Hollyblogs
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Robin Williams’ Son Zak Denounces Peacock’s Planned Suicide Drama ‘Expiration Date’ (Guest Blog)
“Setting up an entire series that leads to the ultimate ‘will he or won’t he’ episode is a giant flashing red light based on all accepted science about suicide,” writes Williams and mental health advocate Bill Smith
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‘A Confederacy of Dunces’: A History of Hollywood’s ‘Cursed’ Adaptation (Guest Blog)
John Belushi, John Candy and Chris Farley were all considered to play the lead in the film version of John Kennedy Toole’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel
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If You’re Thinking About Using Cameo to Announce Your Divorce, Don’t (Guest Blog)
Being gratuitously hurtful to your spouse could backfire if you have a dispute over the custody of your children, writes matrimonial litigator Michael Stutman
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With ‘The Mauritanian’ Snub, Oscars Missed an Opportunity to Spotlight Muslim Issues (Guest Blog)
“For Muslims, this omission is not a surprise. We have absorbed the shocks of stereotypes for decades,” Muslim Public Affairs Council president Salam Al-Marayati writes
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No Shot for You! Former ‘Seinfeld’ Writer on Living Just Outside of Vaccine Eligibility (Guest Blog)
Former “Seinfeld” writer Peter Mehlman opines about being one year shy of being vaccine-eligible
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How Jon Voight Landed His Big Break in ‘Midnight Cowboy’ (Guest Blog)
Voight wasn’t the first choice to play the role of a male hustler opposite Dustin Hoffman, recounts writer Glenn Frankel
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It’s Time to Critique the Critics (Guest Blog)
Critics, who once wielded significant influence, are now getting a taste of their own, writes Michele Willens
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‘Mighty Ducks’ Actress, Inspired by Kamala Harris, Explains the Power in Her Own Name (Guest Blog)
13-year-old Sway Bhatia reflects on what she and the vice president have in common, beginning with their Sanskrit names
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How ‘Night Stalker’ Director Drew Upon His True-Crime Expertise for Thriller ‘Silk Road’ (Guest Blog)
Chronicling real-life criminals inspired Tiller Russell to write and direct a feature film about the infamous online black market
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Palm Springs: Old Hollywood Hangout Has Become a New Escape (Guest Blog)
The pandemic shut down many of Palm Springs’ attractions, but residents remain hopeful, Michele Wilens writes
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Transgender Documentary ‘Disclosure’ Has Real-World Impact and the Oscars Should Take Notice (Guest Blog)
The Netflix documentary serves as a model for trans inclusion and a Rolodex for trans talent and creators, writes GLAAD president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis
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How ‘Top Model’ Producer Drew Upon His Unscripted Past for New Rom-Com ‘The Right One’ (Guest Blog)
After years at the helm of reality TV megahits, Ken Mok makes his directorial debut with the Lionsgate romantic comedy
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How Hollywood’s Best Chronicler Tackled Mike Nichols (Guest Blog)
Mark Harris’ biography of the prolific director’s life is filled with Hollywood history, on-set stories, and gossip
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Fred and Joanne Rogers: A 50-Year Marriage That Almost Didn’t Happen (Guest Article)
Writer Daryl Austin chronicles the courtship between the beloved TV star and his college sweetheart, who passed away two weeks ago
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Hollywood Rediscovers Jazz, From Billie Holiday to Ma Rainey to ‘Soul’ (Guest Blog)
“Students are becoming more interested in the historical significance of jazz, its use as a tool for integration and its place in the struggle for equality,” Yale School of Music lecturer Wayne Escoffery says
