'Rust' tragedy highlights the challenges of low-budget movies

Many film workers say Halyna Hutchins' death is the byproduct of an ailing system that increasingly puts lives at risk in the pursuit of profits.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment October 28, 2021 'Rust' tragedy shines harsh light on economics of low-budget movies: 'We can't keep grinding people down' In the death of Halyna Hutchins, some film workers see the tragic result of a troubling trend in how producers on low-budget films place financial considerations over human ones. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT How a trans indie-rock star made the record of their life, with the help of some new housemates Amid COVID, L.A.'s Hand Habits, Sasami and King Tuff moved in together to wait out the pandemic and make music. The result? The best music of their careers. SHARE       READ MORE The women of 'Impeachment' explained: Hillary Clinton and Bill's infidelity "Stand By Your Man" puts the spotlight on the former first lady, played by Edie Falco. Here's what the real-life Clinton had to say about the saga. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Why an L.A. novelist made her immortal Black protagonist an L.A. Times reporter Natashia Deón talks about her second novel, "The Perishing," a complicated, fantastical ode — and in some ways a requiem — to her native city. SHARE       READ MORE 'Rust' assistant director admits he didn't check all rounds in gun before fatal shooting According to affidavit, first assistant director David Halls told investigators he didn't check all the rounds in the gun before it was handed to Alec Baldwin. SHARE       READ MORE Review: Odyssey Theatre's 'The Serpent' resurrects a 1960s theatrical landmark The Ron Sossi-directed revival of the avant-garde production returns after the pandemic cut it short. SHARE       READ MORE 'Squid Game' creator Hwang Dong-hyuk just dunked on LeBron James: 'This can't be real' Lakers superstar LeBron James criticized the ending of Netflix's hit series "Squid Game." And "Squid Game" creator Hwang Dong-hyuk is not having it. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2021, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US