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New York Magazine writer Jonathan Chait has accused Hollywood of engaging in a McCarthy-esque crusade against conservatives after actress Gina Carano was fired from Disney. Chait weighed in on the controversy in an essay for the Intelligencer in which he argued there was no ‘principled distinction’ between the Hollywood blacklist against communists in the 1950s and … Read more
Waking in the wilderness: Why writer SIMON BARNES is dreaming of Chikoko River in Zambia during lockdown The Daily Mail’s Simon Barnes recalls co-leading a safari tour in Zambia Highlights include getting ‘pleasingly near’ to a small group of giraffes He also heard four elephants cross the Chikoko River at night By Simon Barnes for the … Read more
I want to go downhill! Why writer ROGER ALTON is dreaming of skiing in Champoluc in Italy during lockdown Champoluc is an Italian mountain village and part of the Monterosa region Roger Alton says in his view it’s preferable to Courchevel and it is cheaper His favourite place to stay there is the Castor – … Read more
Deborah Copaken, a writer on Netflix’s hit series Emily In Paris, penned a powerful op-ed about I May Destroy not earning a single Golden Globe nomination. Despite her own series picking up two major nods, the 54-year-old author and photojournalist found the British drama’s snub unfathomable. ‘Now, am I excited that Emily In Paris was nominated,’ Copaken wrote in a Guardian … Read more
WHAT BOOK would writer Marian Keyes take to a desert island? Marian Keyes is currently reading The Survivors by Jane Harper She would take The Secret Countess by Eva Ibbotson to a desert island Writer said The Twins at St Clare’s by Enid Blyton first gave her the reading bug By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 22:02 GMT, … Read more
Marc Wilmore, The Simpsons and In Living Color writer and brother of comedian Larry Wilmore, passes away at age 57 after battle with COVID-19 By Brian Gallagher For Dailymail.com Published: 07:37 GMT, 1 February 2021 | Updated: 07:37 GMT, 1 February 2021 The comedy work is just a bit less funnier today, as they mourn … Read more
Kate & Allie reboot gets a put pilot order at NBC from Never Have I Ever writer Erica Oyama By Brian Gallagher For Dailymail.com Published: 03:01 GMT, 1 February 2021 | Updated: 03:02 GMT, 1 February 2021 Another 1980s sitcom staple is getting the reboot treatment, with the beloved series Kate & Allie heading to … Read more
Allan Burns, Emmy-winning writer of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, passes away at age 85 By Brian Gallagher For Dailymail.com Published: 23:16 GMT, 31 January 2021 | Updated: 23:16 GMT, 31 January 2021 The writing community is in mourning on Sunday, with the news that Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated writer Allan Burns has passed away. The … Read more
Venice’s baby sister: Why writer MAX DAVIDSON is dreaming of the beautiful island of Burano during lockdown Burano is 45 minutes by boat from the centre of Venice, and in high summer it’s a magnet for day-trippers The island used to be famous for its lace-making, and there is a fine museum commemorating the industry … Read more
The writer behind Variety’s review of Carey Mulligan’s movie Promising Young Woman has spoken out in his won defence amid accusations of sexism. Dennis Harvey recently became the target of an online furore, after he referred to the actress, 35, as an ‘odd choice’ for the femme fatale role, while suggesting that producer Margot Robbie … Read more