Posted on November 27, 2016 at 8:00 am
I love character actors — from the silent era through the present, they are some of my favorite performers. I’ve written about the outstanding documentaries, That Guy…Who Was in That Thing and That Gal…Who Was In That Thing, which show the dedication, talent, and frustration of roles where you have to provide all the exposition …
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Posted on November 26, 2016 at 8:00 am
Still trying to figure out “Arrival?” These might help: In the Washington Post, Michael O’Sullivan explains more about what a linguist does, with some comments from the woman who helped to inspire the character played by Amy Adams, Jessica Coon. Linguists, Coons explains, aren’t so much glorified translators as they are theoreticians, more interested in …
Posted on November 25, 2016 at 9:57 pm
I love talking to Mark Henn, one of the greatest animation artists of all time. And I loved seeing his work in “Moana,” Disney’s new animated musical set in Polynesia. Henn worked on the animated tattoos sported by — and interacting with — Maui, a demi-god played by Dwayne Johnson. How did the idea of …
Posted on November 25, 2016 at 9:19 am
We mourn the loss of singer/actress Florence Henderson, the iconic Carol, mother of three very lovely girls (the youngest one in curls), who married Mike Brady, father of three boys, and created television’s most beloved blended family. Her shag haircut and unquenchable cheer were a highlight of the Brady home, which became a home for …
Posted on November 25, 2016 at 7:49 am
The holiday season is ahead and there are some great book and toy choices for your gift list. Books for kids: Crafting with Feminism When the weather keeps you indoors, put away all the screens and devices and learn to make some very cool projects: Embroider empowering slogans, create statement jewelry , and upcycling painful …
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