Valley Girl at 30
By Iris Schneider via laobserved.com At LACMA on Thursday night, a packed and very excited audience, some dressed in 80′s garb, watched a screening of “Valley Girl” as the the museum’s Film Independent program celebrated the movie’s 30th anniversary. “This film was well-researched and shot in Los Angeles. It is about our cultural history,” director Martha Coolidge told the crowd. Although everyone laughed and applauded every character and Los Angeles landmark, from the Sherman Oaks Galleria to the Mulholland Drive overlook and Grauman’s Chinese,...
Read MoreMartha Coolidge’s episode of Cult is on this Friday!
Called THE GOOD FIGHT episode 106 – on at 9/ 8 central CLICK HERE TO WATCH PREVIEW!
Read MoreMartha Coolidge at the Oscars!
“Preston & I r @ the Oscars bleachers on the red carpet since 10am. Lots of fans from all over plus Military.” – Martha Coolidge
Read MorePre production on RAMBLING ROSE
Writer Calder Willingham and his wife on the location for the house, Ivanhoe North Carolina For the Gallery and special interest Calder Willingham, writer of Rambling Rose (book and screenplay) visited us for the week prior to shooting in North Carolina, this is the house we used and Calder and his wife. He was a brilliant writer to work with and hadn’t written a script in 17 years when we pulled him out of “retirement” to polish and make Rambling Rose. He died in 1995 but I will never forget him. Calder wrote Rambling Rose and: Thieves Like Us, Little Big Man (nominated by...
Read MoreMartha’s Big Day
By Andrew Fish Fain There’s an old saying that goes “Luck is where opportunity meets preparation”, and nobody seems more prepared than acclaimed director Martha Coolidge. On a normal Southern California day, Martha was driving in typical LA Traffic while listening to public radio. Hearing they were having a pledge drive, and feeling philanthropic as usual, Martha knew she wanted to call in to donate. She also heard that anyone calling in the next 15 minutes would be entered into a contest to win an “Oscar Experience”. Having already been to the Oscars on several occasions, with her...
Read MoreHey TV.com, Should I Watch Cult?
Hey TV.com, Should I Watch Cult? MaryAnn Sleasman by MaryAnn Sleasman Cult is The CW’s newest attempt at a mind-blowing serialized thriller (RIP, Ringer) with lots of twists and turns and dimly-lit sets, and it premieres this week. But should you watch it? I’ve already seen the pilot, so please—allow me to advise! What’s Cult? Cult is a television show that airs on The CW about Cult—a television show that airs on The CW. The fictional Cult series has become a massive hit with legions of dedicated fans, and like every large fanbase, has its share of those who take things...
Read MoreThe Cult TV Show Starring Matthew Davis and Robert Knepper on The CW
via squidoo.com If you are looking for something new to watch then you should try The Cult TV show, starting on the CW from February 19th 2013. It has some great actors in the form of Robert Knepper and Matthew Davis, who both play vital roles in the show. The Cult TV series may be confusing to some viewers to begin with, as it is very much a show within a show. There are hidden clues and agenda’s at play. Who’s really responsible for the deaths? Is it the main character in the TV show or is it his viewers/followers? Audiences will quickly develop their own theories on the matter...
Read MoreMore Women Directors, But How?
via womandirectorsinhollywood.com Martha Coolidge is among America’s most distinguished feature film directors and was the first woman president of the Director’s Guild of America. by Martha Coolidge Most directors work intermittently as free-lance employees and are far from rich or powerful. Only directors who make the biggest hits are sought after, well paid and are offered the best scripts. Some write, which is how they got a good script in the first place. Most successful directors use their power to become producers, making them more money and giving them more control. A few women...
Read MoreRambling Rose Awards
Diane Ladd and I win our three Spirit Awards for RAMBLING ROSE Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actress. We had two other nominations Best Cinematography and I believe Best Actor. Laura and Diane were nominated for both the Oscar and the Golden Globes
Read MoreHow Can We Get More Women In Power As Directors?
By Martha Coolidge Most directors work intermittently as free-lance employees and are far from rich or powerful. Only directors who make the biggest hits are sought after, well paid and are offered the best scripts. Some write which is how they got a good script in the first place. Most successful directors use their power to become producers making them more money and giving them more control. A few women have made big hits but no woman director since the early silent era has had a career anything like those of the successful men. Spielberg was the quintessential ‘wunderkind’, and all...
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