It’s not without irony that two feature-length documentaries creating film fest buzz last week in Park City were about the coming fresh water crisis — even as Utah and other states in the western U.S. currently are experiencing record snowfall. Both cautionary tales, however, make the case that the world’s fresh water supply is in
If the present is a little too hard to take at the moment, you can escape into the past and future in director Jamie Greenberg’s low-budget, truly independent paean to the screwball comedies of the 1930s — Future 38. In an on-camera introduction that breaks the fourth wall, celebrity astrophysicist Neal LaGrasse explains the re-discovery
Among the first films at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival to generate real buzz among audiences and the industry is director Jim Strouse’s cheekily titled The Incredible Jessica James. The narrative dramedy revolves around the title character played by Jessica Williams, the American actress-comedian best known for her television work on the third season of
One of the most anticipated films of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival was Taylor Sheridan’s directorial debut, Wind River, which is essentially a fictional crime procedural story set in the real-life eponymous Indian reservation in Wyoming. Sheridan, best known as a screenwriter of feature films including Sicario, understands cinematic movement, and the dramatically beautiful wintertime
Shall we take a moment to sing the praises of Cate Blanchett? The chameleon-like actress, heiress to crown of Greatest Living Film Actress currently worn by Meryl Streep, can seemingly excel in any role from Elfen Queen (Lord of the Rings) to oppressed lesbian socialite (Carol). Still, even the 13 separate roles in director Julian
Agatha Christie’s The Witness for the Prosecution, adapted from her short story, first opened on October 28, 1953, at London’s Winter Garden Theatre. It was a hit, called “genius” by one critic and praised for its many twists, its bold portrayal of women and its surprise ending. Witness was published in book from the following year
This week on Love & Hip Hop, the ladies head to Cancun for a much needed break from the city. They arrive at The Pyramid At Grand Oasis and Kimbella just loves the place, she says it’s: “out of this world, only been here for a few minutes and I’m already in heaven. I’m ready
This week on Teen Mom 2, Isaac’s dad Jo has to explain to him what is happening with his mom and Javi. Javi and Kailyn might be over but Isaac still loves Javi and want to see him. Somewhat selflessly, his dad and Kailyn’s ex, Jo explains to him that Javi is not going to
SPOILERS The premiere episode of Starz’ Black Sails Season 4 sees Eleanor Guthrie’s reinvention as Woodes Rogers’ proper wife and her betrayal of the pirate class she once bartered with. Meanwhile the new bad actors of the island who carry out Rogers’ iron-fisted rule make the remaining alpha pirates — Flint, Teach, Silver and Bones —
On this week’s episode of First Family of Hip Hop, Shanell “Lady Luck” Jones and LeA Robinson try to talk things out but it ends in a shouting match. The pair are having some issues over business and try to work it out over a cosy chat. Shanell starts by explaining to LeA that she feels