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206. The Rise & Journey of Olivia Wilde: A Feminist Director In Male-Dominated Hollywood
March 23, 2021

Nearly two decades after she first emerged in the entertainment industry, Olivia Wilde made her directorial debut with immediate critical acclaim. Her indie film ‘Booksmart’ was a crowd favorite and was even nominated for a Golden Globe. Since then, Wilde

205. Tribute to Barry Jenkins: Hollywood’s Most Revolutionary Filmmaker & Oscar Winner
March 22, 2021

Although Barry Jenkins has been in the entertainment industry for over a decade, he shot to fame in 2016 after the release of ‘Moonlight’, which he directed as well as co-wrote with Tarell Alvin McCraney. ‘Moonlight’ tells the story of Chiron, an African-

204. A Tribute to Julianne Moore: Our Favorite Down-to-Earth Superstar
March 21, 2021

"When Julianne Moore was cast to play Gloria Steinem in Julie Taymor’s 2020 biopic, it was like a homecoming. It’s a part Moore was destined to play. Like Steinem, Moore has never been afraid to fight for justice--she’s an active member of Everytown for G

203. ‘The Mandalorian’ and StageCraft VFX: How LEDs are the New Green Screens
March 20, 2021

If you’ve seen ‘Pulp Fiction’ or ‘Austin Powers’, then you’ve seen parodic examples of rear projection, the old cinematic technique wherein a moving background is projected through a screen behind the actors, often for driving scenes. It’s largely been re

202. Creed Bratton: 32 Facts on the Hilarious Supporting Star of 'The Office' | Our Favorite Rock Grandpa
March 19, 2021

If you’ve seen my page on Hollywood Insider’s website, you know I’m a huge fan of the classic sitcom ‘The Office.’ As much as I love Michael’s silly antics or Jim’s ongoing mission to be the snarkiest man alive, my heart will always belong to Creed. How t

201. A Tribute to Laverne Cox: The Trailblazing Trans Icon Who Changed the Face of Entertainment
March 18, 2021

LGBTQ representation in media has been at the forefront of queer theory for some time now. From early tropes of gay characters being sassy, superficial background characters in shows like ‘Sex and the City’ to modern thought-provoking, intersectional repr

200. The Evolution of Billie Eilish: Detailing the Star’s Historic Rise to Fame
March 17, 2021

Born Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell, singer and online sensation Billie Eilish began garnering attention in 2015 after the release of her song “Ocean Eyes”. In the wake of the release of her documentary ‘Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry’,

Exclusive Interview with Director Jan Belcl
March 16, 2021

Listen to Hollywood Insider's exclusive interview with director Jan Belcl, director or All My Friends are Dead (2020), avaible on Netflix. Hear him discuss international cinema and his future work!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easie

Manga, Graphic Novel, and Comic in Film and Television: DC and Marvel Take the Backseat
March 16, 2021

Comic book movies have taken over the film industry over the past decade. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is now the highest-grossing movie franchise of all time. Early successes in the medium were Sam Raimi’s ‘Spider-Man,’ Bryan Singer’s ‘X-Men,’ and Tim B

A Tribute to Viola Davis: The Powerhouse Champion of Black Excellence
March 15, 2021

Many times the expression ‘jack of all trades’ is followed with ‘master of none’ but this could not be further from the truth when referring to the legendary actor, writer, comedian, producer, and director, Ben Stiller. He’s been delivering impressive art