Sundance Twenty Ten

It’s that time of the year. Sundance 2010 starts tomorrow in Utah. And I’m not there! Well, for those of us dreaming of going next year, let’s start gathering some info about the festival. Do you even know what Sundance is? The origin? Keep reading… TV, Bitch! The Sundance Film Festival is a film festival that takes place annually in the state of Utah,... Read More

2009 Golden Globe Winners

TV, Bitch is pleased to present the 2010 Golden Globe Winners! Not everyone walks away with a golden statue for their countless hours of hard work. Congratulations to all winners, and congratulations to the nominees. At the end of the day it really doesn’t matter who takes the prize. We are all artists trying to shine light on the world with our gifts, trying to become... Read More

GRAD SCHOOL………….hummmmmmmmm.

by Frankie R. Faison edited by Jane Mandel I want to share a very personal story with you.  After reading this story, I hope you will know better my opinion about the importance of advanced training, Graduate School, etc.  You will know my thoughts regarding the growth of your craft; my experiences before and after grad school as well as my thoughts dealing with the fears that... Read More

Golden Globes: Who Knew?

Like many folks, I turn on the TV during award season, having no real clue as to what the awards really mean except that the award is given to the best.  Or the rumors that their given to the most popular. From Oscar to Independent spirit, they all seem the same at first glance. Here’s a little info on the Golden Globes to absorb, and have better understanding of its relevance. –TV,... Read More

Golden Globes: Who Knew?

Like many folks, I turn on the TV during award season, having no real clue as to what the awards really mean except that the award is given to the best.  Or the rumors that their given to the most popular. From Oscar to Independent spirit, they all seem the same at first glance. Here’s a little info on the Golden Globes to absorb, and have better understanding of its relevance.... Read More

THE 67th ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES

The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards will be broadcast in HD Sunday, January 17, 2010 from 5-8 PM (PST) and 8-11 PM (EST) live coast to coast from The Beverly Hilton on NBC.  This week, TV,Bitch! will make its prediction of what you’ll see on Sunday.  Here are the categories and nominees: Best Motion Picture – Drama Avatar Lightstorm Entertainment; Twentieth Century... Read More

30 Days Sober

When they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up I said I wanted to own ABC or NBC or even UPN (when it existed).  I was in 7th grade and to this day I don’t see what was so funny about that statement but alas, it was the joke of the week and I was the butt of it. I had a guidance counselor in high school who encouraged me to dream bigger than owning a network station. ... Read More

Communication & Understanding for 2010

Dear You, Presence, skill, charm, or maybe just a vibe.  These are all things that may help the young actor, the disadvantaged/struggling actor, or the actor looking for a new angle to take things from phase one to the futuristic zone known as phase two.  All of these various elements stem from communication.  Many times it goes beyond diction, beyond the strength of one’s... Read More

Defecting Gray (Like My Skin Color?)

Where does one begin? I moved to Los Angeles in the summer of 2006 from Detroit with aspirations of cinematic success.  The change of location was a true whirlwind, and an exciting time to be sure.  I already had some solid projects under my belt.  I had an immediate future in film also thanks to some of the connections I had made during my years of living in the Midwest. One... Read More

The Post-It Note Game

You know when you have those ‘aha!’ moments?  When the seemingly incomprehensible finally comes together and starts to make sense?  When the chaos of confusion orders itself into a logical line and you see clearly what has taken you from point A to point B? The answers to the hows the whens and the whys seem so easy, looking backwards, but when you’re in the muck of it…what... Read More