Casey Affleck

Were these men wrong in their tweets? Absolutely. Should they be asked to apologize? Of course. Should they be facing career-changing consequences for their lewd jokes made many years ago — when society’s views on these issues were different? No.

With the awards circuit spinning with sexual assault protests, Cosby’s conviction can be seen as the first legal victory of #MeToo.

The narrative of this year’s nominations has shifted towards a reflection of the Academy’s gradual emphasis on the necessity of progress in Hollywood.

Thus, the answer to “why now?” is both “because forever” and “because a man who bragged about sexually assaulting women was elected president.”

Not to mention that when Allen was almost ousted from Hollywood after he sexually abused his seven-year-old-daughter, Weinstein agreed to distribute “Bullets Over Broadway.” Yep, you read that right. Weinstein was the man who gave Allen his career back.

It’s the height of summer, but theaters around the Bay Area are currently resplendent in a wide variety of amazing pictures right now, from tentpole superhero movies to quiet, meditative micro-budget films

There are, in fact, two ghosts in David Lowery's “A Ghost Story.” One is played by Casey Affleck, covered in a white hospital morgue sheet with two hastily cut eye holes. The other is us.

Quiet, meditative and at times a touch cosmic in theme, the film is one of this year’s best and a shining example of how indie, micro-budget films can strike poignant, thought-provoking emotional chords. David Lowery wrote, directed and edited the film, and he sat down with The Daily Californian to discuss his creative process.

The films released between May and August are some of the most exciting of the year as blockbusting CGI-fests and Oscar contenders alike convene at the multiplex.