
Screen Actors Guild Awards — the union alternative to the Oscars
"Yes, it's glitzy and glamorous, but really it's about celebrating our union."

Bullets and broken hearts over Broadway
So, a Marxist walks into a theater to watch a fluffy new musical set in the 1930s - and leaves with a big wide smile across his face.

The Progies show how film awards can be inclusive and progressive
Nominations for the Progie Awards have been voted on. May the Best Progressive films and filmmakers win!

"The Big Short” in review: The fire next time
The film version of Michael Lewis' non-fiction book "The Big Short" is a high percentage earner in the Great Recession sweepstakes.

"The Revenant": Voice in the wilderness
"The Revenant" is a powerful, soaring reverie of love, duty, and survival . . . an environmentalist's epic.

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" tackles racism, misogyny, men’s “daddy issues”
"The Force Awakens" brings a contemporary twist to the beloved classic series.

Best webseries of 2015: The top 10 shows not on TV
The world of television is changing - by bringing series to various online platforms. Here's a list of the best webseries.

Today in history: Vocalist/actress Melba Moore celebrates a milestone
Beatrice Melba Hill, best known by her stage name, Melba Moore, was born on this date in New York City in 1945.

"The Exit Interview (An Existential Comedy)” in L.A.
If you want to get your Brecht on, and have a rip-roaring time, head on down to Hollywood's Theatre Row for a good laugh.

Today in history: Centennial of playwright Arthur Miller
October 17 is the 100th birthdate of American author and playwright Arthur Miller.

