May 8, 2024

On Set: “Cold Brook”

July 17, 2017, 8:00pm- It’s nearly the twilight hour in East Aurora, N.Y., a small Norman Rockwell-esqe town seated 20 miles south of Buffalo. Neighboring ...
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Original “Lion King” Animators are Whining About Remake

In a Huffington Post article, animators from the original Lion King were asked what they thought about the new CGI remake, and some were none ...
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Batman Backlash: The Pattinson Decision

A few years ago I voiced my opinion on the casting of Ben Affleck in the role of Batman in then fledgling DCEU because the ...
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GiGi Erneta Interview

GiGi Erneta often finds that her life mirrors the classic television series “Green Acres.” A self-proclaimed city girl, Erneta lives with her husband on a ...
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Jacob Lofland: Hollywood’s Rising ‘Son’

We talk with actor Jacob Lofland about his short but impressive acting career, including working with Matthew McConaughey, starring in the Maze Runner film franchise and shooting ...
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Lorelei Linklater: Acting, Art and Austin, Texas

Most child actors are accustomed to growing up on camera, but very few have done it over the course of two hours and forty-six minutes. ...
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Stunt-Casting: Animation Abomination

Stunt-casting in animation has become the norm over the last couple of decades. A feature-length animated film is likely not going to get green-lit unless ...
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Drive-in Theaters: The Rise, Fall and Revival of an American Tradition

Gary Kushner is returning from the snack bar skillfully carrying four sodas and a large bucket of popcorn for himself, his wife and his two ...
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