Nashville’s Music Row, which has for decades served as the center of the city’s music industry as well as a key tourist destination, has been named to the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2019 list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. The list, compiled by the privately funded nonprofit organization each year since 1988, highlights examples of architectural integrity and cultural significance that are at risk of destruction or irreparable damage.
For more than 60 years, Nashville’s Music Row has been the bustling center of the city’s recording and music-publishing industries,...
For more than 60 years, Nashville’s Music Row has been the bustling center of the city’s recording and music-publishing industries,...
- 5/30/2019
- by Stephen L. Betts
- Rollingstone.com
Each of his first three albums, says Jerrod Niemann, were meant to be “a 40-minute vacation” chock full of uptempo, party-hearty tunes like “One More Drinkin’ Song.”
But life changes pushed the singer, 38, in search of a wider range of emotions for his latest album, This Ride, released Friday.
Fans have already been able to hear the difference between his last hit, 2014’s “Drink to That All Night,” and the new album’s first single, “God Made a Woman.”
The earlier one is “a song from the boy I was,” says Niemann, and the latest – a ballad of redemption – is...
But life changes pushed the singer, 38, in search of a wider range of emotions for his latest album, This Ride, released Friday.
Fans have already been able to hear the difference between his last hit, 2014’s “Drink to That All Night,” and the new album’s first single, “God Made a Woman.”
The earlier one is “a song from the boy I was,” says Niemann, and the latest – a ballad of redemption – is...
- 10/7/2017
- by Nancy Kruh
- PEOPLE.com
The Hollywood Film Awards® was founded in 1997 and honors excellence in filmmaking and traditionally signals the Official Launch of the Award Season®. The HFAs showcase to the public at large previews of quality films released during the calendar year. The first-ever Hollywood Film Awards® gala took place in October 1997 in the historic Blossom Room at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, in Hollywood. Kirk Douglas took home the inaugural “Hollywood Lifetime Achievement Award.” The Hollywood Film Awards launch the awards season. Over the past 18 years, prior honorees have gone on to garner many Oscar nominations and wins. With participating Hollywood insiders, our Advisory Team identifies and selects the recipients of our honors. Our winners are pre-selected to receive our awards. Our selection is based on their outstanding achievement and contribution to the art of cinema. They are not “nominees.” 2014 honorees included some of the biggest names in Hollywood such as Keira Knightley,...
- 10/2/2015
- by HollywoodNews.com
- Hollywoodnews.com
The Hollywood Film Awards honor established Hollywood artists. The criteria for these awards is based on the recipient’s body of work and/or a film that they have coming out this year. These awards are bestowed in all disciplines of filmmaking*: Career, Leadership, Producer, Director, Actor, Actress, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Screenwriter, Cinematographer, Editor, Film Composer, Production Designer, Costume Designer, Animation, and Visual Effects. Our award/tribute recipients are selected by our Advisory Team which is comprised of a cross section of Hollywood professionals. To read more about the Hollywood Film Awards The selection process for our honorees takes multiple elements into consideration and involves attending pre-press private industry screenings, press screenings, festival screenings, and research. It also includes the support and participation of established entertainment industry executives, from agents, critics, directors, managers, producers, publicists, screenwriters and studio execs to members of the craft guilds. With participating Hollywood insiders,...
- 10/2/2015
- by HollywoodNews.com
- Hollywoodnews.com
By Lee Pfeiffer
Probably no genre illustrates the rapid advance of cinematic screen freedoms than the biker movie. The genre debuted in 1953 with Marlon Brando in "The Wild One". The film, which chronicled the virtual takeover of a small California town by a wild motorcycle gang, was considered extremely controversial at the time. The biker film remained largely dormant until the release of Roger Corman's "The Wild Angels" in 1966, which became a surprising boxoffice and media sensation. Only a year or two before, teenage audiences were being fed a steady diet of white bread rock 'n roll films that bore little resemblance to real life. Suddenly, the biker film blatantly presented raging hormones, gang wars, drug use and group sex without apology. Young people patronized these films in droves. With social constraints falling by the minute, the biker films- cheaply made as they were- spoke to the emerging generation...
Probably no genre illustrates the rapid advance of cinematic screen freedoms than the biker movie. The genre debuted in 1953 with Marlon Brando in "The Wild One". The film, which chronicled the virtual takeover of a small California town by a wild motorcycle gang, was considered extremely controversial at the time. The biker film remained largely dormant until the release of Roger Corman's "The Wild Angels" in 1966, which became a surprising boxoffice and media sensation. Only a year or two before, teenage audiences were being fed a steady diet of white bread rock 'n roll films that bore little resemblance to real life. Suddenly, the biker film blatantly presented raging hormones, gang wars, drug use and group sex without apology. Young people patronized these films in droves. With social constraints falling by the minute, the biker films- cheaply made as they were- spoke to the emerging generation...
- 11/4/2014
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Casey Kasem’s children and friends plead with the Norwegian government not to allow for Kasem’s widow, Jean Kasem, to have the radio legend buried in Norway.
Jean Kasem To Bury Casey Kasem In Norway
Jean requested that her husband be buried in Norway on Aug. 7, claiming she intends to move there and that she is of Norwegian descent. While officials originally granted her request, Norwegian officials are reportedly reconsidering their decision after receiving the letter from Kasem’s friends and family.
Kasem’s daughter, Kerri Kasem, who also works in radio, has been very vocal about protecting her father from his widow, who she claims kept Kasem away from his children and friends in the last months of his life. Though Kerri was awarded temporary conservatorship over her father shortly before he died on June 15, Kerri and her siblings, Mike and Julie, reported that their father’s body was missing in July,...
Jean Kasem To Bury Casey Kasem In Norway
Jean requested that her husband be buried in Norway on Aug. 7, claiming she intends to move there and that she is of Norwegian descent. While officials originally granted her request, Norwegian officials are reportedly reconsidering their decision after receiving the letter from Kasem’s friends and family.
Kasem’s daughter, Kerri Kasem, who also works in radio, has been very vocal about protecting her father from his widow, who she claims kept Kasem away from his children and friends in the last months of his life. Though Kerri was awarded temporary conservatorship over her father shortly before he died on June 15, Kerri and her siblings, Mike and Julie, reported that their father’s body was missing in July,...
- 8/20/2014
- Uinterview
It's not every 78-year-old who releases a new album for Valentine's Day - or has his friends Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood backing him up. But, where showbiz is concerned, Steve Lawrence isn't just any 78-year-old. "To my knowledge, it's over 50-something, and my first in 10 years, at least," the familiar voice, calculating the number of albums he's released since his first in 1953, tells People from the home in Las Vegas he and his late wife Eydie Gorme shared since 1980. Titled When You Come Back to Me Again, after the Garth Brooks song on the lead track, the new album contains 10 songs and,...
- 2/11/2014
- by Stephen M. Silverman
- PEOPLE.com
In celebration of country music’s top songwriters, the industry’s biggest stars stepped out for the 2013 Broadcast Music, Inc. Country Awards in Nashville on Tuesday (November 5).
Luke Bryan showed off his dapper smile, while Miranda Lambert showed off her slim figure and struck a pose with the night’s guest of honor Dean Dillon.
Other attendees included newcomer Kacey Musgraves and powerhouse trio The Band Perry. In addition, aspiring country singer/actress Lucy Hale made an appearance and is expected to be at tonight’s (November 6) Cma Awards.
There were quite a few winners last night, including Hunter Hayes taking home Song of the Year for “Wanted.”
Check out the full list of winners below!
Song Of The Year
“Wanted”
Hunter Hayes
Troy Verges
Happy Little Man Publishing
Songs From the Engine Room
Songs of Universal, Inc.
Songwriter Of The Year
Rodney Clawson
“Did It for the Girl”
“Drink...
Luke Bryan showed off his dapper smile, while Miranda Lambert showed off her slim figure and struck a pose with the night’s guest of honor Dean Dillon.
Other attendees included newcomer Kacey Musgraves and powerhouse trio The Band Perry. In addition, aspiring country singer/actress Lucy Hale made an appearance and is expected to be at tonight’s (November 6) Cma Awards.
There were quite a few winners last night, including Hunter Hayes taking home Song of the Year for “Wanted.”
Check out the full list of winners below!
Song Of The Year
“Wanted”
Hunter Hayes
Troy Verges
Happy Little Man Publishing
Songs From the Engine Room
Songs of Universal, Inc.
Songwriter Of The Year
Rodney Clawson
“Did It for the Girl”
“Drink...
- 11/6/2013
- GossipCenter
Television host, producer, and actor Dick Clark is being mourned by a nation who grew up with the American music trailblazer. Those expressing their sorrow and celebrating the life of a man who changed the music industry, and who helped the careers of numerous musicians include President Obama and media mogul Ryan Seacrest. Music industry insider Mike Curb of Curb records sent Monsters and Critics this statement: .I had the opportunity to work with Dick Clark for 50 years, beginning when I wrote the theme for American Bandstand. He has clearly been the most important figure during my lifetime in the industry.. Seacrest took over as co-host in "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" in 2006, after...
- 4/19/2012
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Getty Images Taylor Swift arrives at the 47th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held on April 1, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Academy of Country Music Awards 2012 are being held tonight. This year’s ACMs feature hosts Reba and Blake Shelton. Nominees include Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Lady Antebellum, and the Band Perry. Stars on hand for the show include Nicole Kidman, Marc Anthony and LL Cool J.
Big early winners include Lambert; weirdest presenters include the rock band Kiss.
The Academy of Country Music Awards 2012 are being held tonight. This year’s ACMs feature hosts Reba and Blake Shelton. Nominees include Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Lady Antebellum, and the Band Perry. Stars on hand for the show include Nicole Kidman, Marc Anthony and LL Cool J.
Big early winners include Lambert; weirdest presenters include the rock band Kiss.
- 4/2/2012
- by WSJ Staff
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
HollywoodNews.com:Nominations were announced today for the 47th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards, a star-studded event produced for television by dick clark productions broadcast Live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 8:00 Pm live Et/delayed Pt on the CBS Television Network.
Nominees were announced online via the first-ever Acm digital press conference this morning on the Academy?s Facebook and Twitter pages. Awards co-host Reba participated with a video message to kick things off and entertainment superstars Lionel Richie, who will be honored during a special taping of Acm Presents: Lionel Richie and Friends In Concert in April (to air at a later date on CBS), Beth Behrs (2 Broke Girls), Nancy O?Dell (Entertainment Tonight), Michael Ausiello (TVLine.com) announced batches of nominations in video postings during the approximately 20 minute online event which culminated in music fans announcing the nominees for the Academy?...
Nominees were announced online via the first-ever Acm digital press conference this morning on the Academy?s Facebook and Twitter pages. Awards co-host Reba participated with a video message to kick things off and entertainment superstars Lionel Richie, who will be honored during a special taping of Acm Presents: Lionel Richie and Friends In Concert in April (to air at a later date on CBS), Beth Behrs (2 Broke Girls), Nancy O?Dell (Entertainment Tonight), Michael Ausiello (TVLine.com) announced batches of nominations in video postings during the approximately 20 minute online event which culminated in music fans announcing the nominees for the Academy?...
- 1/26/2012
- by Josh Abraham
- Hollywoodnews.com
Getty Taylor Swift
Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton return to co-host the 47th annual Academy of Country Music Awards which will air on April 1.
Kenny Chesney leads the field with nine nominations, including Song, Album and Entertainer of the Year, a category he’s won four times since 2004. Jason Aldean received six nominations, and Lady Antebellum leads in group nominations with five nods. Reigning Entertainer of the Year Taylor Swift received three nominations and was the only woman nominated in...
Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton return to co-host the 47th annual Academy of Country Music Awards which will air on April 1.
Kenny Chesney leads the field with nine nominations, including Song, Album and Entertainer of the Year, a category he’s won four times since 2004. Jason Aldean received six nominations, and Lady Antebellum leads in group nominations with five nods. Reigning Entertainer of the Year Taylor Swift received three nominations and was the only woman nominated in...
- 1/26/2012
- by Alexandra Cheney
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Does Taylor deserves to win Entertainer of the Year? Tell us what you think!
Wow! Taylor Swift sure is on her game this year. Besides Miranda Lambert, she’s the only other woman to be nominated for the Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year award! Taylor’s also nominated in the categories of Top Female Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year!
In 2008, Tay won Top New Female Vocalist, and in 2009, she won Album of the Year and the Crystal Milestone Award!
Carrie Underwood is also nominated for Top Female Vocalist of the Year — and Keith Urban could possibly take the Entertainer of the Year Award from Tay!
Here are all the nominations for the 2011 Acm Awards:
Entertainer Of The Year:
* Jason Aldean
* Toby Keith
* Miranda Lambert
* Brad Paisley
* Taylor Swift
* Keith Urban
Top Male Vocalist Of The Year
* Jason Aldean
* Brad Paisley
* Blake Shelton...
Wow! Taylor Swift sure is on her game this year. Besides Miranda Lambert, she’s the only other woman to be nominated for the Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year award! Taylor’s also nominated in the categories of Top Female Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year!
In 2008, Tay won Top New Female Vocalist, and in 2009, she won Album of the Year and the Crystal Milestone Award!
Carrie Underwood is also nominated for Top Female Vocalist of the Year — and Keith Urban could possibly take the Entertainer of the Year Award from Tay!
Here are all the nominations for the 2011 Acm Awards:
Entertainer Of The Year:
* Jason Aldean
* Toby Keith
* Miranda Lambert
* Brad Paisley
* Taylor Swift
* Keith Urban
Top Male Vocalist Of The Year
* Jason Aldean
* Brad Paisley
* Blake Shelton...
- 2/1/2011
- by lindsey
- HollywoodLife
Wayne Allwine, who provided the voice of Mickey Mouse for the past 32 years, died May 18 at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles from complications due to diabetes. He was 62.
Allwine's wife, Russi Taylor, who provides the voice of Minnie Mouse, was at his side at the time of his passing.
Allwine, also was an Emmy-winning sound effects editor, was the voice of Disney's world-renowned mouse since 1977, when he first lent his familiar falsetto to animated segments for "The New Mickey Mouse Club." He went on to provide Mickey's voice for such theatrical efforts as "Mickey's Christmas Carol" (1983), "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" (1988), "The Prince and the Pauper" (1990), the Oscar-nominated short "Runaway Brain" (1997) and the direct-to-dvd feature "Mickey, Donald and Goofy: The Three Musketeers" (2004).
Allwine's voice also has been heard at Disney parks around the world, on television, at live stage events and on radio broadcasts.
Walt Disney provided the original sounds...
Allwine's wife, Russi Taylor, who provides the voice of Minnie Mouse, was at his side at the time of his passing.
Allwine, also was an Emmy-winning sound effects editor, was the voice of Disney's world-renowned mouse since 1977, when he first lent his familiar falsetto to animated segments for "The New Mickey Mouse Club." He went on to provide Mickey's voice for such theatrical efforts as "Mickey's Christmas Carol" (1983), "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" (1988), "The Prince and the Pauper" (1990), the Oscar-nominated short "Runaway Brain" (1997) and the direct-to-dvd feature "Mickey, Donald and Goofy: The Three Musketeers" (2004).
Allwine's voice also has been heard at Disney parks around the world, on television, at live stage events and on radio broadcasts.
Walt Disney provided the original sounds...
- 5/20/2009
- by By Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Is there anyone out there in the world who doesn’t like a Quentin Tarantino soundtrack? No need to raise your hands; just stop reading and move on to the next post if you’re one of those fun-hating mutants. This isn’t going to be big news for you.
For the legion of Tarantino fans who are still reading, get excited. Tarantino’s “Inglorious Bastards,” set to hit theaters on August 21, now has an *official* soundtrack. The listing is in French, as it comes to us via an informational Pdf posted on the Cannes Film Festival website. I’ve copied it here and filtered out the extraneous information the best that I could, but the truly curious should proceed directly to the “Inglorious Bastards” press page on the Cannes Film Festival website.
The Green Leaves of Summer
(d’après le film Alamo)
De Dimitri Tiomkin, Paul Francis Webster
The...
For the legion of Tarantino fans who are still reading, get excited. Tarantino’s “Inglorious Bastards,” set to hit theaters on August 21, now has an *official* soundtrack. The listing is in French, as it comes to us via an informational Pdf posted on the Cannes Film Festival website. I’ve copied it here and filtered out the extraneous information the best that I could, but the truly curious should proceed directly to the “Inglorious Bastards” press page on the Cannes Film Festival website.
The Green Leaves of Summer
(d’après le film Alamo)
De Dimitri Tiomkin, Paul Francis Webster
The...
- 5/15/2009
- by Adam Rosenberg
- MTV Movies Blog
Although they aren't the biggest names in country music, Josh Turner and Marty Stuart are making an impact in the industry. Turner and Stuart will join four other new inductees in the Music City Walk of Fame. They will be honored at a ceremony at Hall of Fame Park within sight of the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Marty and Josh will be honored among other honorees such as songwriter-producer "Cowboy" Jack Clement, who produced the Johnny Cash hit, "Ring Of Fire" and Charley Pride's "Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'"; Mike Curb, whose record label markets music by Tim McGraw, LeAnn Rimes and Rodney Atkins; gospel singer CeCe Winans; and the late Dr. R.H. Boyd.
Butch Spyridon, president of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau says that each honoree represents the immense talent, creativity and diverse musical styles that make Nashville, Music City.
The induction is being sponsored by...
Marty and Josh will be honored among other honorees such as songwriter-producer "Cowboy" Jack Clement, who produced the Johnny Cash hit, "Ring Of Fire" and Charley Pride's "Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'"; Mike Curb, whose record label markets music by Tim McGraw, LeAnn Rimes and Rodney Atkins; gospel singer CeCe Winans; and the late Dr. R.H. Boyd.
Butch Spyridon, president of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau says that each honoree represents the immense talent, creativity and diverse musical styles that make Nashville, Music City.
The induction is being sponsored by...
- 4/13/2009
- icelebz.com
Paranormalist Uri Geller has filed a lawsuit against the owners of Elvis Presley's first home, claiming breach of contract after they allegedly refused to sell him the property following an online auction. In May, Geller made a successful $905,100 bid on eBay for the Tennessee property Presley lived in before moving to Graceland. But the owners, Cindy Hazen and Mike Freeman, snubbed the deal and sold the four-bedroom house to a foundation formed by music producer Mike Curb. Geller's lawsuit, filed at Memphis Federal Court, is seeking a jury trial to annul the reported $1 million sale to Curb. He says, "We had the highest bid, but the seller has turned round and given the house to someone who offered them more money. There was a strongly-worded statement on the eBay website that said the highest bid would win the house." Geller planned to turn the house into an Elvis museum.
- 8/22/2006
- WENN
Paranormalist Uri Geller is fuming after discovering Elvis Presley's former home, which he bought on eBay, has been sold to someone else. Last month Geller made a successful $905,100 bid on eBay for the Tennessee property Presley lived in before moving to Graceland. But the owners snubbed the deal and sold the four-bedroom house to a foundation formed by music producer Mike Curb. Geller, who planned to turn the house into an Elvis museum, says, "We are absolutely, mind-blown angry. Of course we're going to sue." But eBay warns its rules will make it difficult for him to sue. Spokeswoman Catherine England says, "The platform we provide in real estate really serves to generate interest. It isn't a legally binding contract."...
- 6/5/2006
- WENN
A teenage girl's journey of passage in the vein of Allison Anders' early works, "Zoe" was hatched at a hotel poolside during the Nortel Palm Springs International Film Festival several years ago -- when first-time filmmaker Deborah Attoinese connected with co-writer Amy Dawes (a former journalist and L.A. film critic, including a short stint at The Hollywood Reporter).
Picturesque origins aside, the film is an upbeat affair about three rebellious high schoolers who run away from unhappy homes somewhere in the hinterlands and head for Hollywood. They don't get very far, and not much bad happens to them. And the movie is not so bad either, but neither is it distinguished enough to hitch its way into many theaters. The presence of Jenny Seagrove ("Local Hero") and lead Vanessa Zima ("Ulee's Gold") might help in ancillary excursions.
An affair appealing mostly to women from start to finish, "Zoe" is a meandering saga that at times awkwardly loses focus but never strays too far from its path. The subjects of spousal abuse, delinquency and Native American spiritualism are handled believably, but the central plot of Zoe's quest for roots and guidance is conveniently shouldered by a stranger whom the lead and her friends Sarah (Stephi Lineburg) and Ally (Victoria Davis) hijack at gunpoint.
This unbelievable, quickly forgotten development occurs early on when the three runaways can't quite get out of a diner without a policeman giving them a fright. The stranger in question is English shrink Cecilia (Seagrove), on a mission to scatter the ashes of her deceased mother, who lived out her life in a shack near "sacred Indian grounds." Proud of being one-eighth Native American, Zoe longs to find her roots and healthy mothering, but Cecilia keeps her at arm's distance.
With an easygoing episodic structure that works in character-driven comedy and nary a swear word or unpleasant moment, "Zoe" climaxes when the lead and Cecilia -- leaving behind Sarah and Ally -- find those sacred grounds and the nurturing friend of Cecilia's mother, Red Shirt (Gordon Tootoosis). While Cecilia comes to know what her mother was like -- and approves -- Zoe almost gets roasted in the desert when she takes a spontaneous step toward enlightenment.
The character as written and Zima's performance as Zoe are distractingly one-note after the early scenes of her bad home life. Perhaps female viewers will feel differently, but there's not enough tension or doubt about the outcome. Unfortunately, when it does conclude, there are one or two leaps meant to be taken on faith that don't make the whole scenario go down any smoother.
ZOE
Curb Entertainment
and Bill Kenwright Films
Director: Deborah Attoinese
Screenwriters: Deborah Attoinese, Amy Dawes
Producers: Bill Kenwright, Carole Curb Nemoy, Mike Curb, Ram Bergman, Dana Lustig
Director of photography: Samuel Ameen
Production designer: Charles M. Lippross
Editors: Lawrence Maddox, Richard Weis
Costume designer: Clara Ronk
Music: Dan Pinnella
Casting: Mary Margiotta, Karen Margiotta
Color/stereo
Cast:
Cecilia: Jenny Seagrove
Zoe: Vanessa Zima
Sarah: Stephi Lineburg
Ally: Victoria Davis
Red Shirt: Gordon Tootoosis
Mrs. Callahan: Kim Greist
Julian: Oliver Parker
Running time -- 90 minutes
No MPAA rating...
Picturesque origins aside, the film is an upbeat affair about three rebellious high schoolers who run away from unhappy homes somewhere in the hinterlands and head for Hollywood. They don't get very far, and not much bad happens to them. And the movie is not so bad either, but neither is it distinguished enough to hitch its way into many theaters. The presence of Jenny Seagrove ("Local Hero") and lead Vanessa Zima ("Ulee's Gold") might help in ancillary excursions.
An affair appealing mostly to women from start to finish, "Zoe" is a meandering saga that at times awkwardly loses focus but never strays too far from its path. The subjects of spousal abuse, delinquency and Native American spiritualism are handled believably, but the central plot of Zoe's quest for roots and guidance is conveniently shouldered by a stranger whom the lead and her friends Sarah (Stephi Lineburg) and Ally (Victoria Davis) hijack at gunpoint.
This unbelievable, quickly forgotten development occurs early on when the three runaways can't quite get out of a diner without a policeman giving them a fright. The stranger in question is English shrink Cecilia (Seagrove), on a mission to scatter the ashes of her deceased mother, who lived out her life in a shack near "sacred Indian grounds." Proud of being one-eighth Native American, Zoe longs to find her roots and healthy mothering, but Cecilia keeps her at arm's distance.
With an easygoing episodic structure that works in character-driven comedy and nary a swear word or unpleasant moment, "Zoe" climaxes when the lead and Cecilia -- leaving behind Sarah and Ally -- find those sacred grounds and the nurturing friend of Cecilia's mother, Red Shirt (Gordon Tootoosis). While Cecilia comes to know what her mother was like -- and approves -- Zoe almost gets roasted in the desert when she takes a spontaneous step toward enlightenment.
The character as written and Zima's performance as Zoe are distractingly one-note after the early scenes of her bad home life. Perhaps female viewers will feel differently, but there's not enough tension or doubt about the outcome. Unfortunately, when it does conclude, there are one or two leaps meant to be taken on faith that don't make the whole scenario go down any smoother.
ZOE
Curb Entertainment
and Bill Kenwright Films
Director: Deborah Attoinese
Screenwriters: Deborah Attoinese, Amy Dawes
Producers: Bill Kenwright, Carole Curb Nemoy, Mike Curb, Ram Bergman, Dana Lustig
Director of photography: Samuel Ameen
Production designer: Charles M. Lippross
Editors: Lawrence Maddox, Richard Weis
Costume designer: Clara Ronk
Music: Dan Pinnella
Casting: Mary Margiotta, Karen Margiotta
Color/stereo
Cast:
Cecilia: Jenny Seagrove
Zoe: Vanessa Zima
Sarah: Stephi Lineburg
Ally: Victoria Davis
Red Shirt: Gordon Tootoosis
Mrs. Callahan: Kim Greist
Julian: Oliver Parker
Running time -- 90 minutes
No MPAA rating...
- 1/26/2001
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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