ingredients : the local food movement takes root is a 2009 documentary film about the shortcomings of america 's industrialized food system against a rising local food movement , whose proponents are shrinking the gap between farmland and dinner table .

the film is directed by robert bates , produced by brian kimmel ( the kitchen sessions with charlie trotter ) and narrated by actress bebe neuwirth .

chefs alice waters , peter hoffman , kathy whims , and greg higgins share their views as growers , restaurateurs , and consumers around the country , from willamette valley , oregon to the urban food desert harlem , new york , discuss their methods for bringing food production back home .

other participants from the portland , oregon area include will newman ( oregon sustainable agriculture land trust co-founder ) and wife susan clark of natural harvest farm , ken gordon of kenny & zuke 's delicatessen , and his wife permaculturist leslee lewis .

ingredients posits that concentrated animal feeding operations ( cafos ) are causing worse and more frequent outbreaks of disease ; the film also covers community-supported agriculture ( csa ) , biodynamic wine , and organic farming .

ingredients was shown at the 2010 cleveland international film festival ( and features interviews with the jones family of chef 's garden farm in huron , ohio ) and at the 2010 farm aid .

in 2011 , the sequel ingredients hawaii was filmed in hawaii and was released in 2012 .

the sequel focuses on hawaii 's unique solutions and challenges faced in growing and selling their food .

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ingredients ( film ) <EOT> buy , cook , and eat real food with whole ingredients . avoid processed food with long ingredient lists and ge ingredients .

key ingredients is an exclusive , intimate , one - night culinary celebration of the best new names in food and film . invited guests get a first look at the process behind the projects and the food , and an early taste of what these new names in film cook up .

“through beautiful imagery and thoughtful interviews , ingredients reminds us that the most delicious food is prepared with seasonal , ripe , fresh ingredients and raised by people who care for the land . ” - alice waters , chez panisse

robert bates , the award - winning director of the documentary " ingredients " is filming a sequel to highlight hawaii ' s unique situation .

“thank you for this tremendous film . you tackle some of the most critical issues we face . ingredients could not have come at a better time . ” - sam kass , chef to barack and michele obama “local food is the most interesting trend of our time - - towards the real , away from the fake ; towards work , away from convenience . towards satisfaction , away from gratification . this film captures the intrigue . ” - bill mckibben , author of “deep economy”

" ingredients was one of the most expertly crafted and most effective documentaries about food that i have ever seen . " - eric shlapak , urltoken

the film features an interesting concept at sweet home waimanalo . the owner installed a farmroof system on the rooftop that supplies the restaurant with nutritious , gourmet greens for their salads and entrées .

the american food system is nearing a state of crisis . ingredients is a documentary that explores the failings of the industrial food model , and how the local food movement is gaining momentum as a far better alternative . the film presents a refreshing look at food from the standpoint of sustainability , safety , flavor , nutrition , culture , and community .

" this beautifully made and photographed film ' s very positive tone was the antithesis of last year’s food , inc which was a scathing , but well deserved , indictment of agribusiness . this fabulous and informative film will make you hungry and have you running to the nearest farmers market eager to eat what’s in season and grown locally . highly recommended ! " - mark m corcoran , the independent

the film’s director , robert bates , has previously worked on tv cooking shows , where presentation trumps argument . ingredients was made in 2009 ( hey , it’s not even fresh ! ) and lacks the nutritional value of agri - docs such as king corn , food inc . and the oddly named forks over knives , which arrives on dvd next week . maybe you’d rather eat in ?

inspiring and rich , ingredients unearths the roots of the local food movement and digs into the stories of the chefs , farmers and activists transforming our broken food system . learn more here : urltoken

ingredients documentary feature directed by robert bates synopsis as american food nears a state of crisis , ingredients explores a thriving local food movement inspired by community , health and flavor . a feature - length documentary narrated by bebe neuwirth , the film takes us across the united states , from the urban food deserts of harlem to the diversified farms of the hudson river and willamette valleys to the kitchens of celebrated chefs alice waters , peter hoffman and greg higgins . ingredients is a journey that reveals the people who are bringing good food back to the table , and the myriad ways we all can eat better . with questions of food safety , accessibility , cost , and health at the forefront , we learn that seasonal food grown close to home provides consumers with a sense of security and connection as they develop relationships with the people who grow and prepare their food . ingredients empowers and sparks the joy of discovery in creating a healthier , more sustainable model for living and eating well in a world in need of balance . endorsements

american food is in a state of crisis . obesity and diabetes are on the rise , food costs are skyrocketing , family farms are in decline and our agricultural environment is in jeopardy . ingredients explores a thriving local food movement as our world becomes a more flavorless , disconnected and dangerous place to eat . discovering better flavor and nutrition , ingredients is a journey that reveals the people behind the movement to bring good food back to the table and health back to our communities .

enter bates ' movie , a beautifully shot , episodic documentary that features farmers , chefs , food banks and edible backyard gardeners , each showing different ways to participate in our food community . there are scenes of mao interns with headlamps , picking salad greens at dawn , muddy scenes with mahuahua ai o hoi , a community organization dedicated to restoring heeia wetlands to taro production . the goal of the movie is to get viewers to say " ' yeah , i can do this , ' " bates says . the film has succeeded if viewers " can see themselves in one of the people in the film . "

undoubtedly , this is a movie for locavores . if you have an interest in hawaii ' s local food community , you ' ll appreciate this doc . but , it doesn ' t go into larger issues of land and water and a lack of working farmers . bates says the film highlights some of the organizations reviving cultural food traditions that were ditched because of cost and convenience . in doing so , the film doesn ' t tackle these very real questions of cost and convenience , which , like it or not , are a part of american culture that can ' t be dismissed if we ' re to talk about the food system .

ingredients is a movie starring anthony boutard , jean - paul courtens , and eddie eagle . american food is in a state of crisis . obesity and diabetes are on the rise , food costs are skyrocketing , family farms are in decline and our agricultural environment is in jeopardy . . . . see full summary »

the us beef industry has managed to cut its prices in half since 1960 . unfortunately , cheap food contains cheap and toxic ingredients . . . and you get what you pay for . food imports have increased four - fold over the past decade , overwhelming the fda with inspections . of the 200 , 000 shipments from china in 2006 , less than two percent were sampled for quality and safety .

the rest of the film ( all 66 minutes of it ) is devoted to feel - good interviewees who deliver platitudes like , “we farm the soil , not the plant . ” they also offer vague notions about how not all organic farms are equal , the upshot being that their farms are much better than foreign operations that put “organic” in quotation marks . occasionally , a musical interlude will play over images of idyllic families picking vegetables , going on hayrides and otherwise looking like j . crew models out for a day in the country .

the day bob bates and i sat down to discuss his upcoming movie premiere , ingredients hawaii , a handful of farmers and citizens were submitting testimony against the proposed hoopili development , which seeks to reclassify 1 , 500 acres of prime agricultural land for urban use . but the supporters of hoopili are surprising : they include the hawaii department of agriculture , the hawaii farm bureau and aloun farms . needless to say , agriculture in hawaii , and as a microcosm of the world , is complicated . it ' s almost enough to make you want to throw in the trowel and disengage .

bates is of course aware of this , and his omissions are deliberate , in the interest of making an " eminently watchable " movie . see it for yourself at the movie ' s premiere , saturday , february 4 5 : 30pm at mamiya theatre at st . louis school . you can buy tickets to the vip reception ( $ 45 ) which includes food from some of the movie subjects : heeia pier , town and sweet home waimanalo . general admission tickets to the 2nd showing at 9 pm are available for $ 10 and $ 5 for students .

from five - star restaurants to hidden holes - in - the - wall , biting commentary will let you know what’s hot and what’s not . find out the latest restaurant news—who’s opening , who’s closing , which chef is moving on , where the great special dinners are . discover the best menu items , fabulous wines , stunning cocktails and hand - crafted beers .

born and raised on o‘ahu , food & dining editor catherine toth fox worked as a newspaper reporter in hawai‘i for more than 10 years and has freelanced—in between teaching journalism , hitting the surf and eating everything in sight—for national and local print and online publications since 1997 . she earned her master’s degree from the medill school of journalism at northwestern university in 1999 , with a focus on magazine writing and publishing . and she received her bachelor’s degree in english from the university of hawai‘i at mānoa , graduating with distinction in 1996 .

thinner and less complicated than an egg - white omelet , this documentary will appeal to fans of the growing organic - food movement , but lacks the clout to sway even the fence - sitters . which is a shame , because the message is a good one .

“we all know there are problems with our food , ” says bebe neuwirth , our bland but well - meaning narrator . “our insatiable demands for cheaper food is putting us at risk , and in more ways that one . ”

keep its complaints vague . modern gastronomic crimes include “a snack designed to be eaten with one hand . ” wait ; are you saying sandwiches are evil ?

touting their green , sustainable practices ( and sounding unfortunately like participants in an infomercial ) are organic farmers from oregon , new york and ohio , as well as the restaurateurs and other customers who make use of their products . “we didn’t realize we were growing food , ” says one farmer . “we were growing a commodity . ”

a 30 - second history of american agribusiness makes the case that government subsidies have kept food prices artificially depressed , while the quest for economies of scale have removed accountability from the factory food chain .

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honolulu ( hawaii news now ) - hawaii imports 90 percent of its food from the mainland . there is less than a seven - day supply of perishable food items at any give time .

the rooftop farm also supplies a community supported agriculture ( csa ) program , which provides its shareholders with a tangible connection to the farmers who grow their food .

on saturday , june 25 , bates and sweet home waimanalo are teaming up to give people a first - hand look at a working rooftop organic farm . between 5 and 7 p . m . , the restaurant will hold free public tours , informational presentations and salad tastings . at 8 p . m . a forum will be held to discuss hawaii ' s local food movement and food security issues .

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american food is in a state of crisis , but a movement to put good food back on the table is emerging . what began 30 years ago with chefs demanding better flavor , has inspired consumers to seek relationships with nearby farmers . this is local food .

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hungry for change exposes shocking secrets the diet , weight loss and food industries don ' t want you to know about deceptive strategies designed to keep you coming back for more . find out . . . see full summary »

examines the profound claim that most , if not all , of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled , or even reversed , by rejecting our present menu of animal - based and processed foods .

king corn is a feature documentary about two friends , one acre of corn , and the subsidized crop that drives our fast - food nation . in king corn , ian cheney and curt ellis , best friends from . . . see full summary »

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farmageddon is the story of a mom whose son healed from all allergies and asthma after consuming raw milk , and real food from farms . it depicts people all over the country who formed food . . . see full summary »

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as a culture , americans have lost their primal connection to their food and to the earth . consuming local foods helps reestablish this connection

this documentary takes us across the us from the urban food deserts of harlem to the biodynamic farms of the hudson river and willamette valleys , and into the kitchens of several celebrated chefs—culinary game - changers who are teaching us all how to eat better .

the current system , focused on cheap convenience foods , is costing americans dearly . most westerners have lost their primal connection to food . mealtimes used to be savored and shared with others .

food preparation is now typically viewed as a chore that interferes with other " more important " activities . this detachment from food represents a cultural " disconnect " between humans and the earth , to the detriment of both . it ' s time for radical changes to our modern food paradigm , which is the subject of this uplifting documentary .

americans have become dependent on cheap convenience foods that can be " prepared " in five minutes or less—or without taking both hands off the steering wheel . more than 17 , 000 new processed food products are introduced each year . bright , catchy packaging conceals foods laden with chemicals , unhealthful fats , and high fructose corn syrup , all of which contribute to today ' s skyrocketing rates of obesity and illness , especially among our youth .

americans spend less on food than any other industrialized nation—an average of $ 151 per week , which amounts to less than seven percent of their income . how can such a low value be placed on something so important for your health and longevity ?

" cheap food " isn ' t cheap when you consider all of the hidden costs associated with it . you make your first payment at the grocery store—just consider this your down payment , because you may be paying for it five more times !

subsidies : at tax time , you pay for " cheap food " a second time with your contribution to agricultural subsidies . processed food is mostly corn , canola , soy , rice , wheat , and sugar . these products ( along with cotton ) account for 98 percent of subsidies .

foodborne illnesses : you may pay for cheap food a third time if you visit your doctor as a result of foodborne illnesses . cdc estimates that foodborne illnesses such as e . coli and salmonella cause 5 , 200 deaths each year in the us . mass scale operations are riddled with quality control problems , leading to outbreaks of illness and food recalls .

chronic disease : you pay for it a fourth time if you return to your doctor later for a chronic illness— heart disease , obesity , diabetes , stroke , and cancer—consider these " foodborne " illnesses that just take a little longer to manifest . according to cdc , one in three children born in the year 2000 will develop type 2 diabetes .

environment : as soon as the factory farmer files for bankruptcy and leaves , you pay for your food a fifth time . this is what often happens when they are asked to clean up their land—a monumental expense that often results in bankruptcy , sticking the rest of us with the tab .

energy : the sixth time is when you pay your fuel bill . processed foods and imported foods have an extremely large energy footprint . one - fifth of us fossil fuel consumption goes to the growing , packaging , and transporting of food .

central to the modern industrial food system are cafos ( confined animal feeding operations ) and monoculture . these massive food operations benefit no one and are devastating to land and animals .

today , livestock and poultry are typically reared in cages in tightly cramped quarters , with their feed consisting of grains , primarily genetically engineered corn and soy , instead of biologically appropriate grasses .

these animals are literally imprisoned and often tortured by unhealthy , unsanitary , and unconscionably cruel conditions . to prevent the inevitable spread of disease from stress , overcrowding , and poor nutrition , animals are fed antibiotics and other veterinary drugs . cafos contribute more greenhouse gases to the atmosphere than the entire global transportation industry .

meat products from cafos raise your risk for getting sick . think about it—if you buy a pound of standard grocery store ground beef , you ' re buying a composite of thousands of cows . so , if any of those cows had an e . coli infection , then it ' s spread throughout an enormous batch of meat widely distributed across the country—or world . this is a problem of scale and density .

by contrast , many smaller scale farms naturally keep parasite levels minimal by having lower livestock density and increased diversity . animals are much less likely to get sick as they rotate through grazing pastures .

monoculture ( or monocropping ) refers to the agricultural practice of growing a single crop year after year on large expanses of land , without crop rotation . corn , soybeans , wheat , and to some degree rice , are the most common crops grown with monocropping techniques .

monocropping encourages the use of ge seeds , requires heavy pesticide and herbicide use , and is extremely destructive to the soil , as well as to biological diversity . ge crops and food products pose a threat to your health and ability to resist disease , soil strength , and the global food supply . the earth ' s soil is now depleting at more than 13 percent the rate it can be replaced due to our chemical - based agriculture system .

today , 92 . 5 percent of us acreage is devoted to food animals or their feed , with only 7 . 5 percent devoted to food that goes directly to feeding human beings . massive monoculture operations have led to the extinction of 75 percent of the world ' s crop varieties over the last century .

it is important to note that , just because a farm is " organic " does not mean it is necessarily environmentally friendly and sustainable . some larger organic farms still employ monoculture , much like a conventional field . many do not rotate crops and use insect sprays on a massive scale . similarly , just because a farm is small and local does not imply that it necessarily uses sustainable agricultural practices . these are important distinctions , making it that much more important for you to get to know your farmers personally .

given the above , you can certainly see how our existing food system is not only unhealthy , but unsustainable . but there is a better way . we must shift our food sourcing away from multinational corporations and back to smaller local farms , which really amounts to returning to a pre - industrial food system . this does not mean our food system must be " low - tech . "

local farms employing sustainable and high - performance farming techniques , such as biological farming , offer a far superior option , bringing together the best of science and nature . high - tech ( but still natural ) farming increases soil ' s health and water - holding capacity , as well as improving the flavor and nutrient value of our food .

according to the biodynamics association , biodynamics 1 is " a spiritual - ethical - ecological approach to agriculture , food production , and nutrition . " biodynamic farming works in balance with the cycles of nature . for example , crops are planted and harvested in accordance with phases of the moon that actually enhance crop quality and balance within the ecosystem .

the recent surge of farmer ' s markets and food co - ops is evidence of the growing movement in this overall direction—also known as the " local food movement . " people are reestablishing their passion for food and connection with nature . heirloom vegetables , normally missing from supermarkets , are being reintroduced . seeds are being saved and cataloged . a new generation of young farmers is being supported , which reinvigorates local economies . according to grist , the number of farmers ' markets has steadily increased over the past 18 years , with the growth curve steepening since about 2008 . 2

in order for local farms to grow in number , land must be available near cities . but land is disappearing at an alarming rate—about one million acres per year . local farmers , and the people fighting on their behalf , find themselves butting up against laws governing urban growth boundaries , which desperately need revision . and these arguments between farmers and land developers will only intensify as our food crisis worsens .

one way you can help is to support csas in your area ( community supported agriculture programs ) . csas operate through the commitment of individuals who buy annual shares in advance of the growing season in exchange for regularly scheduled deliveries of fresh local produce . these pre - paid shares help cover farmers ' operational costs and relieve some of the pressure on these smaller farms to market their produce during the busy growing season .

slow food usa 3 has a few tips to help you slow down and build your relationship with real food , which i have summarized below . this is not much different from what i have been advocating for years—returning to a whole food diet and eliminating processed foods .

when selecting meat , dairy , and poultry , choose grass - fed and free - range .

reconnect with your food . whenever possible , learn the story behind it and meet the people who grow it . familiarize yourself with your local or regional food history , cultural dishes , and seasonal specialties . shop at a farmers ' market , visit a farm , or buy into a csa program .

cook and eat with others—not just family and friends . bring new people and perspectives to the table . help your children build a relationship with and an appreciation for real food .

grow some of your own food ! start in your backyard , community garden or windowsill . or , join a community garden and grow food with others . practice composting .

i believe the movement toward local , sustainable food is vitally important , both in terms of human health and the environment , and for the success of future generations . by purchasing your food from smaller local farms practicing sustainable farming , you are pushing the system toward change—and as others join you , a tipping point will eventually be reached that will send big industrial food producers heading for the hills .

joining the local food movement doesn ' t mean that every single food you eat must come from within a 100 - mile radius—but the majority should . remember , you vote with your pocketbook each and every day . the following is a partial list of resources to help you locate farms in your area . please also see my sustainable agriculture resource list .

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last holiday is a 2006 american comedy-drama film starring queen latifah and directed by wayne wang .

latifah plays a humble store assistant , georgia , who is told that she has a rare brain condition , and only a few weeks to live .

she decides to spend her last funds on a luxury holiday in europe before she dies .

the screenplay by jeffrey price and peter s. seaman was loosely adapted from the 1950 uk film of the same name by j. b. priestley .

the writers were wanting john candy for the star-role , but he died and latifah ’s agent suggested a new version starring her .

it gained mixed reviews , but latifah 's performance was universally praised for charm and humor .

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last holiday ( 2006 film ) <EOT> featured in last holiday / the matador / the libertine ( 2006 ) . see more »

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a 2006 gender flipped ( and race lifted ) remake of the 1950 film .

2006 : casino royale ( 2006 ) daniel craig ' s first outing as bond - dunsfold park , near cranleigh .

last holiday ( 2006 ) grandhotel pupp is presented in its full beauty in the american comedy last holiday with starring queen latifah . gérard depardieu in the role of the chef will allow you to see places that tend to be hidden to the sights of the guests .

actor ll cool j arrives at the premiere of paramounts ' " last holiday " at the cinerama dome theater on jan . 12 , 2006 , in los angeles .

—i was hoping this movie would be clean and funny , and i wasn’t disappointed . last holiday was a very entertaining and fun film , and

actress queen latifah poses at the party after the premiere of paramounts ' " last holiday " at the cabana room on jan . 12 , 2006 , in los angeles .

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with only a few bumps along the way , “last holiday” is a film that families with older children can enjoy and from it glean some good life lessons .

actors queen latifah and patrick swayze pose together at the party after for the premiere of paramounts ' " last holiday " at the cabana room on jan . 12 , 2006 , in los angeles .

actress queen latifah poses of the red carpet at the premiere of her new movie , " last holiday , " at the cinerama dome theater on jan . 12 , 2006 , in los angeles .

when georgia byrd ( queen latifah , pictured ) , a shy , churchgoing woman , is misdiagnosed with a fatal illness , she throws caution to the wind and embarks on a dream holiday vacation to a grand resort in europe in the comedy �last holiday . � paramount pictures presents an imagemovers / laurence mark production , a wayne wang film , �last holiday . � less

" ) , or the fault of staying true to the original film from the ' 50s , " last holiday " mistakes over - the - top silliness for genuine human comedy .

actors vivica a . fox , left , and queen latifah greet one another at the premiere of paramount pictures " last holiday " at the cinerama dome theater on jan . 12 , 2006 , in los angeles .

director wayne wang , left , and actor timothy hutton pose together at the party after the premiere of paramounts ' " last holiday " at the cabana room on jan . 12 , 2006 , in los angeles .

last holiday ( 2006 ) directed by wayne wang cast : queen latifah , ll cool j , alicia witt , timothy hutton , gerard depardieu , jane adams , giancarlo esposito , matt ross , susan kellerman , jacqueline fleming 2006  112 minutes rated : ( for some sexual references ) . reviewed by dustin putman , december 8 , 2005 .

film critic leonard maltin , left , and actor karl malden chat together at the cocktail reception for 31st annual los angeles film critics association awards at the park hyatt in century city , calif . , on jan . 17 , 2006 .

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the holiday is a 2006 american romantic comedy film written , produced and directed by nancy meyers . distributed by columbia pictures and universal studios , it stars cameron diaz and kate winslet as two lovelorn women from opposite sides of the atlantic ocean , who temporarily exchange homes to escape heartbreak during the holiday season . jude law and jack black co - star .

british actress catherine zeta - jones walks the red carpet at the japanese premiere of her latest film " the legend of zorro " in tokyo tuesday , jan . 17 , 2006 .

standing in front of a movie poster of herself in her latest film " the legend of zorro , " british actress catherine zeta - jones poses for photographers prior to the japan premiere of the film in tokyo tuesday , jan . 17 , 2006 .

last holiday : comedydrama . starring queen latifah , ll cool j , timothy hutton and gerard depardieu . directed by wayne wang . pg - 13 . 112 minutes . at bay area theaters . )

do they know it ' s christmas time ? : subverted . for the title being last holiday , the setting near christmas , and georgia praying frequently , there is surprisingly little reference to christmas .

actress bryce dallas howard stikes a pose for photographers at the 31st annual los angeles film critics association awards at the park hyatt in century city , calif . , on jan . 17 , 2006 .

a very funny film and i liked it . do not have the flick .

it ' s obvious where " last holiday " goes and at times it takes too long to get there , but watching latifah work her style and spirit when she gets to the grandhotel pupp is pure enjoyment .

the last weekend : based on the novel of the same name by blake morrison , ‘’the last weekend’’ tells the story of two estranged couples reunited during a holiday retreat at a remote cottage by the sea . over the course of the long weekend , dangerous tensions surface as each day sees the competitive couples carry out challenges with horrifying consequences . the last weekend stars rupert penry jones , genevieve o ' reilly , shaun evans and claire keelan . - wikipedia

the hotel desk is also seen in the film , when bond and vesper check in .

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actor jake gyllenhaal accepts the cinematography award on behalf of his godfather , robert elswit , onstage during the 31st annual los angeles film critics association awards at the park hyatt in century city , calif . , on jan . 17 , 2006 . elswit was honored for his work on the film " good night , and good luck " .

there ' s nothing authentic or personal about the holiday - - it ' s as chilling as heart - warmers get .

. . . not many villages can boast that two major film stars , sir michael caine and sir roger moore , spent time filming in the centre of shere . the white horse was turned into a bank . the film was also directed by hollywood film director , michael winner .

in 1951 , geraldine fitzgerald appeared for the last time as a leading lady in the british film the late edwina black . retitled the obsessed , it was ( released in the united states in early 1952 ) - read details

second film that timothy hutton & giancarlo esposito have starred in together . the first being taps .

the grandhotel pupp is an historic 228 - room luxury hotel originally built between 1896 and 1907 by the viennese architects ferdinand fellner and hermann helmer . though bond has never visited karlovy vary in any of his movies , this hotel poses extensively in 2006 bond film casino royale as the hotel splendide in montenegro where the film’s high - stakes hold’em game takes place .

actor jeff daniels arrives at the 31st annual los angeles film critics association awards at the park hyatt in century city , calif . , on jan . 17 , 2006 . he has been gaining acclaim for his role in " the squid and the whale . "

i didn ' t come here to make an impression on anybody , i just came here to blow every last cent i had .

actress michelle williams attends the red carpet premiere of her new movie " brokeback mountain " at cinema paris on jan . 13 , 2006 , in sydney , australia .

1976 : the omen ( 1976 ) guildford cathedral was a perfect backdrop for this cult horror film .

actor terrence howard arrives at the 31st annual los angeles film critics association awards at the park hyatt in century city , calif . , on jan . 17 , 2006 . the star of " hustle & flow , " howard received the group ' s new generation award .

director and screeenwriter noah baumbach arrives at the 31st annual los angeles film critics association awards at the park hyatt in century city , calif . , on jan . 17 , 2006 . his movie " the squid and the whale " was tied for the best screenplay award .

the holiday is greater than the sum of its parts because it has a multiplier in queen latifah . she’s just a delight to watch .

it was a very close race over the martin luther king long weekend , with the top three separated by just over $ 1 million over the 3 - day weekend . however , the overall box office was still down 1 . 7 % from last weekend and 9 . 0 % from last year . year - to - date , 2006 is still off to a strong start , but it ' s too early for those numbers to mean much .

director ang lee was one of the big winners at the 31st annual los angeles film critics association awards at the park hyatt in century city , calif . , on jan . 17 , 2006 . he was named best director and his movie " brokeback mountain " was named best picture .

nearly every film in the top five beat expectations over the weekend , which helped soften the post - holiday drop - off to just 3 . 9 % , and push the overall box office to $ 121 million . the weekend was up a massive 23 . 2 % over the same weekend last year . year - to - date , 2006 has overtaken 2005 by 2 % , which is even more impressive when you remember that 2005 got off to a strong start . however , as history shows us , it is far too soon to tell how well this year will go .

" last holiday " isn ' t an all - out lost causelatifah alone would be worth watching if the script ' s dumbness didn ' t get in the wayand even manages to get the viewer to ponder what they would do if put in georgia ' s unenviable shoes . the film achieves this latter result with less time paid to personal rumination and more time paid to physical hijinks , which just goes to show how strong the premise is on its own . still , it is increasingly difficult to not feel toyed with and talked down to by the end . something tells me that a foreign film or indie pic on the same subject would go in a substantially different direction , and be better for it . in taking a very wrong turn indeed , the syrupy " last holiday " merely condescends its ambitions .

the film became a global box office success , grossing $ 205 million worldwide , mostly from its international run . diaz garnered an alma award nomination for her performance , while winslet was nominated for an irish film and television award the following year . the film itself won the 2007 teen choice award in the chick flick category . - wikipedia - view more

" capote " stars philip seymour hoffman and catherine keener pose together at the cocktail reception for 31st annual los angeles film critics association awards at the park hyatt in century city , calif . , on jan . 17 , 2006 . the previous night , hoffman won a golden globe award for " capote . "

actor heath ledger and his girlfriend and co - star michelle williams attend the sydney premiere of " brokeback mountain " at cinema paris on jan . 13 , 2006 , in sydney , australia .

actor heath ledger autographs a toy bear for a future charity auction during the red carpet premiere of " brokeback mountain " at cinema paris on jan . 13 , 2006 , in sydney , australia .

` ` i ` m also doing a remake of a 1953 alec guiness film called ` last holiday . ` carl reiner is going to direct . the way we tell it , it ` s the story of a man who works in chicago , in a department store like marshall field & co . he ` s a young guy , he goes for a regular company physical , and he finds out that he ` s going to die .

even more than a double , nearly every single character learns a lesson about appreciating life by the end of the film .

the tomatometer score — based on the opinions of hundreds of film and television critics — is a trusted measurement of critical recommendation for millions of fans . it represents the percentage of professional critic reviews that are positive for a given film or television show .

latifah deftly mutes her trademark verve in the opening reel of “last holiday , ” so that she’s surprisingly credible as a woman too uptight and inhibited to even raise her voice in a church choir . ( an elaborate production number during a sunday service indicates that , down the road , pic might easily be transformed into a stage musical . )

all depends on the queen , who has been known to go over the top on occasion , but in this film finds all the right notes and dances to them delightfully . it is good to attend to important cinema like " syriana " and " munich , " but on occasion we must be open to movies that have more modest ambitions : they only want to amuse us , warm us , and make us feel good . " last holiday " plays like a hug .

actress catherine keener , actor philip seymour hoffman and screenwriter dan futterman , all of " capote , " pose together at the 31st annual los angeles film critics association awards held at the park hyatt in century city , calif . on jan . 17 , 2006 . keener and hoffman won acting awards and futterman was in a tie for best screenplay .

view captured from the film , looking towards the square . left to right : the white horse , the lavender lady and lower street

" last holiday " is a movie that takes advantage of the great good nature and warmth of queen latifah , and uses it to transform a creaky old formula into a comedy that is just plain lovable . to describe the plot is to miss the point , because this plot could have been made into countless movies not as funny and charming as this one .

paramount may be selling slapstick and impudent sass in trailers and tv spots , but “last holiday” is most successful when it is engaging , not uproarious . glossy amusement is an updated remake of a well - regarded 1950 brit comedy - drama starring alec guinness , improbably retrofitted as a star vehicle for queen latifah . lead’s appealing performance and overall feel - good [ … ]

the late edwina black is a 1951 british drama film , directed by maurice elvey and starring david farrar , geraldine fitzgerald and roland culver .

might not be in the first tier of holiday classics , but its winning cast led by its captivating star make this one you ' ll want to keep in your christmas viewing rotation .

shere c of e aided infant school in gomshall lanel will be turning into an orphanage over the half term holiday ! filming will happen during half term holidays , so little disruption occurrs .

incredibly cheesy remake of the alec guinness 1950 film ( which i haven ' t seen yet ) . queen latifah is always worth watching but this film does get slightly irritating within the first half - hour , about the time nina simone comes on the soundtrack singing ' feelin ' good ' .

a year later the film is released on dvd - the above dvdreleased in the usa conatins ' special features with a 20 minute documentary of the filming of ' the holiday ' titled " foreign exchange : the making of the holday " - contains off - shot scenes of shere and why the village was chosen as one of the locations .

" last holiday " has a corker of a premiseone that , in the right hands , could be thought - provoking , uplifting , and emotionally heartbreaking all at oncebut doesn ' t do it justice on any of these levels . watching the film , which is bogged down by sitcom situations and an arbitrary subplot that takes up too much time involving a sleazy retail magnate ( timothy hutton ) also vacationing at the resort , it is impossible to guess that it was directed by someone with the stature of wayne wang ( 2005 ' s "

although queen latifah ' s bountiful life - affirming spirit permeates the film , director wayne wang is unable to revive this remake with any real flair .

" in the film you may recall a scene where michael caine is running out of the bank to effect a getaway in the waiting jaguar car .

the passionate stranger ( u . s . a novel affair ) is a 1957 british drama film , directed by muriel box and starring margaret leighton and ralph richardson . it uses the film within a film device , with the " real " part of the plot shot in black - and - white and the " fictional " element in colour . the interior scenes were shot at shepperton studios , with location filming taking place at chilworth , surrey .

a matter of life and death ( 1946 ) is a romantic fantasy film set in world war ii by the british writer - director - producer team of michael powell and emeric pressburger . it was originally released in u . s . under the title stairway to heaven , which derived from the film ' s most prominent special effect : a broad escalator linking the other world and earth . reversing the effect in the wizard of oz , the supernatural scenes are in black - and - white , while the ones on earth are in technicolor . in 2004 , a matter of life and death was named the second greatest british film ever made by the magazine total film in a poll of 25 film critics , behind only get carter . - wikipedia

la vie en rose ( 2007 ) in the first minutes of the film , famous edith piaf sings in the very festive hall of grandhotel pupp .

anthony morigerato is a tap dancer , director , and emmy - nominated choreographer for so you think you can dance . he is the founder and co - director of operation : tap , an online forum that is dedicated to immersing tap dancing into the public ' s consciousness . anthony is also the producer of am dance productions which has produced live theatrical performances and film in nyc since 2006 .

" the ballad of narayama " is a japanese film of great beauty and elegant artifice , telling a story of startling cruelty . what a space it opens…

other : this is an uplifting story with many redemptive themes . the main character is a christian lady who prays and talks to god throughout the film .

the hotel is located very close the the building that doubled as the casino royale in the film . many exterior shots were taken at this location , including bond walking from the hotel to the casino . . the dining room in the hotel was used to film the late night dinner of bond and vesper ( where bond comes up with the name of the drink vesper martini ) . the hotel desk is also seen in the film , when bond and vesper check in .

it may not be much - - it ' s a remake of a 1950 alec guinness film - - but it is as bright as a christmas bauble .

like many of the best comedies and tragedies , this weimar - era silent film understands how each mode is often a hair ' s breadth from the other .

additional tv credits include choreographing the 82nd academy awards , disneyland ' s 60th anniversary special on abc , the 2010 mtv video music awards and an episode of pretty little liars featuring maddie ziegler . feature film credits include choreography for the wedding ringer starring kevin hart and the contemporary numbers for the feature film step up revolution .

2004 british romantic comedy film directed by beeban kidron , based on helen fielding ' s novel of the same name . it stars renée zellweger as bridget jones , colin firth as mark darcy and hugh grant as daniel cleaver . it is the sequel to bridget jones ' s diary ( 2001 ) . there are significant differences in the storylines between the novel and this film adaptation , and between the united states version and united kingdom version of the film , including an alternate ending . - wikipedia

even so , latifah ensures that “last holiday” is often very charming and never less than pleasant . she and depardieu establish a mildly flirtatious give - and - take that is quite delightful — so much so , in fact , that you may wish their characters had gotten even closer . among the other supporting players , witt , ranjit chowdhry ( as georgia’s doctor ) and susan kellermann ( as a snooty hotel employee ) are stand - outs .

at the first sight of queen latifah corseted into a prim raincoat and looking washed out with her hair pulled back in an unflattering bun , it ' s obvious an extreme makeover is in her future . the problem with " last holiday " is that everything else that transpires is equally predictable . latifah ' s latest vehicle inexorably marches toward an ending you can see coming from the first reel . heck , the trailer alone provides the necessary evidence .

—“the last holiday” is the remake of a classic of the same name . although i have not seen the predecessor , i do understand that the movie is quite different , especially with concern to the ending . when i went to see this movie , i was honestly had very negative expectations because i thought that the previews just looked pretty lame . however , when i was done , i was presently surprised and really enjoyed the movie all together .

“last holiday” is funny and queen latifah does a marvelous job of connecting with the audience . for family audiences there are a few snags that the film could have done without . the first is the crude and obscene language . while not near what is in some pg - 13 films , it is more noticeable in this film because of all the other positive elements and messages . the other is the adulterous affair that matthew kragen ( timothy hutton ) and ms . burns ( alicia witt ) are having . ms burns admits to georgia that she is having sex with matthew and georgia responds by telling ms . burns that he is married and she shouldn’t be having a sexual relationship with a married man . she advises ms . burns quit seeing matthew , quit working for him and to go back to school . so , this affair is neither glorified nor condoned , but is something that parents should be aware of before allowing their kids to view the film .

paramount may be selling slapstick and impudent sass in trailers and tv spots , but “last holiday ” is most successful when it is engaging , not uproarious . glossy amusement is an updated remake of a well - regarded 1950 brit comedy - drama starring alec guinness , improbably retrofitted as a star vehicle for queen latifah . lead’s appealing performance and overall feel - good vibe could attract diverse demographics and generate strong word of mouth during a potentially leggy theatrical run .

world premiere of the movie at the tiff kids international film festival 2015 , screening on saturday 11th april , sunday 12th april and sunday 19th april in toronto , canada .

despite the undeniable appeal of pic’s underlying “live for today ! ” theme , “last holiday” takes a bit too long to cover familiar territory en route to a predictable destination . ( it’s not at all surprising that the remake eschews priestley’s audacious ending . ) some of the more elaborate funny business is , at best , uneven . a frenetic ski - and - snowboard race down a steep hillside goes on too long and relies too heavily on unconvincing stunt doubles .

“last holiday” is one of the most uplifting and kind spirited films that i have seen this year . georgia byrd ( queen latifah ) is a god fearing woman who is kind and considerate and has always lived her life quietly . when she finds out her days are numbered she decides to live it up while she still can . in the process of enriching her life , she manages to attract many new friends and enriches their lives by being honest and forthright .

the international dvd release ( uk and europe ) does not have the special features section . the dvd that does , has ' the holiday ' written in red letters as shown above , so try and search this one out . universal

—“last holiday” woke me up to the reality of our short life on earth . i realized that we have such a short time to do so much stuff : fun and not - so - fun . georgia byrd , after realizing she would die soon , helped others she came into contact with see the things they needed to fix “now . ” christ gave her an awesome sense of humor , and she used that gift to convict in a kind and encouraging but frank way .

this is the second james bond leading actor that has appeared in shere . the first actor being sean connery filming some 30 years earlier for the 1961 film , on the fiddle .

it ' s the beginning of a new year , january 1st , 2006 ( or at least it was when i wrote this ) . the good news is 2005 is finally over . the bad news is 2006 again starts with the month of january , which is always a really slow way to start the year . this is a real dead month when it comes to new releases , in fact , of the 10 new releases coming out this month , i ' m excited about seeing . . . none . ( there are a few movies that could be popular among their target demographic , but i ' m just not in those groups . ) but at least there are a few oscar contenders that opened in limited release last month that are looking to go wide sometime during the month and that is the only real saving grace .

the movie is big - hearted , heavy - handed , and von trier ought to see the way queen latifah wins friends , influences people and socks it to mr charlie . priestley ' s film concluded on a note of tragic irony that anticipated the end of the wages of fear . the hollywood version , being very much a death - lite film , ends happily .

set over a long weekend in east anglia , the last weekend tells the story of ian and his wife em , invited by an old university friend ollie and his wife daisie , to spend a few days in a remote cottage by the sea .

when georgia byrd ( queen latifah , pictured ) , a shy , churchgoing woman , is misdiagnosed with a fatal illness , she throws caution to the wind and embarks on a dream holiday vacation to a grand resort in europe in . . . more

for the past two days , shere has been part of a film set for the upcoming bbc production , professor brainestawn , a one hour comedy special due for transmission during the christmas period .

my reaction to the holiday was no different from my reaction to meyers ' other pieces . it ' s cute enough , the atmosphere is sufficiently romantic comedy - like , but somehow , for some reason , i just don ' t bond with it .

the film was shot in black and white at shepperton studios in london . location filming was done at the village of shere in surrey . it was one of several 1960s british horror films to be scored by the avant - garde elisabeth lutyens , whose father , edwin lutyens , designed manor house lodge in shere , a small property which features prominently at several points in the film - wikipedia

mr sutton is his wingman in the film , the man who flew to earth , planning the flight into a 350ft runway of cardboard boxes to cushion mr connery’s fall and jumping with him . the world first attempt in may 2012 was a success . mr sutton , from the village of shere in surrey , was killed during the editing of the film , which was then put on hold .

" molly moon films ltd . circulated a press release to the residents in the village of shere : as some of you may already be aware , amber entertainment is currently in pre - production on the independent british featrure film ` ' molly moon : the incredible hypnotist " , and we are looking at filming key scenes for the film in and around the village of shere during some of the above dates . the film itself is based on a series of best - selling children ' s books by georgia byng , all centered around the character molly , an 11 year old orphaned girl . "

wayne wang ' s remake of the 1950 alec guinness film is a mostly generic romantic comedy , buoyed by the amazing queen latifah . the film offers a rudimentary class critique in working - class georgia ' s boisterous reeducation of the hoity - toity types . she does this by thoughtful listening and also by doing , enthusiastically taking up snowboarding , gambling , base jumping , and cooking with chef didier .

original pic ( scripted by j . b . priestley ) cast guinness as george bird , a mousy salesman who doesn’t begin to enjoy life until he’s told he has just a few weeks to live . diagnosed with a fatal illness , he impulsively opts to spend his life’s savings on a “last holiday ” at an expensive resort where he’s mistaken for a wealthy wheeler - dealer . as he savors the unfamiliar pleasure of being treated with respect and attentiveness , bird gradually discovers that he’s a much more interesting and adventurous fellow than he ever suspected .

the film is an adaptation of byng ' s fantasy novel about an orphan who learns the art of hypnosis . the script was penned by rowley and byng with a polish by chris hurford and tom butterworth .

ok , " last holiday " is not an oscar contender , but it is an uplifting and well - made film . georgia , the main character played by queen latifah , was living a very dull and boring life and suddenly , she realized that there was more to life than working all day and eating microwave dinners . she was a woman who followed her dreams . timothy hutton is a wonderful villain and ll cool j plays his heartthrob role very well . the czech republic provided a gorgeous ( albeit cold ) backdrop . yes , some of the plot points are implausible , but who cares ? the scenery - and queen latifah ' s wardrobe - were breathtaking and most important , this movie was entertaining and these days , there are very few films that you can say that about . at the performance i attended , there were about 200 people in the audience and we all applauded at the end of the film . go see it for a good laugh !

bighearted and big - dreaming , last holiday ' s georgia has personal aspirations as well , which she keeps to herself . a cookware salesperson at a new orleans department store , she watches emeril , and cooks delicious experiments for customers and the doting kid next door . though she ' s instructed to stop " cooking for the moochers , " georgia takes pride and joy in pleasing folks . and so she resists management ' s efforts to " change the culture around here , " instead finding ways to give of herself and flash that fabulous latifah smile .

2016 - the mummy 2016 - molly moon and the incredible hypnotist 2015 - professor branestawn returns 2014 - professor branestawn 2012 - a mothers son 2012 - the last weekend 2008 - filth , the mary whitehouse story 2006 - the holiday 2005 - the wedding date 2004 - bridgette jones , the edge of reason 2002 - foyles war 1994 - four weddings & a funeral 1990 - bullesye ! 1985 - reunion at fairborough 1977 - romance , the black knoght 1972 - the ruling class 1968 - do not adjust your set - itv television comedy series 1965 - monster of terror / die monster die ! 1965 - the earth dies screaming 1961 - on the fiddle 1957 - the hypnotist 1957 - the passionate stranger 1952 - crow hollow 1951 - the late edwina black 1948 - dick barton special agent 1948 - a matter of life and death 1946 - village interlude 1936 - mr . cohen takes a walk ( father takes a walk ) 1918 - hearts of the world 1899 - fire brigade turn out in the country details below for the film and tv productions , all in chronological year order , starting with the most recent .

the met office said the freak weather conditions experienced throughout britain over the last couple weeks were over . but looking at photographs of shere church taken on wednesday , perhaps someone needs to re - assess the weather maps . it might be july , but snow suddenly appeared and covered the churchyard early this week and , by the time the surrey advertiser went to press , there was no sign of a thaw . but the cold spell was easily explained – the church was once again being used as a set for the filming of the latest hollywood blockbuste bridget jones : the edge of reason . this was the second time in eight months the film - making industry had descended on shere , although covering st james’ church with snow last december did not look quite so unusual .

food porn : the heroine wants to be a chef . in the first part of the film , she ' s seen cooking delectable meals , and then when she goes to switzerland , the food is amazing .

nancy meyers ' romantic comedy holiday stars cameron diaz and kate winslet as two women who exchange houses in order to get a new lease on life . after each suffers her fair share of romantic disappointments , englishwoman iris ( winslet ) and l . a . woman amanda ( diaz ) meet on - line at a website devoted to helping people exchange houses for vacations . each agrees to spend the christmas holiday at the other ' s home . while each suffers from a minor case of culture shock , both women also end up becoming involved with a man . iris makes the acquaintance of an upbeat everyman played by jack black , while amanda spends time with a handsome brit played by jude law . both women must decide what to do with these new relationships as their pre - arranged house switch is scheduled to last less than two weeks . ~ perry seibert , rovi

the ruling class is a 1972 british black comedy film . [ 1 ] it is an adaptation of peter barnes ' satirical stage play which tells the story of a paranoid schizophrenic british nobleman ( played by peter o ' toole ) who inherits a peerage . the film costars alastair sim , william mervyn , coral browne , harry andrews , carolyn seymour , james villiers and arthur lowe . it was produced by jules buck and directed by peter medak . the film is a " commercial failure [ . . . that ] has since become a cult classic " ; [ 2 ] peter o ' toole described it as " a comedy with tragic relief " .

full financial estimates for this film , including domestic and international box office , video sales , video rentals , tv and ancillary revenue are available through our research services . for more information , please contact us at research @ urltoken .

leap up the charts this weekend . overall the film finished in sixth place on the international charts with $ 3 . 98 million on 1723 screens in 47 markets for an international total of $ 88 . 34 million . the film placed higher during its opening in finland with $ 79 , 000 on 12 screen over the weekend and $ 95 , 000 in total while it had to settle for ninth place in belgium with $ 200 , 000 on 29 screens .

gary connery — who was dressed as the queen for the olympics stunt — has made a film that follows the friends as mr connery attempts to become the first person to land a wingsuit from 2 , 400ft without using a parachute .

in the film roger moore is on the back of a motorcycle during a chase . the stunt rider was eddie kidd and the stunt which involved jumping over a river was filmed next to the ford at the end of lower street .

even with the annoyance of kragen every time he appearshe runs a chain of department stores georgia worked at , but thinks she is a rival intent on one - upping him rather than a lowly employee " last holiday " was a pleasant enough affair for over an hour . there is a great scene that shows what the film could have been where georgia stares herself down in the mirror and contemplates the life she has led . " what ' s most important isn ' t how you start life , but how you finish it , " she says , and it ' s an existential notion worth living by . unfortunately , things plummet to the ground and below in the third act with countless strained twists of fate and a hotel staff ( including gerard depardieu and susan kellerman as , respectively , a kindly chef and humorless floor - valet ) that get too cute for comfort .

the most fatal pitfall , however , is a purely hollywood ending that would be enraging if it wasn ' t such an obvious foregone conclusion . without giving it awaylet ' s be honest , though ; who doesn ' t know how this one will end ? the movie withers away and dies the second a key revelation occurs . it doesn ' t matter whether the 1950 version featured the same outcome or not ; how it is handled here feels egregious , distasteful , tacked - on , and introduces plot holes and added conflict that director wayne wang doesn ' t even try to explain himself out of . didn ' t the makers of " last holiday " realize that there was a way of staying faithful to the plot ' s natural progression and still ending on a beautifully bittersweet and comforting note ? apparently not , as they roll out one contrivance after another and cheapen the entire film .

the 1919 dw griffith silent " hearts of the world " not only features a scene or two shot in shere , surrey , but in those scenes has the first ever ( if uncredited ) film role by noel coward , as a barrow boy .

“the last holiday” is a romantic comedy about a store clerk with a passion for cooking and perusing her dreams of opening up a restaurant . one day while talking to the man of her dreams , a charming and good looking fellow store clerk , she bumps her head and gets knocked out . while getting an mri , they find a tumor in the x - ray and tell her that she only has 3 weeks to live . she realizes that she has never actually done any of the things she wanted to do , so she cashes out all of her stocks and bonds and sets out on a journey to do fulfill her hearts desires . cook , ski , relax and live the life of a princess . she goes to france , leaving the world behind to make her last days an adventure to remember only in the next life . when she arrives , she innocently is mistaken for a lady of stature and elegance . her heart transcends beyond any social standings and her presence commands the presence of the esteemed and privileged .

now mr connery and the film’s director , roy taylor , have launched a kickstarter campaign to complete the documentary as a tribute to his friend . the campaign , which ends on august 7 , has raised £18 , 615 , almost £50 , 000 short of the £67 , 000 target required to finish and market the documentary . mr connery has appealed to his friends in the city to help and is offering rewards including a day on the track with bond film stunt driver ben collins , formerly the stig on top gear .

during what should be her last weeks of life , georgia discovers a few truths that many never realize in their senior years . in a poignant scene , where she talks to herself in a mirror she professes , “you’re so lucky . you didn’t get everything you wanted . i should have laughed and loved more . i should have seen the world . ”

just the one real wide release this weekend , but there are three other films either opening or expanding into what some might consider a wide release . only the one film has any shot at the number one spot , and two might not even make the top ten .

wang , who ' s from san francisco , was considered a cutting - edge filmmaker in early work like " chan is missing " and " smoke . " but he ' s gone hollywood with " maid in manhattan " and " last holiday " and gotten sloppy while doing so . a youngster who at first appears to be georgia ' s son is never adequately identified . it ' s touching to glimpse pre - katrina new orleans . but every time the action shifts there , wang announces it by trotting out a garden district streetcar clanging its way through the city . should he decide to make another movie in the bay area , there ' s a bridge with star quality he ' ll want to check out .

—“last holiday” has got to be one of my favortie movies of all time . queen latifah is such an inspirational actress and she can portray so many different roles . this movie i have seen at least 20 times and it never gets old . there is no sex in the movie ( except for a little making out in the elevator between matthew kragen and his assistant . but it’s only like 5 seconds . ) otherwise , it’s just a clean , humorous , lovable movie . and the fact that she has faith in the lord throughout the movie is wonderful too ! i recommend this movie to everyone above the age of 13 . it’s not so much a kids comedy , more of teen / adult comedy . love it !

it ' s another busy weekend with four wide releases , but unlike last week , none are earning terrible reviews . of course , none of these films are being championed by the critics and none look like they will be runaway hits at the box office either . still , it should be a close contest for top spot with several interesting races along the way .

but this comfort - foodish film can ' t get out from under its burden of clichés . as she gains increased clout ( maybe her new hollywood star counts for something ) , perhaps the queen can angle for work that ' s challenging and rewarding for all her subjects .

released in usa under the title operation snafu some years later ( may 21 of 1965 ) - ince sean connery became really famous in hollywood after releasing the first ever james bond movie the following year , and subsequent bond movies , there was interest in any connery film related releases .

i first saw ( part of ) last holiday at jury duty , which i believe is where most discerning cinephiles attend the cinema ? ? not sure but i think i read that somewhere . i only saw part of it because i got called and then actually selected and i had to do the whole thing , which sucked sh * t sorry i dont care about my civic duty it f * ckeng blows ! ! ! my mom doesn ' t get called for jury doody anymore because when i was a little baby child like 20 years ago i had some kind of mild short term illness or something and now the state thinks she ' s a caretaker for a diseased childperson so i guess that ' s my excuse next time . sorry cant…

" harry potter " producer david heyman acquired feature rights to the first book a decade ago , but that option lapsed , and new line considered the property five years later . former new line exec maisel began discussing the film project with byng a few years ago before acquring the rights .

mandy moore is a four - time emmy nominee in outstanding choreography for her work on so you think you can dance . she is also a producer and choreographer on dancing with the stars . mandy ' s choreography can currently be seen in the highly acclaimed film la la land , written and directed by damien chazelle . mandy recently choreographed jimmy fallon ' s opening number for the golden globes ( a take - off on la la land ' s opening ) , where the film won a record - breaking seven awards . mandy choreographed shania twain ' s hit show , you ' re still the one , as well as celine dion ' s sold - out taking chances concert tour ; britain ' s strictly come dancing ; and cirque du soleil ' s my immortal , among many others . other recent television credits include disney ' s 60th anniversary celebration ; modern family ; glee and american idol ; as well as commercials for target , amazon prime , and skechers . her other film credits include , david o . russell ' s oscar - nominated films american hustle and silver linings playbook , and leslye headland ' s film sleeping with other people .

terminally ill latifah decides to blow all her cash on an unforgettable european vacation , where she meets all kinds of stereotypes and cardboard characterisations . this is a kind of feel - good film for the less cynical viewer , but this viewer found it just a little bit too trite and contrived .

casino royale ( 2006 ) karlovy vary ( carlsbad ) , grandhotel pupp gps position : n 50°13´12´´ e 12°52´43´´ grandhotel pupp was transformed into hotel splendide in montenegro in the bond film called casino royale . right after the arrival in the station in " montenegro " / mill colonnade / , james bond goes to hotel splendide / grandhotel pupp / . in some shots , you can be , together with the stars daniel craig and eva green , in the area of the reception of grandhotel pupp , in the grand restaurant , in a room of the section first class and in one of the most dramatic scenes also at the parking place in front of the hotel . the building of spa i . was selected for the poker game ; it is located at close quarters of grandhotel pupp .

hearts of the world ( 1918 ) is a silent film directed by d . w . griffith , a wartime propaganda classic that was filmed on location in britain and near the western front , made at the request of the british government to change the neutral mindset of the american public . - wikipedia

the ring ( 1996 ) director armand mastroianni chose the script based on the novel by daniella steel " the ring " for his next film . starring : nastassja kinski and michael york . the story takes place during the second world war and is also located in the festive hall of grandhotel pupp .

ramis has his own perspective on candy ` s failures and opportunity for a brighter future . ` ` i didn ` t see any of his pictures last summer , ` ` ramis said from his california production office . ` ` i didn ` t go because of the reviews . but i heard john was very funny . so what i suspect is that the films simply didn ` t work .