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http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1454029/
Directed by Tate Taylor. With Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Bryce Dallas Howard. An aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960's decides to write a book detailing the African-American maid's point of view on...
Larissa says:
"Best ensemble cast...this was my favorite movie in 2011."
The Help
Best ensemble cast...this was my favorite movie in 2011.
Directed by Tate Taylor. With Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Bryce Dallas Howard. An aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960's decides to write a book detailing the African-American maid's point of view on...
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http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1478338/
Directed by Paul Feig. With Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Terry Crews. Competition between the maid of honor and a bridesmaid, over who is the bride's best friend, threatens to upend the life of an out-of-work pastry chef.
Larissa says:
"Funniest movie of the year!"
Bridesmaids
Funniest movie of the year!
Directed by Paul Feig. With Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Terry Crews. Competition between the maid of honor and a bridesmaid, over who is the bride's best friend, threatens to upend the life of an out-of-work pastry chef.
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http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1229822/
Directed by Cary Fukunaga. With Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, Jamie Bell, Su Elliot. A mousy governess who softens the heart of her employer soon discovers that he's hiding a terrible secret.
Jane Eyre
Best remake!
Directed by Cary Fukunaga. With Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, Jamie Bell, Su Elliot. A mousy governess who softens the heart of her employer soon discovers that he's hiding a terrible secret.
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http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1324999/
Directed by Bill Condon. With Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Gil Birmingham. The Quileute's close in on expecting parents Edward and Bella, whose unborn child poses a threat to the Wolf Pack and the towns people of Forks.
Larissa says:
"Many women loved this one."
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1
Many women loved this one.
Directed by Bill Condon. With Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Gil Birmingham. The Quileute's close in on expecting parents Edward and Bella, whose unborn child poses a threat to the Wolf Pack and the towns people of Forks.
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http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0491152/
Directed by Luke Greenfield. With Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson, Colin Egglesfield, John Krasinski. Friendships are tested and secrets come to the surface when terminally single Rachel falls for Dex, her best friend Darcy's fianc
Larissa says:
"Nowhere as good as the book, but watchable if you're in the mood for mindless fluff."
Something Borrowed
Nowhere as good as the book, but watchable if you're in the mood for mindless fluff.
Directed by Luke Greenfield. With Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson, Colin Egglesfield, John Krasinski. Friendships are tested and secrets come to the surface when terminally single Rachel falls for Dex, her best friend Darcy's fianc
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http://blogs.indiewire.com/womenandhollywood/women-directed-movies-in-2011
...I thought it would be good to look at ALL the movies directed by women this year in order to get a decent assessment of where we are going on two years after Kathryn Bigelow won the best director award.
Larissa says:
"Sadly, there are only 4 women directed films in the top 200 grossing films of the year. "
Women Directed Movies in 2011
Sadly, there are only 4 women directed films in the top 200 grossing films of the year.
...I thought it would be good to look at ALL the movies directed by women this year in order to get a decent assessment of where we are going on two years after Kathryn Bigelow won the best director award.
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http://www.elle.com/Pop-Culture/Cover-Shoots/Women-in-Hollywood-2011
(Reposted from )
ELLE Magazine presents the 2011 coverage of in Women in Hollywood. Take a look at some of the most remarkable women in Hollywood this year.
Larissa says:
"Elizabeth Olsen it this year's most remarkable ingénue."
2011 Women in Hollywood Presented by ELLE
Elizabeth Olsen it this year's most remarkable ingénue.
ELLE Magazine presents the 2011 coverage of in Women in Hollywood. Take a look at some of the most remarkable women in Hollywood this year.
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http://blog.moviefone.com/2011/05/11/best-female-buddy-movies/
The makers of 'Bridesmaids' insist that it's not just another chick-flick comedy about a wedding. Rather, they say, it's a satire about female friendship. If that's so, then 'Bridesmaids' is a rarity, since few movies actually explore friendship amon...
Larissa says:
"Awesome list that includes some of my top picks: Circle of Friends, Beaches, Steel Magnolias!"
No Men Needed: Great Female Buddy Movies
Awesome list that includes some of my top picks: Circle of Friends, Beaches, Steel Magnolias!
The makers of 'Bridesmaids' insist that it's not just another chick-flick comedy about a wedding. Rather, they say, it's a satire about female friendship. If that's so, then 'Bridesmaids' is a rarity, since few movies actually explore friendship amon...
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http://moviebuzzers.com/2011/12/19/women-film-critics-circle-announces-2011-winners/
The Women Film Critics Circle has announced its 2011 nominations for the best movies this year by and about women, and outstanding achievements by women, who get to be rarely honored historically, in the film world.
Larissa says:
"Don't miss this great roundup and winners in these categories unique to us gals: BEST MOVIE ABOUT WOMEN, THE INVISIBLE WOMAN AWARD, MOMMIE DEAREST WORST SCREEN MOM OF THE YEAR AWARD and more..."
Women Film Critics Circle Announces 2011 Winners
Don't miss this great roundup and winners in these categories unique to us gals: BEST MOVIE ABOUT WOMEN, THE INVISIBLE WOMAN AWARD, MOMMIE DEAREST WORST SCREEN MOM OF THE YEAR AWARD and more...
The Women Film Critics Circle has announced its 2011 nominations for the best movies this year by and about women, and outstanding achievements by women, who get to be rarely honored historically, in the film world.
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http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/downtonabbey/
The official US site for Masterpiece's Downton Abbey on PBS. See season 2 video and images, get the full schedule, and the latest Downton news and features.
Larissa says:
"Hands down my favorite show this year - I've never been so addicted to a show, finished season 1 in one weekend!"
Downton Abbey
Hands down my favorite show this year - I've never been so addicted to a show, finished season 1 in one weekend!
The official US site for Masterpiece's Downton Abbey on PBS. See season 2 video and images, get the full schedule, and the latest Downton news and features.
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http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/once-upon-a-time/EP01419478
Once Upon a Time' tells the story of a new world, one in which fairy tales and modern-day life collide. Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison) is comfortable in her life as a bail bonds collector when Henry -- the child she gave up a decade earlier -- suddenl...
Larissa says:
"This show's been gettings lots of buzz and one I've been meaning to watching."
Once Upon a Time
This show's been gettings lots of buzz and one I've been meaning to watching.
Once Upon a Time' tells the story of a new world, one in which fairy tales and modern-day life collide. Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison) is comfortable in her life as a bail bonds collector when Henry -- the child she gave up a decade earlier -- suddenl...
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http://www.nbc.com/up-all-night/
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UP ALL NIGHT premiered on NBC 9/14/11 at 10 p.m. before assuming its regular time slot on 9/21/11 at 8 p.m. This comedy involved Christina Applegate and Will Arnet becoming new parents (unplanned) and try to manage it all.
Larissa says:
"This is looking pretty funny I must say. Almost like the continuance of "Knocked Up" with some added humor from Maya Rudolph. I just hope that it does live up to the buzz that's been going on."
Up All Night
This is looking pretty funny I must say. Almost like the continuance of "Knocked Up" with some added humor from Maya Rudolph. I just hope that it does live up to the buzz that's been going on.
UP ALL NIGHT premiered on NBC 9/14/11 at 10 p.m. before assuming its regular time slot on 9/21/11 at 8 p.m. This comedy involved Christina Applegate and Will Arnet becoming new parents (unplanned) and try to manage it all.
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http://beta.abc.go.com/shows/revenge
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REVENGE premieres on ABC Wednesday 9/21/11 at 10 p.m. It is about a young woman out to get revenge on the Hamptonites who used her father as a scandal scapegoat and pretty much ruined her life in the process.
Larissa says:
"I was not convinced that this would be a good show when watching the previews, but with the buzz and reviews stating that it is one to look out for I'll be giving it a chance."
Revenge
I was not convinced that this would be a good show when watching the previews, but with the buzz and reviews stating that it is one to look out for I'll be giving it a chance.
REVENGE premieres on ABC Wednesday 9/21/11 at 10 p.m. It is about a young woman out to get revenge on the Hamptonites who used her father as a scandal scapegoat and pretty much ruined her life in the process.
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http://www.fox.com/programming/shows/?sh=new-girl
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NEW GIRL premieres on Fox 9/20/11. Will air on Tuesday nights 9/8 central. It is a new single-camera comedy that features a young ensemble cast and takes a fresh and outrageous look at modern male/female relationships.
Larissa says:
"I am very excited for this series! I am a big fan of Zooey Deschanel (loved her in 500 Days of Summer). The overall consensus throughout the web is that this is a new series that you canNOT miss."
New Girl
I am very excited for this series! I am a big fan of Zooey Deschanel (loved her in 500 Days of Summer). The overall consensus throughout the web is that this is a new series that you canNOT miss.
NEW GIRL premieres on Fox 9/20/11. Will air on Tuesday nights 9/8 central. It is a new single-camera comedy that features a young ensemble cast and takes a fresh and outrageous look at modern male/female relationships.
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http://www.cbs.com/shows/2_broke_girls/
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2 BROKE GIRLS premieres on CBS Monday 9/19/11 at 9:30 p.m. It is a comedy about two strikingly different young waitresses who form an unlikely friendship, starring Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs.
Larissa says:
"I wasn't too impressed with the first commercial I saw for this show, but then seen an extended trailer and it sold me. I will be checking this show out to see if it truly is DVR worthy."
2 Broke Girls
I wasn't too impressed with the first commercial I saw for this show, but then seen an extended trailer and it sold me. I will be checking this show out to see if it truly is DVR worthy.
2 BROKE GIRLS premieres on CBS Monday 9/19/11 at 9:30 p.m. It is a comedy about two strikingly different young waitresses who form an unlikely friendship, starring Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs.
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http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/12/21/homeland-justified-downton-abbey-more-the-best-and-worst-tv-shows-of-2011.html
Jace Lacob and Maria Elena Fernandez offer their picks for the best and worst shows of the year.
Larissa says:
"Don't miss Homeland with Claire Danes."
Homeland, Justified, Downton Abbey & More: The Best and Worst TV Shows of 2011
Don't miss Homeland with Claire Danes.
Jace Lacob and Maria Elena Fernandez offer their picks for the best and worst shows of the year.
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http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/12/06/fall-tv-the-winners-and-losers.html
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With the 2011-12 television season in full swing and the cancellation orders stacking up, Jace Lacob rounds up the season’s winners (Revenge! Homeland!), losers (Man Up! Whitney!), and draws.
Larissa says:
"A nice summary of this Fall's flops and successes. What was your favorite this season?"
Fall TV: The Winners and Losers
A nice summary of this Fall's flops and successes. What was your favorite this season?
With the 2011-12 television season in full swing and the cancellation orders stacking up, Jace Lacob rounds up the season’s winners (Revenge! Homeland!), losers (Man Up! Whitney!), and draws.
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http://dvrdame.blogspot.com/
Dvr Dame suggested:
"Graphically awesome!"
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Graphically awesome!