Dead of a heart attack at 83, Mike Nichols is remembered as director of intelligent films. Though he began his career with a comic improv duo with Elaine May, his hit movies were memorable for their depth. "If his movies have a common denominator, it’s probably their intelligence and, though … [Read more...]
Remembering Robin Williams
Robin Williams' death shocked and saddened the world I live in. Quite a few of my friends have spent time with him. I had not had the pleasure of meeting Robin Williams. However, like everyone, I have vivid memories of his films and his stand-up comedy. I mourn his passing. The death of … [Read more...]
112 Weddings and My Happy Marriage
A good documentary film is a joy and Doug Block's 112 Weddings for HBO and BBC is one of them. 112 premiered June 30th. My husband, Ray Gordon and I recommend it. We should all be grateful to the couples that openly shared their stories, some very painful, for the film. Doug Block has … [Read more...]
Favorite Oscar Moments
Kauai resident Bette Midler did a wonderful rendition of The Wind Beneath My Wings to complete the Oscars In Memoriam segment. If you are not yet following Bette on Twitter, I recommend it. Initially I was presenting music and presentation videos from Oscar.go.com but they took them down, so … [Read more...]
And the Oscar Goes to CNN Retrospective
Academy awards show is Sunday March 2 at 5:30 pm PST on ABC. Red Carpet starts 4pm PST. If you are gathering friends to watch together, there's your essential time target. If you prefer to record and fast forward through some areas, be sure to set your DVR. CNN produced a retrospective called … [Read more...]
Recommended Date Night Movie at Home: About Time
We were pleased to find the film, About Time available On Demand from our local cable provider (Time Warner). $4.95 is a fair price to pay for a recent movie. Especially when it is this sweet, romantic flick from the director and writer of Love Actually, Richard Curtis. You probably enjoyed Bill … [Read more...]
Won’t Back Down Screening by The Wrap
Taken at Landmark Theatres Conversation with the writer/director Daniel Barnz telling great story about how he wrote it with Viola Davis in mind. Also being interviewed, producer Mark Johnson … [Read more...]
Cathee Weiss Documentary Producer Wednesdays in Mississippi
Cathee Weiss is a serious woman of conviction to watch. As you know I appreciate and support powerful women. Wednesdays in Mississippi is a documentary about women dedicated to a cause taking risks to work for change during an important historical time in 1964. I recently attended an event to … [Read more...]
Wednesdays in Mississippi Documentary Clip
Wednesdays in Mississippi documentary clip. One of the filmmakers is my friend Cathee Weiss. Taken at the Museum of Tolerance … [Read more...]
Dennis Hopper – We are So Happy to Have Known You
Dennis Hopper lived life to the hilt and we were pleased to have had the opportunity to brush against you. January 10 2009 the Aero Theater hosted a special screening of Elegy followed by a Q & A with the very gracious Dennis Hopper. We created a Singular City event and gathered a group to attend … [Read more...]
