A huge thank-you to the Hammonds and ‘Deadline’ for the 5th Annual “Contenders” Day at the DGA.
Organized better than ever. The munches were way above average. The line-up was huge. Lots of good movies in the pipeline — many of which will probably be seen on VOD.
Lots of memorable moments — I always love hearing from Aaron Sorkin – but the absolute most moving moment for me was when Pete Hammond interviewed Elizabeth Banks who played Melinda Wilson (Bryan Wilson’s 2nd wife in ‘Love And Mercy’) — and Melinda Wilson, herself. To see the actress and the real person she portrayed sitting next to each other — answering questions — was like time travel. Very, very special. And Melinda who is in her late 60’s couldn’t have been more gracious. A moment to savor and remember…