Nell Minow's Blog, page 56
September 22, 2016
The Dressmaker
Kate Winslet plays Tilly Dunnage, a woman with secrets who returns to the tiny Australian town that threw her out as a child. She has become an accomplished couturier, working in London, Paris, and Milan. And she is a master of the bias cut, pioneered by Vionnet, whose photograph she carries with her for inspiration. This film, based on the novel by Rosalie Ham is also, in its way, cut on the bias, alternately wildly funny, wildly romantic, wildly satiric,...
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Natalie Portman Plays Jacqueline Kennedy in “Jackie”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J5f3...
Oscar-winner Natalie Portman plays Jacqueline Kennedy in "Jackie," which was featured at the Toronto Film Festival and has been picked up for theatrical release. Director Pablo Larraín retells this story of the young First Lady, only 34 when she entered the White House. Her grace and poise and elegance made her an instant icon. Structuring his film around Theodore H. White’s LIFE magazine interview with the First Lady, just a week after the...
Oscar-winner Natalie Portman plays Jacqueline Kennedy in "Jackie," which was featured at the Toronto Film Festival and has been picked up for theatrical release. Director Pablo Larraín retells this story of the young First Lady, only 34 when she entered the White House. Her grace and poise and elegance made her an instant icon. Structuring his film around Theodore H. White’s LIFE magazine interview with the First Lady, just a week after the...
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Barbra Streisand and Melissa McCarthy Sing “I Can Do Anything Better Than You”
Barbra Streisand (that's sand like by the ocean) and Melissa McCarthy sing an updated version of the Irving Berlin classic "Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better" on Streisand's new album of Broadway duets.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98-QT...
Here's the original song from "Annie Get Your Gun."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fW5Z......
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98-QT...
Here's the original song from "Annie Get Your Gun."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fW5Z......
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Exclusive Clip: VeggieTales Season 4
After Motato takes over Ichabeezer's lawn, the grumpy homeowner enlists the help of supervillain Yambot (voiced by Tony Hale) for some sweet payback when Season 4 of VeggieTales In the House premieres September 23rd, on Netflix.
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September 21, 2016
The Good Wife Gets a Spin-Off
Three stars of "The Good Wife" will appear in a new spin-off, a midseason replacement that picks up a year after the slap that ended the popular and critically acclaimed series. According to Vulture, Christine Baranski (Diane), Sarah Steele (Marissa) and Cush Jumbo (Luca) will star in the new series. ...
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September 20, 2016
We the Voters: Short Films to Inspire and Educate
In this especially contentious and frustrating election year, We the Voters features short films to educate and inspire voters. If you are not happy with the impact that politicians and corporations are having on our election, check out these films to learn how the system works and how to make it work better to reflect the public interest.
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Enter the World of Avatar!
The new "Avatar" movie will be out next year, and so will the Disney attraction that lets you enter the world of Pandora.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQm4B...
And an immersive, interactive experience called Avatar: Discover Pandora will open in Taipei and then travel to other locations. Plus, Cirque du Soleil has a new Avatar-inspired show, Toruk.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQm4B...
And an immersive, interactive experience called Avatar: Discover Pandora will open in Taipei and then travel to other locations. Plus, Cirque du Soleil has a new Avatar-inspired show, Toruk.
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Girls Need Better Magazines
Women You Should Know ran an article comparing the covers of Girls' Life and Boys' Life Magazines. The girls' magazine touted articles like "Wake Up Pretty," "My First Kiss," and "Your Dream Hair!" The magazine for boys had articles about learning and adventure.
I loved the follow-up article, where graphic designer
I loved the follow-up article, where graphic designer
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Today on Audible: Nick Offerman Reads “Tom Sawyer”
This is a treat for the whole family! Nick Offerman reads the Mark Twain classic, Tom Sawyer, available on Audible and Amazon.
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September 19, 2016
New Book: The Oliver Stone Experience
From "Scarface," "Midnight Express," Natural Born Killers," "Wall Street," "JFK," "Nixon," "W," and "Platoon" to this month's release, "Snowden." Oliver Stone has been one of the most provocative writers and directors in movie history. Also one of its most lauded, with awards and nominations that include three Oscars in two separate categories: Best Adapted Screenplay ("Midnight Express"), and Best Director ("Born on the Fourth of July" and "Platoon").
A new book,
A new book,
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