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Around the Web Look at JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH
Ryan Coogler was finishing Marvel's historic Black Panther superhero movie when a panther figure of a different kind came into his life. He and his wife, Zinzi, were having dinner in the Brooklyn backyard of filmmaker and friend Shaka King (having first met in 2013 at Sundance when premiering their first features, the police brutality drama Fruitvale Station and the hip stoner comedy Newlyweeds, respectively)...
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Golden Globes Alter Eligibility Rules For Theatrical Releases
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced it will be altering long-standing rules for Golden Globe motion picture eligibility and screenings for the coming year, change that could include the unheard of step of first being seen even on broadcast TV. However, producers and studios must prove they had a “bona fide theatrical release planned to begin in Los Angeles during the period from March 15 to April 30 2020.” The HFPA, unlike other press associations, in most cases get their own private screenings for eligible films. In a break from the status quo, the organization said today it is temporarily suspending the rule that stated all members qualified to vote…
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How About Those Credit Default Swaps: THE BIG SHORT
Does anyone else feel like THE BIG SHORT just sneaked into the Awards season without warning? I never saw a trailer, it features big names like Christian Bale and Steve Carell, yet I hadn't heard any buzz
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Bull Rider and Miss Man: DALLAS BUYERS CLUB
Every year I make a point of seeing all the up for awards season movies; some years I’m more successful than others. Still haven’t seen a few flicks that I’d like to fit in before the Golden Globes on Sunday, January 12th (be sure to follow Tinsel & Tine on facebook, twitter or pinterest to enjoy the red carpet and telecast with me!). One movie I saw kinda late in the game is Dallas Buyers Club. Going in I knew Matthew McConaughey lost 50lbs to play the role and that it dealt with AIDS, but other than that, knew little else, which I find is the best way to…
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The 68th Annual Golden Globe Round Up 2011
This year, I'd have to say the women in black were my favorites - Halle Berry (always stunning), Eva Longoria and Melissa Leo, although understated, perfect choice for her.
