RB's Weekend Reading (and viewing) - August 1st, 2013

NEWS

Animal House turns 35! 

http://www.nbcnews.com/entertainment/animal-house-still-makes-grade-35-6C10756738 

A riveting piece by the Hollywood Reporter – The Chilling History of How Hollywood Helped Hitler

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/how-hollywood-helped-hitler-595684

Hollywood Studios Owed Millions From China

http://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2013/jul/30/hollywood-studios-owed-china

Will Elysium be the third Sony bomb this summer?  The Hollywood Reporter rings in...

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movie/elysium/review/597355

HBO tells Game of Thrones Author: "Get busy writing"

http://www.today.com/entertainment/hbo-game-thrones-author-get-busy-writing-6C10765764

In theater news, Magic Mike is headed to Broadway

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/magic-mike-musical-works-channing-tatum-confirms-article-1.1407576

Johnny Depp to retire?  Let the (endless media) speculation commence…

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/film/5037953/Film-hero-Johnny-Depp-to-bow-out-of-acting.html#ixzz2aLhHKjY9

Steven Soderbergh Explains Spike Lee Kickstarter Donation

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/steven-soderbergh-explains-spike-lee-595468

Last Picture Show and Private Benjamin (man, she was great in that movie) star, Eileen Brennan has passed away

http://www.nbcnews.com/entertainment/private-benjamin-star-eileen-brennan-dies-80-6C10799875

Clear History, starring Larry David, premieres Saturday night on HBO

http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/tv/clear_history_CMQfckiwUdWsfjO3WBg71O

EDUCATION

6 Filmmaking Tips From Guillermo del Toro

http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/6-filmmaking-tips-from-guillermo-del-toro.php

Cinematography Tips From Hollywood Veteran, Bruce Logan

http://bigleaguefilmschool.com/brucelogan/

21 Things That Make Casting Directors Happy

http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/21-things-make-casting-directors-happy-audition-room/?goback=.gde_52332_member_261179866

 VIDEOS

Every movie reference ever made during The Simpsons first 10 seasons:

http://www.nextmovie.com/shows/exclusives/2013-24-07/mgid:uma:videolist:nextmovie.com:1711153/ 

The trailer for David O. Russell’s new one, American Hustle (featuring Stage 32 actor Gary Craig!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhB6o3Dtwjs

With Before Midnight expanding this week, here’s Richard Linklater on being a self taught filmmaker:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K_UAowTszU

STAGE 32 HAPPENINGS

In case you missed it, we created a new Help section that offers insight into all the features and resources Stage 32 has to offer.  You can also download a Stage 32 logo to link to your profile to your personal website.  Finally, we’ve made browsing and adding projects a snap:

https://www.stage32.com/blog/Improving-Your-Networking

Stage 32 actor and networker extraordinaire, Stephen Foster, booked a gig through a connection made on the site:

https://www.stage32.com/lounge/stage_32_success_stories/Booked-a-movie-from-STAGE-32

Some Lounge discussions that have legs: 

What Really Sells a Screenplay?

https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting/What-sells-a-screenplay

Fundraising:  Kickstarter or Indiegogo?

https://www.stage32.com/lounge/fundraising/Kickstarter-or-Indie-GoGo

Can you have a career in Film if living outside of Hollywood?

https://www.stage32.com/lounge/anything_goes/Can-you-have-a-career-in-Film-if-living-outside-of-Hollywood 

Filmmakers/Producers:  What Do You Hate For Actors To Ask You On Set?

https://www.stage32.com/lounge/general_film_tv_discussion/To-filmmakers-producers-what-do-you-hate-for-actors-to-ask-you-on-set

And, finally, by popular demand, we added a Favorite Movie Quotes section to the Stage 32 Lounge (You’re gonna need a bigger boat):

https://www.stage32.com/lounge/movie_quotes

Let’s share and discuss…