Nell Minow's Blog, page 50
October 24, 2016
Contest: Girl on the Train Book
Did you enjoy the twisty thriller "Girl on a Train?" I'm giving away a copy of the book! To enter, send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with "Train" in the subject line and tell me a train ride you took. Don't forget your address! (US addresses only) I'll pick a winner at random on November 1, 2016. Good luck!...
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Middleburg Film Festival: Salute to Composer Henry Jackman
The Middleburg Film Festival had an outstanding line-up of films, many with filmmakers present to answer questions. But unquestionably the highlight of the festival was the concert tribute to composer Henry Jackman. Middleburg is unique in its annual recognition of film scores with its Distinguished Film Composer award, and they do it right. The
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Exclusive Clip: Eddie Murphy’s “Mr. Church”
We are delighted to present an exclusive clip from Eddie Murphy's "Mr. Church," the story of a cook sent to help a dying woman and cared for her daughter after she died. It's available on DVD/Blu-Ray on October 25, 2016....
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October 22, 2016
The Hero Dog Awards — Hallmark Channel
Coming October 28, 2016 to the Hallmark Channel: The Hero Dog Awards!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jek4U...
Highlights from last year will bring tears to your eyes.
Categories include law enforcement, service animals, and rescues. ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jek4U...
Highlights from last year will bring tears to your eyes.
Categories include law enforcement, service animals, and rescues. ...
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Carol Burnett is Coming Back to TV!
Carol Burnett has announced a return to series television. And it gets better -- she will appear in a sitcom created by Amy Poehler. In presenting Burnett with a SAG award, Poehler and Tina Fey were speaking from the heart when they explained how much she had influenced and inspired them both. We don't know anything about the show's premise or other cast members, but we do know it has a contractual guarantee to be aired (rare for a pilot). Can't wait....
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October 21, 2016
Middleburg Film Festival: Opening Night — “Lion”
Opening night at the Middleburg Film Festival was "Lion," based on the extraordinary true story of Saroo Brierley, who got lost as a five year old living in India, was adopted by a loving Australian couple, but as an adult found his way back to his biological mother by tirelessly searching Google Earth to locate the places he remembered. It stars Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman. Following the film, which had the audience audibly weeping, the producer, an...
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Tonight on PBS: Hamilton’s America
Ever wonder why the hottest ticket on Broadway is a musical about a founding father hardly anyone can remember other than the duel with Aaron Burr? Ever wanted to see the show without going to New York or buying a zillion dollar ticket?
Well, tonight on PBS, "Hamilton's America" will give you a chance to see some of what makes Hamilton and "Hamilton" so fascinating.
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Well, tonight on PBS, "Hamilton's America" will give you a chance to see some of what makes Hamilton and "Hamilton" so fascinating.
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October 20, 2016
American Pastoral
Ewan McGregor's first film as a director is "American Pastoral," based on Philip Roth's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about a man whose good and lucky life is torn apart by the upheavals of the 1960's. It is a thoughtful and diligent effort, but the film cannot overcome two insurmountable problems of adaptation.
The first is the timing. The book was published in 1997, the first of Roth's American trilogy, and it described the contemporary experience of...
The first is the timing. The book was published in 1997, the first of Roth's American trilogy, and it described the contemporary experience of...
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Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
Tom Cruise is back in a second "Jack Reacher" movie, based on the hard-boiled series by Lee Child. Jack Reacher is a quintessential and perfectly named fantasy action hero -- former military but resistant to authority, capable of instant assessment of threats and options, crackerjack fighting skills, and no strings of any kind. He has no home, no family, no ID other than an expired military card, no car, no bank account, no possessions, just a passion for...
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Gotham Awards 2016 — Nominations
The movie awards season officially begins with the announcement of the nominations for the Gotham awards. While not all of the awards contenders are out yet (I'm expecting to see "La La Land" and "Fences" do well), this is a good indicator of the direction we are likely to see this year. I was especially happy to see one of my favorites of the year, "Everybody Wants Some!!" on the list, and the special ensemble award for the extraordinary cast of "Moonlight."
Best Feature
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Best Feature
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