Participant Sank As All Hollywood Jumped In

Oscar Sunday Is Okay, But Monday Is Way Better

At first, I was shocked by the news that Participant Media was dying. Such an appealing company. Smart. Mindful. Vibrant. Forward-thinking. The producer of intelligent films like Spotlight and Green Book, with a distinctly progressive […]

When Jodie Foster Was Concerned For Robert Downey Jr Before His Career Sank & Told Him, “I’m Scared Of What Happens To You Next”

Jodie Foster On Robert Downey Jr

Jodie Foster On Robert Downey Jr. (Photo Credit – Instagram) Whoever works with Robert Downey Jr has something interesting to say about it. Some celebrities praise his dedication, while some can’t get enough of his […]

Uncharted territory: how the Fall’s fractious New Zealand tour nearly sank Flying Nun records | Music

Doug Hood (left), Craig Scanlon of the Fall (centre) and Chris Knox at Sounds Unlimited record store in Auckland in August 1982.

When Flying Nun announced in 1983 that it was going to issue a new live album by the renowned Mancunian outfit the Fall, the news came as a bit of a surprise. The label had […]