Filmy Girls Online » Hollywood http://www.filmygirls.com Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:20:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Hollywood Celebrities News and Gossip http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/hollywood-celebrities-news-and-gossip/ http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/hollywood-celebrities-news-and-gossip/#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:20:25 +0000 admin http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/hollywood-celebrities-news-and-gossip/ Other than pop culture references, like advertising Coke in a film or ribbing the current star, films rarely delved into current political issues. Hollywood’s main foray into political issues was always based on dead presidents or fictitious political/legal dramas. It seems now that Hollywood is not satisfied with entertaining me; now they want to educate me, influence me. It is, of course, no secret that Hollywood attempts to, with great effect, manipulate us. They do Read Full Story ... ]]> http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/hollywood-celebrities-news-and-gossip/feed/ 0 1930’s Hollywood Movie Memories – The Golden Age Of Hollywood http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/1930s-hollywood-movie-memories-the-golden-age-of-hollywood-2/ http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/1930s-hollywood-movie-memories-the-golden-age-of-hollywood-2/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:54:33 +0000 admin http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/1930s-hollywood-movie-memories-the-golden-age-of-hollywood-2/ The early part of the 1930’s provided less in the way of Hollywood Movie Memories, and more in the way of memories of the Great Depression. In spite of the decades slow start, Hollywood would go on to have one of the most creatively and financially successful eras in motion picture history.

It was during the 1930’s that Hollywood film making really started to spread its wings. The use of sound in film production, both Read Full Story ... ]]> http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/1930s-hollywood-movie-memories-the-golden-age-of-hollywood-2/feed/ 0 Hollywood Memories: A Few Must See Film Classics http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/hollywood-memories-a-few-must-see-film-classics/ http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/hollywood-memories-a-few-must-see-film-classics/#comments Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:54:59 +0000 admin http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/hollywood-memories-a-few-must-see-film-classics/ Some people feel that there are few real Hollywood classics made these days. While this is not necessarily true, it does seem as though they are a little harder to come by. Today’s advanced technology has certainly made films that are visually very appealing, but many of the story lines are merely copies of, or modified versions of the originals. One of the most appealing factors in the makeup of old movie classics is the Read Full Story ... ]]> http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/hollywood-memories-a-few-must-see-film-classics/feed/ 0 1940’s Hollywood Movie Memories – The War Years http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/1940s-hollywood-movie-memories-the-war-years-2/ http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/1940s-hollywood-movie-memories-the-war-years-2/#comments Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:54:17 +0000 admin http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/1940s-hollywood-movie-memories-the-war-years-2/ It was hard to believe that just after what was thought to be Hollywood’s greatest decade there seemed to be such lost promise. With the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, and the resulting outbreak of World War II, the American film industry suffered a slump during the early part of the 1940s. As it did following the Great Depression, Hollywood would have to again find a formula for survival.  

The world was in turmoil, and Read Full Story ... ]]> http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/1940s-hollywood-movie-memories-the-war-years-2/feed/ 0 1940’s Hollywood Movie Memories – The War Years http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/1940s-hollywood-movie-memories-the-war-years/ http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/1940s-hollywood-movie-memories-the-war-years/#comments Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:54:16 +0000 admin http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/1940s-hollywood-movie-memories-the-war-years/ It was hard to believe that just after what was thought to be Hollywood’s greatest decade there seemed to be such lost promise. With the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, and the resulting outbreak of World War II, the American film industry suffered a slump during the early part of the 1940s. As it did following the Great Depression, Hollywood would have to again find a formula for survival.  

The world was in turmoil, and Read Full Story ... ]]> http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/1940s-hollywood-movie-memories-the-war-years/feed/ 0 Hollywood’s Top 5 Restaurants: Where Glamour Meets Good Cooking http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/hollywooda%c2%80%c2%99s-top-5-restaurants-where-glamour-meets-good-cooking/ http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/hollywooda%c2%80%c2%99s-top-5-restaurants-where-glamour-meets-good-cooking/#comments Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:54:16 +0000 admin http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/hollywooda%c2%80%c2%99s-top-5-restaurants-where-glamour-meets-good-cooking/ Hollywood’s long legacy of glitz, glamour, and demanding actresses means it’s always been at the forefront of the country’s culinary scene. You can visit the tiny café where Sophia Loren used to come for Italian home cooking or follow in the dining footsteps of more modern stars like Jake Gyllenhaal and Reese Witherspoon. Away from the surf-town atmosphere, Hollywood serves more formal diners looking for culinary treats. And, with a huge variety of ethnic food Read Full Story ... ]]> http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/hollywooda%c2%80%c2%99s-top-5-restaurants-where-glamour-meets-good-cooking/feed/ 0 A Quick Guide to the Best Hollywood Attractions Around http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/a-quick-guide-to-the-best-hollywood-attractions-around/ http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/a-quick-guide-to-the-best-hollywood-attractions-around/#comments Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:54:54 +0000 admin http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/a-quick-guide-to-the-best-hollywood-attractions-around/ Renowned for being the home of movie stars, as well as boasting some of the most legendary attractions around, Hollywood is a place simply oozing with character and style. A medley of diverse neighbourhoods and communities, it has a lot to offer the visitor, from pristine parks, sun-drenched beaches and sites of historical interest, to its host of eclectic bars and accommodation options. Located in Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood is most famous for its contribution Read Full Story ... ]]> http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/a-quick-guide-to-the-best-hollywood-attractions-around/feed/ 0 Hollywood – The World Cinema http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/hollywood-the-world-cinema/ http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/hollywood-the-world-cinema/#comments Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:53:41 +0000 admin http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/hollywood-the-world-cinema/ American Film Industry also known as Hollywood, has had a profound effect on cinema across the world since the early 20th century. Hollywood is a district in Los Angeles, California, United States, situated west-northwest of Downtown Los Angeles. Due to its fame and cultural identity as the historical center of movie studios and movie stars, the word “Hollywood” is often used for American cinema. The nickname of Hollywood is Tinseltown refers to the glittering, superficial Read Full Story ... ]]> http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/hollywood-the-world-cinema/feed/ 0 Cruise the Streets of Hollywood for an LA Adventure http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/cruise-the-streets-of-hollywood-for-an-la-adventure/ http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/cruise-the-streets-of-hollywood-for-an-la-adventure/#comments Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:53:33 +0000 admin http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/cruise-the-streets-of-hollywood-for-an-la-adventure/ Hollywood, famous for being the world’s biggest hub for movie studios and film stars, has long been celebrated as the ultimate holiday destination for celebrity spotters. Often considered to be a city in its own right due to its significance to Los Angeles’ culture, Hollywood is one of the most-visited districts in California. Overlooked by the iconic Hollywood sign, a landmark that was created as nothing more than an advertisement for new housing developments in Read Full Story ... ]]> http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/cruise-the-streets-of-hollywood-for-an-la-adventure/feed/ 0 Breaking Into Hollywood – What Materials Do I Need to Market Myself in Entertainment? http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/breaking-into-hollywood-what-materials-do-i-need-to-market-myself-in-entertainment/ http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/breaking-into-hollywood-what-materials-do-i-need-to-market-myself-in-entertainment/#comments Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:53:43 +0000 admin http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/breaking-into-hollywood-what-materials-do-i-need-to-market-myself-in-entertainment/ A short while ago, I was invited to speak at a casting event. I replied with an enthusiastic yes (I love a good workshop, panel, parking lot…anywhere I can talk passionately about the biz)! I immediately sent the organizer my current bio, with links to more information and pictures online. The organizer was very surprised by my speed/efficiency and sent a nice thank you.

That SAME DAY, I was helping a friend of mine put Read Full Story ... ]]> http://www.filmygirls.com/2009/12/breaking-into-hollywood-what-materials-do-i-need-to-market-myself-in-entertainment/feed/ 0