Entertainment
On June 18th at 9pm (EST), HBO premieres the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival documentary ‘One Nation Under Dog’ which explores the passion and devotion that dog lovers have for their furry best friends. It covers many complex issues about dogs and dog owners in our society—from dog bites, dog cloning to dog cemeteries and pet loss grief groups.
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‘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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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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Movie ‘Virginia’ stars Jennifer Connelly, Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, Harrison Gilbertson, Emma Roberts. Dustin Lance Black (Milk) wrote the screenplay and directs.
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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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May 2012 ASJA Monthly cover article Writer’s Voice with quotes from writers Gina Wendkos, Sally Wendkos Olds, Steve Geng, Bruce Frankel, Dani Shapiro, Susan Shapiro, Janine Latus, Harvey Shapiro, Howard Fast, Robert Gottlieb, Blaise Pascal and agent Ryan Fischer-Harbage
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Movie Review ‘Edwin Boyd Citizen Gangster’ stars Scott Speedman as Toronto’s notorious bank robber. Kevin Durand, Brian Cox. If you liked Bonnie and Clyde, Public Enemies and Dog Day Afternoon you’ll like this.
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Movie Review: Hysteria starring Hugh Dancy, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jonathan Pryce and Rupert Everett
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Dorri Olds is an award-winning freelance writer whose work has appeared in book anthologies, magazines and newspapers including The New York Times. She has interviewed celebrities Steven Spielberg, Woody Allen and many more and has appeared on TV and radio shows including CNN’s Dr. Drew. In addition, Olds is a web designer, social media consultant and graphic designer.
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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (Fox Searchlight Pictures) is worth seeing for the cast alone. It stars Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson, Maggie Smith, Dev Patel and Bill Nighy who are all in top form. India itself is a strong character with scenery richly displayed by the film’s high production value.
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