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We Love Anthony Mackie And Here’s Why
Posted on19. Jan, 2012 by Ben Scuglia.
He’s one of Hollywood’s best and brightest young actors, with a string of critically acclaimed roles under his belt, lots of celebrity buzz, as well as the mentorship of Hollywood’s top filmmakers. Anthony Mackie was a scene-stealer in the Oscar-winning “The Hurt Locker” and now he’s a “Man on a Ledge.” Technically, it is costar [...]
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Dominic Cooper 101: Taking a bite out of Hollywood
Posted on15. Jan, 2012 by Harrison Cheung.
British actor Dominic Cooper‘s breakthrough role was on the London and Broadway stage in a production of THE HISTORY BOYS, a popular play about 8 teenage boys coached to get into Cambridge. The popularity of the play resulted in an acclaimed 2006 film adaptation, for which Cooper was nominated Most Promising Newcomer by the British Independent [...]
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First-Time Director Uses a Smartphone to Crack Hollywood
Posted on11. Jan, 2012 by Ben Scuglia.
Most people who suffer through a tumultuous period of personal turmoil decide to kick back, take it easy and just pull back from the rat race. Not writer-director Hooman Khalili, who dreamed up the idea for his feature film “Olive” only two years ago this month. The independently produced and financed project was shot for less [...]
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That Dark Horse Named Elizabeth Olsen Is A Winner
Posted on08. Jan, 2012 by Mark DiPonto.
FINALLY, It is a pleasure to report that a sister of a famous celebrity family (see “Olsens”) is making news for her drive and/or talent; not who she dates and/or marries (see “Kardashians”). Because Elizabeth Olsen received raves for her starring role in “Silent House” (let’s not forget her in “Martha, Marcy, May, Marlene” either), [...]
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BNH PICKS: TOP TV HOTTIES of 2011
Posted on30. Dec, 2011 by Annee Pfau.
It’s TIME! Your hard-working BNH staff gathered over our Starbucks and laptops to come up with our first-ever, collaborative LIST! Cue the dramatic music and let’s bring on THE BNH TOP TV HOTTIES OF 2011. But first: a commercial (Hey; it’s better than an ad for Cialis, right?) You might be wondering: why jump into Listie-Land [...]
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A Memorable Performance: Shailene Woodley
Posted on22. Dec, 2011 by Ben Scuglia.
It’s safe to say that 2011 is ending on a very sweet note for rising star Shailene Woodley—and 2012 is set to kick off in equally grand style. The 20-year-old has a hit TV show as well as Oscar buzz for a new film with none other than George Clooney. Oh, and she has been [...]
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Aaron Johnson 101: Got Talent, Will Kick-ass
Posted on18. Dec, 2011 by Harrison Cheung.
Aaron Johnson – In England, he was introduced as a teen heartthrob in 2008′s ANGUS, THONGS AND PERFECT SNOGGING, a teen romcom. To the rest of the world, he made his debut as an American geek-nerd vigilante in 2010′s KICK-ASS. At the age of 21, Johnson is building a leading man career that demonstrates his [...]
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Indie Film “Blue Collar Boys”: a thought-provoking look at the working class – (film review)
Posted on17. Dec, 2011 by Harrison Cheung.
BLUE COLLAR BOYS – It’s class warfare from the losers’ point of view in this grim and surly first time feature by Mark Nistico whose film is a relentless, thought-provoking drama about the Redkins, a working class family in New Jersey struggling to survive in the house building industry during this recession. CLICK HERE [...]
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To Heal With Music: Robert Schwartzman’s solo album debuts with a purpose
Posted on13. Dec, 2011 by Henry-K.
Don’t miss our exclusive Brave New Hollywood interview with rocker Robert Schwartzman (aka: the front man for Los Angeles band, ROONEY). We caught up with the singer-songwriter at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, as he embarked on a series of live concerts with a real mission. Not only is the tour an introduction to Schwartzman’s [...]
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