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Filmmakers of the Decade: Steven Soderberghnew

Though Erin Brockovich and Traffic were taken seriously as works of social consciousness upon their release, watching them today, it’s impossible to ignore their tendencies toward Hollywood hallmarks such as subtext-free monologuing and suspiciously convenient justice.
L.A. Weekly  |  Karina LongworthLONGWORTH  |  01-04-2010  |  Profiles & Interviews

A Star Is Porn: Adult-Film Star Sasha Grey Makes Her Mainstream Debutnew

Sasha Grey is barely 21, but already she has 150 feature films to her credit. True, her films have titles like Cum Fart Cocktails 5, Gang Bang My Face, and Grand Theft Anal 11, but she doesn't believe that diminishes her accomplishments.
Boston Phoenix  |  Peter Keough  |  05-14-2009  |  Profiles & Interviews

Stimulus Package: 'The Girlfriend Experience'new

Steven Soderbergh screens his latest film, The Girlfriend Experience, as a fundraiser for the New Orleans Film Festival. The cast includes porn star Sasha Grey, the only professional, and acting virgins who mostly hold the jobs they have in the film.
Gambit  |  Will Coviello  |  05-05-2009  |  Profiles & Interviews

Say You Want a Revolution?new

Che director Steven Soderbergh tells why that there’s no reason to shrink from controversy and debate.
San Diego CityBeat  |  Anders Wright  |  03-04-2009  |  Profiles & Interviews

Vintage Damenew

Cate Blanchett exhumes Hollywood's golden era.
L.A. Weekly  |  Ella Taylor  |  12-22-2006  |  Profiles & Interviews

Playing a 'Good German'

Over the past ten years Cate Blanchett has made increasingly daring acting choices that have elevated her to a status of this generation’s Meryl Streep.
Maui Time  |  Cole Smithey  |  12-11-2006  |  Profiles & Interviews

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