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About mlsentertainment

Bay Area photojournalist - Northern California, United States Promoting the lively film and music scene mainly through the Bay Area, as well as industry and technology events.

MILLI VANILLI OR THE VELVET SUNDOWN? DISCERNING REAL MUSIC IN THE A.I. ERA

Posted on August 31, 2025 by mlsentertainment

Article by Marcus Siu Artificial intelligence is impacting the music industry at a rapid pace, offering tools for impromptu creation, production, and even performance. Along with text, images, and videos, generative AI can also produce music, assist with songwriting and production, … Continue reading →

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CURATING A REPERTORY FOR MOVIE THEATER SURVIVAL IN THE AGE OF STREAMING

Posted on July 31, 2025 by mlsentertainment

Article and photos by Marcus Siu On June 22nd, Variety Magazine published an article reporting that over 50% of exhibition executives surveyed believe the “traditional cinema experience” has less than 20 years remaining as a viable business model and that curated … Continue reading →

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CAN JOURNALISM SURVIVE THE VULTURE CAPITALISTS TO SAVE OUR DEMOCRACY?

Posted on June 29, 2025 by mlsentertainment

Article by Marcus Siu Who will control the future of America’s news ecosystem: Wall Street billionaires concerned only with profit, or those who see journalism as an essential public service, the lifeblood of our democracy? When award winning investigative reporter, … Continue reading →

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GROW, ROLL, SMOKE AND SELL YOUR OWN – THE IMMERSIVE VOYAGE OF ROB NILSSON

Posted on May 1, 2025 by mlsentertainment

Article by Marcus Siu Before home video became a new source of income for movie studios, very few filmmakers had the luxury or power to control the destiny of their films once they were part of the studio system. In … Continue reading →

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SECRET MALL APARTMENT – ALL IN ALL IT’S NOT JUST ANOTHER HOLE IN THE MALL

Posted on April 16, 2025 by mlsentertainment

Review by Marcus Siu In 2003, Michael Townsend, (arguably the founder of the Tape Art movement and who deserves to be a subject of a separate full feature documentary in itself), and a group of young creative artists discovered a … Continue reading →

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THE OSCARS ARE UP FOR GRABS – PREDICTIONS FOR THE 97th ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS

Posted on March 2, 2025 by mlsentertainment

Article by Marcus Siu After Los Angeles had its horrible fires in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena in January, many big-name celebrities in the movie industry had lost their homes: ex-Oscar host Billy Crystal, Oscar winners Jeff Bridges, Anthony Hopkins, … Continue reading →

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THE OSCAR NOMINATED SHORT FILMS RETURN TO A THEATER NEAR YOU

Posted on February 14, 2025 by mlsentertainment

Article by Marcus Siu Love is in the air, not just because it’s Valentine’s Day, but because movie lovers will get to see the 2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films on the very same day at movie theaters. Three categories: Live … Continue reading →

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THE OSCAR NOMINATIONS COMES WITH SOME BRUTAL CONTROVERSY AND SURPRISES

Posted on January 31, 2025 by mlsentertainment

Article by Marcus Siu Due to the devastation caused by the L.A. fires, it’s been a very difficult time for the film industry to focus on campaigning for the Awards season rather than their own livelihood. Just two days after … Continue reading →

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OSCAR SHORTLISTS ANNOUNCED FOR FOR THE 97TH ACADEMY AWARDS

Posted on December 21, 2024 by mlsentertainment

Article by Marcus Siu The first stage of Oscar campaigns for movie studios have officially completed its first stage; the determination for the shortlist for ten categories for next years 97th Academy Awards. The preliminary voting applies to animated short … Continue reading →

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TWO NEW NOSFERATU FILMS STREAMING AND IN THEATERS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Posted on October 16, 2024 by mlsentertainment

Article by Marcus Siu It’s been 102 years since the classic German Expressionist vampire film, Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror was introduced to the world. For the last century Max Schreck as Count Orlok stood as the ultimate “Nosferatu”. Who … Continue reading →

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