TV Preview: Rebel Wilson’s ‘Super Fun Night’
Created by and starring Rebel Wilson, ABC’s upcoming sitcom Super Fun Night looks like a winner. Wilson plays one of three friends who spend their Friday nights “always together! always inside!” — until they’re motivated to take the party outside, diving into the craziness that is New York nightlife. — MICHELE DAGLE
READ MORETerry’s Picks: May 21
Illusion short film trailer from Jessica Hester. Pleased to see: that public pressure forced Disney to back down on its glam, sexy makeover of Brave’s Princess Merida. This over-sexualization of girl and woman characters in children’s media has a negative effect on both girls and boys. Giving a shout out to: Jessica Hester and her award-winning short film, Illusion. Recently featured in...
READ MORERoad to Designing Women: Honorees’ Closeup
Countdown to Designing Women 2013! Only three days until the big event, but you can still buy tickets. I was lucky enough to chat with the honorees for Designing Women 2013, to be held on Thursday, May 23, at The McGraw Hill Building in NYC. Here’s what I learned: Makeup artist Andrea Miller moved from Jamaica to...
READ MOREPower Player Breakfast Is Back! Meet Producer Christine Vachon
On Friday, May 31, who better to get back in the Power Player groove with than producer Christine Vachon of New York City’s very own Killer Films. With too many powerhouse and award-winning projects to name them all, let’s just start with a few, including indie classic Boys Don’t Cry, recent festival favorite Kill Your Darlings, and the...
READ MORENYWIFT Panel Recap: Fox Audience Strategy & Casting in the New America
The panelists from Fox — Dante Di Loreto, Zola B. Mashariki, Shana C. Waterman, and Seth Yanklewitz — had much to contribute on the subject of diversity in casting, offering forward-thinking, creative solutions. The conversation, moderated by Keli Goff, was centered on, but not limited to race; topics of gender, age, and disabilities were also discussed. The panelists addressed the...
READ MOREFilm News Roundup
Photo credit: Daily News. After 35+ years, she’s leaving. “Well, she’s too Asian,” NYWIFT Muse Award honoree Lucy Liu on racism. Lena, there’s a new It girl on your heels. Rodham is the hottest script in Hollywood. Hillary always wins! Only 1 female director? Cannes you believe this?! From “the block” to CCO, Jennifer Lopez is moving in the...
READ MORERoad to Designing Women: Meet Our Emcee, Valerie Smaldone
She’s a five-time Billboard Magazine Award winner known for her unprecedented success holding the No.1 on-air position in the New York radio market. Now, Valerie Smaldone can add emcee of NYWIFT’s Designing Women Awards to her long list of accomplishments. We’re thrilled to welcome her to our May 23 event. As a media personality, Smaldone has handled...
READ MORE‘Brave’ Gets Disney-Princessfied
Photo via The Guardian. Oscar-winning ‘Brave’ Director/Writer Brenda Chapman is slamming Disney for sexualizing the animated film’s hero, Merida, for an upcoming toy line. With a cinched waist, low-cut gown, and sans bow and arrows, the once-realistic role model now looks like every other “perfect” princess in the Disney lineup. “I think it’s atrocious what...
READ MORETerry’s Picks: May 14
Recently enjoyed: The Girls in the Band, playing this week at the Elinor Bunin Monroe Film Center at Lincoln Center. Great music and a great story about women in jazz in the past and in the present. Hold the date for a special NYWIFT screening with a panel of women jazz musicians on Thursday, May...
READ MORERoad to Designing Women: The Beginning
Designing Women 2012 presenter Tina Fey (center) with honorees Jenn Jorge Nelson (left) and Julie Teel. (Photo credit: Eileen Miller) “The inspired work done by each honoree bringing to life unforgettable characters on the big and small screen serves as a shining example of the incredible creative vision of women in the entertainment industry.” That quote, from NYWIFT’s...
READ MOREMother’s Day Movie: ‘Mermaids’ (1990)
An ode to complex mother-daughter relationships, Mermaids stars Cher as an offbeat, fun-loving mother to serious teen Winona Ryder and 9-year-old Christina Ricci. Cher recently celebrated her own amazing mother with Dear Mom, Love Cher on Lifetime. — MICHELE DAGLE
READ MORENYWIFT Panel Recap: The Power of Partnership in Documentary Film
Photo courtesy of Simone Pero. On May 6, NYWIFT Documentary Committee head Marcia Rock, led a discussion with the movers and shakers behind the Girl Rising documentary on how the film secured strategic partnerships, engaged the community, and gained momentum to launch a global campaign. Girl Rising is an inspiring documentary that spotlights deeply moving...
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Amy Poehler is a serious Hollywood player now. “There’s an actual bar in Apple stores?” Aww, we’ve missed you, Winona. Costume Designer Sophie De Rakoff on characters & wardrobe choices. Only three women made this list of “highest paid.” *sigh* She’s the first female Director in 118 years. Congratulations Marin Alsop! R.I.P. Jeanne Cooper (The Young...
READ MORERoad to Designing Women: Flashback 2006
Julia Roberts and Lyndell Quiyou. Photograph by Victoria Medina. From its beginning in 2000, NYWIFT’s Designing Women awards have honored women who have made some of the biggest stars look great through their hair, makeup, and costume design. Their work has been seen in award-winning TV shows and blockbuster films, such as Sex and the City, Law and...
READ MOREFlix Not to Miss: ‘Eden’
Eden is a harrowing look at the sex trafficking industry here in the United States. Directed by Megan Griffiths, Eden won Griffiths the 2012 Chicken & Egg Emergent Narrative Director Award at SXSW Film Festival. Based on a true story, the film follows Eden (played by Jamie Chung), a young Asian teenager living in the United States lured...
READ MORETerry’s Picks: May 7
Recently watched: Susanne Bier’s Love is All You Need. A lighter and more fun film than her brilliant Brothers, the stunning shots of the Italian countryside and shore make it a treat for the eyes as well. Go check out: Rainforest Alliance, not only one of our generous in-kind donors for Designing Women but their organizations work is important...
READ MORERoad to Designing Women: Celebs & Goodie Bags
Chocolate lovers should be rushing to buy tickets for NYWIFT’s Designing Women awards. Tea lovers and Chelsea Piers fans should be planning their outfits. Writers should be making hair appointments at their favorite salon. They will each be rewarded for their efforts at the 13th annual event this upcoming night May 23, honoring the women of the film and television...
READ MORENYWIFT Panel Recap: Filmmakers Talk Film Funding
On April 30, NYWIFT partnered with the International Documentary Association (IDA) at Tribeca Film Center to present a lively panel discussion with filmmakers discussing how they funded their films. Photograph by Jennifer Silverman. The amazing panel included Mary Dore, Nancy Kennedy, Susan MacLaury, Megan Smith-Harris, John T. Trigonis, and moderator Savanna Washington. They all had great...
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