Posts Tagged ‘movies’
A journey from RI’s Trinity Academy for Performing Arts to The Six Triple Eight – Ann Clanton
By Ann Clanton, contributing writer There are a few films that have spotlighted women’s contributions during World War II, the largest and most storied armed conflict in history. The mid-20th century had some notable movies placing women at the center of the chaos, however very few captured Black women in World War II – until…
Read MoreJuneteenth: Commemorating the effective end of slavery in the US
Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S. as issued by President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. In 2021, it became the newest national holiday. From The American Presidency Project, Proclamation 10598—Juneteenth Day of Observance, 2023 “On June 19, 1865—months after the Civil War ended and more than 2 years after President…
Read MoreMovies for Grownups®Awards: Best film, shows, talents for 50+ audience. And the nominees are… – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Over a week ago, the 2024 Golden Globe Awards, with a viewership of 9.4 million, the highest ratings in years, honored the best films in both the American and international film industry and programming on television and cable. This award ceremony, hosted by comedian Jo Koy and broadcast live from the Beverly…
Read MoreClassic movies to the rescue! – David Brussat
Photo: “John Waters puffs out a mixed message.” Wrong decade, but no matter. (Joaquín Aldeguer) by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There – a repose on Turner Classic Movies It seems that Turner Classic Movies is at risk of being canceled. A trio of superheroes (mega movie stars and producers) has ridden to the rescue,…
Read More5 must-see American Indie films – picked by URI film professor and author
Justin Wyatt’s forthcoming book surveys the full history of American independent film. We asked him to pick five must-see films For many, the term “independent film” conjures images of cerebral, low-budget movies screened in small art house theaters or elite film festivals. But to Justin Wyatt, an associate professor of communication studies, journalism, and film…
Read MoreLights, Camera… hair and makeup artist Monique Graham – Ann Clanton
By Ann Clanton, “Speak-Up” contributing writer Photo: Monique Graham and Alfre Woodard It’s hard to believe that September is almost here, which means the television industry is rolling out their season premieres and cast and crew are getting back to work. In Rhode Island it’s not uncommon to get a glimpse of movie or television…
Read MoreMovies at the Airport
T.F. Green Airport and NewportFILM are hosting an evening under the stars – their first time ever drive-in movie at the airport on Thursday, September 24th. The event opens at 5:30pm and film starts at 6:45pm. The film is Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice The movie will be shown in the T.F. Green Airport Parking…
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