Nell Minow's Blog, page 28
January 19, 2017
xXx: The Return of Xander Cage
This ridiculous but ridiculously entertaining third chapter in the "XXX" action series is basically script by Mad Libs: Let's have Vin Diesel [action verb] in a [location completely unrelated to action verb]. Which is how we get a motorcycle race over water and a ski jump into jungle. Plus a shoot-out in zero gravity. And why not. Sick of winter? Tired of the news? Here is a summer movie in January, with chases and explosions for days, badassery of all kinds, and many thousand yard stares, all...
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Exclusive Clip: Claire in Motion
"Claire in Motion" stars Betsy Brandt (CBS' “Life in Pieces,” AMC's “Breaking Bad”) in story that twists the missing person thriller into an emotional take on uncertainty and loss. The film won the Narrative Spotlight Audience Award at the 2016 SXSW Film Festival and is the second feature film by filmmaking team Lisa Robinson and Annie J. Howell ("Small, Beautifully Moving Parts"). It's now in theaters and...
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January 18, 2017
Interview: Brett Dalton on “The Resurrection of Gavin Stone”
Brett Dalton ("Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D") plays the title role in "The Resurrection of Gavin Stone," about a spoiled former child star who is sentenced to 200 hours of community service in the town he grew up in after some bad behavior. He is forced to live with his estranged father ("The Middle" star Neil Flynn) and work as a janitor in a local church, where he is cast in the role of Jesus in their Easter passion play.
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Behind the Scenes: Hidden Figures
I am delighted that the terrific film "Hidden Figures" has been #1 at the box office over the past two weeks. If you haven't seen it, go! Here's a peek behind the scenes.
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January 17, 2017
Interview: The Resurrection of Gavin Stone Star Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
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"The Resurrection of Gavin Stone" is a sweet, gentle Christian romantic comedy about a spoiled, arrogant former child actor who is sentenced to 200 hours of community service following some bad behavior. He begins as a janitor for a local church and ends up being cast as Jesus in their Easter passion play.
I spoke to star Anjelah Johnson-Reyes (preacher's daughter and play director Kelly Richardson) about making the film.
Johnson-Reyes,...
"The Resurrection of Gavin Stone" is a sweet, gentle Christian romantic comedy about a spoiled, arrogant former child actor who is sentenced to 200 hours of community service following some bad behavior. He begins as a janitor for a local church and ends up being cast as Jesus in their Easter passion play.
I spoke to star Anjelah Johnson-Reyes (preacher's daughter and play director Kelly Richardson) about making the film.
Johnson-Reyes,...
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Trailer: Their Finest with Bill Nighy
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"Their Finest" stars Gemma Arterton, Jeremy Irons, Sam Claflin, and Jake Lacy in a story based in the British film industry during WWII. It will be in US theaters in April of 2017....
"Their Finest" stars Gemma Arterton, Jeremy Irons, Sam Claflin, and Jake Lacy in a story based in the British film industry during WWII. It will be in US theaters in April of 2017....
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January 16, 2017
Martin Luther King Day
We have also come to his hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of now. This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism.
Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice. Now is the time to lift our nation from the quick sands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood. Now is the time to make...
Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice. Now is the time to lift our nation from the quick sands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood. Now is the time to make...
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Martin Luther King Day: Movies for the Family to Share
As we celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King, every family should take time to talk about this great American leader and hero of the Civil Rights Movement. There are outstanding films and other resources for all ages.
I highly recommend the magnificent movie Boycott
I highly recommend the magnificent movie Boycott
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January 15, 2017
Trailer: The Shack
The Shack is a Christian fable about a man devastated by the murder of his child. The best-seller is now a film starring Sam Worthington and Octavia Spencer, coming to theaters March 3, 2017...
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January 14, 2017
Where to Watch Interview with Chris Wedge of “Monster Trucks”
My friend Susan Wloszczyna interviewed "Monster Trucks" director Chris Wedge for the MPAA website Where to Watch. The long-time animation director ("Ice Age") spoke to her about working with live action.
Animation takes longer but there is more control. The idea we went in with was usually more closely represented onscreen when we were done. But live...
Animation takes longer but there is more control. The idea we went in with was usually more closely represented onscreen when we were done. But live...
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