Reviews and Blog Posts: Drama

Between you & me

by Marisa Calin

DPL Rating:
4
Reviewer:
Becker
Reviewed on:
September 5, 2012
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Phyre wants to be an actress, and this book is written as her diary-style screenplay of her life. Taking place over the fall semester of the school year in which Phyre develops a massive crush on the new drama teacher, Mia, gets the lead in the school play, and has...

Happy Birthday, Dame Maggie Smith!

Submitted by Becker on December 28, 2011 - 7:33am
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The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

Dame Margaret Natalie Smith, aka Maggie Smith, was born December 28, 1934 in Essex, England. She is a highly respected actress, winner of 2 Academy Awards, 2 Golden Globes, 2 Emmy Awards, 2 SAG Awards, and a Tony. Her films have ranged from the serious to the comedic. She currently stars in the television series Downton Abbey. Check out one of the titles from her vast filmography today!

Othello (1964)

The V.I.P.s (1963)

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969)

Travels with My Aunt (1972)

Death on the Nile (1978)

Friday Night Lights: Best TV Series You Were Not Watching

Submitted by Margaret Miller on August 2, 2011 - 3:05pm
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http://sharetv.org/shows/friday_night_lights

Clear eyes.  Full Hearts.  Can't Lose.  In the first episode of the critcally acclaimed series, Friday Night Lights, this mantra pulls you into a world that feels all too familiar, but holds your breath barely and steadily because this world is all too magical.

How often are you enamoured by a television series's cinematography?  How often is your gut clenched just waiting for the next visceral image?  I would assume this is a rare occurrence.  What is even more surprising is this was not an HBO, Showtime, or AMC series.  Friday Night Lights barely made it through its five seasons due to low ratings, though it possessed extreme critical acclaim.  It has heart and it can be appreciated by any group:

Happy Birthday Clint Eastwood!

Submitted by Tara on May 31, 2011 - 8:56am
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Clint Eastwood

Born on this day in 1930, Clint Eastwood has wowed audiences for decades with his acting and directing talents. Proving that age is not a deterrent to success, Mr. Eastwood was not nominated for an Academy Award, as an actor or a director, until he was 62.

Civil War Sesquicentennial Anniversary

Submitted by Tara on April 18, 2011 - 4:19pm
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Glory Movie Poster

The Civil War began on April 12, 1861 when Confederate forces attacked Fort Sumtner. This year marks the sesquicentennial anniversary of this iconic event in American history. Though long past, films are still being made to memorialize the heroes who lost their lives to build the country we have today.

Celebrate National Library Week All Year Long

Submitted by Tara on April 17, 2011 - 8:52am
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Hollywood Librarian Documentary

National Library Week may be over, but the impact the library has on our community and on popular culture lasts through the years. For an in depth look at this phenomenon, I recommend, The Hollywood Librarian: A Look at Librarians Through Film. 

Films that Feature Library Employees Include:

Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month

Submitted by Tara on April 13, 2011 - 3:14pm
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Bird movie poster

April is Jazz Appreciation Month. Celebrate with one of these great films that feature great soundtracks and amazing performances.

Elizabeth Taylor 1932-2011

Submitted by Tara on March 24, 2011 - 10:47am
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Elizabeth Taylor: The Most Beautiful Woman in the World

Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor born on February 27, 1932 passed away of congestive heart failure on March 23, 2011. A Hollywood Legend, she was often referred to as "The Most Beautiful Woman in the World." Known for her charitable works and tumultuous relationships she also provided the voice for Maggie Simpson!

Her Filmography Includes:

Films of Ireland

Submitted by Tara on March 17, 2011 - 2:00pm
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The Secret of the Kells

Everybody's Irish on St. Patrick's Day! Check out one of these films that feature the Irish and Irish-American experience!

And the Winner is...

Submitted by Tara on February 27, 2011 - 11:43pm
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The King's Speech

Did you watch last night as The King's Speech won the 83rd Annual Academy Award for Best Picture? Do you agree with the choice? What is your favorite Best Picture winner of all time?

Previous Best PIcture Winners Include:

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