New York City
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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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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Facebook suggested I friend him. I guess our social networks overlapped. I guided the mouse toward his photo, and the little pointed hand hovered over his face. Fear and anger swelled up but curiosity won out and I clicked “Add Friend.” He accepted within minutes. Stunned, I wondered if he had forgotten raping me, or if he thought I had.
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Leslye Headland’s movie “Bachelorette” was an official selection at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival and stars Kirsten Dunst, Isla Fisher, Lizzy Caplan, James Marsden, Adam Scott and Rebel Wilson.
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Bill Berloni rescues dogs and trains them for Broadway shows like Annie. Pedigree dog food is teaming up with Annie the Musical to raise money for shelter dogs – up to $1 million. William Berloni’s newly rereleased paperback book is ‘Broadway Tails: Heartfelt Stories of Rescued Dogs Who Became Showbiz Superstars’
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Ridiculous number of factual lies in Paul Ryan’s speech. He reinvents history. Even Fox News called this Republican a liar.
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New movie Robot and Frank opens this Friday, August 17, 2012. Oscar nominee Frank Langella (Frost/Nixon) opens up in a candid interview in midtown Manhattan with Examiner Dorri Olds.
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Summer 2012 fun fundraisers for dog rescues – a listing of events in New York City, Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin
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