Demi Moore

"Demi Moore snagged her first major industry award Sunday night at the Golden Globes – and her touching, tear-jerking speech was all substance."https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2025/01/05/demi-moore-wins-best-actress-golden-globes/77479396007/?tbref=hp

82nd Golden Globes

"Two wildly audacious films — Brady Corbet’s 215-minute postwar epic “The Brutalist” and Jacques Audiard’s Spanish language, genre-shifting trans musical “Emilia Perez” — won top honors at the 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday."

https://apnews.com/article/golden-globes-2025-emilia-perez-timothee-chalamet-efea6919904ccc8bebdc17197369c217

Jamie Lee Curtis

"Jamie Lee Curtis has revealed that her fellow Last Showgirl star Pamela Anderson reminds her of the first woman in her heart."https://ew.com/pamela-anderson-reminds-jamie-lee-curtis-mother-janet-leigh-8768216?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=15989148-20250102&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=010225&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

NATIONAL SCREENWRITERS DAY

"On January 5, when the credits roll on your favorite show or movie, admire the writers on National Screenwriters Day!"https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-screenwriters-day-january-5?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=12177714&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Wicked

"2024's Wicked boasts a vast array of characters, from Elphaba to the Wizard of Oz, and there is one small character who is actually quite important, despite being cut from the stage musical. Wicked may be one of the top movies of 2024, but its origins are far older, with the publication of Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. In 2003, the book was adapted for the stage and became an instant hit on Broadway. Now, the beloved story of the Wizard of Oz's green-skinned witch is a Hollywood 

blockbuster."

https://screenrant.com/wicked-nanny-bear-book-character-musical-left-out-factoid/

2024 sequels

"After 2023 saw three first installments topping the box office, 2024 has been the year of the sequel."

https://ew.com/best-hidden-gem-movies-of-2024-8758595?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=15972952-20241230&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=123024&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

Mufasa

"Many were quick to write off Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King when it lost badly to Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog 3 last weekend, but the landscape changed Wednesday as families became more available after holiday duties."

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/box-office-mufasa-beats-sonic-3-and-nosferatu-1236093996/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Wicked

"Smash-hit musical movie “Wicked” is flying into homes this New Year’s Eve — with a load of deleted scenes, commentary and other extras."https://variety.com/2024/film/news/wicked-streaming-digital-release-date-bonus-content-1236259939/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

NATIONAL SHORT FILM DAY

"On December 28th, National Short Film Day commemorates the day the motion picture industry was born, when the Lumière brothers projected a program of short films to a public audience for the first time."

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-short-film-day-december-28?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=12126271&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Upcoming movies

"After releasing just one title in 2024, Deadpool & Wolverine, Marvel has a full slate with Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts*, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps."

https://ew.com/2025-movie-release-premiere-dates-8764750?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=15958073-20241228&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=122824&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

Citizen Kane

"In the opening scene of the 1941 mystery Citizen Kane, the eponymous protagonist, played by Orson Welles, clenches a snow globe in his hand as he utters his last word: “rosebud.""

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/how-an-experiment-to-amplify-light-in-hospital-operating-rooms-led-to-the-accidental-invention-of-the-snow-globe-180985742/?utm_source=smithsoniandaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial&spMailingID=50559674&spUserID=MTQzNjUzNTAxNTQ5OAS2&spJobID=2840101562&spReportId=Mjg0MDEwMTU2MgS2

Wicked

"Smash-hit musical movie “Wicked” is flying into homes this New Year’s Eve — with a load of deleted scenes, commentary and other extras."

https://variety.com/2024/film/news/wicked-streaming-digital-release-date-bonus-content-1236259939/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Leaving

"It will soon be time to un-don our fedoras and set down our bullwhips, as the first four films in the Indiana Jones franchise prepare to leave streaming."https://collider.com/indiana-jones-movies-leaving-streaming-prime-video-december/

Kurt Russell

"At this point, the fact that Kurt Russell smashed a “priceless” guitar while filming a scene is probably the most famous thing about The Hateful Eight."

https://www.ranker.com/list/hateful-eight-kurt-russell-smashed-guitar/jtdesaulnier?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=weirdhistory&utm_campaign=wh_active&utm_content=20241222&lctg=66cbe42d1fc8c242f80af355&user_email=ecc4eb5a460f31b456c54514153c0893

John Candy

"When it comes to stories about John Candy, it seems like everyone has something nice to say."

https://www.ranker.com/list/john-candy-behind-the-scenes-facts/pierce-nahigyan?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=weirdhistory&utm_campaign=wh_active&utm_content=20241221&lctg=66cbe42d1fc8c242f80af355&user_email=ecc4eb5a460f31b456c54514153c0893

Nicholas Cage

"Nicolas Cage has an undeniable on-screen presence - one that surprises and entertains regardless of the role. As an action star, a romantic lead, and an award-winning dramatic actor, Nicolas Cage doesn't disappoint."https://www.ranker.com/list/whoa-nicolas-cage-facts/melissa-sartore?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=watchworthy&utm_campaign=ww_active&utm_content=20241221&lctg=66cbe42d1fc8c242f80af355&user_email=ecc4eb5a460f31b456c54514153c0893

Remakes and Reboots

"In a world where movie studios are averse to risk, remakes and reboots have become Hollywood’s bread and butter."

https://www.ranker.com/list/remake-actors-who-nailed-it/rafa-boladeras?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=watchworthy&utm_campaign=ww_active&utm_content=20241221&lctg=66cbe42d1fc8c242f80af355&user_email=ecc4eb5a460f31b456c54514153c0893

Books

"For those whose New Year’s resolution is to read more, here’s a list that will get you excited to actually stick to your goal."https://time.com/7202423/most-anticipated-books-2025/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Hollywood Times

"It was the best of times and worst of times for Hollywood in 2024."https://www.timeout.com/film/these-are-the-must-see-films-for-2025-you-cant-miss?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter#google_vignette

National Film Registry

"It's a most wonderful time of the year for classic film buffs and preservationists. The National Film Registry, which is part of the Library of Congress, announced on Tuesday the latest movies it plans to archive for posterity."https://www.npr.org/2024/12/16/nx-s1-5227860/dirty-dancing-wrath-of-khan-added-to-the-national-film-registry?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Dexter prequel

"The new Dexter prequel series didn't just resolve a major cliffhanger from sequel Dexter: New Blood — it actually reversed it."

https://ew.com/why-dexter-original-sin-brought-dexter-back-from-the-dead-8761612?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=15829531-20241217&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=121724&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

More Wicked

"Good news! There's still more Wicked to come."

https://ew.com/wicked-part-two-for-good-everything-we-know-8762451?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=15829531-20241217&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=121724&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Murder She Wrote

"Jamie Lee Curtis better bust out the doilies and contempo casual trench coats — it seems she’s headed to “Murder, She Wrote.”"https://variety.com/2024/film/news/murder-she-wrote-movie-jamie-lee-curtis-1236250985/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

New Disney Series

"Lionel Messi‘s upcoming animated kids’ series has been acquired by Disney Branded Television."https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/lionel-messi-animated-series-messi-and-the-giants-disney-channel-disney-plus-1236250559/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Wicked Part 2

"Wicked: Part 2 has magically altered its title ahead of next year’s theatrical release."https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/wicked-part-2-title-for-good-2025-release-1236087922/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Thank You Books

"Staffers at Thank You Books in Birmingham, Alabama, San Francisco’s City Lights Books and The Nook in Cedar Falls, Iowa, are among 600 booksellers receiving $500 holiday bonuses from James Patterson, t he bestselling novelist who has been awarding independent store employees since 2015."

https://apnews.com/article/james-patterson-bookstore-employees-holiday-gifts-e355a6e9c21787cfbbae3bd51d0d6d77?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Sundance Awards

"The 2025 line-up for the Sundance Film Festival has been announced."https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2025-sundance-film-festival-lineup-1236083077/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Hollywood Live Stream

"A long-overdue shake-up is coming to Hollywood’s most celebrated night."

https://variety.com/2024/film/awards/oscars-hulu-live-stream-abc-1236245317/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Aristotle

Aristotle was not just a great philosopher; the ancient Greek scholar also wrote about poetry, drama, comedy, biology, physics, politics, and music. His thirst for understanding the world seemed boundless.When his works were studied in the Middle Ages, he became known as not just a philosopher but “The Philosopher.” In the poet Dante’s 1472 epic poem Divine Comedy, Aristotle is called “the master of those who know.”Living in the fourth century B.C., Aristotle was the student of the renowned philosopher Plato and in turn became the tutor of Alexander the Great, then the prince of Macedonia. While serving at the royal courts, Aristotle became deeply concerned with how people might achieve eudaimonia, a Greek word meaning to flourish as a human being. To Aristotle’s mind, thriving in life was all a matter of character and virtue.Aristotle believed that humans could learn to be virtuous by making a habit of moral acts — in other words, if you practiced acting like a good person, you would eventually become good.“For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them,” he wrote in Nicomachean Ethics, one of his most influential works. “Men become builders by building and lyre players by playing the lyre; so too we become just by doing just acts, temperate by doing temperate acts, brave by doing brave acts.”Aristotle saw virtue as a balance between two extremes. The brave person, for instance, was one who avoided acting like a coward (considered a vice) but was also not rash or foolhardy (a vice on the other end of the spectrum). He believed moderation brought out the best in all people and made human society harmonious.

Noteworthy Ideas

"Have you ever watched a movie or read a book or listened to a piece of music and wondered, "How did they come up with that idea?""https://www.upworthy.com/wicked-author-reveals-how-one-line-in-the-wizard-of-oz-inspired-him-to-write-it

TV fans

"For TV fans, there's no greater tragedy than your favorite show getting canceled."https://ew.com/2024-show-cancellations-that-hurt-the-most-8756936?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=15686817-20241207&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=120724&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Harry Potters Series

"HBO‘s Harry Potter television series is getting closer to having its cast, just in time for the start of filming next summer."https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/harry-potter-tv-series-filming-summer-2025-1236078784/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Scrubs Reboot

"Bill Lawrence is no Superman, but he is currently developing a reboot of his beloved sitcom “Scrubs” at ABC."https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/scrubs-reboot-abc-bill-lawrence-1236236459/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Ted Danson

"Ted Danson is set to receive the Carol Burnett Award at the 82nd annual Golden Globes."

https://variety.com/2024/awards/news/ted-danson-carol-burnett-award-2025-golden-globes-1236232421/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

TV crossovers

"TV crossover events have seen plenty of ups and downs over the years."

https://www.cbr.com/bones-sleepy-hollow-underrated-tv-crossover-episode/

Witches

"Sure, witches have brooms and pointed hats, but it's really all about the shoes."

https://ew.com/real-reason-dorothy-ruby-red-slippers-not-wicked-8751832?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=15576124-20241129&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=112924&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

Jim Abrahams

"Jim Abrahams, a film director and writer behind hit slapstick comedies like “Airplane!,” “Hot Shots!,” the “Naked Gun” series and more, died Tuesday, his son Joseph confirmed to Variety. He was 80."https://variety.com/2024/film/obituaries-people-news/jim-abrahams-dead-airplane-naked-gun-hot-shots-1236223683/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

MCU

"The MCU has introduced many new characters after Avengers: Endgame, and I'm happy that Thunderbolts* director Jake Schreier's latest comments suggest Marvel is embracing its best new hero. Thunderbolts* is a collection of many of the MCU's best antiheroes, several of whom were introduced in Phase 4. A few MCU veterans are returning, such as Bucky Barnes and Ghost, and many newer faces are also joining the fight, including Yelena Belova, Red Guardian, U.S. Agent, and Taskmaster."

https://screenrant.com/thunderbolts-marvel-best-post-endgame-character-mcu-director/

Movies upcoming

"It’s not at the level of Barbenheimer, but the combo of Universal’s musical Wicked and Paramount’s Gladiator II — call it Glicked, Wickiator or whatever you want — made for a phenomenal weekend at the pre-Thanksgiving box office, the best in over a decade."

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/wicked-box-office-gladiator-ii-opening-1236070020/

Henry Winkler

"Henry Winkler has spent much of his life on TV, from Happy Days to Arrested Development and Barry, but he didn't want the same for his daughter."

https://ew.com/henry-winkler-stopped-daughter-from-doing-the-bachelorette-and-kim-kardashian-show-8749961?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=15515708-20241122&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=112224&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

Books

"Some say diamonds are a girl's best friend but some of us prefer books."https://culturess.com/aardvark-book-club-is-the-ultimate-gift-for-readers-this-holiday-season-01jcy6mp0q0b?utm_campaign=Culturess+Daily&utm_source=FanSided+Daily&utm_medium=email&sc=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Scifi shows

"Over the years, the United Kingdom has produced some of the best, most iconic, and most memorable sci-fi TV shows ever made. The country shows no signs of letting up on its creative output in this regard, either, with Netflix's superhero show Supacell proving to be very popular. There's a specific charm associated with British-made sci-fi shows; they are invariably camp, quirky, and funny, while often challenging viewers to ponder some of life's bigger questions."

https://screenrant.com/best-british-sci-fi-shows-of-all-time/

Andrew Garfield

"Andrew Garfield has turned himself into quite the actor over the last decade or so."

Read More: https://www.slashfilm.com/1712570/andrew-garfield-tom-cruise-flop-before-spider-man-lions-for-lambs/

Reading

"The average person reads 12 books a year. Yes, 12."

https://people.com/gifts-for-book-lovers-8732710?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=15411212-20241117&utm_source=ppl&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ppl-shopping_newsletter&utm_content=111724&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

War Films

"War films are a tricky genre to tackle, because they are inherently political, and always have a perspective."

https://movieweb.com/best-war-movies-of-all-time/?utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=MW-202411111822&utm_source=MW-NL&user=eWVyZW1pYWhAYW9sLmNvbQ&lctg=f36de452f8c9719c60cb9abec59883873856bb4c01f7be178c1bd1148e710fd8

Promises of The Heart

Your heart is always grateful. It always is protecting you from obstacles you see or not. I started reading this novel on July 2, 2024. It has 351 pages. It is written Nan Rossiter. I completed this novel on Friday August 30, 2024. It was a very heartfelt novel.

Macey wanted to get pregnant so bad but couldn't.

"Every time Macey had lost a baby, they dealt with their grief by throwing themselves into their house, the endless scraping, painting and restoring had been cathartic."

Promises of the Heart

Nan Rossiter p. 10

Ben was her best friend in school. He helped her with her studies as she helped him with his sports.

Harper went from foster home to foster home after his mother died. Macey had a sister, Mauve, who worked at an old folks home. Macey surprised Ben by being at their High School Reunion. Macey and Ben are thinking of adopting a three legged dog Macey and Mauve saw while they were getting plants.

Harper was rushed to the ER because he had trouble breathing. Janelle, Cora's friend and neighbor stayed and watched the rest of the children while Cora went to the Hospital with Harper. They are adopting the dog and naming him keeper.

"I'm so tired of reality and I think we can make a difference by doing this."

Macey

Promises of the Heart

Nan Rossiter p. 81

Rudy almost got hit by a car as she was riding her bike going to the playground with Harper. Rudy gave some of her hair to Locks of Love. Keeper is a therapy dog.

Frank wanted to play basketball to practice for a scholarship. Cora would look into childcare so he could.

Harper wasn't going to be in any of Rudy's classes as she wanted. She was very upset by this.

Macey is going to donate her hair to Locks of Love as well.

Keeper loved tennis balls. He always had one or more of them in his mouth.

Frank came home late because he left his cell phone in the school locker room and was playing basketball with friends. Cora was upset with him for that, she wondered why he couldn't call with someone else's phone. He suggested Cora put Harper's name on the Church's prayer list for her heart. Harper ran away, after Cora bought her some McDonalds and took her to work, because they got into a fight.

"You just need to get out there and do! Do what your heart is telling you! Your head certainly has some say in the matter, but when you feel your heart being nudged, you can be sure you need to perk up and pay attention."

Promises of the Heart

Nan Rossiter p. 206

Harper was staying in Mr. Peterson's abandoned house. Cora was praying for Harper's safety. Then as she was getting the rest of the children ready for school, she saw something move in Mr. Peterson's house.

Harper snuck out of Mr. Peterson's to Cora's to get something to eat, and than went back. She went to sleep, after she awoke she realized she was making people worry about her, which was unfair.

Ben and Macey were going to foster Harper when she was located. Harper went back to Cora's because she felt so alone and scared.

"There are a lot of what-ifs in life, and I know this hard you, but sometimes, you just have to keep the faith."

Macey

Promises of the Heart

Nan Rossiter p. 254

Macey and Ben are fostering Harper. Harper met Mauve, who took her out to get some clothes for school. She thought Mauve was hysterical. As she was dropped off at school Harper felt a pain in her chest, but didn’t say anything, because she didn’t want to worry Macey.

Harper loved her new class and teacher. They were about to take a field trip to an aquarium in a few weeks to see baby turtles. They journaled what they learned, because it helped them remember. They drew pictures in the journal. Harper was commended for her fine artwork and asked to show it at the aquarium.

Macey and Ben just hosted a Thanksgiving dinner at their house. Mauve and her boyfriend came. As well as Ben and Macey's parents.

Harper found a horseshoe crab when her class went on the beach. At the end of the trip Harper collapsed from fatigue on her heart. So her teacher called the ambulance and she went to the hospital.

Macey came home to spend the night with Ben and Keeper. She got showered and changed and said a quick prayer for Harper to get better.

A child got injured outside of Cora's. She got the ambulance, but wasn't told the identity of the child.

There using the heart from the injured child for Harper. The heart went in without incident. Cora met Macey by chance in the hospital chapel. Rudy gave Harper a stuffed dog with three legs like Keeper, when he and Cora visited Harper in the Hospital. Mrs. Holland, her teacher stopped in and gave her a leather bound sketchbook.

Mauve and her parents and Ben's parents welcomed Harper home with a huge sign outside. They had pizza and a heart shaped chocolate cake for dessert.

This novel was a great read. It was true to its name in so many ways. I loved this and recommend this to all who can find it.

Stranger Things

"The fifth and final season of “Stranger Things” will debut in 2025, Netflix announced on Wednesday."https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/stranger-things-5-release-2025-episode-titles-1236201659/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Wizard of Oz Slippers

"For a cool million-dollars-plus, a pair of the famed and rare Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz can take a hallowed place on your very own shoe rack."

https://deadline.com/2024/11/wizard-of-oz-ruby-slippers-auction-1236169296/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Tom Hanks

"Tom Hanks said on the latest episode of the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that he’s never had a meeting with Kevin Feige about joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, nor has he broken bread with James Gunn to talk about the new DC Universe."

https://variety.com/2024/film/news/tom-hanks-explains-comic-book-movies-flopping-1236199632/

Matthew Lillard

"Matthew Lillard thought his career would explode when the success of 2002’s live-action “Scooby-Doo” (the film earned $275 million worldwide) launched a franchise."

https://variety.com/2024/film/news/matthew-lillard-scooby-doo-flop-rejecting-dancing-with-the-stars-1236196696/

November movies

"Overall, this year has been a somewhat mixed bag in the entertainment space."

https://kotaku.com/gladiator-2-dune-prophecy-november-movies-and-shows-1851685911

NATIONAL FRANKENSTEIN FRIDAY

"National Frankenstein Friday, on the last Friday in October, recognizes author Mary Shelly, the novel Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus, her characters, Dr. Frankenstein and the monster. Dating back to the 1800s, Frankenstein's monster is one of the best-known horror characters of all time."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-frankenstein-friday-last-friday-in-october?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=11451603&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Ted Danson

"Ted Danson is expressing his regret over an argument he had with Kelsey Grammer while they were filming Cheers together."https://ew.com/ted-danson-apologizes-kelsey-grammer-argument-cheers-years-8732861?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=15077651-20241023&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=102324&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

NATIONAL HORROR MOVIE DAY

"National Horror Movie Day happens on October 23 on the National Day Calendar."

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/october/national-horror-movie-day-october-23?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=11437394&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Actors that portray Villions

"For an actor, the chance to play a character based on a real person can skyrocket their career. Biopics, war films, and historical dramas are favorites of the award circuit – just look at the last few years (Elvis, Bohemian Rhapsody, 

Judy)."

https://www.ranker.com/list/actors-talk-about-historic-villains/emily-mast?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=weirdhistory&utm_campaign=wh_active&utm_content=20241020&lctg=66cbe42d1fc8c242f80af355&user_email=ecc4eb5a460f31b456c54514153c0893

Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown

"It’s pumpkin spice season, and that means it’s time for Linus, Lucy, Snoopy, That Round-Headed Kid, and the whole gang to appear in It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown."

https://interestingfacts.com/peanuts-specials/

Nobody Wants This

"Following its success on Netflix, the streaming service has renewed Nobody Wants This for a second season."

https://culturess.com/nobody-wants-this-renewed-for-season-two-can-the-new-showrunners-fix-the-show-s-biggest-problem-01j9ya4mgyer?utm_campaign=Culturess+Daily&utm_source=FanSided+Daily&utm_medium=email&sc=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Joker 2

"Todd Phillips‘ sequel Joker: Folie à Deux bombed in its box office debut with a domestic opening of $37.8 million, well behind expectations after becoming the first Hollywood comic book movie in history to earn a D CinemaScore from audiences."https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/joker-folie-a-deux-box-office-d-cinemascore-1236025168/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

New Paramount Shows

"Paramount Pictures has set new release dates through 2025,including for The Running Man, The Naked Gun, and The Smurfs."

https://movieweb.com/paramount-2025-naked-gun-running-man-smurfs-release/

Movies with Robots

"Movies often portray robots as the harbingers of something bad, whether they’re evil and want to take over the world (Terminator, I, Robot, The Matrix, etc.) or are being exploited by humans (Blade Runner, Ex Machina, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, etc.)."

https://kotaku.com/robot-movies-kids-children-ranked-walle-the-wild-robot-1851658849?utm_source=kotaku_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2024-09-28

Comics

"From Archie Andrews to Captain America, comic book titular characters hold a firm place in our hearts and minds despite having existed for nearly a century."https://www.walsworth.com/blog/history-of-american-comic-books

SNL

"Saturday Night Live season 50 is already off to an entertaining start."

https://ew.com/snl-season-50-hosts-musical-guest-announcement-8712802?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Fall Streaming

"The start of Fall is just around the corner, but the best streaming services like Netflix, Max and Hulu already have a bountiful harvest of new movies this week."

https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/streaming/5-best-movies-to-stream-this-weekend-on-netflix-prime-video-max-and-more-september-21-2024

Beetlejuice

"Tim Burton and Warner Bros.’ Beetlejuice Beetlejuice lost none of its ghostly mojo in its second weekend and easily stayed atop the box office chart with an estimated $51.6 million as it hurtles toward the $200 million mark domestically."

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/beetlejuice-beetlejuice-box-office-speak-no-evil-killers-game-1236001769/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Actors Trapped in Contacts

"When you think of actors getting trapped in unfair contracts, your mind probably goes to the era of Old Hollywood and the studio system, when stars worked for one studio and one studio only, sometimes making as many as five films a year for their corporate bosses."

Read More: https://www.slashfilm.com/1663558/actors-forced-star-movie/

Write offs

"On any TV show, it's a bit surprising when a character is written off - especially if the series has been on for several seasons."https://www.ranker.com/list/cancelled-cartoon-characters/emily-mast?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=rankertrending&utm_campaign=rt_active&utm_content=20240913&lctg=66cbe42d1fc8c242f80af355&user_email=ecc4eb5a460f31b456c54514153c0893

James Earl Jones

"James Earl Jones, the prolific film, TV and theater actor whose resonant, unmistakable baritone was most widely known as the voice of “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader, died Monday morning at his home in Dutchess County, N.Y., his rep confirmed to Variety. He was 93."

https://variety.com/2024/film/news/james-earl-jones-dead-darth-vader-lion-king-1236138656/

James Earl Jones

"Earlier this morning, talented and beloved screen and stage actor James Earl Jones died in Dutchess County, NY. Jones was 93 years old."https://kotaku.com/james-earl-jones-dies-dead-rip-darth-vader-93-lion-king-1851644027

James Earl Jones

"James Earl Jones, the prolific film, TV and theater actor whose resonant, unmistakable baritone was most widely known as the voice of “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader, died Monday morning at his home in Dutchess County, N.Y., his rep confirmed to Variety. He was 93."

https://variety.com/2024/film/news/james-earl-jones-dead-darth-vader-lion-king-1236138656/

Beetlejuice 2

"After 36 years of waiting, the juice is finally loose again in “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” this time racking up $110 million in its premiere weekend."

https://apnews.com/article/box-office-beetlejuice-beetlejuice-aa6796a00177befac22de6339d6c5a57?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

James Darren

"James Darren, who went from teen idol status acting in youth-oriented movies like “Gidget” to becoming an actor in TV shows such as “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and “T.J. Hooker” and a singer and director, died Monday at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles."

https://variety.com/2024/film/news/james-darren-gidget-moondoggie-star-trek-1236127756/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Beetlejuice

"It opens on Aug. 28 with the premiere of the U.S. comedy horror "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice", directed by Tim Burton."

https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/when-is-venice-film-festival-2024-what-can-we-expect-2024-08-27/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Modern Family

"Jesse Tyler Ferguson is remembering his “terrible” experience re-recording dialogue for a Modern Family episode after suffering a nasty vocal cord 

injury."

https://ew.com/jesse-tyler-ferguson-recalls-re-recording-modern-family-lines-after-vocal-injury-8702203?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=14327445-20240827&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=082724&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

Baldwin severing ties

"Billy Baldwin is severing any ties between him and his former friend, Robert F. Kennedy Jr."https://ew.com/billy-baldwin-disavows-former-friend-robert-f-kennedy-8701324?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=14314742-20240826&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=082624&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Find Your Inner Nerd Day

"FIND YOUR INNER NERD DAY

August 23 is Find Your Inner Nerd Day on the National Day Calendar, and we are sending out an SOS for all inner nerds today! It's time to show the world how amazing our differences are and inspire everyone to embrace our quirkiness by sharing what we love."

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/find-your-inner-nerd-day-august-23?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=10775516&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Fraiser

"Frasier season 2 is sure to be full of surprises, from the return of some beloved characters to the introduction of some all-new ones played by familiar faces. But could romance between two dear friends be in the cards as well?"

https://ew.com/frasier-season-2-first-look-photos-frasier-roz-exclusive-8695682?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=14227905-20240819&utm_campaign=entertainmentweekly-dispatch_newsletter_send2&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=081924&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

James Cameron

"No point in accusing James Cameron of a possessing a quality he's proud of. No point in starting beef with Cameron at all."

https://ew.com/james-cameron-reacts-to-roland-emmerich-saying-he-s-overbearing-8694355?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=14186489-20240817&utm_campaign=entertainmentweekly-dispatch_newsletter_send3&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=081724&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Masked Singer

"Season 12 of The Masked Singer is coming in like a wrecking ball."

https://ew.com/masked-singer-season-12-theme-nights-dick-van-dyke-jewel-return-8696100?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=14188490-20240815&utm_campaign=entertainmentweekly-dispatch_newsletter_send3&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=081524&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Stephen King

"Surely, no one would be crazy enough to doubt the notion that Stephen King holds a lot of influence when it comes to the world of fear-inducing entertainment."https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/stephen-king-endorsed-movie-100-220600828.html

Paramount Global

"Paramount Global has made a significant and surprising move by shutting down its namesake television studio, Paramount Television Studios (PTVS), as part of a larger corporate restructuring effort."

https://collider.com/reacher-season-3-paramount-studios-update/

Most Writers Names

"Most writers go by their real name."

https://interestingfacts.com/famous-pen-names/

Simpsons

"Disney is pulling The Simpsons off of traditional television broadcast and moving to produce subscriber-only streaming episodes of the beloved Fox sitcom."https://insidethemagic.net/2024/08/the-simpsons-pulled-off-television-becomes-disney-subscription-only-nk1/

Japan Expo

"Japan Expo Paris is the largest Japanese pop culture convention outside of the country it honors, so you can always expect some incredible cosplay from the four-day convention."

https://kotaku.com/japan-expo-paris-2024-cosplay-costumes-best-anime-1851618291?utm_source=kotaku_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2024-08-12

Deadpool and Wolverine

"“Deadpool & Wolverine” is the newest member of the billion-dollar club."

https://variety.com/2024/film/box-office/deadpool-wolverine-1-billion-global-box-office-milestone-1236091230/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Looney Tunes Movie

"Ketchup Entertainment has acquired the North American rights to Warner Bros. Animation’s The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie from GFM Animation, which handles worldwide distribution sales."

https://deadline.com/2024/08/looney-tunes-the-day-the-earth-blew-up-release-date-1236034711/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEh-xVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHckXi3mkRWu0Kzoe77xONFVEu9qLf8sOXLUuo8I4uE8P9RdHUxxRKxovXQ_aem_Xt6gDKgoc1xLEiZZkUrpow

Boy Meets World

"Boy Meets World star Danielle Fishel thinks her character Topanga and Ben Savage's character Cory should have maybe said "I don't" instead of "I do" on the show."https://ew.com/boy-meets-world-danielle-fishel-thinks-cory-and-topanga-should-not-have-married-8690675?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=14068176-20240806&utm_campaign=entertainmentweekly-dispatch_newsletter_send2&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=080624&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

NATIONAL BOOK LOVERS DAY

NATIONAL BOOK LOVERS DAY | AUGUST 9

"National Book Lovers Day on August 9th harnesses all the excitement bibliophiles feel about books into one celebration."

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-book-lovers-day-august-9?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=10679305&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

TV Stars on shows

"In a perfect world, every TV star sticks with their character for a show's entire run." https://ew.com/actors-who-were-replaced-8682777?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=14019888-20240804&utm_campaign=entertainmentweekly-dispatch_newsletter_send2&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=080424&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01 yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

Streaming Sports

"Streaming sports on a stand-alone basis won’t be cheap." https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/venu-launch-42-99-per-month-disney-fox-warner-bros-discovery-1236092585/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

AMC Theatres

"During a quarter in which box office grosses started off weaker, the nation’s biggest exhibitor AMC Theatres posted a net loss as well as revenue almost $300 million below the comparable frame a year ago." https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/amc-theatres-q2-2024-earnings-1235965403/#recipient_hashed=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&recipient_salt=8654cf41e3716a91bb28d4f7322d423a29e09a66482cc0c39d40385591bf5de6&utm_medium=email&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_campaign=Breaking%20News&utm_content=541238_08-02-2024&utm_term=10057839 yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

Books to Read

Most of us have those books: You know, the ones that sit on our shelves for years, staring at us, intimidating us with their page lengths and making us feel guilty because we haven’t found the time or motivation to read them yet. They’re the books that show up again and again on demanding lists of “books to read before you die.” We know we should read these books, and we definitely will — eventually. After all, they’re featured on the aforementioned distinguished lists for good reason. The lessons and characters in these novels sometimes reach across centuries and continents to speak to our hearts and minds, to broaden our horizons, and to completely shift our perspective on the meaning of life. But gaining the motivation to read a 500-page book can feel impossible when scrolling on our phone is more accessible and often more immediately gratifying. So don’t feel guilty if you haven’t read the books on this list — after all, the shortest (East of Eden) clocks in at a cool 600-700 pages, and a few others have an eye-popping page count of more than 1,000. So while we certainly understand why starting any of these books may feel like a daunting task, we hope these quotes will make their respective tomes feel more accessible and maybe even inspire you to crack one of them open at long last. yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

Books

Different authors take different approaches to ending their novels. The prolific Joyce Carol Oates, for example, believes “The first sentence can’t be written until the final sentence is written.” Novelist and playwright Colm Tóibín, on the other hand, suggests that “Ending a novel is almost like putting a child to sleep — it can't be done abruptly.” Science-fiction author Frank Herbert, meanwhile, keeps it simple: “There is no real ending. It's just the place where you stop the story.” Whatever the approach, nailing the ending is arguably the trickiest part of any story: If an author comes up short with their finale, the reader will be left unsatisfied at best, or angry at worst. The following closing lines are often considered among the finest in literature, whether they are happy or sad, hopeful or hopeless, and in some cases simply heart-wrenching. And, yes: spoiler alert. yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

Walter Elias Disney

Wherever the young Disney went, he drew. At high school he became the cartoonist for the school newspaper and took night courses at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. He lied about his age to join the Red Cross just before the end of World War I, and during the war he drew cartoons on the side of his ambulance and had some work published in Stars and Stripes. Then, at 18, he began an apprenticeship at a commercial art studio. Disney became increasingly interested in animation in the burgeoning silent film industry, and in 1921 founded his Laugh-O-Gram Studio. His short cartoons didn’t earn enough money, and the studio went bankrupt in 1923. Later that year he moved to Hollywood and founded the Disney Brothers Studio‍ with his brother Roy — the same studio that would later become the world-famous Walt Disney Company. With the help of his creation, Mickey Mouse, Disney became more and more successful during the following decade, despite plenty of bumps along the road. He won his first Academy Award in 1932, his second a year later, and went on to win 22 Oscars during his career — more than anyone else in history. Beloved animated classics such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Dumbo, and Sleeping Beauty made Disney a cultural icon, and his theme parks, merchandise, and other interests made him a wealthy man. Disney died in 1966, but remains a towering figure in pop culture. Today, he is widely quoted online, for his words of inspiration and his business and leadership acumen. But, much like Mark Twain and Winston Churchill, he has also been attached to many famous quotes that he never actually said. Here, we set the record straight with 9 quotes often misattributed to the legendary animator. yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

Books...

Countless awards recognize outstanding literary works on an annual basis. We’ve previously written about Pulitzer Prize-winning novels, but there are also other prestigious prizes, such as the National Book Award, the Women’s Prize for Fiction, and the Booker Prize. If you’re looking for your next unforgettable read, checking out past winners (and nominees!) is a great place to start. The National Book Award has been around since 1950 and honors the best works of fiction, nonfiction, translated literature, young people’s literature, and poetry published in the United States each year. A longlist of 10 books is cut down to five finalists by a panel of judges, who then select a winner. In 2024, the award expanded its eligibility to include authors who don’t hold U.S. citizenship. Meanwhile, the Women’s Prize for Fiction highlights — you guessed it — the female author of the best novel written in English and published in the United Kingdom. First instituted in 1996, the award kicks off with the announcement of a longlist of nominees early in the year, typically around March, with a shortlist following soon after. Then the winner is picked by a board of “five leading women,” which could include actors, authors, journalists, etc. In 2024, the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction was introduced as a sister prize. The Booker Prize is conferred each year to a work of fiction written in English and published in either the U.K. or Ireland. The award is named after Booker, McConnell Ltd., which began sponsoring it upon its inauguration in 1969. The winner is chosen from a shortlist by a five-person panel made up of authors, journalists, publishers, politicians, and those who work in the entertainment industry. yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey’s career began in 1977 when he made his first stand-up comedy appearance at the age of 15. After he found TV stardom on the sketch comedy "In Living Color," global fame came in 1994, a breakthrough year in which he starred in not one but three smash films: “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” “The Mask,” and “Dumb and Dumber.” His unique blend of riotous slapstick and funny faces made him a beloved household name, but he also showed real acting chops in movies such as “The Truman Show,” “Man on the Moon,” and “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.” Whether he’s playing the Grinch or God, Carrey has always sought to bring his unique light to the performance. “I'm going to do whatever I can to bring to the world something creative, something challenging, something inventive,” he told the “L.A. Times.” “And whenever possible, when pain happens, when confusion happens, when disillusionment happens, I turn it into something.” yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

Muppets

The Muppets were created by Jim Henson in 1955 for a short-format television show called Sam and Friends. From the kindhearted Kermit to the affable Fozzie Bear, the wacky, smart, and flamboyant characters were a hit. In 1969, the Muppets appeared on the wildly successful children’s program Sesame Street, and by 1976, the popularity of the colorful cast led to a half-hour of prime time called The Muppet Show. In its five-year run, the show won four Emmy Awards and was nominated for another 21. Even as the showrunners took home their awards, the Muppets were just getting started. In 1979, they starred in the first of several movies, The Muppet Movie. The 1980s and '90s brought a number of spinoffs, including Muppet Babies, Muppets Tonight, and The Jim Henson Hour. The characters have also appeared on late-night TV talk shows, and made cameo appearances on everything from The Simpsons to The West Wing. After six decades in the spotlight, the Muppets continue to shine. Their message of friendship, love, and laughter is as relevant today as it has ever been. Here, we’ve collected 10 of our favorite quotes from the Muppets, but before we open up the floor, we’ll leave you with a quote from their uniquely talented creator, who passed away in 1990: “If you care about what you do and work hard at it, there isn't anything you can't do if you want to.” yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

NATIONAL DRIVE-THRU DAY

NATIONAL DRIVE-THRU DAY "National Drive-Thru Day on July 24 recognizes an innovation conveniently going strong today." https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-drive-thru-day-july-24?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=10514247&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

Steel Magnolias

Steel Magnolias is the perfect movie for any mood. Whether we want to laugh or cry or we’re just in need of some nostalgia-tinged comfort, this 1989 classic has us covered — and it never gets old, no matter how many times we’ve seen it. The movie was adapted from a 1987 off-Broadway play written by Robert Harling, which he based on the life of his younger sister, Susan (who’s represented by Shelby in the story). Harling, who also wrote the movie’s screenplay, beautifully captures the unique, adaptable, and indestructible bonds among women. No matter our age or gender, we can all find pieces of ourselves in the immaculately drawn characters: the acerbic Ouiser, the elegant and gossipy Clairee, the sweet and sassy Truvy, the devoted M’Lynn, the stubbornly brave Shelby, the soul-searching Annelle, and even the playful Drum. As we rewatch Steel Magnolias over the years, the characters we relate most to may fluctuate, just like the seasons of life depicted in the film — and that’s what makes this story so beautifully timeless. yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

Sigourney Weiver

"Sigourney Weaver made sure to keep her distance from Harry Connick Jr. while they were shooting the 1995 movie Copycat. " https://ew.com/harry-connick-jr-says-sigourney-weaver-avoided-him-on-copycat-set-8681140?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=13868766-20240722&utm_campaign=entertainmentweekly-dispatch_newsletter_send2&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=072224&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01 yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt

Favorite Movies

We all have comfort movies. Maybe it’s a movie that reminds us of someone we love, or maybe it’s one we go back to when we’re sick in bed or recovering from grief, stress, or heartache. Whatever our comfort films mean to us, their ability to soothe us and provide us with some tranquility is unmatched. But what makes a feel-good movie? The plots are often a little far-fetched and silly, or else they might depict an underdog on an uplifting journey that results in success or romance. The characters are lovable and relatable (for the most part), the settings are serene and gorgeous, and there might even be a musical number or two involved. yeremiah@aol.com Yeremiah Hardt