There’s an interesting piece by Neal Gabler in today’s Christian Science Monitor on the way the movies – Oscar-worthy and otherwise – reflect the times. Gabler notes in his premise: Despite the reach for that feel-good denouement, there is nevertheless something else in this year’s crop of both Oscar nominees…
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Dan McNeil posted this on Facebook today with the heading “Good protest sign.” The photo is by Lindsey Connor Mosby.
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The State Legislature gave the Governor added control over outside agencies including the Massachusetts Film Board. In a move to streamline – and in some cases – shake-up these agencies, the administration removed the Film Office director, Nicholas Paleologos from his position. Some said that Paleologas was targeted for snitching…
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In today’s Globe – award-winning documentary film maker MaryAnn De Leo recalls making the controversial film – “High on Crack Street: Lost Lives in Lowell” back in the 90s. DeLeo’s take on the real-life characters from then to now as revealed in academy award contender The Fighter is worth a read. Read De…
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