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February 27, 2017
Interview: Arthur Rasco on the Ebola Documentary “Facing Darkness”
Arthur Rasco directed the extraordinary documentary "Facing Darkness," about the efforts of the humanitarian group Samaritan's Purse and their fight against Ebola, one that became very personal when their own doctor and nurse, Kent Brantly and Nancy Writebol, became infected. It was an honor to speak to Mr. Rasco about the film.
When did you start filming? It seems like you were there right from the beginning.
Samaritan's Purse...
When did you start filming? It seems like you were there right from the beginning.
Samaritan's Purse...
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February 26, 2017
Oscars 2017
Nice work, Oscars! Except for that weird fake-out at the very end.
The show started off with Justin Timberlake's terrific performance of his nominated song, a burst of jubilant celebration that set the tone. Jimmy Kimmel was a fine host, with a self-deprecating reminder that this was his first-ever time at the Oscars and, given the way the awards ceremony runs through hosts, probably his last. His opening remarks were just barbed enough, joking about the "overrated" Meryl Streep...
The show started off with Justin Timberlake's terrific performance of his nominated song, a burst of jubilant celebration that set the tone. Jimmy Kimmel was a fine host, with a self-deprecating reminder that this was his first-ever time at the Oscars and, given the way the awards ceremony runs through hosts, probably his last. His opening remarks were just barbed enough, joking about the "overrated" Meryl Streep...
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Spirit Awards 2017: Molly Shannon, Casey Affleck, and “Moonlight”
I love the Spirit Awards (formerly Independent Spirit), given out the night before the Oscars for the best of the year's independent films. These are movies made with more passion than money, and the award ceremony, on the beach, is always casual and a bit subversive, but always very sincere. I am proud to be a Spirit Awards voter, and very proud of our selections.
Best Feature:
Moonlight (A24)
Producers: Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Adele Romanski
Best Director:
Barry...
Best Feature:
Moonlight (A24)
Producers: Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Adele Romanski
Best Director:
Barry...
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The Razzies 2017: Batman v. Superman, Zoolander 2, and Hillary’s America
Each year at Oscar time the Golden Raspberry Awards (the Razzies) pay "tribute" to the worst films of the year.
The big "winner" this year was "Hillary's America," an anti-Hillary Clinton "documentary" from Dinesh D'Souza, who was awarded Razzies for worst film, worst director, and worst actress for the woman who portrayed the former first lady, Secretary of State, Senator, and Presidential candidate. D'Souza deserves some sort of good sport award for showing up to accept the honors. ...
The big "winner" this year was "Hillary's America," an anti-Hillary Clinton "documentary" from Dinesh D'Souza, who was awarded Razzies for worst film, worst director, and worst actress for the woman who portrayed the former first lady, Secretary of State, Senator, and Presidential candidate. D'Souza deserves some sort of good sport award for showing up to accept the honors. ...
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February 25, 2017
When We Rise: Coming to ABC February 27, 2017
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"When We Rise" was written and created by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black. This mini-series event chronicles the real-life personal and political struggles, setbacks and triumphs of a diverse family of LGBT men and women who helped pioneer one of the last legs of the U.S. Civil Rights movement, from its turbulent infancy in the 20th century to the once unfathomable...
"When We Rise" was written and created by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black. This mini-series event chronicles the real-life personal and political struggles, setbacks and triumphs of a diverse family of LGBT men and women who helped pioneer one of the last legs of the U.S. Civil Rights movement, from its turbulent infancy in the 20th century to the once unfathomable...
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Critics’ Oscar Wishes
Many thanks to my friends at Rogerebert.com for including me in their round-up of tributes to the people we're rooting tomorrow night at the Oscars. I was thrilled to get a chance to write about Mahershala Ali's performance in "Moonlight," and I hope the Academy will recognize his superb performance. The all-star line-up writing about all-star filmmakers...
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February 24, 2017
Interview: Ash Brannon, Director of “Rock Dog”
Ash Brannon directed "Surf's Up" and co-directed "Toy Story 2," two of my favorite animated films. He took on quite a challenge writing and directing the endearing new international production "Rock Dog," inspired by a Chinese graphic novel about a sheepdog from Tibet who wants to be a musician. I was lucky to get a chance to talk to him about it.
Like the surfing penguin story "Surf's Up," "Rock Dog" is the story...
Like the surfing penguin story "Surf's Up," "Rock Dog" is the story...
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Contest: Win Hacksaw Ridge DVD/Blu-Ray
I have a copy of the Oscar-nominated "Hacksaw Ridge" to give away! Andrew Garfield plays Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who served in WWII as a medic and personally saved more than 70 soldiers in one of the bloodiest battles of the war.
To enter, send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with Hacksaw Ridge in the subject line and tell me your favorite...
To enter, send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with Hacksaw Ridge in the subject line and tell me your favorite...
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February 23, 2017
WIN FREE TICKETS to see “The Shack” — Based on the Faith-Based Best-Seller
If you are in the Washington DC area, you can win two free tickets to see "The Shack" at a special premiere on March 2, 2017. The movie is based on the best-seller about a grieving father who receives a mysterious invitation to explore the timeless question "Where is God in a world so filled with unspeakable pain?" The film stars Sam Worthington and Octavia Spencer.
The Premiere Night showing includes a Special Celebration after the film, Featuring exclusive cast interviews, behind the...
The Premiere Night showing includes a Special Celebration after the film, Featuring exclusive cast interviews, behind the...
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Rock Dog
The second movie in three months featuring cartoon animals singing pop songs is "Rock Dog," based on a Chinese graphic novel.
Luke Wilson provides the voice for Bodi, a sheepdog in Tibet, raised by his martinet father Khampa (J.K. Simmons). Bodi is never able to muster the "Kung Fu Panda" style mystic power his father tries to teach him as a part of the elaborate defense system he has put in place to protect the sheep from the Mafia-type wolves (led by Lewis Black as Linnux). At one time the...
Luke Wilson provides the voice for Bodi, a sheepdog in Tibet, raised by his martinet father Khampa (J.K. Simmons). Bodi is never able to muster the "Kung Fu Panda" style mystic power his father tries to teach him as a part of the elaborate defense system he has put in place to protect the sheep from the Mafia-type wolves (led by Lewis Black as Linnux). At one time the...
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