Actors: William, Warren (1894-1948), “King of Pre-Code”

In 1931, William began as contract player at Warner and quickly became star during the ‘Pre-Code’ period.

Oscar Actors: Lawrence, Jennifer–“I get Why the Public Rejected My personality”

I Lose Control Over My Craft When I Have to Do Press for a Movie–Jennifer Lawrence

Directors: Kaufman, Philip–Social Background, Career, Awards (Cum Advantage, Emmy)

Philip Kaufman is the honoree of the 2025 Career Achievement Award from LAFCA, of which I’ve been a member since 1991 and a three-year president, 1996-1999.

0 Oscar Directors: Van Sant, Gus–“Dead Man’s Wire”–Comeback in 7 Years

Gus Van Sant on His Comeback Filmm, ‘Dead Man’s Wire’, and Unintentional Movies Earl Gibson III/Deadline “I think a lot of the films I’ve made, even unintentionally, have been based on real things,” Van Sant says. “I’ve always been drawn to what makes people do what they do.” Dead Man’s Wire, Van Sant’s latest film, […]

Death in Hollywood: Murray, James (1901-1936), “The Crowd”–Suicide at 35

Upon its premiere in March 1928, The Crowd was critical and commercial success and Murray’s performance was lauded by critics and the public.