An Evening of Politics and Parody for a Good Cause
Working at the annual Al Smith Dinner is a little like being a guest of the fanciest and nicest family you’ll ever get to visit. The atmosphere is warm, the surroundings elegant, and the dress code over the top. Even the most devoted frump reveals an inner Carey Grant or Audrey Hepburn that is rarely […]
When Hollywood Attacks a Corporate Brand
Later this summer, the Weinstein Company will release “The Founder,” a feature film about Ray Kroc, a businessman credited with buying McDonald’s in the 1950s and transforming it into one of the nation’s largest fast-food franchises. Early reviews and promotional trailers suggest it won’t be a flattering portrayal of Kroc, who is played by Michael […]
