Documents tagged "Venice Film Festival"
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019864.txt
This article discusses the 2017 Academy Awards ceremony, focusing on the political and emotional climate of the film industry at the time. The author, Peggy Siegal, reflects on her personal experience as a cheerleader for Oscar hopefuls and shares insights into the unique circumstances surrounding that year's Oscars, including the historic win by "Moonlight" and its impact on the LGBTQ community and African American representation in Hollywood. Additionally, she addresses the backlash against "La La Land" leading up to the ceremony and the controversial mix-up involving Warren Beatty and a misplaced envelope.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012740.txt
This document talks about Peter Brant giving Peggy Siegal a ride to the 68th Venice Film Festival where various films will have world premieres. The festival takes place in Venice, Italy which is described as looking like a movie set floating on water. It also discusses the Cipriani hotel on Giudecca Island and mentions how George Clooney is presiding over his "Ides of March" press conference at the Palazzo del Casino on Lido. The film's panel includes producer Grant Heslov, Beau Willimon who wrote the play the film is based on, Farragut North, Paul Giamatti, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood.