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Guest Post – Epic: The Actors Speak About Their Characters

May 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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On May 24th, the creators of Ice Age present their latest film Epic, which will be released in theaters nationwide. I had a chance to interview the a few of the actors and find out what they thought about their characters after I attended the New York City Premiere. I also got to speak to director Chris Wedge and covered some of his thoughts on the film in my post about walking the green carpet. The funniest parts of the interviews came from actors Aziz Ansari and Chris O'Dowd. They play Mub and Grub the snail and slug comedy duo in the film. … [Read more...]

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Guest Post: Walking the Green Carpet: Epic Movie Premiere

May 23, 2013 by 1 Comment
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  Last Saturday my family and I had the opportunity to walk the green carpet at the Epic movie premiere in New York City. It was exciting to witness all the production it takes to put on a premiere. I'm sure you've all heard about Epic by now. It is a 3D CG adventure comedy from the creators of Ice Age and Rio. Epic explores the battle between good and evil and how it effects the natural world. The story unfolds as a teenage girl finds herself shrunk in a magical land that is right in her own backyard. She teams up with a crew of nature … [Read more...]

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Review and Giveaway: The Croods

March 13, 2013 by 93 Comments
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Last week my son and I headed into the city during the week to catch a preview of  The Croods, a 3D film about a a family who's cave is destroyed which sends them on a wild adventure to ensure the world doesn't come to an end.  Little did I know before seeing the film that it had an important message or two, something I'm always glad about when seeing films with my kids: Never be afraid and two, tomorrow is a place where things are better.  Films with a mission to educate its viewers, that's something I can really appreciate (even when it's not my … [Read more...]

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Thinking About Admission

March 5, 2013 by 1 Comment
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A few weeks ago I had the privilege of screening ADMISSION , a Paul Weitz film starring Tina Fey and Paul Rudd.  I also had the chance to meet and attend a press conference with all three the next day.  Three publics figures whose work I adore, it was quite the treat. Tina Fey was just as cute, tiny and down-to-earth as I expected (seriously, could you just gag?).  I particularly liked her response when asked if getting into NYC schools is harder than getting into Princeton. About the interview process, she said: What if you have to take them … [Read more...]

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Giveaway: Admission with Tina Fey and Paul Rudd Premiere Screening

March 1, 2013 by 17 Comments
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I saw the new film ADMISSION with Tina Fey and Paul Rudd a few weeks ago.  While I can't express my thoughts quite yet on the film, I did recently write my interview with Tina Fey over at Women & Hollywood/Indiewire.  Please check it out. I can't elaborate much about the film for another week or so, so here is a generic summary: Tina Fey (“30 Rock” and goddess) and Paul Rudd (“This is 40” and recently "Grace" on Broadway) are paired for the first time on-screen in the new comedy/drama directed by Academy Award nominee Paul Weitz (“About … [Read more...]

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Jodie Foster, Loud and Clear

January 15, 2013 by 11 Comments
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After reading so many opinions about Jodie Foster's "rambling" speech at the Golden Globes speech on Sunday night, I feel compelled to voice my opinion.  To me, Foster stood in a room full of people she's been working with for 50 years and laid it all out there.  It was brave, fearless and a testament to a long life in Hollywood. She told the audience that she has to "fight for a life that felt real and honest and normal against all odds."  She had a lot to say and who can blame her for using the Golden Globes as a forum to salute her life, her modern … [Read more...]

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Giveaway: $50 American Express Gift Card for a Night at the Movies

January 8, 2013 by 69 Comments
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Any movie starring Bill Murray and Laura Linney has GREAT written all over it. I'm looking forward to seeing Hyde Park On Hudson.  That's why I'm thrilled to be giving away a night for one reader to see it and have a night at the movies. Together they;re starring in a historical tale that uniquely explores the all-too-human side of one of history’s iconic leaders, FDR. Blending literate wit and drama, Hyde Park on Hudson is directed by Roger Michell from a screenplay by Richard Nelson. In June 1939, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt … [Read more...]

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Watch Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Prepping for the Golden Globe Awards

January 4, 2013 by 3 Comments
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So, Tina and Amy decided to host the Golden Globes because it's a "sloppy, loud party, and their kind of thing." Oh, and Tina wants to win best picture, even though she decided to make a movie. Also of interest, Amy wants to meet Angelina Jolie.  She has had a lot of imaginary conversations with her and wants to have a real one. And meet a blue person from the film "Avatar". They don't seem to even know what or who is nominated! They seem to think it's all about "Avatar".  Wrong year. Hilarious! I have never been so excited about an … [Read more...]

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My Debut on Women and Hollywood

December 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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One of my resolutions in 2012 was to go beyond the mom blogosphere and write for a publication I felt was in line with who I am.  That particular publication is Women & Hollywood, a featured blog on IndieWire. It's a site I have been reading since the start of the Internet. I get many opportunities to meet women involved with film and television, and the editorial possibilities are real. Women, film, television - these are topics of utmost importance to me and the subjects of which I know most about in life. I met the site's editor at BlogHer … [Read more...]

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This is 40-Something (and Mid-Life Crisis Giveaway)

December 19, 2012 by 18 Comments
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In This is 40, the female character played by Leslie Mann is about to turn 40. But she's not ready.  At a doctor's appointment, a nurse asks her to clarify her age.  She wrote that she was born in 1972, 1974 and 1976 on different forms. After the nurse, an aid and the doctor drill her to tell the truth, she declares, "OK, I LIE ABOUT MY AGE." She doesn't want to shop at old lady stores like Ann Taylor Loft (oy vey, that's my regular). Unfortunately, she can't lie at the gyno.  His response: "I know how old you are.  I'm counting your rings!" Of … [Read more...]

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