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News Chicago’s ‘Godfather of Gore’ Herschell Gordon Lewis, 90
Herschell Gordon Lewis, the film director and producer celebrated as the Godfather of Gore, died September 26 at his home in Pompano, Florida. He was 90 years old. Lewis was born in Pittsburgh and grew up in Chicago, where he earned his bachelors and masters degrees in journalism at Northwestern University. After brief stints teaching…
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Life ‘Denial’ Tells Tale of Historian Deborah Lipstadt’s Epic Fight Over Holocaust
“Denial” is the true story of a Jewish woman who had to prove in court that the Holocaust had taken place, but it also has a timely message for present day society, according to director Mick Jackson. “Denial,” which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last weekend, recounts how Deborah Lipstadt, a prominent historian,…
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The Schmooze Shia LaBeouf Calls Out Recent Spielberg Movies As Literally Only A Man Can
Shia LaBeouf, erstwhile Even Stevens, walking meme fodder, and one of the most attention seeking “non-attention-seekers” in all of Hollywood, came out unexpectedly in his recent Variety interview against one of the movie-makers he’s worked with most: Steven Spielberg. LaBeouf, who worked on the Spielberg-produced Transformers franchise and the Spielberg-directed Indiana Jones and the Kingdom…
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The Schmooze Corey Feldman Hears Beyond-the-Grave Message from Co-Star Corey Haim About Abuse
Hollywood’s famous two Coreys made an emotional TV reunion of sorts — if you believe in people talking from beyond the grave. Corey Feldman, best known for his roles in classic ’80s movies like “Stand By Me,” “The Goonies” and “Gremlins,” believes he heard a poignant message from his late friend and co-star Corey Haim…
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The Schmooze Helping Natalie Portman Sound Like a Real Israeli for ‘Love and Darkness’
(JTA) — While making the film “A Tale of Love and Darkness,” Natalie Portman had to put her palm in front of her mouth, repeat Hebrew words and feel how the air hit her skin. If Portman felt her breath, it meant she was saying the words in an Israeli accent — or something close…
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The Schmooze Ira Glass and Mike Birbiglia Talk Shop About New Movie
In a recent interview with the Huffington Post, “This American Life” creator Ira Glass and comedian Mike Birbiglia talked comedy, improv, the creative process and what it means to give up on your dreams in a discussion about their new movie, “Don’t Think Twice.” The movie, which was written by Birbiglia and produced by Glass,…
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Fast Forward Parents Of Actor Anton Yelchin To Sue Over His Death
– The parents of Russian-Jewish actor Anton Yelchin are planning to sue Fiat Chrysler and its manufacturer over the wrongful death of their son. Yelchin, 27, who starred in the new “Star Trek” movies reboot, was found dead at his home in Studio City, California, on June 19 after being crushed by his 2015 Jeep…
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The Schmooze WATCH: Gal Gadot Rocks in ‘Wonder Woman’ Trailer
Israeli actress Gal Gadot showed off her fierce fighting skills in the much-anticipated first official trailer for the movie “Wonder Woman.” In the clip, Gadot’s character uses her superhero power to fight against multitudes of men who come at her with guns and cannons. Gadot, 31, grew up in Israel’s central city Rosh HaAyin. The…
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