There may be something satisfying — even necessary — about tearing down an abuser. But this game of “whack-a-mole” alone is not sufficient…
Read MoreIt appears another Cinefamily creditor has stepped forward: the State of California!
Read MoreSay what you will about the merits or drawbacks of Moviepass…
Read MoreCalifornia workers are gaining new legal tools to fight sexual abuse and harassment on the job…
Read MoreNow that L.A.'s Department of Building and Safety has issued some permits, we can get a look at the Harkhams' plans…
Read MoreWe’re coming up on a year since you closed Cinefamily, and in the back-and-forth of emails we appear to be losing the forest for the trees. You seem to understand there are “bad feelings” on the part of “people who supported the Cinefamily,” but you seem at a loss as to why, and as to your ongoing responsibilities…
Read MoreThe Harkhams are moving forward with plans to renovate the Silent Movie Theater, and construction is underway.
Read MoreRecent filings with the L.A. Department of Building and Safety indicate Cinefamily/Fairfax plans to begin renovations on the Silent Movie Theater…
Read MoreAccording to a new filing with the Los Angeles County Recorder's office…
Read MoreTurns out scummy people flock to lightly-regulated industries…
Read MorePardon the departure from the site’s usual tone. The rest of this account, for reasons soon to be evident, is best told in the first person...
Read MoreOther than a few public statements, the Cinefamily board has maintained a public silence since August 2017. Former Cinefamily Board President Simon Oré has broken that silence...
Read MoreIn December 2017, CinefamilyAccountability (CA) submitted a 77-page report to local, state, and federal governmental offices, presenting evidence and urging an investigation of Cinefamily and its board...
Read MoreAt the time of closure, Cinefamily attorney Rory Miller said Cinefamily was $70,000 in debt. CA has learned that at the time of closure, Cinefamily had assets worth hundreds of thousands of dollars...
Read MoreInitial reactions from distributors and Cinefamily donors and patrons indicate Dan Harkham and the Cinefamily/Fairfax team have challenges ahead in rebuilding trust with the film community...
Read MoreAccording to several sources, Cinefamily’s planned reopening as Fairfax Cinema is slated for late 2018...
Read MoreWhen we broke the news of Dan Harkham replacing Cinefamily with Fairfax Cinema, we had more questions than answers. We now have some answers! But also more questions...
Read MoreBoth Cinefamily and Fairfax Cinema appear to have recently missed yet more legal deadlines, compounding damage to donors, staff, and the public. It is not clear if the blown deadlines result from incompetence or from an active flouting of the law and standards...
Read MoreMany film distributors, contractors, donors, and other creditors have reported an inability to reach Cinefamily regarding outstanding debts. Creditors have specifically cited the unresponsiveness of Cinefamily accountant Erin Hensley and Cinefamily principal Dan Harkham...
Read MoreOne of the mysteries of Cinefamily concerns the seeming redaction of a critical legal disclosure related to Dan Harkham's effective control over Cinefamily.
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