Daily Archives: September 20, 2020

Book Review: Oliver Stone recounts his early years in film, “Chasing the Light”

William Oliver “Ollie” Stone, child of Eastern privilege who eschewed at least some of that advantage to go through hard knocks on his own, a Vietnam Vet who enlisted and fought as an infantryman, later a pacifist and outspoken critic … Continue reading

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Bill Maher on new inclusion criteria for Oscar nominated films

I can see the Academy’s point, but perhaps the emphasis should be on below the line production gigs, where diversity is a bigger problem, might be the first step here. We’re already seeing films where checkbox casting is calling attention … Continue reading

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