Trent Kinnucan is a film and television critic, with over 5,000 film hours logged to date. He is devoted to maintaining an encyclopedic knowledge of cinema, with consideration for its history, its cultural impact, and its ability to create social change. Trent enjoys finding films that amplify voices otherwise unheard, and reveal images otherwise unseen. Trent’s interest in media coverage as a way to inspire meaningful dialogue led him to Hollywood Insider, a media network that consistently prioritises journalism and content with a purpose. Trent also recognizes that media is meant to be enjoyed, which aligns with Hollywood Insider’s penchant for tackling complex issues with levity and original insight. Trent hopes to share his love of film with others, and to help further expand the bandwidth of artists with something to say.
A hobbit, a charming paper salesman, and a CIA agent walk into a bar. You can probably guess where this is going – they are all Martin Freeman performances.
Carrie Fishbane is obsessed with all things comedy and loves to reflect on the impact of comedy on the world. Having spent thousands of hours studying literature, she also writes about the political impact of entertainment and the power movies and TV have to create social change. Hollywood Insider promotes ethics and substance in entertainment, which is exactly in line with Carrie’s perspective. Carrie’s favorite movies include Jojo Rabbit, Deadpool, and Inception and her favorite shows are Rick and Morty, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and The Office.
We compare Villanelle with Faith from ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Angel’ and Root from ‘Person of Interest’ as we analyze female villain redemption arcs.
Claire L. Wong is a writer from the San Francisco Bay Area who strives to advance intelligent analysis, diversity, and compassionate storytelling in her work. She especially likes writing about science fiction, action, AAPI, and LGBTQ+ stories. She believes that visual storytelling through film and television increases the practice of empathy, which aligns with Hollywood Insider’s goal to use meaningful entertainment as a unifying tool. (she/her)
Amhara Chamberlayne is a graduate in English Literature from Warwick University who shares Hollywood Insider’s passion for cinema. When he is not watching films he is writing about them. Uninterested in gossip and agenda, Amhara instead believes in sharing his honest individual reaction to cinema. He enjoys the multi-variant reactions films elicit and believes his take is just as valid as others. For Amhara, the joy lies in the exchange of opinions.
Stanley Nelson doesn’t hold back at revealing the stark, heart-wrenching truths behind the impacts of drug abuse in ‘Crack: Cocaine, Corruption and Conspiracy’.
Armando Brigham is a writer, comedian, and actor who blends his adoration of film & TV with his passion for writing. Armando has a keen interest in the powerful impact art and entertainment can make. He sets out to write features and reviews full of honesty, encouragement, and vigor, which is why he’s writing for the Hollywood Insider, a place that champions facts, quality writing, and building art up.
MarioYuwono is from Indonesia, but was born in Italy and attended school in Jakarta, Moscow, Berlin and Los Angeles. He has been obsessed with films ever since he saw his first movie at the age of five, and would go on to spend his younger years reading film encyclopedias and movie guides. Combined with a global upbringing rooted in greater social awareness, this drives him to be more observant of values promoted in films. He believes in cinema’s potential to enable greater empathy and meaningfully expand people’s horizons, in line with Hollywood Insider’s goal. He holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Screenwriting from California State University in Northridge. Aside from reporting on film, TV and culture, Mario also aspires to write for film and television, and is a strong believer in social change, equality and inclusion.
HBCUs have been operating largely in the background to propel some of our nation’s greatest leaders and artists to the foreground – here is their story.
Tyler Isaiah Bey is a writer and actor from Atlanta, Georgia. His emphasis on storytelling through his work guides him through his writing. His theatre background has given him a love for honest performance and a strong appreciation for art. Hollywood Insider’s focus on education, philanthropy, and anti-drama is the perfect platform for Tyler who’s unique and often intersectional perspective gives him a honed edge to the work he creates. He finds joy in discovering powerful crossroads of current events and media and infuses this cultural awareness into his writing. For it’s these intersections that make art so powerful and writing such a pleasure for Tyler.
In honor of his birthday, watch all of Leonardo DiCaprio roles from 80s to 2020 to see him evolve into one of the greatest leading men in Hollywood ever.
A hobbit, a charming paper salesman, and a CIA agent walk into a bar. You can probably guess where this is going – they are all Martin Freeman performances.
We compare Villanelle with Faith from ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Angel’ and Root from ‘Person of Interest’ as we analyze female villain redemption arcs.
Stanley Nelson doesn’t hold back at revealing the stark, heart-wrenching truths behind the impacts of drug abuse in ‘Crack: Cocaine, Corruption and Conspiracy’.
‘Detroit’ based on the true events of the 1967 Detroit riots caused by the friction between the American police state and being Black people being criminalized.
Carrie Bradshaw will be returning to New York City once again in an upcoming “Sex and the City” reboot, 17 years after the last episode of the series aired.
Disney will ensure the Chip ‘n’ Dale movie’s high quality, Akiva Schaffer’s imagining of it will be amazing with John Mulaney and Andy Samberg being cast.
Impact Creative Systems understands that not everyone can stand on an equal playing field and gives them the opportunity that no one else is willing to provide.
‘Loving’ is more than a biopic or a historical drama at its heart, it’s a love story and owes much of its success to the masterful performances of its two leads
A hobbit, a charming paper salesman, and a CIA agent walk into a bar. You can probably guess where this is going – they are all Martin Freeman performances.
Stanley Nelson doesn’t hold back at revealing the stark, heart-wrenching truths behind the impacts of drug abuse in ‘Crack: Cocaine, Corruption and Conspiracy’.
‘Detroit’ based on the true events of the 1967 Detroit riots caused by the friction between the American police state and being Black people being criminalized.
In honor of his birthday, watch all of Leonardo DiCaprio roles from 80s to 2020 to see him evolve into one of the greatest leading men in Hollywood ever.
Cinema played a huge part in the victory of love is love and with this tribute feature – we honor all the LGBTQ films that have represented the community.
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