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This is one of the only times Ive spoken to Alex Kurtzman by himself. Hes usually part of the screenwriting duo of Orci and Kurtzman. He and his partner Bob have written films like Transformers, Star Trek and Cowboys & Aliens, as well as co-created TVs Fringe. Forbes called them Hollywoods Secret Weapons and considers them the force behind $3 billion in...
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I actually met Madeline Zima in person at the South by Southwest film festival where her new film, Crazy Eyes, premiered in March. I ended up sitting right next to her, as she took the reserved seat to my left. She was perfectly...

I actually met Madeline Zima in person at the South by Southwest film festival where her new film, Crazy Eyes, premiered in March. I ended up sitting right next to her, as she took the reserved seat to my left. She was perfectly lovely and laughed throughout the film.

By midway through the film I was surprised she found it so funny though, considering...
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Luke Chueh studied graphic design and worked as a designer for many years, but he made his name as a painter. Chueh emerged from the Los Angeles art scene as one of the major painters of his generation and a major player in the contemporary lowbrow art movement. His use of simple characters and minimal...

Luke Chueh studied graphic design and worked as a designer for many years, but he made his name as a painter. Chueh emerged from the Los Angeles art scene as one of the major painters of his generation and a major player in the contemporary lowbrow art movement. His use of simple characters and minimal color schemes may make what he does look easy, but...
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Patton Oswalt braved a very rough cell phone connection to give a phone interview for his latest film. He stuck to funny one liners to keep it safe when the questions were breaking up, so it was kind of a free 10 minute standup set from a major comedian. Even his...

Patton Oswalt braved a very rough cell phone connection to give a phone interview for his latest film. He stuck to funny one liners to keep it safe when the questions were breaking up, so it was kind of a free 10 minute standup set from a major comedian. Even his polite refusal of a Suicide Girls membership was funny.

Theres only one scene with...
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Irvine Welsh is one hell of a prolific writer, he literally doesn't know what writer's block is. In an era where the printed word is in question this man still churns out sweet decadent filth with no signs of stopping. His newest work SKAG BOYS is the prequel to Trainspotting, which also has a sequel...

Irvine Welsh is one hell of a prolific writer. He literally doesnt know what writers block is. In an era where the printed word is in question this man still churns out sweet decadent filth with no signs of stopping. His newest work Skagboys is the prequel to Trainspotting, which also has a sequel called Porno.

Irvines definitely got a unique writing style which may...
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Sara Gran has been writing for many years, but its her most recent novel Claire DeWitt and the City of the Dead that has taken her to a new level. The book, just out in paperback, is set in post-Katrina New Orleans and stars Claire DeWitt, a woman who is arguably the worlds greatest detective....

Sara Gran has been writing for many years, but its her most recent novel Claire DeWitt and the City of the Dead that has taken her to a new level. The book, just out in paperback, is set in post-Katrina New Orleans and stars Claire DeWitt, a woman who is arguably the worlds greatest detective. This isnt quite the major accomplishment that many people might...
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