melissa–What Makes the Comedienne Run?

How bankable is Melissa McCarthy?

Film Education: Prada Nonconventional Film School in Venice

The film center opened with the world premiere of the documentary, Roman Polanski: My Inspirations, by Laurent Bouzereau

Sexism in Hollywood: Pay Disparity–Sandra Bullock

I’m going to be asked about my dress and my hair, while the man standing next to me will be asked about his performance and political issues–Sandra Bullock