2019 Award Show Faves: The Lowdown   I’ve loaded up my Magic Eight Ball, and I’m ready to give my predictions for which films and TV shows should do well in the upcoming season of awards.    Getting recognition from the Golden Globes, Critics Choice, SAG, EMMY or Oscars always has a big effect on box office longevity and overall profitability, which is what the business called “Show” is all about.    So, without the aid of any performance enhancing drugs, expert advice or even the admittedly favorable effect […]

Wanted: Dead or Alive Awards shows are all about emotions, and emotions run high.    When you choose a single winner from a deep pool of deserving first-time candidates or a group of career performers, there are bound to be repercussions in the form of hurt feelings, a change in income for the actors and their families, and even a little quid pro quo in the form of “nominate me, and I’ll act in one of your films.”    Of course, only true Hollywood legends can command a tradeoff […]