Nell Minow's Blog, page 39
December 8, 2016
La La Land
The nickname for the California town whose literal translation is "City of Angels" comes from its initials: LA for Los Angeles. But "La La Land" also refers to the culture of its most notable industry, whether the reference is to the magic of its images of pretty people doing pretty things or to...The post La La Land appeared first on Movie Mom.
Believe — Now in Theaters
Believe is being held over for additional showings in selected theaters. The PG-rated faith-based Christmas story stars Ryan O'Quinn and Shawnee Smith....
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Believe — A Special Fathom Event Still in Theaters
Believe is being held over for additional showings in selected theaters. The PG-rated faith-based Christmas story stars Ryan O'Quinn and Shawnee Smith....
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Office Christmas Party
Not since "Snakes on a Plane" has there been a movie whose title so clearly explains exactly what the premise is and what the audience should expect. Indeed, star T.J. Miller ("Deadpool," "Silicon Valley") has said in interviews that he took the role based on the title alone (and his past relationship with the directors), without ever reading the script. And, honestly,...
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Miss Sloane
Striding confidently down the halls of the Congressional office buildings, picking up the check in restaurants with crisp white tablecloths and extensive wine cellars, and, inevitably, at fundraisers, lobbyists are impossible to miss in Washington, D.C. They wear discreetly expensive suits. In fact, they are usually pretty discreet about everything, whether it is handing over money or making threats. Especially when they are making threats.
The title of the film may use the quaint honorific...
The title of the film may use the quaint honorific...
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December 7, 2016
Hairspray Live! Tonight on NBC
A brand new, all-star version of one of the most irresistible, if improbable, musicals of all time will be shown live on NBC tonight. It's "Hairspray," the story of efforts to integrate an afternoon television dance show for teenagers, inspired in part by Baltimore's real-life "Buddy Deane Show," which writer/director John Waters watched in the 1960's, and, like the "Corny Collins Show" in "Hairspray" had twice-monthly "Negro Days." Watch for former "Hairspray" stars Ricki Lake and Marissa...
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Interview: Office Christmas Party Directors Josh Gordon and Will Speck
Not since "Snakes on a Plane" has there been a movie title that so perfectly conjured up exactly the kind of entertaining chaos in store for viewers. Josh Gordon and Will Speck ("Blades of Glory," "The Switch") have a gift for wild comedy with a tender heart. In this story Jennifer Aniston plays Carol, a tough businesswoman (and martial arts expert) who is something between the Grinch and Scrooge, cancelling the Christmas party in the branch office run by her brother Clay (played by T.J....
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December 6, 2016
Richard Armitage Reads Romeo and Juliet
Audible presents Richard Armitage ("The Hobbit") reading a spellbinding novel version of the world's most famous tragic love story, Romeo and Juliet, adapted by David Hewson. Armitage says, "I think Romeo and Juliet is the greatest, most tragic love story ever told. What David Hewson did with this script is so exciting to me. I really love the fact that he followed avenues that Shakespeare suggested but didn't necessarily detail in depth. If you want to...
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