Posted on September 4, 2016 at 4:40 pm
At age 5, Saroo Brierley was separated from his mother and brother in India and ended up in Australia, adopted but always longing to find his family again. That true story is brought to the screen in “Lion,” starring Dev Patel as a man who searched the earth — via Google, to find his way …
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Posted on September 4, 2016 at 4:32 pm
I love the School of Life series on YouTube. Here’s their take on the history and culture of manners.
Posted on September 3, 2016 at 8:00 am
Movie lists are irresistible — to make and to debate. Here are three intriguing new ones. My friend, Talk Easy podcast host and critic Sam Fragoso, has compiled a list ranking all of Matt Damon’s performances. I’d put “Stuck on You” higher and “The Good Shepherd” lower, but it is a great reminder of what …
Posted on September 2, 2016 at 12:00 pm
The latest in the “Swan Princess” series is Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today, and we are delighted to have an exclusive clip. The sixth installment of the beloved animated franchise follows young Princess Alise and her friends as they embark on a pirate quest that leaves them stranded on a mysterious island. With her parents away …
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Posted on September 2, 2016 at 8:00 am
Happy Labor Day and many thanks to everyone who works. Some of my favorite movies about the workplace: The Pajama Game He (John Riatt — Bonnie’s father) is the new boss at the pajama factory. She (Doris Day) represents the union. Can this relationship work? This tuneful treat features classics like “Hey There” and “Steam …
