New York City

Mira Sorvino at a New York City press event to promote her latest film ‘Union Square’ in which she plays a troubled sister to Tammy Blanchard.

Mira Sorvino at a New York City press event to promote her latest film ‘Union Square’ — a low-budget yet high-spirited family drama in which Sorvino plays a troubled sister to Tammy Blanchard. Directed by Nancy Savoca.

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Actor Cillian Murphy and Director Rodrigo Cortes at NYC press event for their new movie ‘Red Lights’ opening July 13, 2012

Actor Cillian Murphy and Director Rodrigo Cortes open up at a New York City press event for their new movie Red Lights opening July 13, 2012.

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Tammy Blanchard and Director Nancy Savoka pose at NYC press event for the new movie ‘Union Square’ opening July 13, 2012

Actress Tammy Blanchard and Director Nancy Savoca discussed their upcoming movie ‘Union Square’ with journalist Dorri Olds.

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Woody Allen Discusses the Ups and Downs of Fame and the Paparazzi

Woody’s attitude regarding paparazzi seems much healthier than, say, Alec Baldwin’s. Alec Baldwin allegedly punched Daily News photographer Marcus Santos. Here also is a photo of Alec wearing a bedspread over his head. During an interview with Marcus Santos he said that Alec Baldwin came at him “like a raging bull.”

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Woody Allen & Dorri Olds at a Manhattan hotel

‘To Rome With Love’ is no ‘Midnight in Paris’ but it’s still Woody Allen

If Woody hadn’t set the bar so high, critics of his new movie wouldn’t be as niggling. Alec Baldwin summed things up, “Woody Allen’s less successful efforts are far better than most other films you’ll see.” So, while it doesn’t have the magical intrigue of Midnight in Paris, Woody’s zany humor throughout To Rome With Love makes it well worth schlepping to the theater for.

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Movie Review: Peace, Love & Misunderstanding: Jane Fonda, Catherine Keener, Elizabeth Olsen, Jeffrey Dean Morgan & Chace Crawford

From the two-time Academy Award nominated director Bruce Beresford (Driving Miss Daisy, Mao’s Last Dancer) comes Peace, Love & Misunderstanding, a movie starring Oscar winner Jane Fonda, and Oscar nominee Catherine Keener (Capote, Being John Malkovich) as mother and daughter who are polar opposites.

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‘The Tortured’ stars Jesse Metcalfe as a father who wants revenge

From Twisted Pictures and producers Oren Koules and Mark Burg (‘Saw’ films), comes ‘The Tortured’ which will be in theaters June 15, 2012 for a limited release. In May ‘Tortured’ became available on VOD. The movie stars Jesse Metcalfe (Desperate Housewives), Erika Christensen and a favorite of the horror/torture genre, Bill Moseley.

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Fit to be tired

‘Fit to be tired’ No time for the gym? No problem! Dorri Olds and other busy New Yorkers find fun ways to keep in shape. New York Post article.

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Dogs!

Book Review: ‘The Puppy Diaries’ about Raising a Golden Retriever Named Scout

The Puppy Diaries: Raising a Dog Named Scout is a must read for dog lovers. It’s a book by New York Times editor Jill Abramson about her White Golden Retriever and the first year of puppy training.

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June 2012 ASJA Monthly is Out: See my Recap of ASJA Annual Conference

ASJA American Society of Journalists and Authors June 2012 newsletter is out! Read the article about the annual conference Writing Boot Camp Recap.

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