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Bucket List: Woody Allen – Live at Cafe Carlyle

February 23, 2012 by 8 Comments
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If you haven't already figured it out from reading my many blogs about Woody Allen, I'm a huge fan.  I've written about his movies, his plays and his impact on my life and move to NYC from Atlanta, GA.  But he means so much more to me than I can write here on this blog and after many years of saying how much I want to see him in real life at the Cafe Carlyle where he plays clarinet regularly with his band, my husband finally listened and agreed that it was the perfect Valentine's Day gift for me this year. And indeed it was.  We got dressed up, … [Read more...]

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At the Movies with Steven Spielberg and Emily Watson

December 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Today I was lucky to attend a private screening of War Horse, the new film directed by the legendary Steven Spielberg. I was thrilled to go into Manhattan on a Monday morning and sit in a dark theater for several hours at the beautifully restored Film Society of Lincoln Center.  No kids, nowhere to be until much later in the day. This was an atypical morning for me and I didn't take it for granted. The film is about a strong friendship between a boy and a horse.  Their bond is fierce and when they get separated at the outbreak of World War I, the … [Read more...]

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Review: Sarah’s Key, the Film

September 5, 2011 by 3 Comments
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One of the first posts I wrote on this blog was about the book, Sarah's Key by Tatania de Rosnay.  I described it as "a very sad, haunting book, whose images and impressions will linger with you long after you’ve set the book down. De Rosnay is a brilliant story teller, and she certainly had an important story to tell."  There was so much about the book that I appreciated, particularly that De Rosnay was able to bring an important story to the mainstream public.  Even I had never heard of the Vélodrome d’Hiver round-up, when thousands of Jews … [Read more...]

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Review: Why I Recommend “The Help” (the film)

August 11, 2011 by 1 Comment
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I've been quiet this week for a reason but it's kind of ironic.  I've been hanging out with 3,000 other bloggers at a conference called BlogHer in San Diego but I've hardly blogged.  I have so many posts to write post BlogHer, but I feel compelled to write about The Help, since it premiered in the theaters today.  I attended an advance screening hosted by Dream Works, which was a highlight of the weekend, and also a rest from the craziness. I had a feeling I'd like this movie.  I read the book by Kathryn Stockett last year and finished it in 2 or … [Read more...]

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Giveaway: Win a Pair of Tickets to see “One Day” with Anne Hathaway

August 6, 2011 by 13 Comments
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To celebrate the August release of the new Anne Hathaway movie,  One Day, KODAK is hosting a contest on the KODAK Facebook page.  All you have to do it share the photo of your one perfect day for a chance to win a trip for two to Paris, France and great KODAK products.  The contest officially kicked off on August 4th and runs until August 15th. Kodak is providing a pair of tickets to see the film to a Culture Mom reader!  One Day opens in theaters on August 19th and your free tickets will be redeemable virtually everywhere, with the exception … [Read more...]

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A Chat with Andie MacDowell: Mom, Actress, Culturalist and Advocist

June 30, 2011 by 4 Comments
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When I was asked to take part in a conversation with Andie MacDowell this week, I was thrilled.  She is an actress I have grown up with and adore.  To come face to face with one of your life long heroes is pretty amazing.  I was told I'd be on a phone call with a few other bloggers and would be allowed to ask a few questions, so I asked about her film career, balancing motherhood and her career, on being an advocate and bringing culture into her children's lives. Do you have one famous person that you've been told you look like your entire life? … [Read more...]

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Review & Giveaway: “Monte Carlo” with Selena Gomez (Out July 1st)

June 23, 2011 by 17 Comments
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    Monte Carlo, a new film starting Selena Gomez, is hitting theaters nation-wide on July 1st.  I saw it last week at a special press preview with my daughter in tow.  You can read more about that here. When Grace (played by Selena Gomez), a new college graduate, and her best friend (played by Katie Cassidy) and step-sister (played by Leighton Meester) get to Paris, they check into their not very nice hotel and set off on an organized tour around Paris.  They hit the Louvre, Notre Dame and, of course, the Eiffel Tower, where … [Read more...]

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On Meeting Selena Gomez and Seeing “Monte Carlo” (Out July 1st)

June 22, 2011 by 3 Comments
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  We're headed to France in a few weeks and my 8YO daughter has been very non-chalant about the upcoming trip.  Sometimes I wonder if taking my kids around the world since they were a few months out has impacted their love of travel.  In the weeks before we leave, they both complain about leaving their friends and everyday lives behind.  As soon as we arrive in our destination, they tend to be as happy to experience new sights and sounds as much as we do. When I received the invite to screen a preview of the film Monte Carlo (out July 1st) … [Read more...]

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Product Review: Ridemakerz for Car-Serious Kids

June 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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This past Saturday I dragged my husband and kids into the city bright and early, not an easy feat in my house.  For one thing, my hubby is english and he likes to call home on Saturday mornings.  For another, my family just aren't morning people, none of us really are.  On the weekends, we all like time to CHILL OUT.  But I was invited to what I thought was going to be quite a special event hosted by Disney and I was quite demanding that we get up and out. And indeed it was worth the early trip in.  It was a an event hosted by the folks behind … [Read more...]

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Review: Strangers No More, an Oscar Winning Documentary

June 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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  I saw the most amazing documentary last night called Strangers No More.  My neighbor across the street told me about the film yesterday and I thought I would never make it.  It was to start at 7pm. When my husband walked in at 6:55, I ran out the door.  This was a film that I knew I had to see. I remember when it won the Oscar for documentary short last year, and it got my attention then.  I also love when there are documentaries and quality films playing locally, and the JCC in Scarsdale is a hop, skip and a jump away. The film is … [Read more...]

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