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December 21,2016
by Associated Press
A movie has a way of sitting up straight whenever Sigourney Weaver is in it. Whether the part is small or large, she reliably jolts any film alive with her intelligence and commanding presence. She usually means business.
That, of course, has been apparent since her breakthrough role as Ellen Ripley in “Alien.” But it’s no less true of Weaver at 67. She has an almost queen-like status on ....
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December 19,2016
by Michael Muckian
Among her kitchen co-workers, Rebecca Berkshire was known as “Becky the Butcher” — her somewhat comical nickname.
But now, Becky the Butcher is one of “Milwaukee’s Roller Girls,” knocking opposing team members out of the way on the roller derby track — and soon, on the silver screen.
Berkshire joined Milwaukee’s Brewcity Bruisers roller derby league 11 years ago — and needed a ....
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December 15,2016
by Wisconsin Gazette
It’s no exaggeration to say you haven’t seen anything like Moonlight.
Written and directed by Miami-native Barry Jenkins, Moonlight is based on a short play by gay playwright and Miamian Tarell McCraney. Presented in three chapters, Moonlight tells the story of Chiron — as a child, a teen and an adult — growing up in Miami’s Liberty City neighborhood. The three actors playing Chiron ....
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December 14,2016
by Associated Press
In this era of so-called Peak TV, the tally of scripted series aired in 2016 is closing in on 500. No wonder it’s so hard to pick the best 2 percent of the crop. But that doesn’t mean we aren’t pleased to salute our 10 particular favorites.
Here’s our honor roll:
“The A Word” (Sundance).
Loving parents Alison and Paul tell themselves (and everyone else) that there’s nothing wron....
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December 14,2016
by Associated Press
In time for Christmas, there’s the eye-popping, heart-lifting “La La Land,” which honors and modernizes the screen musical to such joyful effect that you might find yourself pirouetting home from the multiplex.
OK, perhaps we exaggerate.
“La La Land,” created by the copiously talented writer/director Damien Chazelle and featuring the dream pairing of Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, is....
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December 14,2016
by Associated Press
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association never fails to disappoint with their assortment of nominees, which always seem to include some expected picks, some inspired ones and some headscratchers too.
The nominations for the 74th annual Golden Globes certainly had some bombshells, too. Here are a few notable snubs and surprises.
OLD GUARD OUT
Past Globes glory didn’t seem to matter this year ....
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December 13,2016
by Associated Press
At 75, David Thomson is the sultan of cinema criticism. British-born but long based in America, he is the author of nearly two dozen film-related books including “Moments that Made the Movies,” “’Have You Seen...?’: A Personal Introduction to 1,000 Films” and “The New Biographical Dictionary of Film.”
Now Thomson has switched his gaze, and his analysis, to the TV medium.
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December 13,2016
by Associated Press
Donald Trump is gone from the boardroom of NBC’s reboot of “Celebrity Apprentice” but he’s kept a business connection to the reality show.
President-elect Trump has an executive producer credit on “The New Celebrity Apprentice,” said Clare Anne Darragh, a spokesman for “Apprentice” creator Mark Burnett. She declined further comment on Trump’s participation in the show that tap....
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December 07,2016
by Associated Press
Former “Daily Show” correspondent Jessica Williams flexes her dramatic chops. Cate Blanchett pays homage to great 20th century artists and “Silicon Valley” star Kumail Nanjiani tells a very personal story in some of the films premiering at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.
Programmers announced their selections for the documentary and narrative premiere sections at the Sundance Film Fest....
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December 06,2016
by Associated Press
Last Tango in Paris is making headlines again 44 years after the controversial film came out. A recently unearthed video interview with Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci from 2013 has renewed interest, and outrage, over what happened to actress Maria Schneider on set during the infamous butter rape scene.
Bertolucci said neither he nor Marlon Brando told Schneider of their plans to use the s....
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