Some actresses land a single role and are known for it the rest of their lives. So how do you describe Karen Black, who added life to movies as different as Easy Rider with Jack Nicholson, Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper, Five Easy Pieces—and again with Nicholson—and The Great Gatsby with Robert Redford, as well... Continue Reading →
Henry Jaglom’s ‘It’ Girl Tanna Frederick acts out for him! PODCAST INTERVIEW
If you’re a woman in search of someone else’s emotional train wreck to make you feel better about your own life, film director Henry Jaglom has got a movie or two for you. Maybe it’s his latest, Irene in Time, about a young singer with severe daddy abandonment issues. Or maybe you’d like his previous... Continue Reading →
Bob Byington’s Harmony and Me indie is one sad sacker story! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Harmony and Me, Bob Byington’s new film about a young man struggling to make sense of being dumped by his girlfriend, is being promoted as a slacker comedy. But the term that struck me—and it may be seriously dated—is “sad sacker.” The character of “Harmony”—which is a man, not a woman—is played by Justin... Continue Reading →
Please don’t Donkey Punch Jay Karnes! PODCAST INTERVIEW
As “Brennan,” Jay Karnes makes life miserable for Michael Weston on USA Network’s cool spy show, “Burn Notice.” He’s the first recurring bad guy to make an impact opposite the show’s regulars and it seems likely we haven’t seen the last of him. Of course, fans of “The Shield” know Karnes best as L.A.P.D.... Continue Reading →
Beyoncé, Idris Elba are Obsessed by producer Will Packer! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Will Packer, film producer, Obsessed Beyonce Knowles and Ali Larter star in producer Will Packer’s new movie, Obsessed. I don’t know about you, but after learning those two are in it, I don’t really need to hear much more to know I’m going to see it. But if I’m in the minority, let... Continue Reading →
Ally Sheedy makes indie film pretty darn Steam-y! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Kyle Schickner’s new indie drama Steam had me at “it co-stars Ally Sheedy and Ruby Dee,” but made me a fan when Kate Siegel’s character says, “Mom, I’m a lesbian.” I know it doesn’t sound funny, being out of context and all, but it cracked me up. If you get the chance to see... Continue Reading →
Cinetel Films boss Paul Herzberg gets the business! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Paul Herzberg, president, CEO, Cinetel Films Shockwave. Fire Serpent. Komodo vs. King Cobra. Hallowed Ground. Secret Lives of Second Wives. Loch Ness Terror. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve seen or even heard of these real movie titles, because they’re providing a profitable existence for Paul Hertzberg, president and CEO of CineTel... Continue Reading →