Nell Minow's Blog, page 47
November 7, 2016
Trailer: J.K. Simmons in “Renegades”
Yes, it looks like a SNL parody of an action movie. But I like Luc Besson and I think it will be a hoot.
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November 6, 2016
Interview: “Hacksaw Ridge” Mel Gibson, Luke Bracey, Vince Vaughn
Mel Gibson's first film as a director in ten years is "Hacksaw Ridge," the true story of Desmond Doss, a medic in WWII who showed extraordinary courage and devotion, returning over and over again to rescue 75 wounded men under enemy fire in a battle in Okinawa. I spoke to Gibson, and to Vince Vaughn and Luke Bracey, who play soldiers in the film.
The movie's battle scenes are intentionally brutal. "I...
The movie's battle scenes are intentionally brutal. "I...
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November 5, 2016
Behind the Scenes: Glen Keane’s 360-Degree Animated Romance “Duet”
Google's short animated Spotlight films, available via an iPhone app, are immersive 360-degree stories. As you move your phone around, you can explore the world of the film so that what you see is different every time. Here one of the greatest animators of all time, Glen Keane ("Tangled," "The Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast") takes us behind the scenes for his lovely romantic film, "Duet."
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Interview: David DeLuise of “Pup Star”
Pup Star is available on Netflix today! It is a cute family movie from the "Air Bud" filmmakers, inspired by "American Idol" and "The Voice" singing competitions.
David DeLuise talked to me about appearing in "Pup Star" and about what he learned from his dad, comedy legend Dom DeLuise.
What is your role in "Pup Star?"
I’m playing the dad. Because I was on Wizards of Waverly Place with...
David DeLuise talked to me about appearing in "Pup Star" and about what he learned from his dad, comedy legend Dom DeLuise.
What is your role in "Pup Star?"
I’m playing the dad. Because I was on Wizards of Waverly Place with...
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November 4, 2016
Interview: Nicholas Britell, Composer for “Moonlight”
It is always a pleasure to catch up with composer Nicholas Britell, and I was delighted to have the opportunity to ask him about his gorgeous score for one of the best films of the year, "Moonlight."
The movie includes three very different time periods with different moods and locations as the main character — played by three different actors -- goes from child to teen to adult. How do you keep the score distinct, locate the audience in the...
The movie includes three very different time periods with different moods and locations as the main character — played by three different actors -- goes from child to teen to adult. How do you keep the score distinct, locate the audience in the...
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November 3, 2016
Doctor Strange
If they ever give a Best Supporting Prop Oscar, it should go to Doctor Strange's Cape of Levitation, the most endearing magical implement/sidekick since Sorceror Mickey's brooms in "Fantasia." And if they ever give out a Best Superhero Movie Producer and Sustainer of...The post Doctor Strange appeared first on Movie Mom.
Hacksaw Ridge
Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield) called himself a "conscientious supporter." He wanted to support the troops fighting in WWII; he just would not touch a gun. And so, after brutal bullying and assaults and a court-martial, he was permitted to "go into battle without a gun." And so, as a part of the "Liberty Battalion" of Army's 77th Infantry Division, he went into one of the most dangerous battles of the war, with no weapons, just a Bible and some syringes with morphine.
Mel Gibson's first...
Mel Gibson's first...
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Trolls
"Trolls" is pure delight, lots of jokes, great music, and a surprisingly wise take on the elusive quest for happiness. It's tricky to make self-consciously adorable characters happy without being sugary, but it works because they understand the difference between happiness based on generosity, honesty, and courage and pleasure, based on sensation.
The characters are inspired by the so-ugly-they're-cute troll dolls with the colorful poufs of hair invented by Danish sculptor Thomas Dam...
The characters are inspired by the so-ugly-they're-cute troll dolls with the colorful poufs of hair invented by Danish sculptor Thomas Dam...
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Trailer: Gifted with Jenny Slate and Chris Evans
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There is a custody battle over a mathematical prodigy being raised by her uncle, who wants to give her a normal childhood, with Chris Evans and Jenny Slate.
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There is a custody battle over a mathematical prodigy being raised by her uncle, who wants to give her a normal childhood, with Chris Evans and Jenny Slate.
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