Laura Carmichael as Lady Edith Photo Copyright: ITV VIA DIGITAL SPY
Downton’s Laura Carmichael (Edith) discusses her character’s happiness.
$250 + Makeup Artist Robin Mathews = Dallas Buyers Club Oscar Nom.
Have a Theater degree? Hollywood may be the perfect next step.
These TEN new grants from Tribeca Film Institute are much appreciated!
2013 Scientific & Technical Oscars were awarded. All male nominees.
The late-night television landscape isn’t much better.
R.I.P. Sid Caesar.
– KELLY GLOVER
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