While Sally, Barry and Gene had a bare ambition to gain a foothold in show business, it was Sally who, besides desiring to be the center of attention, actually had something to say. This is not the case for Barry or Gene; the former saw the film and television industry as something else that he … Read More “Barry Ironically Proved Finally That People Can Change” »
When Bill Hader first approached Sian Heder with the idea of playing himself in an episode where Heder is seen directing a blank, big-budget sci-fi/superhero movie, Heder hesitated to participate. The Academy Award antics “CODA” lived on at the time of its release: Like nearly every Oscar-nominated film these days, “CODA” came under a lot … Read More “How CODA Director Sian Heder Barry Ended Season 4” »
Perhaps the most contentious relationship in Gene’s life is that of his son. His son (Andrew Leeds) was separated from her for most of his life while pursuing an acting career, but miraculously grew into an emotionally mature adult without his father’s help. He and Gene have made a lot of improvements over the last … Read More “Barry Season 4 at Gene Cousineau’s Worst” »
Possible a faulty mechanical shark It was the best thing to happen to Spielberg’s filmmaking career. Having to gradually build tension through an unseen threat, the director learned the importance of belated disclosure. “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” captures the audience with bizarre occurrences: planes lost during World War II emerge intact in the … Read More “There Was A Scene In The Close Encounters Of The Third Kind That Even Steven Spielberg Couldn’t Shoot” »