Based on Indian diplomat Vikas Swarup’s 2005 novel “Q and A,” Oscar-winning “Slumdog Millionaire” is a classic rags-to-riches story about a young boy from the slums, who wins millions in a quiz show and elevates himself in society. The British drama film was written by Simon Beaufoy, and directed by Danny Boyle. The film is [...]

The smallest audience ever, just 29% that have TVs watched.

 
First nominate true hits. At one time the movies that were good enough to attract top box office got nominated and many times would win. Movies like Titanic, Rain Man, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the Ring, Forrest Gump, The Godfather, The graduate, [...]

The 14 percent ratings plunge for this year’s Academy Awards was a bit of a surprise. I thought it would be a lot lower. The national grumbling in living rooms Sunday night grew into a national disgust at water coolers on Monday morning. The vote was in. We need a break form short French films [...]

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The Newport Beach Film Festival is about to have its best year ever. One reason this year is going to be special is the celebration of John Wayne’s one hundredth birthday. John Wayne moved to California [...]

Hollywood has a history of not being kind to aging actors, especially the women. This years Oscars has a very nice representation of older, well seasoned actors in the lineup of Oscar nominations. A total of seven artists in their 60s and 70s are up for major Oscar gold. Three of the five women up [...]