Picture Lock: Women in Cinema, from the Bechdel Test to the Manic Pixie Dream Girl

Posted on March 26, 2014 at 3:58 pm

Many thanks to Kevin Sampson for including me in the Picture Lock Women’s History Month special, a panel discussion about the state of women in film, on and off screen.  And many thanks to my fellow panelists, casting director Kimberly Skyrme, actress/singer Tia Dae, producer Erin Essenmacher.

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Contest: The Little Rascals Save the Day

Posted on March 26, 2014 at 2:29 pm

In the spirit of the treasured Our Gang comedies, The Little Rascals Save the Day finds the most entertaining bunch of third graders in town hatching a series of madcap schemes to earn enough money to keep Grandma’s (Doris Roberts of “Everybody Loves Raymond”) bakery out of the clutches of conniving businessman Big Ray (Greg Germann of Here Comes the Boom). From caddying to pet care to taxi service, each of their plans goes hilariously awry until they are left with just two options: find a way to win the local talent show or wave goodbye to the best cupcakes a kid ever tasted!

I have copies to give away!  Send me an email with Rascals in the subject line and tell me about some mischief you or a child in your life stirred up.  Don’t forget your address!  (US addresses only)  I’ll pick a winner on April 1.  Good luck!

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Contest — Angels in Stardust

Posted on March 26, 2014 at 2:11 pm

Alicia Silverstone, AJ Michalka, and Billy Burke star in Angels in Stardust, the story of a teenager with big dreams and the mystical cowboy who helps her find the courage to make those dreams come true.  This is an endearing story for families to share.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hQapiCQJqs

I have four copies to give away!  Send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with Angels in the subject line and tell me if you ever had an imaginary friend.  Don’t forget your address!  (US addresses only)  I’ll pick a winner at random on April 2.  Good luck!

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Join me on Twitter for an #ebertchat

Posted on March 26, 2014 at 10:00 am

The filmmakers behind “Life Itself,” a documentary about Roger Ebert’s life and legacy, are giving guest hosts control of their @Ebertmovie Twitter account. The hosts will be sharing their memories of Roger Ebert, their favorite reviews, and much more!  This morning is my turn.  At 8:30pm Eastern/7:30 pm Central I’ll be on twitter as @ebertmovie, tweeting some of my thoughts about Roger and answering questions with the hashtag #ebertchat.  Please join me!

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