By: debbie lynn elias For anyone who has braved a reading of the Tolstoy novel, at its core, the story of ANNA KARENINA is first and foremost about families and love; families and their lives set in the socio-political climate of 1870’s Russia where aristocracy was still king and
By: debbie lynn elias When it comes to history and a Steven Spielberg film, there are several things you can always count on: (1) meticulous research, (2) picture and letter perfect execution of production design and particularly, historical battles, (3) stunning cinematography by Spielberg’s right-hand man Janusz Kaminski, (4) immersive
Global leader in high-quality family entertainment agrees to acquire world-renowned Lucasfilm Ltd, including legendary STAR WARS franchise. Acquisition continues Disney’s strategic focus on creating and monetizing the world’s best branded content, innovative technology and global growth to drive long-term shareholder value. Lucasfilm to join company’s global portfolio of world class
By: debbie lynn elias Who doesn’t love video games? And arcade games? Be you a full-blown gamer, a game obsessed ‘cause it’s better than homework kid, or someone who looks back fondly on days of yore and the birth of a booming industry with loving memories of games like Space
By: debbie lynn elias Mark O’Brien was – and through his writings, still is – a powerful voice not only within the “disabled” community, but for humanity as a whole. Contracting polio at a very young age, O’Brien thereafter spent his entire life, but for a few hours each day
By: debbie lynn elias Just how far will you go to be with the one you love? That’s exactly what writer/director Mark Edwin Robinson explores with the hauntingly poignant – and often terrifying – I WILL FOLLOW YOU INTO THE DARK. Following the death of both her parents within six
By: debbie lynn elias It’s been a long time since an honest-to-goodness, madcap screwball comedy hit the big screen, but thanks to writer/director Jordan Roberts the void is now filled. Demonstrating great flair for comedic panache with his zany, crazy and oh-so-fun, 3, 2, 1…FRANKIE GO BOOM (can we get
By: debbie lynn elias BLUE BUS is a charming little effort that feels like a Hewell Houser travelogue across the I-10 from Los Angeles to New Orleans. Told in buddy picture-road movie format, BLUE BUS is the story of 68 year old August “Augie” Dupree and his friend Joseph Mafe.
By: debbie lynn elias All I can say is Applause, Applause, Applause for Matthew Lillard as a director and for the film FAT KID RULES THE WORLD. An adaptation of the K.L. Going award-winning young adult novel, Lillard makes his directorial debut with this great coming of age story –
By: debbie lynn elias A perfect blend of creativity, technology, artistry and heart, FRANKENWEENIE is a love story about a boy and his dog that began some 50 years ago. It’s also a love story about the magic of moviemaking and yes, even, a love story about Burbank, California. FRANKENWEENIE
