Premiering in early 2019 is writer-director Bruce Reisman's latest feature film "As Long As I'm Famous." The indie film pays homage to Broadway and Hollywood's Golden Age where, unlike today's social media driven world, privacy was not just implied, it was expected. As such, Hollywood and Broadway luminaries got away with legendary cocktail parties, behind-the-curtain … [Read more...] about New Indie Film Alert: ‘As Long As I’m Famous’
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Hidden Figures shows Hollywood can unearth new, quality stories
(Wrote this on January 7, the day after "Hidden Figures" premiered in the theaters) I really don't bother to go to the mainstream theaters anymore; but, I'm glad a friend invited me to see "Hidden Figures" on opening night. It made me want to grab a mechanical pencil and some graph pape and stay up all night trying to solve for X...and then hit up a NSBE meeting the next … [Read more...] about Hidden Figures shows Hollywood can unearth new, quality stories
Up Close: Director Kristin Catalano discusses inspirational documentary ‘Clarence’
In this "up close" interview, I spoke to award winning, Milwaukee-native filmmaker Kristin Catalano who is turning heads with her debut feature length documentary project entitled "Clarence." The documentary is an inspirational and intimate portrait of 85-year old Milwaukee resident, World War II veteran, father of three college educated children, and husband Clarence Garrett … [Read more...] about Up Close: Director Kristin Catalano discusses inspirational documentary ‘Clarence’
Interview: Queen Latifah discusses her lead role in the HBO Films biopic ‘Bessie’
In anticipation of the May 16 premiere of "Bessie" on HBO, Queen Latifah spoke to the network about her lead role as Bessie Smith. The interview, as shared in a press release is presented below; but first, check the trailer about this 1920s iconic blues singer. * * * * TRAILER: "Bessie" (click here to view directly on YouTube) * * * * Q: How did you get involved in … [Read more...] about Interview: Queen Latifah discusses her lead role in the HBO Films biopic ‘Bessie’
HuffPost Live: ‘The DUFF’ star Mae Whitman tells Ifelicious about her real life Bianca moments (video)
Your girl Ifelicious® (me!) was on HuffPost Live during Caitlyn Becker's segment again today and got a chance to ask "The DUFF" star Mae Whitman ("Parenthood," "Arrested Development") about her real life Bianca moments. You may recall that I was on Caitlyn's show back on July 1, 2014 when E! "Fashion Police" co-host and celebrity stylist Brad Goreski was on the show to offer … [Read more...] about HuffPost Live: ‘The DUFF’ star Mae Whitman tells Ifelicious about her real life Bianca moments (video)