Sharon Waxman

Hey Thanks! SPJ-LA Says I’m Distinguished in New Media

March 17, 2013 By Sharon Waxman 13 weeks ago

The Society of Professional Journalists Los Angeles chapter gave me their award last Thursday for Distinguished Work in New Media

  

What Surprises Wait in 'Argo' Oscars? And What's Behind the Big Ad Spend? (Video)

February 18, 2013 By Steve Pond 17 weeks ago

As the Oscar voting draws to a close, there has been a frenzy of advertising around an Oscar race that is supposed to be a done deal for "Argo." What gives? 

  

'Invisible War' Producer Tells How Oscar-Nominated Documentary is Bringing Change to the Military

February 14, 2013 By Chris Willman 17 weeks ago

At TheWrap screening series, the producer of  "The Invisible War" explains how the film is shedding light on the epidemic of sexual assault in the military

 

 

  

Oscar's Oldest Nominee, Emmanuelle Riva, on 'Amour': It's a Gift In the Last Stage of My Life

February 12, 2013 By Sharon Waxman 17 weeks ago

Emmanuelle Riva: "We were doing a scene, and Michael Haneke said, 'It’s very nice -- very sweet, very tender -- but it’s too tender. From here on in, no sentimentality'"

  

'Invisible War' Filmmakers: Military Has 'a Long Way to Go' on Rape

February 12, 2013 By Sharon Waxman 18 weeks ago

Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering took on the incendiary topic of rape in the American military for the Oscar-nominated documentary

  

'How to Survive a Plague' Has a Message for the Young: AIDS Isn't Over

February 7, 2013 By Chris Willman 18 weeks ago

At the finale of TheWrap's awards screening series, the "Plague" filmmaker told of whittling through hundreds of hours of ACT UP footage to preserve a historical record

  

How Ang Lee Took a Tiger by the Tail to Create 'Life of Pi'

February 5, 2013 By Sharon Waxman 18 weeks ago

Ang Lee took on a book-to-film project people said was unmakeable and turned "Life of Pi" into a worldwide box-office sensation

  

Former Israeli Spymasters: Their Country's Not Trying Hard Enough to Make Peace

February 1, 2013 By Sharon Waxman 19 weeks ago

"The Gatekeepers" director Dror Moreh on his interviews with six former Shin Bet leaders and their views about Israel

  

Sundance 2013 Finds Women Out Front, Oscars Loom (Video)

January 21, 2013 By Steve Pond 21 weeks ago

Steve Pond and Sharon Waxman take a look at the slew of women directors whose movies are opening at Sundance and assess this weekend's awards ceremonies

  

What's New at CES This Year? (Video)

January 8, 2013 By Sharon Waxman 23 weeks ago

Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association, talks to Sharon Waxman about what's different at CES this year

  

Will Palm Springs Film Festival Buzz Affect Oscars Race? (Video)

January 7, 2013 By Steve Pond 23 weeks ago

With the Academy Award nominations just days away, Awards Editor Steve Pond and Editor-in-Chief Sharon Waxman analyze the state of the Oscar race

  

Kamala Harris on Overcoming Perceptions on the Road to Attorney General

December 13, 2012 By Liza Foreman 26 weeks ago

At TheWrap's Power of Leadership Breakfast, California's Attorney General Kamala D Harris, covered topics from women running for office, to truancy as a cause of crime, to the death penalty (video)

  

Chen Kaige on Going Viral in China and His Oscar Entry 'Caught in the Web'

November 30, 2012 By Liza Foreman 28 weeks ago

At TheWrap's screening series, director Chen Kaige spoke about his foreign Oscar entry, "Caught in the Web," the Cultural Revolution and going viral in China

  

TheWrap Scores 5 National Entertainment Journalism Noms, Including Best Website

October 30, 2012 By Wrap Staff 33 weeks ago

TheWrap scores nods for its commentary and hard news reporting

  

Judge Throws Out Thieriot Mayan Lawsuit Against The Wrap

September 12, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 39 weeks ago

Judge grants TheWrap's motion to dismiss defamation complaint on anti-SLAPP grounds

  

TheWrap's Inaugural ShortList Awards: the Winners, the Judges, the Prizes (Slideshow)

September 5, 2012 By Kasia Anderson 40 weeks ago

The first annual ShortList Awards honored young filmmakers on Tuesday night. Check out who was there and who made off with the top prizes

  

Can CNN Survive Its Ratings Plunge? Robert Scheer and Sharon Waxman Debate (Video)

July 6, 2012 By Sharon Waxman 49 weeks ago

Robert Scheer of Truthdig.com and Sharon Waxman debate the state of the news networks

  

Why Do TV Critics Hate 'The Newsroom'? Howard Kurtz and Sharon Waxman Debate (Video)

June 25, 2012 By Sharon Waxman 51 weeks ago

"The Newsroom" debuted Sunday to a chorus of negative reviews. What happened?

  

Cannes 2012: Sharon Waxman & Steve Pond Debate the Contenders (Video)

May 25, 2012 By Sharon Waxman 1 year ago

Wrap editor Sharon Waxman and columnist Steve Pond discuss the buzz at the august film festival

  

Rupert Murdoch's Liability: John Hockenberry and WaxWord Debate (Video)

May 4, 2012 By Sharon Waxman 1 year ago

Whither Rupert Murdoch? John Hockenberry, host of PRI's “The Takeaway,” joined me on Friday to debate the biggest stories of the week

  

Lawrence O’Donnnell: Mel Gibson Wears a Mask to Restaurants? (Video, Updated)

April 12, 2012 By Sharon Waxman 1 year ago

Just when you thought you’d heard everything about Mel Gibson, we learn something new

  

The Mel Gibson Letter: Sharon Waxman and Howard Kurtz Debate (Video)

April 12, 2012 By Sharon Waxman 1 year ago

Howard Kurtz, the esteemed media critic for Newsweek and The Daily Beast, and I discuss the Mel Gibson – Joe Eszterhas brouhaha

  

TheWrap on CBS Sunday Morning: The End of Movies?

February 29, 2012 By Sharon Waxman 1 year ago

CBS Sunday Morning did a smart piece - with TheWrap - about the future of movies as fewer people head out to the theater

  

George Clooney Lacked Confidence? How 'The Descendants' Helped Him Grow Up

February 6, 2012 By Sharon Waxman 1 year ago

For Clooney, the film led to his coming of age. Oh, and, yes, he's patched things up with "Three Kings" director David O. Russell

  

Agnieszka Holland Illuminates Challenging 'In Darkness' Shoot

December 14, 2011 By Chris Willman 1 year ago

The Polish filmmaker, whose film is heavily touted for a foreign language Oscar nomination, didn't curse the darkness when she chose to make a movie that takes place 80 percent underground

  

Inside TheWrap's Power Women Breakfast (Slideshow)

December 5, 2011 By Kurt Orzeck 1 year ago

Scenes from TheWrap's third-annual Power Women breakfast at Hotel Bel-Air on Monday morning

  
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