In a quest to redefine the essence of creativity and community involvement in the entertainment industry, Ashlei Foushee's story is a vivid tapestry of passion, resilience, and purposeful artistry. From the disciplined stages of classical ballet in St. Louis to the dynamic world of film and television in Hollywood, Foushee's journey mirrors a commitment to…
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Members of SAG-AFTRA, the union comprised of more than 150,000 film and television actors, have joined more than 11,000 screenwriters on strike after a breakdown in negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Film and television productions have halted, ushering in the industry's first tandem strike since 1960 and essentially shutting down…
To many film lovers, the 21st century is synonymous with an era of throwaway movies marked by cash-grab sequels and prequels that nobody really asked for. Every year brings another batch of Marvel movies or dystopian thrillers that rake in millions of dollars, but most tend to leave our minds right after we walk out…
https://youtu.be/aSfX-nrg-lI Mank is a phenomenal piece of cinema, but it is not a very entertaining movie. What David Fincher has achieved is a sweeping parlor trick that satirizes the majesty of Hollywood’s Golden Age, captured at a moment when the industry was clawing its way out of the Great Depression. The film’s production and its…
It would be churlish to say that Hollywood’s diversity problem has made no progress since the golden age of Hollywood. TV shows like Pose sport the biggest transgender cast of any scripted show in history (with most actors being of color), box office smashes like Crazy Rich Asians highlight the lives of East Asians and…
In spite of the global game of Disaster Bingo this year has been, the 2020 Emmys are a go to air as planned on September 20th on ABC. The ceremony, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, saw its list of nominees announced early Tuesday morning, with many categories reflecting the new nominee selection rule changes announced earlier in…
A sociopathic hit-woman, a rebellious 19th century poet, a ferocious supervillain, a group of female wrestlers and a modern outlaw are just some of the characters we have been able to experience in the past year because of Hollywood’s rising number of women in front of and behind the camera. Women have made great strides in…
Oscar is a picky man who fraternizes, for the most part, with fellow white males. You’ll often find him comfortable in their homes, but that doesn’t stop Hollywood from getting dolled up each year to entice him into the shelves of more diverse living rooms. The 92nd Academy Awards nominations proved that this isn't an…
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If you haven't heard of Molly Marlette, it's time to put her on your radar! The rising pop star has been making waves with her hit single, "Do Me A Favor," an eighties-tinged confection that seamlessly marries Mollie's classical vocal stylings with a wave of poppy synths that we can't get out of our heads. Now Molly…
Over 50 years since her passing, Marilyn Monroe is still a cultural icon. Famous for her red lips, seductive hips and bubbly personality, the girl born Norma-Jeane Mortensen on June 1st 1926 would grow up to become one of history’s most iconic sex symbols. Along with fellow pop culture icons John Lennon and Audrey Hepburn,…
This year, Marilyn Monroe would have celebrated her 89th birthday on June 1st. Even after 53 years of her passing, each day, she grows more and more into a fashion and Hollywood icon. Society deemed her "the dumb blonde" and still note her for her looks rather than her brains. Her "dumb blonde" act was just a…
The 68th annual Cannes Film Festival is scheduled to be held from 13 to 24 May 2015. The face of this year's festival is Hollywood star Ingrid Bergman. She was a modern icon, an emancipated woman, an intrepid actress, and a figurehead for the new realism. She changed roles and adoptive countries as the mood…
Paris Photo, Los Angeles Paramount Pictures Studios 5555 Melrose Avenue, LA May 1 - 3 2015 Paris Photo, Los Angeles, dedicated to the exhibition of historical and contemporary artworks, will return to the Paramount Pictures Studios for its third US edition from May 1-3, 2015. Collectors and enthusiasts of photography will once again have the…
Masters of Hollywood – from directors to actors – anticipate awards season each and every year, hoping that their work throughout the past 12 months will gain them a coveted nomination. Whether you think of the Golden Globes, the Screen Actors Awards, or the prestigious Oscars when you think of the most exciting night for…
Much like the world of art and literature, the world of cinema appearance as a rainbow-flag-wielding protestor outside the gates would be nothing without its female muse to inspire and admire. With hollywood’s cutthroat environment making it an immensely challenging industry in which to succeed, it takes a special talent, irrespective of gender, to break…
Broadway shows have held their place in the entertainment industry as both a platform for artists to launch their careers, as well as a stage for seasoned actors to take a break from television or film in order to exercise their musical talents. Over the past several years, however, Hollywood has taken a growing interest in the…
An icon, by definition, is an object whose image symbolizes an ideal, from beauty to strength to piety, depending on whom you ask. Over time, these images become enduring myths, transcending global zeitgeists and their respective cultural mores. Icons themselves have been the source of inspiration for a wide range of artistic genres over the course…
MADE IMMORTAL BY HER AUDACIOUS FILM ROLES in cult favorites including Showgirls and Bound, Gina Gershon, still stunning at 50, is a true renaissance woman. Her accomplishments include Broadway, film, television, music albums, audio books and novels. After moving to New York City to study at NYU, she founded the theater group Naked Angels (which…
James Franco's latest venture into the art world is a site-specific installation/exhibition, in association with L.A.'s MOCA for the Venice Biennale. The show, called Rebel, is Franco's homage to the 1955 movie Rebel Without a Cause, starring James Dean. The show contains work from artists such as Douglas Gordon, Harmony Korine, Damon and Paul McCarthy, Ed Ruscha and Aaron…