Posted on January 16, 2017 at 3:45 pm
We have also come to his hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of now. This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism. Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise from …
Posted on January 16, 2017 at 8:00 am
As we celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King, every family should take time to talk about this great American leader and hero of the Civil Rights Movement. There are outstanding films and other resources for all ages. I highly recommend the magnificent movie Boycott, starring Jeffrey Wright as Dr. King. And every family should …
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Posted on January 15, 2017 at 8:00 am
The Shack is a Christian fable about a man devastated by the murder of his child. The best-seller is now a film starring Sam Worthington and Octavia Spencer, coming to theaters March 3, 2017
Posted on January 14, 2017 at 3:15 pm
My friend Susan Wloszczyna interviewed “Monster Trucks” director Chris Wedge for the MPAA website Where to Watch. The long-time animation director (“Ice Age”) spoke to her about working with live action. Animation takes longer but there is more control. The idea we went in with was usually more closely represented onscreen when we were done. …
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Posted on January 14, 2017 at 8:00 am
Remember “CHiPS?” The Erik Estrada television series about the California Highway Patrol officers on motorcycles? Well, guess what! Now it’s a movie! But I have some hope this will be more than another overdone remake of a 1970’s television series because like “Baywatch,” that other reboot of silly law enforcement shows starring pretty people in …
