“The producer said we could never put anybody into a sofa bed, and I shot it in one shot to show that you can in fact fit somebody into the sofa bed.”
Tag: 08.25.13
Anti-Gay Law In Russia Forces Changes In Tchaikovsky Biopic
“The revision of the Tchaikovsky script plays into concerns that the law will prompt self-censorship. The vaguely worded legislation includes fines of up to £2,000 for the ‘imposition of information about non-traditional sexual relations’ in the mass media.”
Um, U.S. Universities? There Was Writing Before 1990
The common reading book has put the classics out to pasture. What’s the deal, America?
No, See, Anna Gunn’s Character Isn’t Too Strong – She’s Not Strong *Enough*
And that makes her worthy of attacks. Or, at least, of criticism.
Gilbert Taylor, 99, Cinematographer For ‘Star Wars’ (And A Lot More)
Taylor: “I wanted Star Wars to have clarity because I don’t think space is out of focus.”
Time For A Fringe Fringe – One That Performers Can Afford?
In Edinburgh, both fees and prices for lodging have skyrocketed. Can making your name there be worth it?
Linda Ronstadt Has Parkinson’s And Can No Longer Sing
“Ms. Ronstadt, 67, received her official diagnosis eight months ago, although she had symptoms for the past eight years.”
The Guy Who Transformed Netflix (And Is Making Hollywood Nervous)
Ted Sarandos “seems to take pleasure in upending industry conventions — ordering an entire season of a series without asking for a pilot, withholding ratings and even throwing all of a new show’s episodes online at once.”
Does Watching Violence Lead To Committing Violence?
Even though a lot of us think that’s ridiculous (does watching Twilight make you a vampire?), the evidence says maybe.
How Do You Impress Lorne Michaels?
“Twenty-two Saturday Night Live cast members – and one who came close – share tales of the audition that can make or break a career.” Included are extended interviews with Chevy Chase, Dana Carvey, Molly Shannon, Will Ferrell, Kirsten Wiig and Jimmy Fallon.