Infamous former Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Illinois) came out as a gay on Thursday in a post on Instagram. View this post on Instagram Link in profile to full text A post shared by Aaron Schock (@aaronschock) on Mar 5, 2020 at 8:22am Pst “I am gay. For those who know me and for many who […]
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- 3/9/2020
- by Marie Fiero
- Uinterview
Former Congressman Aaron Schock came out as gay in an Instagram post on Thursday. I don’t think there’s any need to employ the obvious, eponymous pun on whether that news had been expected.
In a year where an openly married gay man won the first presidential nominating contest and President Donald Trump is ham-handedly shouting out his support for the Lbgtq community and nine-year-olds are asking presidential candidates about their sexual identity and RuPaul hosted SNL … the tale about a middle-aged conservative man coming out of the closet feels rather anachronistic.
In a year where an openly married gay man won the first presidential nominating contest and President Donald Trump is ham-handedly shouting out his support for the Lbgtq community and nine-year-olds are asking presidential candidates about their sexual identity and RuPaul hosted SNL … the tale about a middle-aged conservative man coming out of the closet feels rather anachronistic.
- 3/5/2020
- by Tim Miller
- Rollingstone.com
Judge Andrew Napolitano returned to Fox News Channel this morning, nine days after the network benched him when President Donald Trump cited the Fox News talking head as his source of claims that then-President Barack Obama used British intelligence to wiretap him. "I stand by my statement on surveillance," Napolitano told Bill Hemmer. Napolitano was there to talk about a Fox News report that the FBI allegedly wired a staffer of former Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock…...
- 3/29/2017
- Deadline TV
Awards season keeps ticking right along, but tonight’s Cinema Eye Honors promised at least a tiny respite from narrative-based filmmaking, as the New York City-set ceremony is all about honoring the best in the year’s documentary filmmaking.
Big winners included Kirsten Johnson’s “Cameraperson,” which picked up Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Feature Filmmaking, along with editing and cinematography wins. Right behind it was Ezra Edelman’s “O.J.: Made in America,” which earned Edelman a directing win, along with a production win for Edelman and Caroline Waterlow. Best TV offering went to “Making a Murderer.”
Nominations were lead by Raoul Peck’s “I Am Not Your Negro” and “O.J.: Made in America,” which each pulled in five nominations apiece, though Johnson’s “Cameraperson” and Gianfranco Rosi’s “Fire at Sea” aren’t far behind, with four nominations each. Both Peck and Rosi’s features ultimately walked away without an award.
Big winners included Kirsten Johnson’s “Cameraperson,” which picked up Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Feature Filmmaking, along with editing and cinematography wins. Right behind it was Ezra Edelman’s “O.J.: Made in America,” which earned Edelman a directing win, along with a production win for Edelman and Caroline Waterlow. Best TV offering went to “Making a Murderer.”
Nominations were lead by Raoul Peck’s “I Am Not Your Negro” and “O.J.: Made in America,” which each pulled in five nominations apiece, though Johnson’s “Cameraperson” and Gianfranco Rosi’s “Fire at Sea” aren’t far behind, with four nominations each. Both Peck and Rosi’s features ultimately walked away without an award.
- 1/12/2017
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
As House Republicans tried this week (and then backed down in the face of public outrage) to weaken the nonpartisan office in charge of investigating lawmaker and staff misconduct, People took a look back at some of the most eyebrow-raising ways public and campaign funds have been used by politicians.
When official spending takes a turn for the personal—and, sometimes, downright weird—it’s not always illegal. But, even it doesn’t lead to jail time, it can ruin careers.
1. Flights for a family rabbit.
When traveling on the campaign trail, sometimes you need to bring the whole family along with you.
When official spending takes a turn for the personal—and, sometimes, downright weird—it’s not always illegal. But, even it doesn’t lead to jail time, it can ruin careers.
1. Flights for a family rabbit.
When traveling on the campaign trail, sometimes you need to bring the whole family along with you.
- 1/5/2017
- by dianapearltimeinc
- PEOPLE.com
Former Illinois republican Congressman Aaron Schock was indicted by a federal grand jury on Thursday on 24 separate criminal accounts. Elected in 2008, Schock was forced to resign from the House due to a criminal investigation on March 31, 2015. The alleged criminal acts include theft of government funds, fraud, making false statements and filing false […]
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- 11/11/2016
- by Sean Fahey
- Uinterview
Illinois congressman Aaron Schock, a Republican who resigned following scrutiny of exorbitant spending on items such as Katy Perry concert tickets and decorating his office in the style of the television series Downton Abbey, expects to be indicted by a federal grand jury, his lawyer said Thursday.
In a statement given at a local press conference and obtained by People, Schock’s attorney, George Terwilliger, gave no specific details on the indictment.
“This indictment will look bad, but underneath it is just made-up allegations of criminal activity arising from unintentional administrative errors,” Terwilliger said in a statement. “These charges are...
In a statement given at a local press conference and obtained by People, Schock’s attorney, George Terwilliger, gave no specific details on the indictment.
“This indictment will look bad, but underneath it is just made-up allegations of criminal activity arising from unintentional administrative errors,” Terwilliger said in a statement. “These charges are...
- 11/10/2016
- by Stephanie Petit
- PEOPLE.com
The nominees for the 10th annual Cinema Eye Honors have been announced, with “I Am Not Your Negro” and “Oj: Made in America” both receiving five each. They’re followed in short order by “Cameraperson” and “Fire at Sea,” which along with “Weiner” are all in contention for the top prize. A total of 37 features and five shorts will be in contention at the upcoming ceremony, which “Hoop Dreams” director Steve James will host from the Museum of the Moving Image on January 11. Here’s the full list of nominees:
Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Feature Filmmaking
“Cameraperson” (Kirsten Johnson)
“Fire at Sea” (Gianfranco Rosi)
“I Am Not Your Negro” (Raoul Peck)
“Oj: Made in America” (Ezra Edelman)
“Weiner” (Josh Kriegman and Elyse Steinberg)
Outstanding Achievement in Direction
Kirsten Johnson, “Cameraperson”
Gianfranco Rosi, “Fire at Sea”
Raoul Peck, “I Am Not Your Negro”
Robert Greene, “Kate Plays Christine”
Ezra Edelman, “Oj:...
Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Feature Filmmaking
“Cameraperson” (Kirsten Johnson)
“Fire at Sea” (Gianfranco Rosi)
“I Am Not Your Negro” (Raoul Peck)
“Oj: Made in America” (Ezra Edelman)
“Weiner” (Josh Kriegman and Elyse Steinberg)
Outstanding Achievement in Direction
Kirsten Johnson, “Cameraperson”
Gianfranco Rosi, “Fire at Sea”
Raoul Peck, “I Am Not Your Negro”
Robert Greene, “Kate Plays Christine”
Ezra Edelman, “Oj:...
- 11/2/2016
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
Short films stand tall in southern California every year at the Palm Springs International Shortfest — after over 4,000 submissions, 327 shorts from over 50 countries were shown this past week at North America’s largest short film festival. The winners of this year’s festival, announced Sunday night, received combined prizes valued at approximately $115,000 with $20k of that being in cash.
“A common thread of immigration and compassion dominates our award winning films this year – echoing current issues around the world,” said Festival Director Helen du Toit. “After a stimulating and energizing week of storytelling and networking between the next generation of filmmakers, we leave with a sense of hope for a world that, despite some setbacks, does seem to be evolving slowly but surely.”
The Kosovan film “Home” by Daniel Mulloy, which rides along with a “young, happy family [who seem] to be going on holiday but is instead on a journey similar to millions of others,...
“A common thread of immigration and compassion dominates our award winning films this year – echoing current issues around the world,” said Festival Director Helen du Toit. “After a stimulating and energizing week of storytelling and networking between the next generation of filmmakers, we leave with a sense of hope for a world that, despite some setbacks, does seem to be evolving slowly but surely.”
The Kosovan film “Home” by Daniel Mulloy, which rides along with a “young, happy family [who seem] to be going on holiday but is instead on a journey similar to millions of others,...
- 6/28/2016
- by Kyle Kizu
- Indiewire
Short films from Kosovo, France, the Us and Switzerland are among the winners at the Palm Springs International ShortFest.
The Palm Springs International ShortFest has given its Best of Festival Award to Daniel Mulloly’s Home (pictured), from Kosovo, and its Grand Jury Award to Vincent Maury’s Minh Tâm, from France.
Nearly 20 other shorts from the 327 that screened at the event, which bills itself as the largest short film festival and only short film market in North America, also won awards.
The winner of the Best of Festival award gets a $5,000 cash prize and may be eligible to submit their film to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for Oscar consideration. The Grand Jury award comes with a $2,000 cash prize.
The jury – comprising David Ansen, Jeremy Boxer, Zorianna Kit, Molly Parker, Rachel Samuels and Alison Willmore – gave ShortFest’s Panavision Best North American Short award to La Laguna, from Mexico...
The Palm Springs International ShortFest has given its Best of Festival Award to Daniel Mulloly’s Home (pictured), from Kosovo, and its Grand Jury Award to Vincent Maury’s Minh Tâm, from France.
Nearly 20 other shorts from the 327 that screened at the event, which bills itself as the largest short film festival and only short film market in North America, also won awards.
The winner of the Best of Festival award gets a $5,000 cash prize and may be eligible to submit their film to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for Oscar consideration. The Grand Jury award comes with a $2,000 cash prize.
The jury – comprising David Ansen, Jeremy Boxer, Zorianna Kit, Molly Parker, Rachel Samuels and Alison Willmore – gave ShortFest’s Panavision Best North American Short award to La Laguna, from Mexico...
- 6/27/2016
- ScreenDaily
Variety Keira Knightley in talks to star in the biopic about the French writer Colette. Crossing my fingers about this one. Colette is fascinating (she wrote Cheri!)
Comics Alliance on Marvel, politics, and why corporations are not your friend
Towleroad TitanMen has offered disgraced Congressman Aaron Schock (the one with abs and a Downton Abbey fetish) $1 million to star in a porn film. Lol
Variety Clive Owen, Alba Rohrwacher, and more join Meryl Streep's competition jury at Berlinale
Kenneth in the (212) Shirtless Russell Tovey reportedly causes a Broadway audience member to faint. Ha!
Pajiba checks in w/ the Trainspotting cast, 20 years on
i09 Naomi Watts reunites with Lynch for Twin Peaks S3
i09 Noomi Rapace not returning for the Prometheus sequel
IndieWire thinks "The Chickening," a short film remix of The Shining is insane and genius. Definitely the first part. As for the second...
Towleroad a first for Espn,...
Comics Alliance on Marvel, politics, and why corporations are not your friend
Towleroad TitanMen has offered disgraced Congressman Aaron Schock (the one with abs and a Downton Abbey fetish) $1 million to star in a porn film. Lol
Variety Clive Owen, Alba Rohrwacher, and more join Meryl Streep's competition jury at Berlinale
Kenneth in the (212) Shirtless Russell Tovey reportedly causes a Broadway audience member to faint. Ha!
Pajiba checks in w/ the Trainspotting cast, 20 years on
i09 Naomi Watts reunites with Lynch for Twin Peaks S3
i09 Noomi Rapace not returning for the Prometheus sequel
IndieWire thinks "The Chickening," a short film remix of The Shining is insane and genius. Definitely the first part. As for the second...
Towleroad a first for Espn,...
- 2/2/2016
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
Aaron Schock is the latest politician to get the porn parody treatment. Gay adult entertainment company Titan Men is releasing a new X-rated film, “Cauke for President,” that features a hunky, homophobic senator named Mike Cauke, who has a secret hookup that sets off a chain reaction of political intrigue and sex. The porn company photoshopped its fictional senator into an office reminiscent of Schock’s “Downton Abbey”-inspired digs in Washington, D.C. Titan Men’s fictional character has been trying to draw attention to himself by trolling Schock on Twitter. Also Read: James Deen Sexual Assault Accusations Spark...
- 1/8/2016
- by Itay Hod
- The Wrap
Wearing a blue jacket beneath her blue jacket, Hillary Clinton — or rather Kate McKinnon’s interpretation of Hillary Clinton — addressed the nation from her lovely home in Chappaqua, New York on last night's SNL. Occasionally clawing at the air (warmly, of course) and emitting bark-like laughter, she showed off her selfie skillz (not quite as good as Aaron Schock's, but certainly better than Anthony Weiner's) before finally announcing her intention to run for President of the United States. "I will ascend to my rightful place as President of the United States," she declared, confidently, on her last SNL appearance. This time she upped the intensity: "Citizens, you will elect me! I will be your leader!" Either way, don’t blame me — I voted for Kodos.
- 4/12/2015
- by Greg Cwik
- Vulture
Bill Maher weighed in Friday night on the controversy over the timing of this week’s arrest of Robert Durst, the subject of HBO’s documentary The Jinx: The Life And Deaths of Robert Durst, and Sunday’s broadcast of the high-rated finale of the six-episode broadcast in which Durst seemingly confessed to multiple killings. Maher typically skewered politicians for the first part of the video, but he segued with a pointed jab at disgraced Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock to…...
- 3/21/2015
- Deadline TV
Jon Stewart opened Wednesday’s “Daily Show” with a segment devoted to the resignation of embattled Illinois congressman Aaron Schock or as he coined him “Doogie Howser Wannabe.” Schock said in a statement that the questions about his spending habits have proven too distracting, making it impossible for him to do his job effectively. See Photos: Jon Stewart’s ‘Daily Show’ Replacement? 13 Funny, Topical and Talented Picks (Photos) Stewart then showed several pictures from Schock’s Instagram account, in which wondered Shock is “ziplining through a rain forest, parasailing in Argentina, and chilling with Buddhist monks in Myanmar.” “You served three terms in Congress while.
- 3/19/2015
- by Joe Otterson
- The Wrap
The scandal and Schock! Congressman Aaron Schock announced his resignation from Congress on Tuesday, Mar. 17, in the wake of a controversy involving his misuse of expenses. An investigation involving the 33-year-old Republican lawmaker was opened by the Office of Congressional Ethics last month, after Politico and other newspapers questioned whether his spending aligned with what his office had recorded. The Washington Post revealed last month that Schock had spent $40,000 from his official budget -- which is funded by taxpayers -- to renovate his Capitol Hill office [...]...
- 3/17/2015
- Us Weekly
Rep. Aaron Schock’s congressional office at the Rayburn House Office building stands out among the sea of beige, boasting bright red walls that look more fitted within the walls of Downton Abbey. Aaron Schock’s Controversial Office Schock’s controversial congressional digs, in addition to the bright red walls, is adored with gold wall sconces, arrangements of pheasant […]
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- 2/5/2015
- by Chelsea Regan
- Uinterview
The Paley Center for Media has announced a call for entries for its celebrated Art of the Documentary Pitch Workshop, which will be held at the Paley Center in New York on Saturday, November 15, 2014. In this workshop/competition- now in its eleventh year - a panel of documentary executives and producers discuss the process of developing a documentary and will hear and evaluate pitches from five pre-selected up-and-coming filmmakers who are hoping to sell either a nonfiction concept or a documentary work-in-progress. The winner of the pitch competition in November will receive a $5,000 grant to be used towards the completion of their project.
This call for entries is to be selected as one of the five filmmakers who will participate in the workshop in November.
Complete submission guidelines and entry forms can be found Here or filmmakers can submit electronically through Withoutabox - the free online resource that helps filmmakers connect with film festivals- Here
The deadline for entries:
Late Deadline: September 17, 2014 ($35 regular submission fee / $30 for Withoutabox members submitting through Withoutabox)
Special Extended Deadline: October 1, 2014 ($45 / $35 for Withoutabox members)
Withoutabox Extended Deadline: October 8, 2014 ($55 / $40 for Withoutabox members)
Past winners include: "The Age of Love" by Steven Loring, "Eleven" directed by Laura Paglin and Kahlil Pedizisai, "The View from Bellas Luces" directed by Christa Boarini; "Charge" by Mike Plunkett; "From Texas to Tehran" by Till Schauder; "Circo" by Aaron Schock; "The House that Herman Built" by Angad Bhalla; "Whatever it Takes" by Christopher Wong; and "Asparagus! (A Stalk-umentary)" by Anne de Mare and Kirsten Kelly
The Paley Center for Media, with locations in New York and Los Angeles, leads the discussion about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms for the professional community and media-interested public. Drawing upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection, and close relationships with the leaders of the media community, the Paley Center examines the intersections between media and society.
The general public can access the collection and participate in programs that explore and celebrate the creativity, the innovations, the personalities, and the leaders who are shaping media. Through the global programs of its Media Council and International Council, the Paley Center also serves as a neutral setting where media professionals can engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Previously known as The Museum of Television & Radio, the Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry. For more information, please visit paleycenter.org.
This call for entries is to be selected as one of the five filmmakers who will participate in the workshop in November.
Complete submission guidelines and entry forms can be found Here or filmmakers can submit electronically through Withoutabox - the free online resource that helps filmmakers connect with film festivals- Here
The deadline for entries:
Late Deadline: September 17, 2014 ($35 regular submission fee / $30 for Withoutabox members submitting through Withoutabox)
Special Extended Deadline: October 1, 2014 ($45 / $35 for Withoutabox members)
Withoutabox Extended Deadline: October 8, 2014 ($55 / $40 for Withoutabox members)
Past winners include: "The Age of Love" by Steven Loring, "Eleven" directed by Laura Paglin and Kahlil Pedizisai, "The View from Bellas Luces" directed by Christa Boarini; "Charge" by Mike Plunkett; "From Texas to Tehran" by Till Schauder; "Circo" by Aaron Schock; "The House that Herman Built" by Angad Bhalla; "Whatever it Takes" by Christopher Wong; and "Asparagus! (A Stalk-umentary)" by Anne de Mare and Kirsten Kelly
The Paley Center for Media, with locations in New York and Los Angeles, leads the discussion about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms for the professional community and media-interested public. Drawing upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection, and close relationships with the leaders of the media community, the Paley Center examines the intersections between media and society.
The general public can access the collection and participate in programs that explore and celebrate the creativity, the innovations, the personalities, and the leaders who are shaping media. Through the global programs of its Media Council and International Council, the Paley Center also serves as a neutral setting where media professionals can engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Previously known as The Museum of Television & Radio, the Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry. For more information, please visit paleycenter.org.
- 9/14/2014
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
President and Michelle Obama are rightly trying to protect their daughters by pressuring media outlets Not to publish and post pics of the girls when they're out and about ... so says Congressman Aaron Schock.We got the 33-year-old congressman out in D.C. Sunday and asked him about the pic that a photo agency shot of Malia leaving Gjelina, a popular L.A. restaurant, frequented by celebs and paparazzi. As we reported, Michelle Obama's...
- 7/13/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Birthday shoutouts go to Blake Shelton (above, with friend), who is 38, Alison Moyet is 53, Carol Kane is 62, and Paul McCartney is 72. Here’s his greatest 80′s hit.
True Blood may be signing off after this season, but are you prepared for True Blood: The Musical?
Awful husband of awful woman is running for Senate.
General Mills pops Aaron Schock‘s balloon.
Here’s the latest from Sinead O’Connor, “Take Me To Church.” But not the ones that hurt. It’s good to see her back and in fine form.
In case you missed it, Here’s Wolverine in a speedo
Here’s the latest Gaywatch, as Jon Stewart takes on Texas and reparative therapy.
Not to be outdone, Stephen Colbert has decided to take a cue from Wisconsin and Scott Walker and change his view on equality from ‘No” to “Indifferent”
And here’s The Weekly ShoutOUT™. Each...
True Blood may be signing off after this season, but are you prepared for True Blood: The Musical?
Awful husband of awful woman is running for Senate.
General Mills pops Aaron Schock‘s balloon.
Here’s the latest from Sinead O’Connor, “Take Me To Church.” But not the ones that hurt. It’s good to see her back and in fine form.
In case you missed it, Here’s Wolverine in a speedo
Here’s the latest Gaywatch, as Jon Stewart takes on Texas and reparative therapy.
Not to be outdone, Stephen Colbert has decided to take a cue from Wisconsin and Scott Walker and change his view on equality from ‘No” to “Indifferent”
And here’s The Weekly ShoutOUT™. Each...
- 6/18/2014
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Doctor Strange finds a director, Joel Osteen doesn’t want views on homosexuality to sidetrack his message, Aaron Schock can’t keep his shirt on
Pennsylvania Rep and all around hunk Brian Sims has no problem being known as the openly gay representative, because soon it won’t matter. “It doesn’t bother me that people label me as the ‘gay elected representative of Pennsylvania. In 50 years, it won’t be an issue anymore. Looking at the current trend in the American opinion, we’ll have a gay president in 10 years.” Perhaps you, Mr. Sims?
TVLine has some typically vague spoilers about the premiere of Teen Wolf. Read them and be confused, but also remember your grain of salt.
Florida Circuit Court Judge Sarah Zabel has denied the petition of three anti-gay groups including the infamous Florida Family Association to intervene in the marriage equality case there. And her reasoning is golden,...
Pennsylvania Rep and all around hunk Brian Sims has no problem being known as the openly gay representative, because soon it won’t matter. “It doesn’t bother me that people label me as the ‘gay elected representative of Pennsylvania. In 50 years, it won’t be an issue anymore. Looking at the current trend in the American opinion, we’ll have a gay president in 10 years.” Perhaps you, Mr. Sims?
TVLine has some typically vague spoilers about the premiere of Teen Wolf. Read them and be confused, but also remember your grain of salt.
Florida Circuit Court Judge Sarah Zabel has denied the petition of three anti-gay groups including the infamous Florida Family Association to intervene in the marriage equality case there. And her reasoning is golden,...
- 6/4/2014
- by Ed Kennedy
- The Backlot
They promised us a Wtf/Omfg classic Scandal shocker in the final 30 seconds, and I’d say they delivered it. We’ll get to that in a moment, but first …
We open on Jake (Scott Foley) in his office giving the standard B52 orientation/welcome speech to some unseen lackey (probably Quinn). He says that the organization seeks out losers who have no family ties, and reminisces about his own dysfunctional childhood, with a sad-sack mom addicted to QVC, an abusive dad, and a sister who’s dead, “dead” being Scandal-speak for “probably still alive but hasn’t been cast yet.”
He yammers on for a while about how B52 becomes your new family, and the more he goes on about it the more I realize all his co-workers are probably out for drinks together, once again not having invited him for fear he’ll corner them with stories...
We open on Jake (Scott Foley) in his office giving the standard B52 orientation/welcome speech to some unseen lackey (probably Quinn). He says that the organization seeks out losers who have no family ties, and reminisces about his own dysfunctional childhood, with a sad-sack mom addicted to QVC, an abusive dad, and a sister who’s dead, “dead” being Scandal-speak for “probably still alive but hasn’t been cast yet.”
He yammers on for a while about how B52 becomes your new family, and the more he goes on about it the more I realize all his co-workers are probably out for drinks together, once again not having invited him for fear he’ll corner them with stories...
- 3/14/2014
- by Steven Frank
- The Backlot
Editor’s Note: Ed Kennedy is taking a much needed vacation, so we’re asking for help crowdsourcing today’s edition! Got a link, hot news item, Instagram pic etc. you think other readers would enjoy? As long as it’s P.G. rated and safe for work, please share in the comments. Here’s a few items to get the ball rolling…
Shia Labeouf just can’t seem to avoid unflattering press these days. Yesterday he was caught on tape headbutting somebody in a scuffle outside a London Pub. In the fuzzy video he keeps barking out, “What did you just say? What did you just say? What did you just say?” Might be a step forward since this time he’s only repeating his own words.
A new British study finds that gay couples are, on the whole, happier but less affectionate than heterosexual couples. Just hazarding a guess,...
Shia Labeouf just can’t seem to avoid unflattering press these days. Yesterday he was caught on tape headbutting somebody in a scuffle outside a London Pub. In the fuzzy video he keeps barking out, “What did you just say? What did you just say? What did you just say?” Might be a step forward since this time he’s only repeating his own words.
A new British study finds that gay couples are, on the whole, happier but less affectionate than heterosexual couples. Just hazarding a guess,...
- 1/17/2014
- by Dennis Ayers
- The Backlot
Madame Tussauds in Hollywood unveils its Hugh Jackman
Birthday shoutouts go to Michelle Forbes, who is 49, Stephen Hawking is 72, Dame Shirley Bassey is 77, and David Bowie is 67. What’s his greatest single? Here’s my pick.
EW has the clip of Misty meeting Stevie Nicks on tonight’s Coven. I would probably have the same reaction … plus crap myself.
Utah won’t recognize gay marriages performed before stay. They better be ready to pay out.
Why I Hate ‘Outing’ and How It Lets Aaron Schock Off the Hook
Russell Tovey is happy to play gay.
True Blood Star Alexander Skarsgård Poses Naked After Reaching South Pole.
Sarah Jessica Parker Hints At A Sex And The City Reunion.
Own’s The Haves and The Have Nots returned for Season Two, and was the third highest rated program in the network history.
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from...
Birthday shoutouts go to Michelle Forbes, who is 49, Stephen Hawking is 72, Dame Shirley Bassey is 77, and David Bowie is 67. What’s his greatest single? Here’s my pick.
EW has the clip of Misty meeting Stevie Nicks on tonight’s Coven. I would probably have the same reaction … plus crap myself.
Utah won’t recognize gay marriages performed before stay. They better be ready to pay out.
Why I Hate ‘Outing’ and How It Lets Aaron Schock Off the Hook
Russell Tovey is happy to play gay.
True Blood Star Alexander Skarsgård Poses Naked After Reaching South Pole.
Sarah Jessica Parker Hints At A Sex And The City Reunion.
Own’s The Haves and The Have Nots returned for Season Two, and was the third highest rated program in the network history.
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from...
- 1/8/2014
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Why Jennifer Lawrence fell at the Oscars, another Celebrity Big Brother contestant reprimanded, characters from Andy and Lana Wachowski’s Sense8
As if the beefcake on Enlisted wasn’t already good enough with Parker Young, Geoff Stultz and Chris Lowell, Brandon Routh has confirmed he will recur as a foil for Lowell’s character. The Army still uses communal showers, right?
Netflix’s new series Sense8 from Andy and Lana Wachoski has finally revealed some details. It’s about eight people scattered around the world who have the same horrifying vision, and the two powers conspiring to either kill them or bring them together. Notable characters include a closeted Mexico telenovela hunk and a transgender American blogger.
The Illinois Family Institute, an affiliate of the American Family Association thinks that the gay propaganda law in Russia is perfectly reasonable. “Hardly sounds unreasonable to fine adults $150 for trying to inculcate other...
As if the beefcake on Enlisted wasn’t already good enough with Parker Young, Geoff Stultz and Chris Lowell, Brandon Routh has confirmed he will recur as a foil for Lowell’s character. The Army still uses communal showers, right?
Netflix’s new series Sense8 from Andy and Lana Wachoski has finally revealed some details. It’s about eight people scattered around the world who have the same horrifying vision, and the two powers conspiring to either kill them or bring them together. Notable characters include a closeted Mexico telenovela hunk and a transgender American blogger.
The Illinois Family Institute, an affiliate of the American Family Association thinks that the gay propaganda law in Russia is perfectly reasonable. “Hardly sounds unreasonable to fine adults $150 for trying to inculcate other...
- 1/8/2014
- by Ed Kennedy
- The Backlot
What happens when an allegedly closeted conservative seemingly anti-gay politician angers some gay people in the media? A public outing ensues. DListed (through Queerty.com) posted the Facebook writings of gay CBS anchor Itay Hod, who has essentially outed Republican Congressman Aaron Schock: Allegedly very gay Schock is on record for being anti-gay: -Schock voted against adding sexual orientation to the already-existing hate crimes law.-Schock opposed the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.-Schock opposes the repeal of Doma.-Schock is against gay marriage; and-Schock is for the Federal Marriage Amendment, which would add language to the Us Constitution banning gay marriage and likely striking down every gay rights law and ordinance in the country.So, the story gets worse: Hod writes: "here's...
- 1/5/2014
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
Rep Aaron Schock’s Instagram is gay, Charlie Crist apologizes to the Glbt community repeatedly, Navajo Nation moves for marriage equality
In things that I never thought I’d write, Clay Aiken is evidently considering a run for Congress in his native North Carolina. He’s done some polling, met with Democratic operatives, and is said to be seriously considering a run to unseat the incumbent Republican. He certainly has the name recognition.
NHL star Henrik Lundqvist is going to be the new face and body of underwear company Bread & Boxers. Hopefully they don’t shoot on the ice, because, you know, shrinkage.
Rep. Aaron Schock may not be gay, but his Instagram account certainly is.
The Minnesota Vikings have responded to Chris Kluwe’s accusations that he was fired for supporting marriage equality so vocally. “The Minnesota Vikings were made aware of Chris Kluwe’s allegations for the first time today.
In things that I never thought I’d write, Clay Aiken is evidently considering a run for Congress in his native North Carolina. He’s done some polling, met with Democratic operatives, and is said to be seriously considering a run to unseat the incumbent Republican. He certainly has the name recognition.
NHL star Henrik Lundqvist is going to be the new face and body of underwear company Bread & Boxers. Hopefully they don’t shoot on the ice, because, you know, shrinkage.
Rep. Aaron Schock may not be gay, but his Instagram account certainly is.
The Minnesota Vikings have responded to Chris Kluwe’s accusations that he was fired for supporting marriage equality so vocally. “The Minnesota Vikings were made aware of Chris Kluwe’s allegations for the first time today.
- 1/3/2014
- by Ed Kennedy
- The Backlot
The renowned Paley Center for Media will hold its 10th Art of the Documentary Pitch Workshop in New York on Saturday, November 16th, 2013. The event aims to connect a group of several producers and executives with five preselected up-and-coming participants in an effort to discuss the process of developing a documentary and making it a reality. The panel will also evaluate the new talent's pitches and select one of them to be awarded a $5,000 grant to be used towards the completion of the winning project.
Some of the winners from past editions include: Eleven directed by Laura Paglin and Kahlil Pedizisai, The View from Bellas Luces directed by Christa Boarini; Charge by Mike Plunkett; The Iran Job by Till Schauder; Circo by Aaron Schock; Herman's House by Angad Bhalla; Whatever it Takes by Christopher Wong; and Asparagus! (A Stalk-umentary) by Anne de Mare and Kirsten Kelly.
Entries to be part of the exclusive group of five contestants at the workshops are now being accepted. The regular deadline is September 18th, 2013 (at $35 per entry), there is also a special extended deadline on October, 2, 2013 (at $45 or $35 for Withoutabox members) and a Withoutabox extended deadline on October 9,2013 ($55 or $45 for Withoutabox members).
To read a complete list of submission guidelines click Here
To submit your entry electronically on Withoutabox click Here
To learn more about the Paley Center for Media and their support of the creative community click Here...
Some of the winners from past editions include: Eleven directed by Laura Paglin and Kahlil Pedizisai, The View from Bellas Luces directed by Christa Boarini; Charge by Mike Plunkett; The Iran Job by Till Schauder; Circo by Aaron Schock; Herman's House by Angad Bhalla; Whatever it Takes by Christopher Wong; and Asparagus! (A Stalk-umentary) by Anne de Mare and Kirsten Kelly.
Entries to be part of the exclusive group of five contestants at the workshops are now being accepted. The regular deadline is September 18th, 2013 (at $35 per entry), there is also a special extended deadline on October, 2, 2013 (at $45 or $35 for Withoutabox members) and a Withoutabox extended deadline on October 9,2013 ($55 or $45 for Withoutabox members).
To read a complete list of submission guidelines click Here
To submit your entry electronically on Withoutabox click Here
To learn more about the Paley Center for Media and their support of the creative community click Here...
- 9/12/2013
- by Carlos Aguilar
- Sydney's Buzz
"The circus is tough and beautiful" says Tino, the ringmaster and central character of Aaron Schock's documentary Circo (2010), charting the ups and downs of a Mexican troupe. One could say the same of Schock's film. The film follows the Ponce clan, who have worked in the circus for over a hundred years but mounting debts and Mexico's erratic economy strain both the business and family life.
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- 9/12/2011
- by Daniel Green
- CineVue
If you have ever had an illusory dream to join the circus, Circo, a documentary film by Aaron Schock, will dispel any myths about the reality of what it takes to live life in the ring. Filmed throughout rural Mexico, Circo is a bittersweet portrait of the Ponce family, and life in a traveling circus. Exploring both the economic and cultural pressures facing their traditional way of life, the film expressively captures the ups and downs of a life on the road in rural Mexico.
A century-old family business, the Ponce family circus has survived extinction thus far, due to the dedication of its family members. In order to ensure its long-term survival, the circus requires a no-exit policy. But much to the chagrin of Grandma and Grandpa Ponce, the owners and solo shareholders of the family circus, with love comes marriage and with marriages comes the possibility of losing a valuable circus member.
A century-old family business, the Ponce family circus has survived extinction thus far, due to the dedication of its family members. In order to ensure its long-term survival, the circus requires a no-exit policy. But much to the chagrin of Grandma and Grandpa Ponce, the owners and solo shareholders of the family circus, with love comes marriage and with marriages comes the possibility of losing a valuable circus member.
- 4/11/2011
- by Clare Halpine
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Contemporary circus life hasn’t changed much from the previous century. Families still pass down acts from generation to generation, and troupes still rely on sensationalistic attractions like “The Spectacular Globe Of Death” to draw in the rubes, and on sickly sweet refreshments to pad out their take. The troupe featured in Aaron Schock’s documentary Circo is more family-bound and archaic than most. For over 100 years, the Ponce family have been circus folk, scattered into small ensembles that that tour the parts of Mexico where people are often too poor to pay admission. One of those circuses, Gran ...
- 3/31/2011
- avclub.com
Circus life
Under the big top world
We all need the clowns to make us smile
Through space and time
Always another show
Wondering where I am
Lost without you -- "Faithfully," by Journey
Those Jonathan Cain lyrics kept flashing through my mind while I watched "Circo," a melancholic documentary about the slow dissolution of a Mexican circus family. To the folks in the stands, the circus is excitement and thrills. To the men, women, and children who run that circus it's a job, and not an especially glamorous one, either. Like Steve Perry sang, there's always another show, and that grind takes its toll.
The family grinding away is the Ponces who have operated the Circo Mexico for decades. Three generations of Ponces work the circus; patriarch Don Gilberto inherited the life from his own father and his three siblings each have their own traveling circuses as well. Though Gilberto runs the business,...
Under the big top world
We all need the clowns to make us smile
Through space and time
Always another show
Wondering where I am
Lost without you -- "Faithfully," by Journey
Those Jonathan Cain lyrics kept flashing through my mind while I watched "Circo," a melancholic documentary about the slow dissolution of a Mexican circus family. To the folks in the stands, the circus is excitement and thrills. To the men, women, and children who run that circus it's a job, and not an especially glamorous one, either. Like Steve Perry sang, there's always another show, and that grind takes its toll.
The family grinding away is the Ponces who have operated the Circo Mexico for decades. Three generations of Ponces work the circus; patriarch Don Gilberto inherited the life from his own father and his three siblings each have their own traveling circuses as well. Though Gilberto runs the business,...
- 3/31/2011
- by Matt Singer
- ifc.com
By Sam Weisberg - April 1, 2011
From its premise alone, "Circo," Aaron Schock's documentary about the struggles of a traveling, multi-generation family circus, seems to have "small" written all over it. With all the horror stories you hear about crime, poverty and industrial exploitation in Mexico, a story about one little tight-knit brood, acting out this insufferably cheesy form of entertainment seems doomed to fade fast in the memory. And yet, clocking in at a slender seventy-five minutes, "Circo" achieves an abundance of chilling, unforgettably sad moments—perhaps more than a probing exposé on the current state of rural Mexico would.
Among them: a camel dies, most likely from exhaustion, and is laid to rest unceremoniously in an open field. A pre-teen child, his arms and pecs prematurely ripped, tries in vain to hammer down a tent spike, petrified that his errors will anger his father. In two non-consecutive scenes,...
From its premise alone, "Circo," Aaron Schock's documentary about the struggles of a traveling, multi-generation family circus, seems to have "small" written all over it. With all the horror stories you hear about crime, poverty and industrial exploitation in Mexico, a story about one little tight-knit brood, acting out this insufferably cheesy form of entertainment seems doomed to fade fast in the memory. And yet, clocking in at a slender seventy-five minutes, "Circo" achieves an abundance of chilling, unforgettably sad moments—perhaps more than a probing exposé on the current state of rural Mexico would.
Among them: a camel dies, most likely from exhaustion, and is laid to rest unceremoniously in an open field. A pre-teen child, his arms and pecs prematurely ripped, tries in vain to hammer down a tent spike, petrified that his errors will anger his father. In two non-consecutive scenes,...
- 3/31/2011
- by Screen Comment
- Screen Comment
Opening Friday at IFC Center, Aaron Schock's Circo draws back the curtains on a hardscrabble family circus struggling to stay intact despite mounting debt, dwindling audiences, and a simmering family conflict. Circo follows the Ponce family along the winding backroads of rural Mexico where they have lived and performed for over a hundred years. Tino, the ringmaster, is driven by his dream to lead his parents' circus to success. Undeterred by Mexico's collapsing rural economy, he corrals the energy of his whole family, including his four young children, towards this singular goal. But Tino's wife Ivonne is determined to make a change. She feels exploited by her in-laws - who appear to be the only ones to benefit from the family's hard work - and laments over the childhood her kids have lost to the circus. Through this intricately woven story of a marriage in trouble and of a...
- 3/30/2011
- TribecaFilm.com
Reviewed by Bryan Buss
(from the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival)
Directed by: Aaron Schock
Written by: Aaron Schock and Mark Becker
Aaron Schock’s moving documentary tells the story of the Ponce family, who have run Circo Mexico, a traveling circus, for more than 100 years. Tino Ponce, the ringleader, and his wife, Ivonne, tour Mexico nonstop with their four children, their niece Naydelin, Tino’s parents and his brother Tacho. Parents and children share the work, erecting the tents, selling the tickets, performing the acts and then striking the sets. They live in a camper, the kids don’t go to school, and they are deeply in debt. And their circus being a scrappy affair, they don’t play the big cities for big money. They tour hardscrabble communities, living hardscrabble lives.
Tino performs a delicate balancing act between Ivonne , unhappy and fearing for the futures of their children (they can’t write,...
(from the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival)
Directed by: Aaron Schock
Written by: Aaron Schock and Mark Becker
Aaron Schock’s moving documentary tells the story of the Ponce family, who have run Circo Mexico, a traveling circus, for more than 100 years. Tino Ponce, the ringleader, and his wife, Ivonne, tour Mexico nonstop with their four children, their niece Naydelin, Tino’s parents and his brother Tacho. Parents and children share the work, erecting the tents, selling the tickets, performing the acts and then striking the sets. They live in a camper, the kids don’t go to school, and they are deeply in debt. And their circus being a scrappy affair, they don’t play the big cities for big money. They tour hardscrabble communities, living hardscrabble lives.
Tino performs a delicate balancing act between Ivonne , unhappy and fearing for the futures of their children (they can’t write,...
- 3/28/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Network
Reviewed by Bryan Buss
(from the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival)
Directed by: Aaron Schock
Written by: Aaron Schock and Mark Becker
Aaron Schock’s moving documentary tells the story of the Ponce family, who have run Circo Mexico, a traveling circus, for more than 100 years. Tino Ponce, the ringleader, and his wife, Ivonne, tour Mexico nonstop with their four children, their niece Naydelin, Tino’s parents and his brother Tacho. Parents and children share the work, erecting the tents, selling the tickets, performing the acts and then striking the sets. They live in a camper, the kids don’t go to school, and they are deeply in debt. And their circus being a scrappy affair, they don’t play the big cities for big money. They tour hardscrabble communities, living hardscrabble lives.
Tino performs a delicate balancing act between Ivonne , unhappy and fearing for the futures of their children (they can’t write,...
(from the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival)
Directed by: Aaron Schock
Written by: Aaron Schock and Mark Becker
Aaron Schock’s moving documentary tells the story of the Ponce family, who have run Circo Mexico, a traveling circus, for more than 100 years. Tino Ponce, the ringleader, and his wife, Ivonne, tour Mexico nonstop with their four children, their niece Naydelin, Tino’s parents and his brother Tacho. Parents and children share the work, erecting the tents, selling the tickets, performing the acts and then striking the sets. They live in a camper, the kids don’t go to school, and they are deeply in debt. And their circus being a scrappy affair, they don’t play the big cities for big money. They tour hardscrabble communities, living hardscrabble lives.
Tino performs a delicate balancing act between Ivonne , unhappy and fearing for the futures of their children (they can’t write,...
- 3/28/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Magazine
By Aaron Schock (director of the documentary “Circo”)
(premiering at the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival)
The inspiration to make “Circo” was a desire to reverse the direction of the documentary lens that has typically looked at Mexico only from the border up and singularly through the subject of immigration. Instead, I wanted to go deep into the Mexican countryside and find a story that could communicate both the richness and the complexities of a vast culture and social order unfamiliar to most Americans. My original plan was to make a film about corn farmers. But one night while I was in a small village doing field research, a traveling circus came to town.
That night I went to the circus. The plan changed.
Over the next several days, I got to know the family that had brought this little bit of magic and diversion to this poor farming town. The...
(premiering at the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival)
The inspiration to make “Circo” was a desire to reverse the direction of the documentary lens that has typically looked at Mexico only from the border up and singularly through the subject of immigration. Instead, I wanted to go deep into the Mexican countryside and find a story that could communicate both the richness and the complexities of a vast culture and social order unfamiliar to most Americans. My original plan was to make a film about corn farmers. But one night while I was in a small village doing field research, a traveling circus came to town.
That night I went to the circus. The plan changed.
Over the next several days, I got to know the family that had brought this little bit of magic and diversion to this poor farming town. The...
- 3/28/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Network
By Aaron Schock (director of the documentary “Circo”)
(premiering at the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival)
The inspiration to make “Circo” was a desire to reverse the direction of the documentary lens that has typically looked at Mexico only from the border up and singularly through the subject of immigration. Instead, I wanted to go deep into the Mexican countryside and find a story that could communicate both the richness and the complexities of a vast culture and social order unfamiliar to most Americans. My original plan was to make a film about corn farmers. But one night while I was in a small village doing field research, a traveling circus came to town.
That night I went to the circus. The plan changed.
Over the next several days, I got to know the family that had brought this little bit of magic and diversion to this poor farming town. The...
(premiering at the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival)
The inspiration to make “Circo” was a desire to reverse the direction of the documentary lens that has typically looked at Mexico only from the border up and singularly through the subject of immigration. Instead, I wanted to go deep into the Mexican countryside and find a story that could communicate both the richness and the complexities of a vast culture and social order unfamiliar to most Americans. My original plan was to make a film about corn farmers. But one night while I was in a small village doing field research, a traveling circus came to town.
That night I went to the circus. The plan changed.
Over the next several days, I got to know the family that had brought this little bit of magic and diversion to this poor farming town. The...
- 3/28/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Magazine
This interview with "Circo" director Aaron Schock was originally published during indieWIRE's coverage of the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival. "Circo" hits select cinemas this Friday, April 1. Gorgeously filmed along the back roads of rural Mexico, "Circo" follows the Ponce family's hardscrabble circus as it struggles to stay together despite mounting debt, dwindling audiences, and a simmering family conflict. Tino, the ringmaster, is driven by his dream to lead ...
- 3/28/2011
- Indiewire
This interview with "Circo" director Aaron Schock was originally published during indieWIRE's coverage of the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival. "Circo" hits select cinemas this Friday, April 1. Gorgeously filmed along the back roads of rural Mexico, "Circo" follows the Ponce family's hardscrabble circus as it struggles to stay together despite mounting debt, dwindling audiences, and a simmering family conflict. Tino, the ringmaster, is driven by his dream to lead ...
- 3/28/2011
- indieWIRE - People
Trailers are an under-appreciated art form insofar that many times they’re seen as vehicles for showing footage, explaining films away, or showing their hand about what moviegoers can expect. Foreign, domestic, independent, big budget: I celebrate all levels of trailers and hopefully this column will satisfactorily give you a baseline of what beta wave I’m operating on, because what better way to hone your skills as a thoughtful moviegoer than by deconstructing these little pieces of advertising? Some of the best authors will tell you that writing a short story is a lot harder than writing a long one, that you have to weigh every sentence. What better medium to see how this theory plays itself out beyond that than with movie trailers? Circo Trailer Here in the southwest I think you can take a band like Calexico for granted. They have a dusty, desert charm that draws...
- 2/25/2011
- by Christopher Stipp
- Slash Film
U.S. rights to Aaron Schock's Hamptons '10 winner "Circo" have been acquired by First Run Features. Set in a century-old traveling circus in rural Mexico as it struggles to stay together despite mounting debt, dwindling audiences, and a simmering family conflict, First Run plans a Spring 2011 theatrical roll out. The film centers on the Ponce family's circus, which has lived and performed in rural Mexico since the 19th century. According ...
- 10/19/2010
- Indiewire
East Hampton, NY (October 10th, 2010) – The Hamptons International Film Festival announced tonight their audience, jury and special prizes at their awards ceremony. Tom Hooper’s The King’S Speech and Jill Andresevic’s Love Etc. take the audience awards honored tonight among the film industries finest. Mamas And Papas, directed by Alice Nellis, was selected by the jury as the winner of The Golden Starfish Narrative Feature Award. The Documentary Golden Starfish went to Aaron Schock’s Circo. Mamas And Papas also took home the Zicherman Screenplay Award. Another winner in the Narrative category, Xavier Dolan’s Heartbeats took the Kodak Award for Best Cinematography. The festival’s Brizzolara Family Conflict and Resolution Award was presented to Lisa Gossel’s My So Called Enemy. Special awards went to The House Of Suh, directed by Iris Shim, which was the winner of the Investigation Discovery Award for Excellence in Journalism, and No Tomorrow,...
- 10/11/2010
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
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