2015

2015 – A Year in Review

2015 was another year of fun successes – articles published, red carpet photo ops, one on one celebrity interviews, and movie previews. It has been another stellar year and I am so grateful. Celebs include Robert de Niro, Julianne Moore, Kristen Stewart, Lily Tomlin, Nat Wolff, Glenn Close and so many more.

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In ‘You’ve Been Trumped’ Donald Trump bullies Scottish village and destroys land

In this documentary by filmmaker Anthony Baxter, a small Scottish village, steeped in history, is dissed and trampled by Donald Trump who charges in to build a golf course and destroys the natural environment including breathtaking sand dunes. Trump sneers, shrugs his shoulders, name calls, then levels the dunes with bulldozers into a flat, muddy, ugly mess. He stomps on dignified and proud simple folks in the local fishing village like cockroaches.

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Anna Paquin and Shana Betz

“My Mom was a Drug Runner” • An interview with writer director Shana Betz

Shana Betz wrote and directed her first feature film. “Free Ride” is a drama based on her life in the 1970s. Shana’s mother (named Christina for the film) is played by Anna Paquin. At the beginning of the movie Christina is in an abusive relationship. She wants to protect her daughters and make a better life for them.

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Patrick Wilson Has a ‘Zipper’ Problem — He’s Addicted to Call Girls

In the drama Zipper, Sam Ellis (Patrick Wilson) is a successful federal prosecutor on the cusp of a bright political future. He has a happy home and a hot sex life with his smart and beautiful wife Jeannie (Lena Headey). Directed by Mora Stephens.

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oscar isaac

Oscar Isaac and Alicia Vikander Were Great to Interview

Photo by Dorri Olds Both are warm and friendly and eager to talk about their movie, “Ex Machina.” Enjoy excerpts from the interview: Watch the trailer: Watch Oscar Isaac’s amazing dance scene:

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writers

ASJA Writers Conference: Secrets of Interviewing Famous People

ASJA PANEL • Saturday, May 2, 2015 • 2:00–3:30PM Editors love to get exclusive interviews with top people in the field their publication covers. Writers who can deliver interesting Q&As or profiles continue to get assignments. The challenge is that the bigger the name, the harder it is to get to the celebrity/leader. The panel … Read more

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‘Life After Manson:’ Patricia Krenwinkel’s Journey from Monster to Mentor

Olivia Klaus’ “Life After Manson” sheds light on Patricia Krenwinkel’s role in the 1969 murders and her 45-year journey from monster to mentor behind bars.

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Jayson Blair

Deception, Fraud and Plagiarism — Just the Qualities You Look For in a Life Coach

Former New York Times journalist Jayson Blair is the subject of a documentary by Samantha Grant called ‘A Fragile Trust.’ It’s about the plagiarism scandal. A thriller of a story in a movie.

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Errol Morris

Exclusive Interview: Errol Morris Asks Donald Rumsfeld What We All Want To Know

Yesterday, I hopped a subway down to SoHo for a one-on-one interview with Academy-Award-winning documentarian Errol Morris. I have interviewed gobs of A-list celebrities, but this was a career highlight and an honor. Morris is promoting his movie, “The Unknown Known.” It is his latest documentary and is being released on Friday, April 4. It shines … Read more

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Billy Crudup

Billy Crudup Talks About Beating Up His Brothers and Clive Owen

It’s a crime that cop Frank (Billy Crudup) is so loyal to his ex-con brother, Chris (Clive Owen). Chris is a bad, bad mofo who just got out of prison for murder. James Caan, Mila Kunis, Zoe Saldana, Marion Coitillard

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