Kickstarter Will Not Save Artists From the Entertainment Industry’s Shackles

Kickstarter Will Not Save Artists From the Entertainment Industry’s Shackles

To see how the highly decentralized world of social media could disrupt the hegemony of established taste-makers in music, design, or fashion, look no further than Kickstarter. Just like Wikipedia redefined the process of creating an encyclopedia, this poster child of the crowdfunding revolution could redefine how dreamers raise funds for their next gadget or film—and perhaps even beget a cultural renaissance.

The Odd Hollywood History Behind Ben Affleck's 'Argo'

The Odd Hollywood History Behind Ben Affleck's 'Argo'



A kooky sci-fi script, the CIA and ads in The Hollywood Reporter: the real story behind the film is too strange to have been invented.

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Actress To Open Private Club in Venice

Actress To Open Private Club in Venice

Anjelica Huston will convert her Venice home into a private social club, the New York Post reported on Monday.
The actress, best known for her roles in Prizzi’s Honor and the Addams Family, listed her 13,775-square-foot Venice home in September of 2010 for $18 million. The home has not sold, and Huston announced she will turn it into private club called the Venice Social Club. It will charge people $2,000 a year for membership, which will include a farm-to-table restaurant, a gallery, screening room and cultural programs, according to the New York Post.
The home was built in 1994 by her Huston’s late husband Robert Graham. The home is comprised of two buildings, a three-bedroom home and an artist building. Both structures have high ceilings and ample lighting, and there is a lap pool with abundant outdoor seating for potential club guests.
The home is located on Windward Avenue between Pacific Avenue and Speedway.