American Idol hype does not equal success


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For those who haven’t tapped into the reality television world for a few years, a quick glance at the TV Guide listings can come as a bit of a shock. Survivor is still on the air? I’ve been asking that same question every new season for the last 10 years. It’s amazing how repetitive reality […]

Dublab event tonight to include Q&A with filmmakers


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Dublab, a non-profit Web radio collective dedicated to spreading music, arts and culture through some of the world’s most reknown DJs, is holding an event tonight through the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Dublab will be presenting “A Labrat Matinee 9: Our Minds Align,” followed by Q&A with the curators of Dublab and guest filmmakers.  The […]

Michel Gondry to join jury at Festival de Cannes


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Michel Gondry is following in the footsteps of Atom Egoyan and Martin Scorsese and has been chosen to head the short film and Cinéfondation jury at the Festival de Cannes, which commences on May 11. Michel Gondry’s original body of work in films and music videos make him an obvious choice for the position. The […]

Linkin Park resumes tour after singer’s illness


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California rock band Linkin Park was recently forced to cancel five shows on its sold-out North American arena tour due to an undisclosed illness suffered by lead vocalist Chester Bennington. Bennington was ordered by his doctor to not perform and consequently the band had to cancel its shows in Washington D.C, Uncasville, Connect., Cincinati, Ohio, […]