formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
The motion introduced by Councilmember Adrin Nazarian calls for research into “establishing more competitive fee structures” and “streamlining the film permitting review process.” Source: LA City Council Passes Film Permitting Reform Measure for Productions
The Locarno Film Festival will honor Jackie Chan with a lifetime career award honoring the martial arts master who helped define Hong Kong action cinema before becoming a Hollywood mainstay. Source: Jackie Chan to Be Honored With Locarno Film Festival … Continued
Al Pacino, 84, lends his legendary intensity to Gus Van Sant’s “Dead Man’s Wire,” but what mysterious role awaits him in this fascinating true story? A first collaboration between two titans of cinema that promises many surprises… Source: At 84, … Continued
Previously unseen footage of actor larking about with friends at home upends Garbo’s aloof image. Source: Greta Garbo documentary reveals star as ‘a relaxed, silly, funny person’ | Greta Garbo | The Guardian
The lawsuit from estate of Superman co-creator Joseph Shuster threatened ‘Superman’s’ rollout in several countries ahead of its release. The court found that the case doesn’t belong in federal court. Source: Warner Bros. Discovery Beats Lawsuit Over Superman Rights
The announcement that members must watch all films nominated in a category in order to vote for the winner, is met with disbelief that it wasn’t already the case. Source: ‘Were they just voting on vibes?’: Oscars’ new compulsory viewing … Continued