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The story of Taylor Sheridan — the Oscar-nominated screenwriter behind Sicario , Hell or High Water , and Wind River — is an inspiring one, especially for those screenwriters that are getting somewhat long in the tooth as they continue the struggle to break through.   Sheridan wrote his very first script when he was 40 years old. Sicario , written on spec, was then put into a drawer to write what he felt would be an easier script to sell. That script was the Oscar-nominated Hell or High Water .  Formerly known as Comancheria , this spec would be Sheridan’s first sale. It was also one of the 2012 Black List Scripts . The sale of Sicario soon followed and would then go on to be the first of the two to make it to the big screen. Both scripts — and their eventual film adaptations — would garner amazing critical and box office acclaim . His third script, Wind River , was then picked up with Sheridan attached as the director and has enjoyed much acclaim of its own. Not a bad start to a s...

"These hand-picked classics, obscure treasures, and independent gems capture a few of the diverse, vibrant, and wholly unique worlds—real and imagined—of timeless, quintessential Los Angeles ." —Jodi Wille, LA Cult Film Curator Created for cinephiles and eccentric non-tourists, The Standard Guide to LA Cult Films will have you exploring the city through a whole new lens. After hiding out in your room with these classic, cult, and culture-driven films, grab your map and head out into the city. Our guide will have you well-oriented in LA’s vibrant film subculture. ABOUT THE FILMS Wattstax (Mel Stuart, 1973) In the aftermath of the Watts riots, Stax Records produced a benefit concert for the people of the Watts community in LA. The result led to the creation of Wattstax , one of the most soul-stirring cinema verité music documentaries ever made. Key R&B, soul, gospel, and funk performers, such as Isaac Hayes and Richard Pryo...

Huma Abedin has gone high fashion and high society, with the Hillary Clinton aide enjoying a weekend in the Hamptons just days after she was featured in the September issue of 'W.' A single and ready to mingle Abedin, 41, was spotted on Sunday at the Southampton home of Moda Operandi founder Lauren Santo Domingo and her music executive husband Andres .  Lauren and Andres, whose father is billionaire Colombian business magnate Julio , were hosting their annual all- white Badminton tournament at the estate this weekend, which they scooped up for a reported $30 million. The couple split their time between that residence, an apartment in Paris and their $18.5million townhouse on Gramercy Park in New York City.  And while Abedin certainly does not have that kind of money, she still seems to be doing just fine in the wake of her boss' defeat last November, with the latest quarterly filings from the Hillary for America campaign revealing that the aide has received $64,369.94 ...

Downtown Wilmington, N.C., will soon get a brand new addition to its in-demand pool of multi-family offerings, now that DeWitt Carolinas Inc. has revealed plans to commence development of Pier 33 Apartments this fall. DeWitt will spend $50 million to develop the 300- unit luxury apartment community , which will sit along Cape Fear River . It’s got the right location. The six-story building will sprout up overlooking the historic Pier 33 Marina , just a stone’s throw from the new 107,000-square- foot Wilmington Convention Center and within walking distance of the Cape Fear Community College , the sixth largest community college in the State of North Carolina. And it has the right offerings as, in addition to the premier apartment units , the J. Davis Architects- designed property will feature 32,000 square feet of ground- level retail space and a 700- space parking deck for residents and retail users. Pier 33 also has good timing. “Wilmington went through a period of about four ye...

Our Monday Morning Millionaire at  8891 Jourdan Way is the most beautiful Preston Hollow French Renaissance estate  you’ve ever seen. And it also has an unmatched architectural pedigree . It was designed by renowned architect Peter Marino , who brings an unprecedented level of elegance and luxury to everything he touches. Marino apprenticed under I.M. Pei and George Nelson. Early in his career, he designed Andy Warhol ’s private home, Yves St. Laurent and Pierre Bergé’s Manhattan apartment, and the Park Avenue apartment of Gianni and Marella Agnelli. When Barney’s was owned by the Pressmans they hired him to mastermind their displays. He’s also designed just a few luxury stores — 30 for Chanel, 20 for Luis Vuitton, and 15 for Dior. Armani, Arnault, and Rothschild are among the more recent clients he will name. Private residences make up only about a quarter of his projects. If you can nab him to design your home, you’ve lucked out. There is simply no one better.  If you are lookin...