The pandemic is upending how Oscar nominees are chosen
Many of Hollywood’s award-season norms are gone. That’s brought unpredictability to a host of shows, including Sunday’s Golden Globes. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/
American Cinema Editors’ Eddie Awards Rescheduled for April 17
American Cinema Editors announced that its 71st annual ACE Eddie Awards will be held virtually on April 17 at 11 a.m. PT. The date is one day earlier than the previously announced ceremony date. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/
‘Kiss Me Kosher,’ ‘The Rabbi Goes West’ headline 2021 virtual Savannah Jewish Film Festival
Ever wanted to attend a film festival from the comfort of home? Now you can trade that tuxedo for your favorite pajamas during the 2021 (Virtual) Joan & Murray Gefen Savannah Jewish Film Festival. This year, the festival is celebrating … Continued
Salem Civic Theater showing more progress
The Salem City Hall, built in 1940 as a Public Works Administration project, is a three-story building with an auditorium on the main floor. In recent years, it has been showing its age more and more. But that is changing, … Continued
Fresno County judge halts sale of historic Tower Theatre to church — for now. Here’s why
A Tower District business looking for a restraining order to stop the sale of the Tower Theatre got its request granted Wednesday, halting the sale at least temporarily. Sequoia Brewing owners J&A Mash and Barrel filed a complaint about two … Continued
Is It Safe to Go Back to the Movie Theater?
Despite being indoors (a red flag), the sort of behavior engaged in at the movies is, relatively speaking, benign. As COVID-19 case numbers drop, hospitalizations decrease, vaccine administrations increase, and blockbuster season approaches, Americans who think big movies deserve a … Continued