Will Power’s ‘Fetch Clay, Make Man’ Directed By Debbie Allen Mindfully Plays Balancing Act With Fame, Identity, And Ego

Watching Will Power's play Fetch Clay, Make Man is testimony to the fact that representation does indeed matter. Yes, that is an overused phrase in Hollywood and in the realms of diversity, equity and inclusion in various work sectors, but with Fetch Clay, Make Man,...

Merienda With Rishi Rajani: The Evolution Of Hillman Grad And The Deeper Meaning Of ‘Chang Can Dunk’

I hate being late. I was over 45 minutes late meeting Hillman Grad CEO and producer Rishi Rajani because I thought I would be able to make it from Brentwood to Hollywood in 30 minutes. I was delusional. I walked into Original Hoy-Ka Thai Noodle and apologized...

‘The Flash’ Tells Familiar Hollywood Tale Of A Good Movie Starring A Very Problematic Actor

Earlier this year in April, I was attending CinemaCon. It was my first time at the trade show and event for the world of theater owners. It was a fascinating experience -- mainly because I spent almost a week in Las Vegas and that is five days too many. During the day...

Film Independent Spirit Awards 2022 Nominees: ‘Zola’, ‘The Novice’, ‘Reservation Dogs’, ‘Rutherford Falls’, ‘Blindspotting’ Get Some Well-Deserved Shine

Here’s the tea: the Film Independent Spirit Awards are the Hollywood I want and that we all should strive for. It’s hella inclusive, gives underdog projects a moment to shine and recognizes that these storytellers are the future of the industry so we...