by Darrien Gipson | Feb 26, 2017 | Around L.A., Event Coverage, Indie News, indieBlog
[Updated 2/27/17] The most filmmaker-friendly beach party has ended, and a new crop of FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARD winners have been anointed. Nick Kroll and John Mulaney hosted the 2017 ceremony, honoring the best films, filmmakers, and performances of the... by Darrien Gipson | Mar 4, 2016 | Around L.A., Film Festival Reports, indieBlog, Miscellany
Yep. The season to end all seasons has just… Ended (what?!). Point is, I survived. Now, I’m not one of those high-falutin’ Hollywood folks who get to go to all the fancy functions. When I… falute, it’s strictly pretty low. But even I get a few perks... by SAGindie | Feb 27, 2016 | Around L.A., Event Coverage, Indie News
The 2016 FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS took place on Saturday, February 27, in Santa Monica, celebrating the best indie movies, filmmakers, and performances of the year. The show aired live on IFC, hosted by Kate McKinnon and Kumail Nanjiani. Highlights included... by SAGindie | Jan 15, 2016 | Filmmaker Resources, Indie News, indieBlog
Could this week have been any more newsier? Sean Penn became BFFs with a wanted drug kingpin. Ricky Gervais set the Golden Globes on fire. David Bowie passed away. Alan Rickman too. Los Angeles got a football team. President Obama gave his final State of the Union... by SAGindie | Feb 20, 2015 | Filmmaker Resources, Indie News, indieBlog
Oscars, Oscars, Oscars! Spirit Awards, Spirit Awards, Spirit Awards! These two events have basically monopolized the conversation this week amongst those who write about film and Los Angeles. If you’re unaware, this weekend is basically LA’s Super Bowl,...