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Gibson Camp Scrambles to Save Mel’s Reputation

Sorry Guys. Too Late for That.
Since the release of the fifth tape revealing Mel Gibson’s mad rants and threats against his former girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva, his team have gone into overdrive to present Mel as an up-standing citizen and fine husband and father to his multitude of kids.
They have found audio experts to state that [...]

Conan O’Brien Trumps Leno and Letterman with an Emmy Nomination

Conan O’Brien was justifiably rewarded with an Emmy nomination for his short lived tenure on “The Tonight Show” edging out the returning bore Jay Leno and the bitter, cynical tone of David Letterman’s “Late Show with David Letterman.”
That seems to be the only bit of excitement at the Emmys this year. It is again the [...]

Shia LaBeouf Tells the Obvious About “Transformers”–and Gets Slammed by Hollywood

Should actors who took a lot of money to star in a crappy sequel be punished if they turn around and talk openly about what a lousy experience it was?
That’s the question L.A. Times writer, Patrick Goldstein is asking in his column, The Big Picture this week.
The debate erupted when word surfaced that Megan Fox [...]

Movies, Not Condos

SAVING THE FAIRFAX THEATER
Friends of The Fairfax Theater, threw an 80th birthday party on Saturday, March 27th to draw attention to the recent closing of the Art Deco landmark on Beverly Boulevard. Built in 1929, the theater now faces a threat to its existence by developers who are proposing that the Fairfax and some adjacent [...]

A Director’s Advice for Up and Coming Actors

Peter Foldy started his career as a musician who wrote and recorded a number one hit in Canada called “Bondi Junction.” After a move to Los Angeles, Foldy turned his sights on the film industry.  Before long he was was writing and directing feature films that starred actors such as Jan-Michael Vincent, Maxwell Caulfield, Virginia [...]

Enough about “Nine”

The film “Nine” has bombed at the box office. With a budget of $80 million, plus about $30 million in marketing, the musical has brought in just under $6 million dollars since its release on December 18th.
Despite the fact that Americans are staying away from this dud, the morning chat shows continue to plug the [...]

“Hurt Locker” Named Best Film by L.A. Firm Critics Association

“The Hurt Locker” was named Best Film by the The Los Angeles Film Critics Association today.
Here is a full list of winners and runners-up:
PICTURE: “The Hurt Locker”
Runner-up: “Up in the Air”
DIRECTOR: Kathryn Bigelow, “The Hurt Locker”
Runner-up: Michael Haneke, “The White Ribbon”
ACTRESS: Yolande Moreau, “Séraphine”
Runner-up: Carey Mulligan, “An Education”
ACTOR: Jeff Bridges, “Crazy Heart”
Runner-up: Colin Firth, “A [...]

Filmstreet Announces New Feature Projects

L.A. based production company, Filmstreet has announced a new thriller slated for production later this year according to company spokesman, Palmerston Hughes.
Entitled “Isolation” the film is an edgy Gen-X thriller, written and to be directed by Peter Foldy. Currently no cast is attached. The company has also optioned an original screenplay by first time writer, [...]

Susan Boyle Made Over. Why Susan, Why?

UNSOLICITED ADVISE TO SUSAN BOYLE:
In a matter of a week, Susan Boyle has gone from a charming, virginal looking church lady, to a leather clad, sexually ambiguous looking middle-aged matron.
She may be a great singer, but her unique look had a considerable effect on the world-wide attention she has received since appearing on Britain’s Got [...]

Stars Gone Mad

First Joaquin Phoenix, then Billy Bob Thornton, now Woody Harrelson has seemingly flipped his lid.
Harrelson fought with a TMZ cameraman at a New York airport Wednesday night but claimed his action were a case of mistaken identity. He says he got into a clash with the photographer because he mistook him for a zombie.
That’s [...]