Entertainment
Author and animal advocate Jennifer Skiff is a director of Pilots N Paws in the U.S. and a trustee of the Dogs’ Refuge Home in Australia. Her second book, The Divinity of Dogs: True Stories of Miracles Inspired by Man’s Best Friend (Simon & Shuster, October 23, 2012), is now available. The book is a collection of transformational stories about spiritual experiences between people and pooches.
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A father and daughter are separated but are never truly apart in this touching story of a family tragically divided. Reshma is a troubled teenager in 1980s New York who struggles to discover a sense of self and strength amidst a daunting array of pressures and betrayals. While continually grappling with her tumultuous relationship with her mother, Reshma holds on to her dreams of reuniting with the father in Guyana she has not seen or heard from in thirteen years. Documentary filmmaker Shundell Prasad’s ambitious feature debut, which spans two continents and three decades, offers a nuanced and empathetic lens into the plight of displaced immigrant families struggling to create a brighter future for their children.
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Directed by Dane Nikolaj Arcel (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), “A Royal Affair” is this year’s Danish entry for Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards. Danish superstar Mikkelsen made his film debut in the original “Pusher.” Other credits include “Pusher II,” “Clash of the Titans” and “Casino Royale.” He is set to star alongside Harvey Keitel in the slated for 2013 remake of “Cut Throats Nine.”
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Uggie the dog, a Jack Russell Terrier and the canine star of the award-winning movie The Artist, has now written an autobiography titled Uggie—My Story. And what a tail, er, tale, he has to tell! This is a rags-to-riches story about a dog given up by his family because he was too rambunctious. Omar von Muller, an experienced animal trainer, saved Uggie from being a “pound-bound hound.” Uggie’s road to Hollywood was sprinkled with TV commercials and other gigs before he hit the big time—movies!Uggie’s early films include Sniff: The Dog Movie and Mr. Fix-It. Higher up on the ladder to fame, the Jack Russell Terrier landed a much bigger film: Water for Elephants starring Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson. As is the case for so many actors, Uggie fell deeply in love with his co-star, Reese, who he gushes about chapter after chapter in the book.
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Cathy Pittman, founder of Performing Animal Troupe and owner of 200 animals, provides animal actors and trainers for movies and television shows including Bonny the Shih Tzu in ‘Seven Psychopaths’ starring Christopher Walken, Woody Harrelson, Colin Farrell, Sam Rockwell.
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The new documentary “SPLIT: A Deeper Divide” couldn’t be more timely. The movie is a thorough investigation into the partisanship that is paralyzing American politics.Writer, director and producer Kelly Nyks teamed up with editor, cinematographer and producer Jared Scott.
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Dorri Olds interviewed Adam Brody about movies for The Forward, Arty Semite: The Oranges, Lovelace, Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
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This remake of ‘Pusher’ is as dark and brooding as the original and it’s a race-against-the-clock thriller that does not disappoint. The pace is frenetic and exciting. Nicolas Winding Refn, Zlatko Buric, Richard Coyle.
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‘The Oranges’ characters are the Ostroffs: father Terry (Oliver Platt), mother Cathy (Allison Janney) and sexy 24-year-old Nina (Leighton Meester); and the Wallings: David (Hugh Laurie), Paige (Catherine Keener) son Toby (Adam Brody) and daughter Vanessa (Alia Shawkat).
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Martin Scorcese said, “‘Wake in Fright’ is a deeply—and I mean deeply—disturbing movie.” Nick Cave calls the movie “the best and most terrifying film about Australia in existence.” Just in time for Halloween!
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