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‘Sallywood,’ An Intergenerational Encouragement To Never Give Up

The film written and directed by Xaque Gruber is based on the true story of a 20-something aspiring artist dreaming of meeting his idol, actress Sally Kirkland. Sallywood takes an ingenious, ironic and authentic exploration into the world of the fleetingness of stardom. The American actress who starred in over 200 films, gained an Oscar nomination,…

Director Damien Chazelle Reflects on His Post-Babylon Future

Damien Chazelle’s 2022 film Babylon was, by all accounts, a flop. With a budget of $80 million, it grossed a paltry $15 million domestically, though it picked up $48 million overseas. Reviews were tepid—57% on Rotten Tomatoes and C+ on CinemaScore—and even the star power of Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie could not persuade the…

Cancel Culture Is Getting Out Of Control

Back in the summer of 2020, the 1939  Oscar-winning Gone With The Wind was removed from HBO Max, after 12 Years A Slave screenwriter John Ridley, who won the best adapted screenplay Oscar for his work, wrote a column in the Los Angeles Times saying it should not continue to be shown because of its…