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RACE: 25 years, still the same

8 months ago

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Ridley, stories of race, yesterday and todayOscar winning filmmaker John Ridley (12 Years a Slave, ThreeKings, ABC-TV’s American Crime, NBC-TV’s Third Watch) is a virtual towering inferno in Hollywood though his presence is calm and serene. He describes himself as “focused not fiery.”The Los Angeles-based, Milwaukee native visited the Bay Are[...]

Uplifting new film, SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT AS ME

8 months ago

Sandra

Community, Inspiration, Movies

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Compassion, courage and commitment anchor the new movie, SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT AS ME, an uplifting faith-centered film, based on the New York Times best-selling true story of international art dealer Ron Hall (Oscar nominated and SAG award winner Greg Kinnear), who befriends—Denver--a homeless man (two-time Oscar nominated Djimon Hounsou) in hopes of saving[...]

The wait is over, BLADE RUNNER 2049 is here!

9 months ago

Sandra

Movies

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When acclaimed filmmaker Ridley Scott (ALIENS filmfranchise) introduced us to the world of BLADE RUNNER in 1982, some 35 years ago, who knew it would enter a legacy of science fiction thrillers—a storytelling canon that replicates perpetually for baby boomers and millennials—equally. A blueprint, a veritable high water mark that some cite as a measur[...]

10 Points about A QUESTION OF FAITH

9 months ago

Sandra

Celebrities, Inspiration, LifeStyle, Movies, Music

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Even the strongest Christian will question their faith when put to insurmountable tests. And, while uncertainty is human, it is also a platform to take God at his word, to trust him even when resolute faith is challenged. The new movie, A QUESTION OF FAITH, gives numerous reasons to put your faith to the test.Following a recent Los Angeles premiere, [...]

10 Things about IT, new horror film

10 months ago

Sandra

Books, Movies

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10 Things about IT, Stephen King’s popular novel now a coming-of-age feature filmThere are exceptions to everything, namely, my aversion to scary movies. Maybe it’s watching them through my fingers that I dislike. It may be subsequent nightmares that are hard to shake or excessive doses of blood and gore that seem to be part and parcel of this genre.[...]

DETROIT, then and now, new film

11 months ago

Sandra

Celebrities, Community, Inspiration, Movies

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What has history taught us?How do we celebrate the progress and successes made in the past decades while the struggle continues for racial equity and harmony?The new film, DETROIT from Annapurna Pictures is helmed by famed Oscar winning director, Kathryn Bigelow (Zero Dark Thirty, The Hurt Locker) and opens in theaters this week. Bringing to bear[...]

Uncommon heroes celebrated in Christopher Nolan’s DUNKIRK

11 months ago

Sandra

Community, Inspiration, Movies

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There are angels all around us—some we recognize, some not.In the new film, DUNKIRK, directed by Christopher Nolan (Inception, The Dark Knight, Insomnia), for Warner Bros, is based on the British conflict of World War II and the heroic civilian rescuers who risked their lives to save the imperiled enlisted.Their account of bravery in the face of [...]

DuVernay & Abrams, Diversity in Hollywood

1 year ago

Sandra

Celebrities, Inspiration, Movies, News

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Academy Award nominated and acclaimed film director Ava DuVernay (13th, Selma, OWN's Queen Sugar) has a penchant for moving the needle forward on discussions about the need for increased diversity in Hollywood--in all areas.According to reports from Variety's Ricardo Lopez @rljourno, recently, DuVernay and J.J. Abrams challenged their industry to boost d[...]

Wild with Happy, now through June 30

5 years ago

Sandra

Celebrities, Theatre

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Colman Domingo is wild about life and happy with his choicesThe San Francisco Bay Area has long celebrated the unforgettable theatrical performances of Colman Domingo.In recent years, he starred off-Broadway in the 2012 revival of Athol Fugard’s Blood Knot, directed by the author.He was nominated for a 2011 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Act[...]

"Raising Whitley" is another winner on OWN

5 years ago

Sandra

Celebrities, LifeStyle, TV

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Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) anchors reality-based series, Raising WhitleyI’m in love! He’s an angel-- bright, friendly, and adorable—his name is Joshua, the most amazing toddler on television. This season of OWN has given birth to my top TV show, “Raising Whitley” and I haven’t felt this way in years! Actor, comedienne, producer and all-around dynami[...]

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