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Memoir of a Snail : The Clay Figures are Highly Expressive and Deeply Heartfelt Story

© Arenamedia As last words go, “the potatoes” are not as romantic as “rosebud.” Yet, for Grace Prudence Pudel, her elderly friend’s dying breath is just as cryptic and even more frustrating. Life threw a lot on Pudel’s shoulders, but crazy old “Pinky” might just have some parting wisdom to help her carry on in Adam…

Joe Bendel

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Laika Adapting ‘Wildwood’ Fantasy Novel As a Stop-Motion Animated Film

Coraline and Kubo and the Two Strings film studio Laika is working on a stop-motion adaptation of Colin Meloy’s young-adult, fantasy novel, Wildwood. Meloy is also the lead singer for the rock band, The Decemberists. SlashFilm reported Travis McKnight, Laika’s president and chief executive officer, is onboard to direct the movie, which is about young Prue,…

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Wicked : Q&A with Actors Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Executive Producer Stephen Schwartz, Producer Marc Platt, and Director Jon M. Chu

©Courtesy of Universal Pictures Wicked : The untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global…

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November 24, 2024

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DOC NYC: ‘Surveilled,’ Ronan Farrow Exposes Spyware

Investigative journalist Ronan Farrow, after exposing the sexual abuse allegations against film producer Harvey Weinstein, has focused on a new topic that concerns us all. In the HBO documentary Surveilled — directed by Matthew O’Neill and Perri Peltz — we are taken on a journey, from New York City all the way to Tel Aviv,…

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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim – Paris Paloma Original Song & Music Video Debut

WaterTower Music is excited to announce the release of The Rider from The Lord of the Rings : The War of the Rohirrim, performed by the English breakthrough artist Paris Paloma, written and produced by Phoebe Gittins and David Long for the film. The single is available now on digital platforms and follows the long-standing tradition…

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Spellbound Review : Starring Rachel Zegler

©Courtesy of Netflix Mary, Queen of Scots was six days old when she ascended to the throne. It did not work out very well, especially for her. In contrast, Ellian, the Princess of the Kingdom of Lumbria turns a relatively mature fifteen, right as the film opens. However, she is not yet emotionally prepared to…

Joe Bendel

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Memoir of a Snail : The Clay Figures are Highly Expressive and Deeply Heartfelt Story

Laika Adapting ‘Wildwood’ Fantasy Novel As a Stop-Motion Animated Film