Not the Shit List (thanks, Craig), the HIT list. As in IMDb’s coveted main page “Hit List” list at the bottom of the page. They’re currently linking to my Fandor essay on Melissa Leo. I’m so pleased. The last time I was on that Shit List was with my gigantic Mickey Rourke piece in 2008 (my friend Emily took a screengrab for me, she cracks me up). Melissa Leo is scooping up awards left and right, it’s been a big couple of years for her, in terms of exposure and accolades, but go read more of my thoughts here.
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Woot. Congratulations.
Bravo!
Sheila, I so proud and happy for you! And Melissa! Wow!
It must be rewarding to see one of your faves “scooping up awards left and right.”
And sensing that you helped.
Congrats, brava , etc.