Articles by Theda Kleinhans Reichman
“Paddington,” from the producer of “Harry Potter,” is a movie for the little kid in all of us. Based on the children’s books by Michael Bond, the film tells the story of a little Peruvian bear who comes to London in search of a new home. He is told by his Uncle and Aunt that the people in London are very friendly and will welcome him upon his arrival.
There is nothing like a dame according to a "South Pacific" song lyric. And there is nothing quite like Dame Edna Everage, the brainchild of Barry Humphries who first brought his alter ego Dame Edna to life on the British stage at the Fortune Theater in 1969. While Humphries studied law, philosophy and fine art, he found his true calling in the theatre.
“Boyhood” was created over a 12-year time span at a cost of a mere $4 million. And look what’s happened since “Boyhood” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival—it’s earned 6 Oscar nominations for best picture, best director, best actors in a supporting role (Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette) and best screenplay. It has also garnered countless prizes from critics and the coveted Golden Globe for best drama. Will it win the Oscar? We’ll find out on Feb. 22.