Nell Minow's Blog, page 45
November 14, 2016
Critics Choice Award Nominations: Television
The Broadcast Television Journalists Association has announced the nominees for this year's Critics Choice Awards. I was delighted to see nominations for the outrageous new series "Fleabag" and its creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Rod Lurie's "Killing Reagan" get a nod as well. The awards will be announced on A&E on Sunday, December 11 at 8PM ET/7PM CT/5PM PT.
BEST COMEDY SERIES
Atlanta – FX
Black-ish – ABC
Fleabag – Amazon
Modern Family – ABC
Silicon Valley –...
BEST COMEDY SERIES
Atlanta – FX
Black-ish – ABC
Fleabag – Amazon
Modern Family – ABC
Silicon Valley –...
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Interview: Co-Director Angus MacLane on “Finding Dory”
Angus MacLane is co-director of the adorable "Finding Dory," the sequel to "Finding Nemo." In an interview, he spoke about the changes in technology and the decision to shift the focus to the memory-impaired fish voiced by Ellen DeGeneres. The DVD/Blu-Ray is available November 15, 2016.
How has the technology changed since finding Nemo and how did that affect your story, the setting and the characters?
That’s a good question. I think that...
How has the technology changed since finding Nemo and how did that affect your story, the setting and the characters?
That’s a good question. I think that...
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Exclusive Trailer Preview: Apple of My Eye with Burt Reynolds and Amy Smart
"Apple of My Eye" is a warm and inspiring family film, debuting on DVD and digital January 10, 2017 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
A young girl (Avery Arendes), who defines herself by her equestrian abilities, struggles after she loses her eyesight following a traumatic accident. Her world changes when she meets her new companion and set of eyes, the miniature horse Apple. It stars Amy Smart ("Rat Race") and Avery Arendes ("Albion: The Enchanted Stallion"), with Liam McIntyre...
A young girl (Avery Arendes), who defines herself by her equestrian abilities, struggles after she loses her eyesight following a traumatic accident. Her world changes when she meets her new companion and set of eyes, the miniature horse Apple. It stars Amy Smart ("Rat Race") and Avery Arendes ("Albion: The Enchanted Stallion"), with Liam McIntyre...
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November 13, 2016
Interview: “Finding Dory” Character Art Director Jason Deamer
Finding Dory, one of the most purely delightful films of the year, is out on DVD/Blu-Ray this week, and I got a chance to interview character art director Jason Deamer about making the movie.
What is a character art director? How do you work with the character designers, the writers and the directors?
A character art director is still a character designer. Basically there is a small team of artists. And what we do is, we work with the...
What is a character art director? How do you work with the character designers, the writers and the directors?
A character art director is still a character designer. Basically there is a small team of artists. And what we do is, we work with the...
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Anna Kendrick Memoir: Scrappy Little Nobody
No matter what character Anna Kendrick plays, you can't help wishing you could just hang out with her, having some tea and laughing at the world. Now she has written a memoir called Scrappy Little Nobody, and her wry, self-deprecating, razor-sharp take on the world is the next best thing. My friend, movie critic Susan Wloszczyna wrote about it for The Buffalo...
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November 12, 2016
Tribute: Robert Vaughn
We mourn the loss of actor Robert Vaughn, whose silky charm made him the perfect choice to play the role of the second most famous spy character created by Ian Fleming: Napoleon Solo on the 1960's television series "The Man from U.N.C.L.E."
He was also one of the original "Magnificent Seven," the one with a Southern accent and a drinking problem.
He also appeared in "Bullitt" and "The Towering Inferno," and played the villain in "Superman III."
May his memory be a...
He was also one of the original "Magnificent Seven," the one with a Southern accent and a drinking problem.
He also appeared in "Bullitt" and "The Towering Inferno," and played the villain in "Superman III."
May his memory be a...
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November 11, 2016
Trailer: Brothers at War
Take some time on Veterans Day to learn about the experiences of those who serve in the military, and thank them for their service to our country.
Brothers at War is available now on DVD....
Brothers at War is available now on DVD....
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Veterans Day: WWII Books
Two WWII books by men who were there: WWII in the South Pacific is the story of my uncle, Stanley Frankel, including his experiences with Rodger Young, whose heroism was honored with a song by Frank Loesser.
Based on his diaries and letters, it has his recollections of his time in the 37th Infantry Division, including The Luzon Beachhead, the battle of Balintawak, and the rescue of Bilibid Prison.
Based on his diaries and letters, it has his recollections of his time in the 37th Infantry Division, including The Luzon Beachhead, the battle of Balintawak, and the rescue of Bilibid Prison.
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Free Korean War Book for Veteran’s Day: Bloody Ground, Black Soldiers Tell Their Stories
To honor our veterans this weekend, John Holway's oral history ebook, Bloody Ground: Black Rifles in Korea, is available at no cost all weekend.
Korea is “the forgotten war.” But to those who fought in it, it was the “unforgettable war.” If the names of all those killed were put on a wall, it would be larger than the Vietnam Wall. And Korea lasted only three years, Vietnam about ten. The agony of the winter of 1950-51 is an epic to compare with...
Korea is “the forgotten war.” But to those who fought in it, it was the “unforgettable war.” If the names of all those killed were put on a wall, it would be larger than the Vietnam Wall. And Korea lasted only three years, Vietnam about ten. The agony of the winter of 1950-51 is an epic to compare with...
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New from Audible: Comedy from Will Arnett, Weird Al Yankovic, Rob Delaney, Nick Offerman, and More!
Audible has announced a wide array of new exclusive and original comedy shows available free within the Audible Channels experience.
The Comedy Show With Will Arnett is an all-access pass to the hottest thematic comedy shows around the country. Other shows include "Bedtime Stories for Cynics Presented by Nick Offerman," and audio series and specials featuring notable comedians including Eugene Mirman, Dan Savage, T.J. Miller, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Jim Gaffigan, Lisa Lampanelli, Rob...
The Comedy Show With Will Arnett is an all-access pass to the hottest thematic comedy shows around the country. Other shows include "Bedtime Stories for Cynics Presented by Nick Offerman," and audio series and specials featuring notable comedians including Eugene Mirman, Dan Savage, T.J. Miller, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Jim Gaffigan, Lisa Lampanelli, Rob...
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