February 18, 2011

Sid Ganis: The original Hollywood Jew

Danielle Berrin February 18, 2011

Famously a jack-of-all-trades to the movie business, Sid Ganis, 71, has held top posts at two major studios — Paramount and Columbia —worked side-by-side with George Lucas and independently produced hits such as “Big Daddy,” “Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo” and “Akeelah and the Bee.” Add to that a four-year stint as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, where he currently serves as vice president, and it all equals — as they say in the biz — a Hollywood “heavyweight.”

Sisterhood of ‘The Fighter’

Naomi Pfefferman February 18, 2011

For “The Fighter” director (and Oscar nominee) David O. Russell, the film isn’t just a docudrama about the rise of boxer Micky “Irish” Ward (nominee Mark Wahlberg), who won the light welterweight championship in 2000 with the help of his ex-champ half-brother, Dicky (supporting actor nominee Christian Bale). It’s about fighting within the ring and without, in life and with loved ones, and the closely knit but explosive relationships within the Ward clan. The film has received seven Academy Award nominations, including one for best picture.

Candlelighting: Week of Feb. 18, 2011

Jeffrey Hensiek February 18, 2011

Oscar night’s vanities

Jewish Journal February 18, 2011

Ever since Hollywood agent Swifty Lazar died in 1993, Vanity Fair has hosted his legendary, exclusive Oscar after-party. The event’s official photographer from 2000-2009 was Larry Fink, who is having an array of his unusual Oscar night photos exhibited at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art from Feb. 13 to April 3 as part of the museum’s homage to the Academy Awards.

‘King’s Speech’ addresses our own ability to change

Jewish Journal February 18, 2011

George is a client in my leadership and communication coaching practice. A few weeks ago, he sent an e-mail asking if I had seen “The King’s Speech.” The message struck me because, earlier that day, another client had said to me: “Drew, you need to see that movie. It reminds me of what you do.” After I saw it (and loved it), I understood what my clients saw.

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Sid Ganis: The original Hollywood Jew

Sisterhood of ‘The Fighter’

Candlelighting: Week of Feb. 18, 2011

Oscar night’s vanities

‘King’s Speech’ addresses our own ability to change

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