GIMME SHELTER (2014) Starring Vanessa Hudgens, Rosario Dawson, Brendan Fraser, James Earl Jones, Ann Dowd, Stephanie Szostak, Dascha Polanco, Emily Meade, Candace Smith, Tashiana Washington, Laneya Wiles, Rachel Mattila, Rufus Dorsey, Eddie Schweighardt, Sheila Tapia and Peter Epstein. Screenplay by Ron Krauss. Directed by Ron Krauss. Distributed by Roadside Attractions. 106 minutes. Rated PG-13. A … Continue reading
Category Archives: Actresses
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Sarah Paulson, Lupita Nyong’o and Alfre Woodard – Looking Back on 12 Years a Slave
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Sarah Paulson, Lupita Nyong’o and Alfre Woodard – Looking Back on 12 Years a Slave by Jay S. Jacobs Director Steve McQueen’s film version of former slave Solomon Northrop’s autobiography 12 Years a Slave takes an eye-opening look at one of the great shames of American history, the prevalence of the violent slave … Continue reading
Going Downstairs in Downton Abbey With Lesley Nicol
Going Downstairs in Downton Abbey With Lesley Nicol by Jay S. Jacobs When it was created in 2010, no one imagined that Downton Abbey – a period drama about the lives and loves of the rich owners of a British castle and their massive service staff – would become a cultural phenomenon. Not even the … Continue reading
Erin Murphy – Which Witch is Which?
Erin Murphy – Which Witch is Which? by Ronald Sklar On the eve of the series’ 50th anniversary, the beloved Bewitched baby conjures up many magical memories. Here are some not-too-shabby resume bullet points for this former child actor: Worked closely and regularly with such theater and screen legends as Elizabeth Montgomery, Agnes Moorehead, Maurice … Continue reading
Philomena (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
PHILOMENA (2013) Starring Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Mare Winningham, Barbara Jefford, Ruth McCabe, Peter Hermann, Sean Mahon, Sean Mahon, Amy McAllister, Michelle Fairley, Wunmi Mosaku, Charlie Murphy, Cathy Belton and Kate Fleetwood. Screenplay by Steve Coogan and Jeff Pope. Directed by Stephen Frears. Distributed by 20th Century Fox. 98 minutes. Rated PG-13. … Continue reading
Dawn Wells – Rescued!
Dawn Wells Rescued! by Ronald Sklar Here’s Exhibit A of making lemonade out of lemons. Dawn Wells is most widely known for a role she played almost 50 years ago. As Mary Ann on Gilligan’s Island, she won audiences’ hearts and minds, but the critics were less than kind to the series. They thought it was … Continue reading
Sara Paxton – No Static At All
Sara Paxton No Static At All by Jay S. Jacobs Young actress Sara Paxton is always a favorite interview of ours, in fact we’ve spoken with her three times in just over four years and she is never less than charming, personable and sweet. That shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone who has followed her … Continue reading
Comic-Con 2013 – Geeks Run Amok in New York!
Comic-Con 2013 – Geeks Run Amok in New York! Story and photos by Mark Doyle So, another year of Comic-Con New York and another year of the ever-lovin’ male fantasy. Hot women in costumes parading around for our viewing pleasure. Spending the full four days – well actually three days – walking the aisles of the … Continue reading
Selena Gomez and Emblem3 – Wells Fargo Center – Philadelphia, PA – October 18, 2013 – A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review
Selena Gomez and Emblem3 – Wells Fargo Center – Philadelphia, PA – October 18, 2013 – A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review by Debbie Wagner Selena Gomez didn’t disappoint her fans when she rolled into Philly Friday night for the latest stop of her “Stars Dance” World Tour. Showing off her powerful singing voice and impressive dance moves, … Continue reading
Spike Jonze, Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Rooney Mara and Olivia Wilde Give Life To Her
Spike Jonze, Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Rooney Mara and Olivia Wilde Give Life To Her by Brad Balfour Copyright ©2013 PopEntertainment.com. All rights reserved. Originally Posted: October 17, 2013. http://popentertainment-interviews.tumblr.com/post/96395346849/spike-jonze-joaquin-phoenix-amy-adams-rooney Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix) is tired of trying to meet girls sometimes in near-future Los Angeles (which looks a lot like modern day Shanghai). He’s a sensitive guy … Continue reading