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David&Goliath build a wall for immigration rights project

By Colin Costello Dec 6, 2017

Ahhhh, let’s talk about Trump’s border wall. You know – the one that should really be dubbed, “Trump’s Folly?” No, Im not hiding my disdain for his great big won...

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AFI Closes with tribute to Aaron Sorkin

By Colin Costello Nov 21, 2017

The 50th annual American Film Institute Festival came to a resounding close last Thursday night with a moving tribute at The Chinese Theater for writer/director Aaron Sorkin and...

Is social media ruining your work life?

By Lorna Sheehan Nov 21, 2017

Okay, you’re sitting (or hopefully standing, it’s healthier) behind your desk at work, waiting and hoping for someone to like or comment on the hilarious video you posted th...

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AFI Fest opens with premiere of ‘Mudbound’

By Colin Costello Nov 10, 2017

The thing currently shaking Los Angeles right now is not the 3.6 quake we felt this morning. For me it was the opening of the AFI Fest presented by Audi. It is truly the prem...

American Film Market sees significant attendance rise

By Colin Costello Nov 8, 2017

The American Film Market 2017, which opened its doors last Wednesday and just ended November 8 in Santa Monica, has reportedly seen a significant surge in participants this year...

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Fox’s “Bite Size Horror” packs a king-sized punch

By Colin Costello Oct 23, 2017

I sure do love Halloween. Like, it’s a genuine let’s go on a date and I’ll spend money on you kind of love. Next to Christmas, it’s my favorite holiday of the year. Is i...

‘Groundhog Day for a Black Man’ wows fest crowd

By Colin Costello Oct 20, 2017

With more than 4,200 submissions, the 12th annual NBCUniversal Short Film Festival announced the winners from a group of nine finalists during the grand finale gala at the Direc...

Nikki Weiss-Goldstein EPs new doc about sexual fluidity

By Colin Costello Oct 20, 2017

So are you gay, straight, bi? Somewhere in between? Former Chicagoan, Nikki Weiss-Goldstein, who successfully launched the commercial careers of renowned film directors and ...

YMCA dives back into the community with new campaign from Droga5

By Colin Costello Sep 29, 2017

I love the Y. When I used to live in Barrington IL, most mornings — except the god-awful ones that started at 80 below — began with a 5:30 AM trip to the YMCA, which was...

See the Emmy noms for Outstanding Commercial

By Colin Costello Jul 17, 2017

While most of the Emmy Awards broadcast audience will be on the edge of their seats watching House of Cards duke it out with The Handmaid’s Tale and Westworld, there will be a...

SAG-AFTRA, AMPTP reach tentative agreement

By Colin Costello Jul 9, 2017

Looks as if actors and actresses belonging to SAG-AFTRA will continue to talk and not walk as, according to Deadline, the union has reached a tentative agreement with AMPTP (All...

“Outrageous rollbacks” reignite SAG-AFTRA strike threat

By Colin Costello Jun 26, 2017

Just when we thought we all could breathe again after the WGA and the studios and networks came to terms on a new contract, The Wrap, Variety and Hollywood Reporter all report t...

LA-based director/writer Ashley Avis joins Seed Media Arts

By Daniel Patton May 2, 2017

LA-based commercial and feature writer/director Ashley Avis brought a unique perspective to Seed Media Arts when she joined the company’s directorial roster this week.“I lov...

Ziegelman’s “Geek Lounge” serves up nerds and laughs

By Daniel Patton Apr 13, 2017

Filmmaker Larry Ziegelman’s new webseries, Geek Lounge, dramatizes the interaction of six friends who hang out in a bar that caters to lifelong Trekkies, obsessive Harry Potte...