Seth Abramovitch
Seth Abramovitch is a Senior Writer at The Hollywood Reporter and the Southern California Journalism Awards' 2022 Print Journalist of the Year. He has earned 13 Los Angeles Press Club Awards for stories like 'Searching for Shelley Duvall' and 'The Tragic End of Witold Zacharewicz.' He has previously written for The Atlantic, New York, and Esquire. Abramovitch's work often highlights the positive aspects of individuals and their work while occasionally including right-libertarian leaning views. His reporting focuses on Hollywood news, movie features, and local news with a unique perspective that summarizes the primary topics he covers.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
90%
Examples:
- The author has a tendency to present both sides of a story, but leans towards more liberal viewpoints.
- The author occasionally includes right-libertarian leaning views in their articles.
- The author often highlights the positive aspects of individuals and their work.
Conflicts of Interest
62%
Examples:
- In one article, the author mentions that George Lucas saved writer-director Walter Murch's job after Disney fired Murch from the Oz shoot. This could be seen as a conflict of interest since both George Lucas and Walter Murch are friends of the author.
- The author discloses their connections to The Hollywood Reporter and the Southern California Journalism Awards.
Contradictions
90%
Examples:
- In an article about Gina Carano, the author mentions that she was 'blissfully staring up at the stars', a statement not supported by any evidence in the article.
- In one article, the author describes graffiti as a representation of L.A.'s beautiful graffiti community, while in another article they mention that Mayor Karen Bass has decided what to do about the Oceanwide Plaza luxury development.
Deceptions
52%
Examples:
- The article implies that Mayor Karen Bass has decided what to do about the Oceanwide Plaza luxury development, but no such decision is mentioned or implied elsewhere.
- The article states that Gina Carano was 'blissfully staring up at the stars'. This statement is not supported by any evidence in the article.
Recent Articles
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Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024John Mulaney's innovative Netflix talk show, 'Everybody's in LA,' brings a live format and unexpected guest appearances to the streaming landscape. In this six-part series, Mulaney explores his love-hate relationship with Los Angeles and interacts with guests like David Letterman. Surprises include an unexpected call from Mayor Karen Bass and Bo Burnham's decline to appear. 
Exploring the Timeless Influence of the Pet Shop Boys: A Look into Their New Album 'Nonetheless'
Broke On: Thursday, 25 April 2024The Pet Shop Boys, consisting of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, have maintained relevance in music for over four decades with their synth-pop sound and intellectually sophisticated lyrics. Their latest album, 'Nonetheless,' explores queer themes and references iconic figures like Oscar Wilde and Rudolf Nureyev. Known for wistful, danceable hits and cultural commentary, the duo dislikes fan selfies during performances but hasn't embraced artificial intelligence in their music yet. :max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Gina-Carano-The-Mandalorian-031424-be32bfa8664848fcb82ad45b767265fb.jpg)
Gina Carano Opens Up About Dismissal From The Mandalorian and Ongoing Lawsuit Against Lucasfilm and Disney
Broke On: Saturday, 16 March 2024Gina Carano, a controversial actress who was fired from The Mandalorian due to her political views and social media posts on sensitive topics such as COVID-19 vaccines, masking, Black Lives Matter, the transgender rights movement and the results of the 2020 presidential election. She faced public backlash for these comments which ultimately led to her termination from The Mandalorian. In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Carano opened up about her dismissal from The Mandalorian and ongoing lawsuit against Lucasfilm and Disney. 
Unfinished Skyscrapers in Los Angeles: A Growing Problem with Vandalism, Crime and BASE Jumping
Broke On: Wednesday, 14 February 2024Abandoned skyscrapers in LA pose a threat to public safety and attract vandals, criminals, and BASE jumpers. The city wants to clear debris from Oceanwide Plaza Towers and install a fence around Graffiti Towers. Norman Lear: A Legacy of Groundbreaking Television and Social Commentary
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023Norman Lear, known for his groundbreaking sitcoms in the 1970s, passed away at the age of 101. Lear's shows tackled pressing social issues in an entertaining and provocative way. In honor of his influence, the five broadcast networks and several streaming platforms will pay tribute to him. Beyond his contributions to television, Lear also made an impact as a religious thinker.