Hollyblogs
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Dear Old Dad: Why I’m Making Movies That Showcase the Power of a Father’s Love (Guest Blog)
Former star of the Disney Channel’s “Wizards of Waverly Place” keeps the focus on family
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In Praise of AndrĂ© Benjamin and Awards Season’s Surprises (Guest Blog)
An Oscar-winning screenwriter and director celebrates those who look beyond the FYC ads
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Tax Tips for the Fledgling Indie Filmmaker to Keep the IRS Away (Guest Blog)
Many of those fledgling up-and-comers in the indie film industry focus on one thing: Becoming an overnight success as a filmmaker
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6 Rules on How to Write — And How NOT to Write — a Biopic (Guest Blog)
“Big Eyes” and “Ed Wood” writers Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski offer their anti-biopic commandments
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Why Lawmakers Should Learn Compassion from Movies and Plays (Guest Blog)
“Rosewater,” “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Pride” all teach valuable lessons about the current immigration issue
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Why One Aspiring Filmmaker Wants to Dump Crowdfunding for ‘Crowdsharing’ (Guest Blog)
‘September 12’ filmmaker rejects “online panhandling” in favor by raising money for the children of 9/11 victims
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Tavis Smiley on Ferguson Grand Jury Decision: ‘Black Life Matters’ (Guest Blog)
The PBS late night host pens Wrap op-ed on decision not to indict Michael Brown’s shooter, Officer Darren Wilson
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In Defense of Bill Cosby (Guest Opinion Blog)
Era of “gotcha” journalism is out-weighing actual laws
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Rich Stellar -
A Peek Inside the Ingenious Mind Of Comedian Jeff Dunham (Guest Blog)
The comedian and ventriloquist shares his thoughts on creating his “charming” characters, and why the best comics have lived through adversity
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Remembering Mike Nichols: His Insight and His Introduction to Jacqueline Kennedy (Guest Blog)
The award-winning director, who died at age 83, is recalled with fond memories
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Women Given Little to Say in Hollywood’s Biggest Films of 2013 (Guest Blog)
Less than 30% of all speaking characters in the 100 top-grossing films are female, study finds
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Darren Aronofsky Bags Best Screenplay, Director Nods at ‘Cli-Fi’ Awards (Guest Blog)
Online climate-based awards also honor Robert Pattinson, Tilda Swinton, Elle Fanning, Ed Harris and Jake Paltrow
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Why ‘Hollidaysburg’ Should Win Starz’s ‘The Chair’ (Guest Blog)
Executive producer of the competition show weighs in on why Anna Martemucci’s film is better than Shane Dawson’s “Not Cool”
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Drinking, Carousing and Brawling With Hollywood’s Legendary Stars (Guest Blog)
Excerpts from “Of All the Gin Joints: Stumbling through Hollywood History” by Mark Bailey with illustrations by Edward Hemingway
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Hollywood’s Real Life Olivia Pope on Why Teresa Giudice Is More Than Fired (Guest Blog)
Legal crisis manager and self-proclaimed “ultimate insider” Wendy Feldman explains why she cut ties with the recently convicted “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star
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Wendy Feldman