New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein ‘s 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with “egregious” improper rulings, including a decision to let women testify about allegations that weren’t part of the case.
The film industry uses racebending to intentionally change a character’s identity, usually may result in forced diversity or whitewashing, which are both controversial. Columnist Gustavo Gutierrez argues if Hollywood wants representation, studios should create more narratives and characters that offer organic diversity and are essential to the story.
Good art takes risks, and making movie remakes, franchise reboots and unexpected sequels takes all the risk out of filmmaking. Columnist Gustavo Gutierrez Nidasio argues the film industry focuses more on money than quality and originality, and now, movie theaters mostly consist of movies nobody asked for.
James Dean died in a car accident in 1955. Sixty-three years later, James Dean will star in a Vietnam War film “Finding Jack.” Columnist True Dabill argues the CGI is the fountain of youth Hollywood’s been waiting for.
Richard Linklater’s film “Boyhood” won the night’s top honor at the Golden Globes, best drama, as well as best director for Linklater and best supporting actress for Patricia Arquette.
Originally from San Jose, California, columnist Claire Noack says it was challenging for her to adjust to living in the Midwest.
