HBO's documentary The Vow follows the downfall of Nxivm, Keith Raniere's faux self-help cult, but it also raises questions about whether Nxivm is still operational now. Although the organization has sustained severe damage, thanks to the revelations about its abuses and its disturbing teachings, it's not entirely down for the count.
The actual status of Nxivm is more complicated now, given that most of its leadership is currently facing legal consequences for the group's abuses. Their official website no longer exists, and an archived version from before it was taken down reads, in part, "It is with deep sadness that we inform you we are suspending all Nxivm/Esp enrollment, curriculum and events until further notice . . . While we are disappointed by the interruption of our operations, we believe it is warranted by the extraordinary circumstances facing the company at this time. We continue to believe in the value and...
The actual status of Nxivm is more complicated now, given that most of its leadership is currently facing legal consequences for the group's abuses. Their official website no longer exists, and an archived version from before it was taken down reads, in part, "It is with deep sadness that we inform you we are suspending all Nxivm/Esp enrollment, curriculum and events until further notice . . . While we are disappointed by the interruption of our operations, we believe it is warranted by the extraordinary circumstances facing the company at this time. We continue to believe in the value and...
- 8/30/2020
- by Amanda Prahl
- Popsugar.com
Imagine a light saber without its ominous hum, R2D2 without his squeals and beeps, or a Wookie without his bleat.
That’s the impoverished reality we might face without the inspired work of Ben Burtt, sonic Jedi Knight behind the original Star Wars. He’s one of the creative pioneers discussed in the documentary Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound, a film by Midge Costin that celebrates the unsung contributions of Hollywood’s great sound designers.
How Burtt obtained the throaty vocalizations for Chewbacca, for example, involved a visit to a young bear in a pen.
“The way they got it to make sound was to show it bread. It loved bread,” Richard Anderson, one of Burtt’s sound colleagues on Star Wars, recalls in the documentary. The bear’s pining for yeasty treats became the Wookie’s plaintive wails, with Chewie’s more contented sounds coming from...
That’s the impoverished reality we might face without the inspired work of Ben Burtt, sonic Jedi Knight behind the original Star Wars. He’s one of the creative pioneers discussed in the documentary Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound, a film by Midge Costin that celebrates the unsung contributions of Hollywood’s great sound designers.
How Burtt obtained the throaty vocalizations for Chewbacca, for example, involved a visit to a young bear in a pen.
“The way they got it to make sound was to show it bread. It loved bread,” Richard Anderson, one of Burtt’s sound colleagues on Star Wars, recalls in the documentary. The bear’s pining for yeasty treats became the Wookie’s plaintive wails, with Chewie’s more contented sounds coming from...
- 11/21/2019
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
Midge Costin’s inspiring and educational documentary “Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound” seems destined to wind up in the curriculum of film schools across the country. In a short but jam-packed 90 minutes, the film gives a broad but effective overview of the history of one of the industry’s most vital, yet misunderstood art forms, with a variety of participants from all ages and groups.
There’s a very good chance it will inspire a whole new generation to pursue a career in sound design, or at least to upgrade their home theater system.
“Making Waves” has a lot of ground to cover, and Costin — a sound editor on hit films like “Armageddon,” “Crimson Tide” and “Hocus Pocus,” now making her directorial debut — wisely doesn’t try to tackle it all at once. The first half of the documentary covers the history of sound design from the silent era to the present day,...
There’s a very good chance it will inspire a whole new generation to pursue a career in sound design, or at least to upgrade their home theater system.
“Making Waves” has a lot of ground to cover, and Costin — a sound editor on hit films like “Armageddon,” “Crimson Tide” and “Hocus Pocus,” now making her directorial debut — wisely doesn’t try to tackle it all at once. The first half of the documentary covers the history of sound design from the silent era to the present day,...
- 10/25/2019
- by William Bibbiani
- The Wrap
Last season, Episodes left off with a love triangle (well, almost a square, really) between Sean, Beverly, Matt, and Morning, plus a ton of smelly cologne spilled across Matt LeBlanc’s Malibu garage. The show’s return tonight saw Pucks taking a (hardly shocking) turn for the worse, LeBlanc getting even more Joey-like in his frat boy behavior, and a few of the minor characters from last season getting a chance to show their stuff. Warning: Spoilers ahead!
A few favorite moments of tonight’s first episode of season 2:
• The Entertainment Weekly reference. I can promise you we’ve...
A few favorite moments of tonight’s first episode of season 2:
• The Entertainment Weekly reference. I can promise you we’ve...
- 7/2/2012
- by Laura Hertzfeld
- EW.com - PopWatch
It looks like FX still isn't done announcing guest stars for its new series "American Horror Story" as we've learned about two more characters who'll be joining the fray before Season One is over. Read on for the details.
First up, according to TVLine, is Mena Suvari (pictured right), who has been cast as a young woman with a connection to the Harmon house. Her nickname? The Black Dahlia. As in the high-profile murder victim whose 1947 unsolved killing was the subject of myriad books and movie adaptations. It remains unclear if the character will actually go by the name Elizabeth Short, but we'll all find out when Suvari makes her appearance in the ninth episode.
Guest star #2 is Kathleen Rose Perkins, who EW.com tells us will portray Peggy, the supportive lesbian friend of Zachary Quinto's character, a gay interior designer named Chad who used to be one of...
First up, according to TVLine, is Mena Suvari (pictured right), who has been cast as a young woman with a connection to the Harmon house. Her nickname? The Black Dahlia. As in the high-profile murder victim whose 1947 unsolved killing was the subject of myriad books and movie adaptations. It remains unclear if the character will actually go by the name Elizabeth Short, but we'll all find out when Suvari makes her appearance in the ninth episode.
Guest star #2 is Kathleen Rose Perkins, who EW.com tells us will portray Peggy, the supportive lesbian friend of Zachary Quinto's character, a gay interior designer named Chad who used to be one of...
- 10/22/2011
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Once again, Showtime leads the field in sending out screeners to Emmy voters touting their wide range of programming. The paycaster has exclusively confirmed to GoldDerby the following category placements for its new slate of series with further details to be forthcoming: "The Big C" Comedy Series Comedy Actress: Laura Linney Comedy Supporting Actor: Gabriel Basso, John Benjamin Hickey, Oliver Platt Comedy Supporting Actress: Phyllis Somerville Guest Comedy Actor: Idris Elba, Liam Neeson, Reid Scott Guest Comedy Actress: Cynthia Nixon, Gabourey Sidibe "The Borgias" Drama Series Drama Actor: Jeremy Irons Drama Supporting Actor: Francois Arnaud, Colm Feore, Derek Jacobi Drama Supporting Actress: Holliday Grainger, Lotte Verbeek, Joanne Whalley "Episodes" Comedy Series Comedy Actor: Matt LeBlanc Comedy Supporting Actor: Stephen Mangan, John Pankow Comedy Supporting Actress: Tamsin Greig, Mircea Monroe, Kathleen Rose ...
- 3/29/2011
- Gold Derby
Gary Rydstrom, the Oscar-winning sound designer behind Finding Nemo and Saving Private Ryan, has been chosen to receive the Motion Picture Sound Editors career achievement award. Rydstrom, who also designed Titanic, Jurassic Park and the recent Star Wars trilogy, will be honored for his outstanding contributions to the art of sound at the 51st annual Golden Reel Awards on Feb. 27 at the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. Rydstrom joins previous Golden Reel career honorees including Don Hall, Kay Rose, Douglas Grindstaff and Jack Foley.
- 8/20/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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