Michael Moore

Michael Moore on His CNBC Visit: "The Place Really Reeked of Money" - Posted September 30, 2009
FishbowlDC was on the red carpet last night for the premiere of Michael Moore's new film, "Capitalism: A Love Story." Moore told us that among his favorite interviews promoting the movie have been with Martha Stewart and Bill Maher. And perhaps just as unshockingly, his least favorite: "Probably the 'Power Lunch'... [TVNewser]

More From Moore: Fave and Least Fave Interviews, Where He Gets His News - Posted September 30, 2009
Michael Moore's been on quite the media blitz this week, so while we were on the red carpet last night, we caught up with the "Capitalism" filmmaker on his most and least favorite interviews so far (Martha Stewart gets a shout-out, guess for which) and where he's getting his news these... [FishBowlDC]

More From Moore: Fave and Least Fave Interviews, Where He Gets His News - Posted September 30, 2009
Michael Moore's been on quite the media blitz this week, so while we were on the red carpet last night, we caught up with the "Capitalism" filmmaker on his most and least favorite interviews so far (Martha Stewart gets a shout-out, guess for which) and where he's getting his news these... [FishBowlDC]

Moore's "Capitalism: A Love Story" Premieres in DC; Shenanigans Ensue - Posted September 30, 2009
This was the scene on last night's red carpet for the premiere of Michael Moore's "Capitalism: A Love Story." The sometimes controversial filmmaker made quite the entrance at the Uptown Theater, arriving with an entourage of bankers in shackles and citizen protestors. After some intrepid investigative reporting by FBDC (and of... [FishBowlDC]

Moore's "Capitalism: A Love Story" Premieres in DC; Shenanigans Ensue - Posted September 30, 2009
This was the scene on last night's red carpet for the premiere of Michael Moore's "Capitalism: A Love Story." The sometimes controversial filmmaker made quite the entrance at the Uptown Theater, arriving with an entourage of bankers in shackles and citizen protestors. After some intrepid investigative reporting by FBDC (and of... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 09.23.09 - Posted September 23, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. Happy Birthday to Ana Marie Cox! (Mike Allen apparently got a record number of hat tips for this Playbook bday shout-out.) What know and what... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 09.23.09 - Posted September 23, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. Happy Birthday to Ana Marie Cox! (Mike Allen apparently got a record number of hat tips for this Playbook bday shout-out.) What know and what... [FishBowlDC]

Michael Moore on ABC's Permalancers - Posted September 23, 2009
Michael Moore was on "Good Morning America" today plugging his new movie "Capitalism: A Love Story" when he used ABC as an example of "what's wrong here." "People backstage here, they don't get to be real employees here because they don't get the benefits, so they're freelancers," said Moore. "And I... [TVNewser]

Michael Moore on ABC's Permalancers - Posted September 23, 2009
Michael Moore was on "Good Morning America" today plugging his new movie "Capitalism: A Love Story" when he used ABC as an example of "what's wrong here." "People backstage here, they don't get to be real employees here because they don't get the benefits, so they're freelancers," said Moore. "And I... [TVNewser]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Briefing - Posted June 1, 2009
More on Motown: Press Secretary Robert Gibbs fielded a number of questions on this morning's GM bankruptcy announcement- primarily revolving around the terms and duration of the government's auto ownership. When he was pushed on the issue, Gibbs defended that "I took a few of those [economic] classes," and, in ... [FishBowlDC]

Fox's "Family Guy" Takes Shots at Fox News Channel - Posted March 26, 2009
On Sunday's "Family Guy," Lois Griffin becomes a reporter for Fox News Channel. And the show's producers didn't hold back in their stereotypical portrayal of FNC. Brian, the family dog, says Fox News is "evil and they distort the truth and they do the bidding of the Republican party." On the... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 01.16.09 - Posted January 16, 2009
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Newsmax Deck Of Weasels As Pitiful As That So-Called Publication - Posted December 12, 2008
Not that we at FBLA like to support this crap, but we had go give it to the boys over at Newsmax for finding an all-new way of chastising Hollywood liberals. The so-called news magazine is issuing a free "Deck of Weasels," or in other words a deck of cards with images... [FishBowlLA]

Moore Tackling What Else du Jour -- The Economy - Posted November 13, 2008
After "Farenheit 911," Michael Moore was hoping and praying for a natural disaster, or something similarly catastrophic, to give him fodder for his next documentary, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Then came the economic disaster that is plagueing Wall Street as we speak (or you read). Moore had been planning something on... [FishBowlLA]

European Docs Making Pilgrimage to Santa Monica - Posted October 8, 2008
The U.S. has Errol Morris and Michael Moore, but if you want see how the Euros handle this documentary stuff (and we don't mean Swedish soft porn), take a trip out to Santa Monica next week for the Aero Eurodocs Festival at the Aero Theater Oct. 16-22. This eclectic 11 film showcase... [FishBowlLA]

Michael Moore Feels Bad For Wolf-Bashing - Posted July 17, 2007
It's hard to put a finger on which party is the bigger "publicity whore" here: Michael Moore or CNN. From Moore's site: I have to admit, though, I do feel kinda bad taking it all out on Wolf Blitzer. It's not like he's the official representative of the mainstream media. I mean, he's... [FishBowlNY]

Post-Wolf Howl: Michael Moore To Spar With Gupta On CNN - Posted July 10, 2007
If you missed yesterday's Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, it was a doozy. Sicko director Michael Moore engaged Wolf in a shouting match that included attacks on CNN medical guru Sanjay Gupta, ending with Moore offering the Kwik-E-Mart pronunciation of Gupta's name. CNN, never a network to shy away from a... [FishBowlNY]

Moore v. Wolf - Posted July 10, 2007
Click on the below graphic (or click here) to watch Michael Moore duke it out with the Blitzer. ... [FishBowlDC]

Blue Cross Talking Points Memo On Sicko Leaked - Posted July 9, 2007
Adventures in post-documentary public relations: A leaked Blue Cross internal memo on talking points when asked about Sicko found its way to Michael Moore. The four-page document is full of criticisms of Moore's film and suggestions on dealing with the press. The memo, from Capital BlueCross' Corporate Communications VP Barclay Fitzpatrick, also... [FishBowlNY]

New Sites: Metromix Goes Live Today - Posted July 9, 2007
The Tribune's what-to-do/where-to-go Web site, Metromix, is launching its L.A. site today. Metromix L.A. Editor Deborah Vankin sends along this note of triumph:... [FishBowlLA]

'Money Honey' To Interview Condi - Posted July 6, 2007
Somehow, we doubt Condi will get derailed like Michael Moore last week: CNBC MEDIA ALERT: CNBC'S MARIA BARTIROMO INTERVIEWS SECRETARY OF STATE CONDOLEEZZA RICE ON "CLOSING BELL" TODAY AT 4:20 PM What: Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to be interviewed on "Closing Bell" When: Wednesday, July 6th at 4:20 PM ET Where: CNBC's "Closing Bell" In... [FishBowlNY]

Sicko Trailer To Be Projected Tonight In Times Square - Posted June 25, 2007
The Michael Moore marketing machine rolls on. Tonight, the trailer to Moore's controversial Sicko will be projected on buildings across the country, including Times Square, tonight between sunset and 1:00AM — near the "headquarters of leading HMOs." Over the weekend, Sicko grossed $70,000 at the AMC-Loews Lincoln Square in New York. (All... [FishBowlNY]

In The Trades: - Posted March 12, 2007
NBC borrows from the Brits and gives America a show that intends to give teens a taste "living life on fast-forward and giving teens a wakeup call about the consequences of unplanned pregnancy." Is NBC planning on buying babies for this purpose? Speed Racer is even more of a go,... [FishBowlLA]