Posted on September 10, 2021 at 9:23 am
A real Scottish accent is a joy to listen to and very difficult to imitate. Hollywood has not always managed an accurate Scottish accent (of course there are many different accents in Scotland, just like in every other country). So, why not have a blogathon paying tribute to the good, the bad, and the ugly …
Posted on September 9, 2021 at 8:28 pm
It was such a treat to join my dear friend Sherin Nicole on her show Geek Girl Riot to talk to my friend and colleague the wonderful Chaz Ebert (see my tribute to her here). Storytelling & Uplifting Young Voices Chaz kicks off the show with a story about the Cannes Film Festival, which leads …
Posted on September 8, 2021 at 8:00 am
The crime comedy “Queenpins” is based on the true “pink collar crime” story of three Arizona women who masterminded a $40 million fraud based on grocery store coupons. Yes, coupons. It may sound silly and trivial, but coupons are like money. If you can buy a coupon for a free box of detergent or diapers …
Posted on September 4, 2021 at 8:00 am
On Labor Day pay tribute to workers, especially those who have worked for better conditions for everyone and the essential workers who have kept us going through the pandemic. These movies can help us understand their challenges and their contributions. Sally Field won an Oscar for “Norma Rae,” a real-life story about a courageous woman …
Posted on September 2, 2021 at 9:30 pm
It was an honor to serve as moderator for a panel discussion of the Netflix film “Worth,” with Michael Keaton as Ken Feinberg, whose pioneering work on allocating compensation following major national tragedies led to his appointment as Special Master for the fund set up for the victims of 9/11 and their families. The film …
