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Idris Elba and producer Lee Daniels were drawn to “Concrete Cowboy” because of writer and director Ricky Staub, but Jharrel Jerome wanted to be a part of the film because of how his character disrupts stereotypes. Source: https://www.thewrap.com/concrete-cowboy-idris-elba-jharrel-jerome-video/
Director Jennie Livingston refers to her documentary Paris Is Burning as her “old girlfriend,” a long-term relationship that has lasted to its 30th anniversary, becoming in that time a cultural touchstone of LGBTQ+ cinema that introduced the world to vogueing, realness, and … Continued
As a Mexican filmmaker who makes movies with Hollywood money, Alfonso Cuarón is no stranger to conversations about diversity. However, the “Roma” director has mixed feelings about the Academy’s recent inclusion standards for Best Picture, two years after his own movie was … Continued
Lightworks—the editing system best known as the tool of choice by Martin Scorsese’s legendary editor Thelma Schoonmaker—will become the flagship product of a new, privately-owned company, LWKS Software. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/behind-screen/
What a difference a year makes. Last year around this time, I was planning my first foray into the food film industry, as a judge for the famous Devour! Food Film Festival, which takes place yearly in Wolfville, … Continued
The much-loved historic cinema has been battling to survive coronavirus restrictions which have seen its capacity reduced by more than 50 per cent. And, although manager Martin Fol says the fund-raising of the local community – individuals and businesses – … Continued