AFI Docs 2016 — Highlights
The 2016 AFI Docs festival is over and the audience award winner was "Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise," which will be featured on the PBS "American Masters" series....
View ArticleComic-Con 2016: Preview Night
Wednesday is always preview night at Comic-Con, a chance to explore the Exhibition Hall, where you can get glimpses of new television shows, movies, and games, and buy just about any household item or...
View ArticleComic-Con 2016: Production Designers and Women Rocking Hollywood
On Day 3 of Comic-Con 2016, I: Attended a panel of production designers whose work ranged from "The Avengers" to "Justified," "True Blood," and "America's Top Model," and learned that one of the most...
View ArticleMore from Comic-Con 2016: Costumes!
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View ArticleMiddleburg Film Festival, October 20-23, 2016
In just four years, the Middleburg Film Festival has become a major force. Led by BET co-founder Sheila Johnson, and based at her Salamander luxury resort in the heart of Virginia's post horse and...
View ArticleMiddleburg Film Festival: Opening Night —“Lion”
Opening night at the Middleburg Film Festival was "Lion," based on the extraordinary true story of Saroo Brierley, who got lost as a five year old living in India, was adopted by a loving Australian...
View ArticleMiddleburg Film Festival: Salute to Composer Henry Jackman
The Middleburg Film Festival had an outstanding line-up of films, many with filmmakers present to answer questions. But unquestionably the highlight of the festival was the concert tribute to composer...
View ArticleEbertfest 2017 — Hair, Elle, Hysteria, and More
One of the highlights of my year is Ebertfest, founded by Roger Ebert as the Underlooked Film Festival in his hometown of Champaign/Urbana Illinois, the home of the University of Illinois. What I love...
View ArticleKid-Kon — A Comic-Con Just for Kids and Their Families
Comic Conventions, which now encompass not just comics or even just sci-fi/fantasy but all of popular culture and lively arts, are thrilling but even the hardiest adults can find them overwhelming. Now...
View ArticleIlya Tovbis on the Washington Jewish Film Festival 2017
It was great to catch up with Ilya Tovbis to hear about this year's Washington Jewish Film Festival. I will be hosting "A Classy Broad" and interviewing its subject, trailblazing Hollywood executive...
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