Oscar Directors: Stevens, George (1904-1975)–Evaluation and Celebration (Today Marks his Birthday)

George Stevens was a minor director with major virtues before “A Place in the Sun,” and a major director with minor virtues after. Andrew Sarris, The American Cinema

Oscar Actors: Madison, Mikey, “Anora”–Social Background, Career, Awards

In 2016, Madison began a starring role as Max Fox in the FX comedy-drama series Better Things created by Louis C.K. and Pamela Adlon, which ran until 2022.

Hollywood 2024: “Loki” Actor, Jack Veal, Age 17, Homeless

“Hi. I’m a famous actor, I’m 17 and I’m homeless”–Veal

Marshall Brickman: Oscar-Winning Scribe of Woody Allen’s “Annie Hall,” Dies at 85

Marshall Brickman, the banjo-playing writer and director who shared an Oscar with his frequent collaborator Woody Allen for their Annie Hall screenplay, has died. He was 85.

Oscar Actors: Domingo, Colman–Career Choices

Career Choices: Colman Domingo: What do I want and what’s available? I always think it’s a little bit of the same thing. I can never point to exactly what I want because I feel like maybe someone’s writing it and creating the thing that’s new and interesting, and they can help me pour a lot […]