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Film Independent
Presents Member screenings and special Q&A events was
busier than ever. And we know that in-between all the wassailing and socially-distanced NYE cheer, a few of these may have fallen through the cracks. So here now is a full roundup of last month’s Q&A (plus this
Coffee Talk.) To see what’s coming up next, go
NOMADLAND
Guests of honor: Chloé Zhao (writer/director/producer/editor), Peter Spears (producer), Mollye Asher (producer), Dan Janvey (producer); moderated by Mark Olsen (Staff Writer,
Los Angeles Times)
About: Following the economic collapse of a company town in rural Nevada, Fern (Frances McDormand) packs her van and sets off on the road exploring a life outside of conventional society as a modern-day nomad. The third feature film from director Chloé Zhao,
Little Woods), spends her days helping out around her father’s record store, but she dreams of a career in television. She’s practically glued to the black-and-white set as she waits for her fiancé to return from war. Meanwhile, Robert (
Nnamdi Asomugha,
When The Streetlights Go On) is a saxophonist who spends his nights playing as part of a jazz quartet. When Robert takes a part-time job at the record store, the sparks start to fly almost immediately, and friendship quickly gives way to passion. As the summer reaches an end, their lives take different directions, and they part sadly but amicably. Their paths cross again years later, however, raising the question of whether either can ever be truly happy without the other.
Tessa Thompson navigates emotional road with ease in new film
TESSA THOMPSON as SYLVIE PARKER in
SYLVIE’S LOVE
Tessa Thompson appears completely at ease on a day filled with virtual media interviews. Dressed in white with long flowing braids, her effortless elegance is reminiscent of Dorothy Dandridge, Diahann Carroll and other Black Hollywood beauties who came before her. Radiance and warmth exude from her through the computer screen in front of her.
Since she first appeared on TV screens in the hit series “Veronica Mars,” the Los Angeles native has continued to navigate her transition to a film career with a string of noteworthy roles. She finds something she can connect to in the characters she plays, and that discernment has led her to make some compelling choices. In the HBO series “Westworld,” for instance, Thompson embodied Charlotte Hale, a ruthless ice queen whose only humanizing quality was her family. In both
Golden Globes Move Stanley Tucci to Lead Actor, ‘One Night in Miami’ Men Go Supporting (EXCLUSIVE) Variety 1/3/2021
More Golden Globes category placements and shifts have occurred that will factor into this year’s Oscar race.
Variety has learned exclusively that Stanley Tucci’s performance in Harry Macqueen’s “Supernova” has been rejected for best supporting actor in a motion picture and has been moved to the best actor in a motion picture (drama) category, alongside his co-star Colin Firth.
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“Supernova,” tells the love story of Sam (Firth) and Tusker (Tucci), who travel across England in their old RV to visit friends, family and places from their past, following two years after Tusker’s dementia diagnosis.