Lauren Barbato
Lauren Barbato was born and raised in New Jersey, her roots lying somewhere between the shady streets of The Sopranos and the wooden planks of Boardwalk Empire. She is a 2011 graduate of the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts, where she earned a BFA degree in Writing for Screen and Television. During her time at USC, Lauren worked extensively at the Daily Trojan, where she served as Lifestyle Editor for three semesters. Her work at the Daily Trojan earned her a 2010 California College Media Association Award for Best Arts and Entertainment Feature for her story on the cultural relevance (or lack thereof) of the Coachella Music and Arts Festival. She has worked at various arts and entertainment publications, including MovieMaker Magazine, FILTER Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, Campus Circle, and Under the Radar, where she blogs daily. She also writes features and profiles for various Patch.com sites. When she's not writing, Lauren enjoys shooting 35mm film on her Minolta SRT-102.
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Backstage at the Independent Spirit Awards: Whiskey, Chainsmoking, and Uggie DissesThe 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards might have been dominated by 'The Artist,' but backstage, the spirit of micro-budget filmmaking soared. -
Oscars Devoid of Surprises, Full of BacklashThe 2012 Academy Awards cemented what viewers already knew: Surprises would be few and far between. -
Oscar Nominees Dominate Acting Categories at Indie Spirit AwardsThe Film Independent Spirit Awards, which were held Saturday, Feb. 25, in Santa Monica, Calif., saw a handful of hopeful Oscar nominees sweeping the major acting categories and adding yet another award to their lengthy scorecard this awards season. -
Gary Oldman Discusses Transformation From Character Actor to Oscar NomineeIn the wake of receiving an Oscar nomination for 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,' Gary Oldman spoke about his illustrious career in a special conversation presented by Film Independent and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art last Friday. -
Favorites, Feminity Keep 'The Help' a Best Picture Dark Horse'The Help' swept the 18th Annual SAG Awards and took home the guild's equivalent to Best Picture, once again shaking up this once-predictable Oscars race. -
Oscar's Original Screenplay Noms Set Up a Battle of the BroadsAlthough often neglected by the Academy Awards, comedies reign this year in the Best Original Screenplay category. The nominees range from big-budget hits to charming art house films. -
Found-Footage Trend Threatens Role of the ScreenwriterThe success of 'The Devil Inside' means big things for Paramount's Insurge division. Screenwriters and their original spec scripts, however, are now in creative jeopardy. -
Golden Globes, Oscars Overlook Quieter Performances for Bold and FlashyThe Golden Globes have been accurately predicting the acting categories of the Academy Awards for the last several years, which means continuing a trend of honoring A-list actors and loud performances over those who might be more deserving. -
Indie Dramas Challenge the Role of WomenUnlike the women in their comedic counterparts, "Martha Marcy May Marlene" and "Higher Ground," explore the problem of being a woman in a patriarchal contemporary society.
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The Top 10 Albums to Complete Your Summer SoundtrackThe Beach Boys have claimed the summer season as their own, but there's also room for a little dreamin' outside of California. This summer, try out a selection of old and new albums that are fit for every possible, sun-drenched occasion.