Alexander Girard from Dress Code Director: James Casey Executive Creative Director: Dan CovertExecutive Producer: Brad EdelsteinHead of Post Production & Operations: Tara Rose StrombergHead of Production: Amy DempseyAssistant Producer: Mayele YeboCinematography: Sebastian Slayter1st Assistant Camera: Cameron SizemoreGaffer: Bret “Dutch” Beimers2nd…
The Obamas’ ‘American Factory’ Reveals Stark Difference Between U.S. and Chinese Culture and the Challenge of Globalization
By Gregory Crofton Procedural documentaries are some of my favorites. “American Factory” is an excellent addition to the genre. It’s the first film released via Netflix by the Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions. It tells the story of…
The King of Fish and Chips
For every icon there are those who were almost famous. And perhaps they, even more than their conqueror, have the lessons we need to hear. As someone who immigrated to the United States to build a company, I felt a kinship with…
Silver Jews on Juan’s Basement
Silver Jews stopped by the basement to play songs from their LP, Lookout Mountain, Lookout Sea. David Berman was quick to open up about issues close to his heart: staying kosher, Jerry Cantrell, rebuilding society through scrapbooking, and um… Rednecks.…
MANSON (1973)
This film played at the New Beverly on August 9th 2016, followed by a Q&A with the director Robert Hendrickson, who died two months later. “Manson” remains one of the most powerful documentaries on Charles Manson, chock-full of actual footage of…
MANSON (1973)
This film played at the New Beverly on August 9th 2016, followed by a Q&A with the director Robert Hendrickson who died two months later. Manson remains one of the most powerful documentaries on Charles Manson, chock-full of actual footage of…