Film Indpendent’s Dawn Hudson, recently named by THR as one of Hollywood’s 100 most influential women, takes time from prepping for the Independent Spirit Awards (Feb 24) to talk accomplishments and goals. Read more

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In the LA Times, Josh Friedman writes about ‘First Weekenders’ groups who turn out for opening nights en masse to support women filmmakers.

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“Avenue Montaigne”, writer/director Daniele Thompson’s third feature, is a delightful ensemble comedrama with signature Thompson style. Like her previous films, it’s a product of her creative collaboration with Christopher Thompson, her son, who also stars in the movie. Read more

Given the unpredictable origins of contemporary music, it’s not difficult to understand why a pop princess would ask her childhood idol to write and record a duet with her. Read more

I’m in the minority but I’m not singing the praises of “Music and Lyrics” though I love both Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore- I just don’t see them as a couple. Read more

If you don’t believe scandal sells, look at the casting of this movie Read more

For a unique view of what comes with Hollywood’s most sought after ticket, follow Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady’s Oscars blog, written for the Tribeca Film Festival, where their nominated doc, “Jesus Camp,” premiered.