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New on DVD: The Red Turtle (and Two to Give Away)

"The Red Turtle," new on DVD/Blu-ray this week, is a lyrical, mystical, almost-wordless story about a solitary castaway. Like all Studio Ghibli animations, it has a rich, complex portrayal of the natural world.

I'm delighted to have two copies to give away!  Send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with "Turtle" in the subject line and tell me what you're looking forward to this summer.  Don't forget your address!  (US addresses only) I'll pick a...

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Smile of the Week: Heineken Brings People Together

This is genuinely touching.

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Sisterwritereaters: My Essay is In This Great New Book

I am thrilled to be included in this magnificent book, a collection of essays by women about food, with recipes. My essay is "My Life in Six Cookies."

When we think about the biggest milestones and roadblocks in our lives, we also remember the food we cooked and/or ate while getting through them. Because we’re human. And pretty much always hungry. This book will be the literary equivalent of a heart-to heart over a warm slice of coffee cake. A bunch of kick-ass women writers,...

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Behind the Scenes: A Dog’s Purpose

W. Bruce Cameron wrote A Dog's Purpose to comfort his wife Cathryn Michon after the death of her dog. In this behind-the-scenes clip from the DVD release, they talk about the story and the rescue dog they love. The Dog's Purpose DVD/Blu-Ray will be available on May 2, 2017....

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The Circle

Show of hands: how many of you listed nine concerts you've attended and one you didn't on Facebook this week? Those lists were as inescapable in April of 2017 as they will be forgotten in May of 2017, except by the clever little bots who now, thanks to new legislation can not only collect all of the information you make available online -- they can sell it. So, every bill you...

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How to Be a Latin Lover

I like everyone connected with this movie so much that I am especially sorry to give it a bad review. Mexican star Eugenio Derbez is a wonderfully engaging performer with enormous warmth and charm, as we saw in "Miracles From Heaven," where he played the doctor. The supporting cast includes Salma Hayek, Kristen Bell, Rob Riggle, Raquel Welch, Michael Cera, Michaela Watkins, Rob Lowe, and even Weird Al Yankovic. The director is the very funny Ken Marino ("Burning Love"). And it introduces a...

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Tribute: Jonathan Demme

We mourn the loss of director Jonathan Demme, who died yesterday of cancer. A filmmaker of exceptional warmth, humanity, and range, his loss has been felt sharply, and it has been touching to see how many journalists and critics began their appreciations by talking about his kindness and courtesy as well as his award-winning films, including "Silence of the Lambs," "Philadelphia," "Rachel Getting Married," "Something Wild," "Handle With Care," and "Married to the Mob," along with documentaries...

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Streaming Service for Cineastes and Filmophiles: Tribeca Short List

Looking for something a little different?  A little more challenging? A little artier?

Tribeca Short List could be your answer.

Tribeca Shortlist is a premium subscription video on demand service with a mission to bring discerning movie lovers a new streaming destination – powered by human curators – for discovering and enjoying great films. Tribeca Shortlist features a high-quality collection of handpicked films that are recommended...

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Trailer: The Exception, a WWII Drama with Christopher Plummer and Lily James

Christopher Plummer, Jai Courtney, and Lily James star in "The Exception," a WWII story about a German soldier who must determine if the Dutch resistance has planted a spy to infiltrate the home of Kaiser Wilhelm in Holland. It is available exclusively on Direct TV on April 27 and in select cities June 2, 2017....

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Exclusive Clip: Lee Meriwether in “Breaking Legs”

We are delighted to present this exclusive clip from "Breaking Legs," a teen dance competition movie (starring real teens, not actors in their 20's pretending to be teens). It's available now on VOD and DVD.

When new-to-town freshman Bloom meets her classmate Harmony, it’s loathing at first sight. Bloom just wants to dance, but the only place to strut her stuff is the school dance team…captained by none other than the number one mean girl herself....

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