Mark Lynch
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Netflix: Hollywood’s Favorite Charity (Guest Blog)
Netflix’s prosperity is based on having Hollywood as a very willing and cooperative subsidy machine
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China Can Be a Gold Mine for Hollywood, But…
Guest blog: There is one massive obstacle to a financial bonanza — somewhat surprisingly, it is the sheer size of that market of 1.2 billion consumers
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J. Edgar, Marilyn, Thatcher and the Trouble With Biopics
The peril is that ultimately a biopic interpretation is totally dependent on impersonation
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Trouble in Murdochland
What began with a tabloid exclusive about Prince William’s knee could yet bring Murdoch to his own knees
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Greedy Celebs Could Impact the Entire Entertainment Business
HOLLYBLOG: There is a danger that popular entertainment will go the way of pro sports, where vast commercial deals are vital to the preposterous economics
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British Talent Changing, And Not for the Better
Actors will not have experience and depth, and has found them ample work and respect overseas
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The Curious Case of Nicole Kidman
It’s been a long time since a movie star, regardless of talent, divided opinion quite like Nicole Kidman
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Why America Should Beware Simon’s ‘X-Factor’
Prior to the success of his programs, no one had heard of Cowell — now he is our Moses, brandishing the commandments of fame and success
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Last Gasp of the Film Critic
Awards season may be the only time anyone pays attention to them anymore
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While Other Stars Turn to Rust, Streep Soldiers On
Her films are consistently mediocre … one does feel that she pays more attention to the check than the script.
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In Life and Death, Jackson Brings Out Our Baser Instincts
It is somewhat appropriate that his death has brought the grave-robbers and looters out in force.
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Brit TV and the Art of Barrel Scraping
Forget “Brideshead,” What we excel at are ghastly reality shows.
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The Lost Oscar Plot
Unless the coming months are full of dazzle, the enlarged Best Picture category will be wide open to imports and unlikely contenders.