snowflake is a 2014 italian short film written and directed by italian director francesco roder and filmed in new york city .

the short film stars american actresses ele keats and tracy middendorf .

after an advanced screening held during the national week of culture in italy , it officially premiered at the academy awards qualifying hollyshorts film festival in august 2014 and later won two american movie awards in 2015 .

snowflake ( 2014 film )

snowflake ( 2014 film ) <EOT> snowflake ( 2014 ) . every love deserves to be bathed in light . best dvd prices : 5 . 99

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suddenly the audiences that had stayed away through the constant chopping and changing returned in droves , making one film in particular the must - watch film of 2014 .

parade along 3rd st . west in snowflake ; rodeo and fireworks at taylor rodeo grounds at 202 center st . , taylor az 85939 ; car show and arts & crafts fair at snowflake golf course , 32 w . country club dr . , snowflake az 85937

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there are no critic reviews yet for snowflake , the white gorilla . keep checking rotten tomatoes for updates !

nanum 2014 : detailed grant guidelines were sent out . the second letter including award details was sent out to nanum grantees via email . special rates for dormitory reservations are available for nanum 2014 ( including together ) grantees until may 10 , 2014 . from may 11 , 2014 , other congress participants may proceed with remaining dormi - tory reservations on a first - come - first - serve basis . more information can be found at urltoken .

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ele keats on " snowflake " , " insidious 3 " . . . and why abundance is good in life !

witness the world through the eyes of snowflake , an eccentric swiss skier just as beautiful and unique as his namesake .

the utah film center is proud to present , as part of the 2014 tumbleweeds film festival for children and youth , a 35mm print of the wizard of oz . come relive the magic , or experience it for the first time .

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snowflake - a day on set . some bloopers : ) ( sorry for the low quality , it ' s rough material )

there are no featured audience reviews yet . click the link below to see what others say about snowflake , the white gorilla !

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abstracts submission : 1 , 975 abstracts received from 110 countries . by popular demand , the abstract submission deadline for the seoul icm 2014 was extended to mar . 14 , 2014 . by the new due date , 1 , 975 abstracts were received . the abstracts will be reviewed by the end of march , and the review results will be announced by apr . 10 , 2014 .

last submissions for " snowflake " before it gets its web distribution . thanks claire and aurore . . . it has been a great journey !

the utah film center is thrilled to present the 4th annual tumbleweeds film festival for children and youth . the 2014 festival features independent , documentary , and foreign feature - length films and short film , march 14 - 16 at the rose wagner performing arts center and the city library in salt lake city , and the park city library in park city .

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earlier this week , film independent announced the nominations for the 2014 film independent spirit awards , which recognized 45 films . “the nominations this year are from such an amazing pool of talented film artists , ” said josh welsh , president of film independent . “their work demonstrates the deep originality and uniqueness of vision that are at the heart of independent film . at film independent , we work all year round to promote that spirit , and the nominees celebrated here today are tremendous ambassadors for their crafts , both in front of and behind the camera . ” steve mcqueen ' s 12 years a slave , distributed by fox searchlight

with $ 800 , 000 ( €590 , 000 ) in seed funding secured and massive interest from companies abroad , eugene will seek more investment in 2014 .

utah film center is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) nonprofit organization .

natasha brooks swims naked year - round in the cold mountain lakes of snowdonia , wales . through this she finds solitude , grounding and a deep connection to the natural environment . winner of the british mountaineering council’s 2014 women in adventure film competition .

groth then announces the short film award winners , which were announced earlier this week .

press release : film independent , the nonprofit arts organization that produces the film independent spirit awards , the los angeles film festival and film independent at lacma , announced nominations for the 2015 spirit awards this morning . film independent president josh welsh presided over the press conference held at the w hollywood , with actors rosario dawson and diego luna presenting the nominations . nominees for best feature included birdman or ( the unexpected virtue of ignorance ) , boyhood , love is strange , selma and whiplash . " as we celebrate 30 years of great independent film , " said josh welsh , president of film independent , " this year’s nominees are an astonishingly

sundance film forward is a touring program which introduces a new generation of audiences to the power of story through the exhibition of film and conversations with filmmakers to create greater cultural awareness .

[ updated with the winners marked in bold . ] press release : film independent , the nonprofit arts organization that produces the film independent spirit awards , the la film festival and film independent at lacma , announced nominations for the 2016 spirit awards this morning . film independent president josh welsh presided over the press conference held at w hollywood , with actors john boyega and elizabeth olsen presenting the nominations . nominees for best feature included anomalisa , beasts of no nation , carol , spotlight and tangerine . ( links to reviews appear on film ' s first mention below . ) 2016 film independent spirit award nominations best feature ( award given to the producer .

however , the latest bfi statistical yearbook shows that the number of domestic uk features with budgets of under £500 , 000 is down again , from 147 in 2014 to 64 last year .

1 an actress - she played trillian in the hitchhiker ' s guide to the galaxy film .

10 a . m . – film : wolverine : chasing the phantom 10 a . m . – guided snowshoe 11 a . m . – film : magic of the snowy owl 12 p . m . – film : the animal house 1 p . m . – film : garbage : the revolution starts at home 2 p . m . – film : walking with ghosts ( lynx ) 2 p . m . guided ski ( meet at robinson road northern hardwoods cross - country ski trails trailhead ) 3 p . m . – film : coyote : america’s top dog

this thursday , " snowflake " will probably see the light of the big screen for the last time ! " home festival " , treviso ( italy ) , 1800hrs . be there ! ! !

oscar rumours are already attaching themselves to the writer - director after his gripping film , slr , starring game of thrones actor liam cunningham , won best irish short film at the foyle film festival last year - - an accolade that qualifies it for consideration at this year ' s annual academy awards .

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using animation and narrative , this film allows viewers to see through the eyes of a homeless person .

fostering artists at the convergence of film , art , media , live performance , music & technology .

programs for utah audiences to experience independent film , theatre , and music through free screenings and discussions .

hill : “from the script to the final edit , directing is all about choice . it’s a series of decisions that affect the film . she directs a film that’s extremely watchable and fiercely independent . ”

he thanks the staff of the sundance film festival . and the volunteers , 2 , 068 strong .

in the summer of 2014 , two of the world’s finest adventurers met in mcbride , bc and set flight for the us border , pushing the sport of paragliding or more precisely vol - bivy or “fly camping” , as they flew 640 kilometres along and above the canadian rockies . will gadd and gavin mcclurg were named national geographic adventurers of the year in 2014 for their 35 - day journey . in the new film the rocky mountains traverse , their pure elation at the adventure can’t help but make you smile

press release : film independent , the nonprofit arts organization that produces the film independent spirit awards , the la film festival and film independent at lacma , announced nominations for the 2017 spirit awards this morning . the awards are the primary fundraiser for film independent’s year - round programs , which cultivate the careers of emerging filmmakers and promote diversity in the industry . film independent president josh welsh presided over the press conference held at w hollywood , with actors jenny slate and edgar ramirez presenting the nominations . nominees for best feature included american honey , chronic , jackie , manchester by the sea and moonlight . " now more than ever ,

this film gave disney a second best animated film oscar win in a row . like baymax itself , big hero 6 is a film with a heart . after the last film , in which two orphaned sisters learn to love each other , this one tackles brotherly love between orphans and the stages of grief . the film ' s appearance is breath - taking too , especially the setting , which is a japanese - influenced version of san francisco that gives a new and unique appearance to a city familiar from countless films .

snowpiercer is the most political film of the year . and likely to be one of the most misunderstood .

you’ll never guess why matilde is collecting tennis balls in this clever and eye - opening film from italy .

it ' s sort of a stoner art film , and i mean that in the best possible way .

snowflake’s pioneer days celebrates the town’s founding in july 1878 by mormon pioneers . events over the two - day celebration include a parade , rodeos , car show , arts & crafts fair , pioneer day run , softball and golf tournaments , fireworks , theatrical performances , kid’s entertainment , barbecue , dancing , historic home tours and more . all pioneer days events are family friendly and offer a great way to experience snowflake’s small - town charm .

7 technically speaking monsters university is a prequel , however it is still a film based on already established characters .

the program also features films produced during the recent ayv film camp presented in partnership with spy hop and shift .

this stop motion animation film uses the tortoise and hare parable to tell a story about environmental choices and consequences .

a powerful film created to convince those who are going through tough times that there is a way through everything .

filled with wit and hope , this inspiring film will have you cheering for felix as he pursues his dreams .

reviewed at berlin film festival ( panorama ) , feb . 9 , 2013 . running time : 105 min .

frankenweenie is a far more accomplished film , a black - and - white stop - motion 3d film remake of tim burton ' s 1984 short film that parodies mary shelley ' s frankenstein . this is the third stop - motion film disney have released , all of which involved tim burton , who also made corpse bride ( 2005 ) for warner bros . curiously , frankenweenie was billed as a ' disney presentation ' rather than by walt disney animation studios .

zoë has already had a hand in hits the bourne ultimatum and tv ' s taggart . and with projects such as oscar - tipped actor idris elba ' s directorial debut in the pipeline , 2014 is sure to be her year .

in 2014 sing - along frozen was released . this was essentially a version with subtitles - it has a snowflake utilising the bouncing - ball technique first created by fleischer studios for their song cartoons series in 1925 . although a large proportion of the target audience for this was too young to be able to read the subtitles , this did not prevent their enthusiasm in joining in and singing the songs , regardless of whether they knew what the actual words were . the film had first been introduced with a comic teaser trailer showing an encounter in which sven tries to eat olaf ' s carrot nose .

sunday’s line up 1 p . m . – film : wild city 1 p . m . guided ski ( meet at robinson road northern hardwoods cross - country ski trails trailhead ) 2 p . m . – film : the animal house 2 : 30 p . m . guided snowshoe 3 : 00 p . m . – film : an original duckumentary

“our 2014 season explores a truly global array of characters , situations and subjects , ” says aspen film co - director george eldred . “from our festival seats we travel together to all seven continents–even antarctica–to experience the imagination of our talented filmmakers and their creative risk - taking . we look forward to sharing the thrill of discovery with our audiences this spring . ”

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snowflake ( ariana grande ) is special . she ' s the only white gorilla in the world , and the zoo ' s main attraction . children love her , but the other gorillas , petunia ( jennette mccurdy ) , elvis ( nathan kress ) , and anvil ( keith david ) , don ' t , because she ' s different . with the help of an eccentric red panda named jenga ( david spade ) , snowflake plans a secret mission to sneak out of the zoo and venture into the dangerous city to find the witch at the circus who can help her become a " normal " gorilla . will snowflake find the cure she ' s looking for , or realize that there ' s something more important than fitting in , being true to yourself ?

we apologize if you felt this article is not objective – and we hope you will understand our intent to promote our project in an effective way . it should be safe to say , that ‘snowflake’ is one of the first feature films ever to be shot with magic lantern . so we genuinely hope ‘snowflake’ will resonate well with you , as we ourselves have been inspired immensely by this community . if you want more infos on the story and the people involved , please check out our campaign site on indiegogo .

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 .

niamh is about to open her second design studio in belfast . and promising " playful pleats and colourful contrasts in a fabulously feminine collection " , she ' s sure to need it when her spring / summer 2014 collection hits stores here next month .

big things lie ahead for li - ann smal in 2014 . the stunning 19 - year - old has just been snapped up by storm models in the uk , where she ' ll be on the books alongside supermodels kate moss and cara delevingne .

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snowflake ( ariana grande ) is special . she ' s the only white gorilla in the world , and the zoo ' s main attraction . children love her , but the other gorillas , petunia ( jennette mccurdy ) , elvis . . . see full summary »

jessica announces the world cinema documentary jury , including carl spence , who served as director of the seattle film festival . also on the jury are marina stavenhagen , a screenwriter and film promoter , as well as lynette wallworth , an acclaimed australian artist and filmmaker .

based on the belgian book series by gabrielle vincent , this charming and beautifully animated film has been a festival favorite around the world .

winners , who are selected by film independent members , will be announced at the spirit awards on saturday , march 3 , 2018 .

winners , who are selected by film independent members , will be announced at the spirit awards on saturday , february 25 , 2017 .

the next international congress of mathematicians will take place at coex in seoul , korea , from august 13 through august 21 , 2014 . it is time to register and book your accommodation ! you can do so by following the simple instructions at its homepage : urltoken .

snowflake is special , he ' s the only white gorilla in the world . he is the zoo ' s main attraction , children love him , but the other gorillas don ' t see what ' s so charming about this weirdo being the center of attention . with the help of ailur , a buddhist black panther reincarnated into the body of a red panda , and paula , a smart little girl , snowflake plans a sneak visit to the witch at the circus . she can help him be a normal gorilla . but outside the safety of the zoo ' s walls , the three friends are in danger . thomas , a total jinx , is convinced that the white gorilla is the amulet he needs to counter his bad luck . this cruel and superstitious man is prepared to do whatever it takes to capture snowflake .

this year sees him shoot his first feature film , the survivalist , which is being produced by robert jones whose credits include gosford park .

press release : hollywood was not happy with box office returns for 2014 , their lowest - grossing year in recent history . despite a handful of high - grossing hits , there were way more major misses — movies based on recycled premises and re - worked concepts that were already tired a decade or more ago , the cinematic equivalent of re - treaded tires . those are the films the golden raspberry awards have annually " saluted " since 1980 . nominees for the 35th annual razzie awards , satirizing the worst achievements in film for 2014 , include new names and several repeat offenders , returning for more pie - in - the - face / light - hearted joshing by the one tinsel town trophy

the fields medal symposium 2014 will honour the work of cedric villani ( fields medal 2010 ) ( institut henri poincaré , paris , université of lyon ) . the title of the symposium is : " the many facets of entropy : kinetic theory , optimal transport , geometry " .

in the beginning of the film , we identify with curtis and assume he is the hero since he is championing the ideals the audience believes in , such as equality , fairness , and justice . but by the middle of the film we start getting a different impression of curtis .

this new film from director óskar santos explores themes of friendship , courage , and acceptance and is a wonderful addition to the children’s adventure - film genre . its great performances , engaging special effects , and humorous , fast - paced story are sure both to entertain and to surprise you .

a father - son bonding film just like any other , except for that timetraveling killer android . ( ramin serry , usa , 6 min .

dinklage takes a handheld mic : “i’m not able to use the podium , so i will sing a song…no , no . often when you have a film you don’t have time to see other films . so it’s so great to see so many incredible films . it’s been a great week with my jurors . gael is the only person who can complain about the air conditioning and make is sound gorgeous . he called himself a snowflake ? ”

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america ' s highest honor for a career in film to be presented june 8 , 2017 . tribute will air on tnt and turner classic movies .

frozen is the most successful animated film to date and won two oscars - one for best animated film and the other for best original song for ' let it go ' . frozen , released in winter 2013 , was still in cinemas the following christmas , having had an almost unbelievable appeal to the under 10s throughout 2014 . soft play centres offered frozen - themed parties , the names ' elsa ' , ' olaf ' and ' kristoff ' appeared on the ' 100 most popular baby names list ' and frozen dolls were the must - have christmas toy . a broadway musical is in development .

" 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…

in this uplifting film from south africa , 14 - year - old felix xaba must overcome obstacles at home and school in order to fulfill his dreams .

a total of eight full - body prosthetics sets were used in the film – with leo sometimes spending up to five hours a day having them fitted .

press release : this morning , film independent announced the nominations for the 2018 film independent spirit awards and revealed that director ava duvernay ( selma , 13th , a wrinkle in time ) will be this year’s honorary chair . past honorary chairs include david oyelowo , jessica chastain , kerry washington , ang lee and martin scorsese . the spirit awards are the primary fundraiser for film independent’s year - round programs , which cultivate the careers of emerging filmmakers and promote diversity in the industry . film independent president josh welsh presided over the press conference held at the jeremy hotel in west hollywood , with actors lily collins and tessa thompson presenting

n 2017 , when everyone has a powerful camera and a simple editing suite in their pocket , we believe film schools in universities need to be doing more than providing a world class academic education . we need to be placing students directly in the environments they will encounter in industry after graduation , exposing them to the realities of film production and ensuring that they leave as film professionals , with experience and insight into the industry and the world of work that awaits them .

we are delighted to invite you to the snowflake ball’s “springtime in paris” , ottawa’s most glamourous and one of canada’s most prestigious and breathtakingly beautiful charity balls , taking place saturday , february 14 , 2015 , valentine’s day , at the hilton lac - leamy in gatineau from 5 : 30 pm to 1 : 30 am .

“this has been a wonderful week , we thank you very much sundance film festival for this amazing selection of films , ” stavenhagen says . “want to celebrate the talent and diversity of the filmmakers at the festival . we firmly believe that film and art should speak on behalf of those who have no voice . ”

géraldine fasnacht is a wingsuit pilote that nurtures a dream since she learned to fly , the dream to be the first wingsuit pilote to jump from the top of the matterhorn . technological and technical advances have enabled her , along with her friend julien meyer , to achieve this world first on june 7 , 2014 .

wednesday , august 20 , 18 - 19 : 30 a presentation and discussion of the world digital mathematics library , covering recent initiatives funded by the sloan foundation , including a workshop at the national academy of sciences in 2012 , a report issued by the national research council in march , 2014 , and future prospects .

filled with adventure and invigorating ups and downs , this film celebrates the power of friendship and the importance of working together to stand up for what is right .

the national academy of recording arts and sciences of the united states released their nominees for the 2014 grammy awards , which recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry . the eligibility period was october 1 , 2012 to september 30 , 2013 . the ceremony will be held on january 26 , 2014 , at the staples center in los angeles and portions will be broadcast on cbs at 8 p . m . et / p . i am surprised they don ' t go live across the country so stay off social media that night if you don ' t want it spoiled . honoring the " best " music in visual media are the following categories .

i started writing the script and collecting things like wigs , & jewelry almost 2 years ago for this parody . we had over 50 people work on our cast and crew . we had over 200 people submit their auditions to this film . thank you so much to everyone who worked on this . thank you to the cast / crew for being so amazing and talented . thank you to the donors , without you i wouldn ' t have been able to make the film . and thank you to my family , and my very talented sister kelly for supporting me and bring the film to life . no negative comments please . i don ' t like bullying , i don ' t tolerate it , & as ellen degeneres said " be kind to one another . " that ' s what snowflake films is all about . we ' re so proud of our film , and we ' re so grateful that you took the time out to watch it . hope you enjoy ! show less

finn lynch won silver at the youth world championships in dublin bay in 2012 and followed that up with gold in the u - 21 division , silver in the europeans , and bronze in the worlds last year . in 2014 , the talented irish sailor will be hoping to cement his place as a real rio medal contender .

the film also features clips of rumsfeld charming and silencing reporters during news conferences during his time in office . morris said he noticed something similar during his own interviews .

it is funny how , in the film , everyone is convinced that they are suffering from an eternal winter after only a few hours . for a film which repeatedly states that you cannot truly love someone after only a day , it seems odd for it to declare that the cold spell will last forever within that same time span .

icm exhibitions : call for proposals the icm exhibition booths are available on a first - come - first - serve basis . application for an exhibi - tion space should be submitted via email at es @ urltoken by may 31 , 2014 . for more details , refer to the exhibition prospectus at urltoken / en / sponsors / exhibitors .

the first 3d disney musical , it became their most commercially successful film since the lion king and proved that the previous policy of avoiding princesses and fairy tales was flawed .

uniquely the film is true to aa milne ' s vision of the characters . his original stories are the inspiration for the storyline and many of the film ' s personnel spent time in ashdown forest visiting the area where the real christopher robin milne had played and grown up , including the genuine poohsticks bridge . this ensures that the film looks like the real ashdown forest , and not a generic wood ; one of the tigger movie ' s weaknesses was that its setting did not look at all like sussex .

in this hilarious film from the czech republic , we explore whether or not jirka can stop 3 mischievous mice from carrying out a plan to get even with a cat .

santini : “dina is a woman born and called different , called retarded , stabbed almost to death . and we wanted to make a film that celebrates our differences . ”

the last traditionally animated disney film to date . winnie - the - pooh had long been disney ' s second most successful set of characters , after mickey mouse and his friends . yet in the early 21st century it was suggested that they were losing popularity , and so it was decided to make a new film featuring them to combat that .

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a mad mix of what tex avery , rube goldberg and the silent - film fantasist georges melies might have come up with if they ' d put their feverish heads together .

“this all started for me five years ago when i hear and incredible story on this american life by anya bourg . i thought it would make an incredibly worthwhile film . i want to thank everyone who helped me bring this film to life . i want to thank the institute , their input was invaluable during this process thank you very much . ”

a brawl on everest ? director jennifer peedom set out to uncover tension in the 2014 everest climbing season from the sherpas ' point of view . instead , she captured a tragedy when an avalanche killed 16 , all sherpas . sherpa tells how the sherpas united after the tragedy in the face of fierce opposition , to reclaim the mountain they call chomolungma .

wards season is in full swing , the film and television industry is celebrating its best and brightest and the next generation of filmmakers is dreaming of one day striding the red carpet .

on february 15 and 16 the seney national wildlife refuge in association with the seney national history association hosted a winter fun festival in coordination with “pure curtis , ” an event in a local town . the day’s activities included hourly movies , guided skiing and snowshoeing events as well as visitor center exploration and fun activities . activities included snow art , snowflake creation and making animal masks .

utah film center brings the world of film to local audiences through free community screenings and discussions , outreach programs , and visiting artists and professionals . emphasizing social content and artistic excellence , we present the best documentary , independent , and dramatic cinema year - round . we collaborate with various educational and community organizations to promote a diversity of ideas , to provide forums for underrepresented groups , and to develop new audiences for film . movie screenings take place in salt lake city ( slc ) , moab , ogden , orem , west jordan , and more coming soon .

our latest release , wilderness ( 2016 ) , was entirely financed by the university and is about to receive its world premiere at the 2017 cinequest film & vr festival in san jose .

the 2015 valentine’s day ball will also celebrate the outstanding achievements of yael jason , one of the original co - chairs for many years and inspiration behind the snowflake ball , who passed away suddenly this summer , at the unbearably tender age of 32 . we feel that one way to honour yael’s memory and her radiant spark is to turn our grief into a positive force to help others .

later on in the film , the enthusiastically carnivorous glass guzzles a live fish , and tucks into a freshly killed bison , thereby depriving a hungry wolf pack of a well - earned meal .

wallworth returns to the podium : “we didn’t have to debate . this extraordinary film lifted us and carried us and dropped us into a place unlike any other film . a wholly accomplished work of art with powerful cinematography and heroes who exhibit humanity and bravery and impossible circumstances . it matches the commitment of the filmmakers with the courage of those who have become first responders . ” wallworth announces :

johannessen : i just want to send my great thanks to our photographers in aleppo . when you see the film you’ll see that they risk their lives many times . want to send out a plea to some of you who are part of the american industry . we want to show this film here . i hope there’s someone out here who will help us get it out there . ”

the film was released exactly 75 years after snow white and the seven dwarfs . the character of king candy is based on ed wynn ' s portrayal of the mad hatter in alice in wonderland .

at falmouth university’s school of film and television , we’re investing in independent , micro - budget productions to create a pipeline of talent to ensure british filmmaking remains some of the best in the world .

in 2014 , kilian jornet won the hard rock 100 mile run through the san juan’s of colorado . along the way he stopped at kroger’s canteen – an aid station perched on a tiny ledge , 13 , 100ft above sea level . this is a story about that aid station , about the people that make it happen , and about the spirit one can only find at the hard rock 100 .

this morning , the hollywood foreign press association revealed their nominees for the 2014 golden globe . there were a lot of familar names for those who waste time paying attention to film - award bloviators , 12 years a slave and american hustle tied with the most at seven nominations each , although seeing american hustle along with her , nebraska , and the wolf of wall street in the comedy category seemed a bit odd and questionable . for example , spike jonze ' s her has humor in it , but i want to see a producer or hfpa representative tell me with a straight face how that romantic drama

we’ve thought carefully about the role of film schools in this landscape and how we can help create , shape and support our fast changing industry , hand in hand with our students , while they study .

press release : the usc libraries have named the finalists for the 29 - annual usc libraries scripter award . since 1988 , scripter has honored the authors of printed works alongside the screenwriters who adapt their stories . last year , the usc libraries inaugurated a new scripter award , for television adaptation . the television and film finalists compete in separate categories for their own scripter award . the finalist writers for film are , in alphabetical order by film title : screenwriter eric heisserer for arrival , adapted from the novella “story of your life” by ted chiang august wilson for the play and screenplay of fences screenwriters allison schroeder and

press release : the american film institute ( afi ) board of trustees announced today that legendary actress diane keaton will be the recipient of the 45th afi life achievement award , the highest honor for a career in film . the award will be presented to keaton at a gala tribute on june 8 , 2017 , in los angeles . the afi life achievement award tribute special will return for its fifth year with turner , premiering on tnt and followed by encore presentations on sister network turner classic movies ( tcm ) . " diane keaton is one of the most beloved leading ladies of american film , " said sir howard

the film was a moderate success , and is very enjoyable . one of the highlights is the music by husband and wife team robert lopez & kristen anderson - lopez , which is able to keep to the high standard set by the sherman brothers in the original . their music would so impress disney executives that they would be offered the opportunity to write the songs for an upcoming disney animated film called frozen .

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the oscar® nominated short films is the perfect opportunity for general theater - goers to see the live action , animation and documentary nominees . presented by shortshd with magnolia pictures , the shorts are programmed as three separate events in over 250 theaters across the united states , canada and europe with more than 400 theaters slated to screen the films during its theatrical release . the winners will be announced at the 86th academy awards® ceremony on sunday , march 2 , 2014 from the following five nominees in the best animated short film category : “feral” ( directors daniel sousa and dan golden , usa / non - dialogue ) . synopsis : a wild boy

the new york film festival opened with ava duvernay’s well - reviewed , powerful documentary “13th , ” and debuted mike mills’ affectionate 1979 santa barbara family drama , “20th century women , ” starring annette bening in a rich leading role as a single mom raising her teen son . bening grabbed critics choice and globe nominations , but no sag , bafta or oscar slots . mills landed the film’s only oscar nomination , for original screenplay .

when i watched the movie , i missed that line about cutting out wilfred’s tongue . if that’s true — and wilfred was lying about their chummy relationship — that would indeed change some of my reading of the film .

to coincide with the release of several behind - the - scenes featurettes on the film ( some of which are shown below ) , here’s our definitive guide to what happened during the revenant shoot – and what didn’t .

in chronological terms , the film begins in 1957 , with saint laurent at his family homestead in oran , algeria , shortly before he is named the youngest head designer in the history of the venerable house of dior . even at the outset of his career , he’s as arrogant as he is emotionally frail , and his special - snowflake sensitivity intensifies as the narrative races through some crucial events of his early years : his somewhat low - chemistry introduction to berge ; his mental breakdown after dodging the draft for the algerian war ; his dismissal from dior and the ensuing legal battle that eventually provided him and berge with the funds to set up an independent fashion empire .

the norwegian academy of science and letters has decided to award the abel prize for 2014 to yakov g . sinai of princeton university , usa , and the landau institute for theoretical physics , russian academy of sciences , " for his fundamental contributions to dynamical systems , ergodic theory , and mathematical physics " . yakov g . sinai will receive the abel prize from his royal highness the crown prince at an award ceremony in oslo on 20 may .

“in a world of post - truth , doublespeak , and alternative facts , the jury decided to create the orwell award to recognize a film that reveals the truth at a time when the truth is no longer a commodity .

during a q & a ; session via skype at the true / false documentary film festival in columbia , mo . , last month , morris told a sold - out crowd of 1 , 200 about what it was like to question donald rumsfeld , who served as secretary of defense under presidents gerald ford and george w . bush . he’s the subject of morris’ new film the unknown known , which takes its title from the former secretary’s bizarre verbal gymnastics .

press release : the 13th annual los angeles women ' s international film festival announces the 2017 best of the festival award winners , and other highlights . selected from among the festival ' s divers array of feature films , documentaries , and shorts programs , the festival awarded top honors to : the drowning , directed by bette gordon ( best dramatic feature ) ; snowflake , directed by alana smithee ( best dramatic short ) ; after auschwitz : the story of six women , directed by jon kean ( best documentary feature ) ; and breaking silence , directed by nadya ali ( best documentary short ) . details on the winning films below . the four - day festival presented nearly 100 films during its run

director adolfo kolmerer and dop konstantin freyer look back on numerous cooperations in advertisements and image films . with “snowflake” they are now tackling their first feature film – a genre mix of action , thriller and black comedy set in the near future . the story evolves around two outlaws , tan and javid , who are tracking down the man who killed their families . their hunt is going off - track when one day they find the screenplay to the very movie they are in . multiple exceptional characters try to survive a vicious circle of revenge and karma , challenging their own personal sense of vengeance . all this is set in a hard - boiled exaggerated world , which at second glance may not be too far out .

lamche : “i could swear this is wrong . i literally can’t believe this . i have to say that my partner peter with whom i began this whole thing , who ten years ago said to me , he was the one tangled up in that wire and holed up in solitary confinement for six months as a kid . he told me that the film you need to make about south africa is about winnie mandela . he died during the making of this film . so this is for peter and winnie and for those who know that history is not made by great men . thank you very much sundance . every film here is fantastic and i just can’t believe we’ve won this . thank you very much”

berkeley , august 14 , 2014—september is national library card sign - up month , when the berkeley public library , the american library association and libraries across the country remind parents that a library card is the most important school supply of all . national library card sign - up month began in 1987 to challenge every schoolchild to get a library card . since then , thousands of public and school libraries join each fall in a national effort to ensure every child does just that .

this film began as a traditionally animated project , only to be changed to cgi under the reign of michael eisner , disney ' s chief executive from 1984 to 2005 . the film ' s title tangled was chosen to be deliberately gender - neutral , as disney ' s marketing department felt that one of the reasons that the princess and the frog ( 2009 ) had not been as profitable as had been hoped was because it had the word ' princess ' in the title .

it’s joe’s first day at a new school in a remote village . when he misses the bus , joe begins to run , and discovers that running helps him handle the grief of losing his mother in this uplifting film from the uk .

neither does the film offer much insight into the man’s extraordinary artistry : madeline fontaine’s costumes may be eminently covetable , but they alone speak for saint laurent’s rigorous design principles , revolutionary sense of gender identity and real - world influence . early on , lespert’s film shows the precocious designer dazzling his employer , christian dior , by reshaping a little black dress with a white sash belt , but barring the odd sketchbook montage , that’s about as much as we actually see of him in creative mode ; his floaty marrakech cocaine binges occupy considerably more screen time . “death must resemble this — a lack of inspiration , ” our perma - lugubrious hero moans at one point — it’s one of the film’s less self - aware moments .

bernal presents : “we see many images in the news , on youtube , everywhere , about war . but the world depicted in this film gives us an insight into the numbness of the battlefield . all with a very human camera . ”

the school of film & television invested seed corn funding in the project to get it underway – and with the full operational back up of our facilities and kit the film attracted further funding and became viable . 25 of our students are working with the actors , and industry professionals to shoot the feature in six days . the editing and post production will take a further three months and give students a wealth of opportunity to work in the edit and with audio to complete the feature .

snowpiercer is also very weird , which you’d probably expect from a south korean sci - fi post - apocalyptic action film based on a french graphic novel that stars chris evans ( captain america ) and tilda swinton ( the chronicles of narnia ) .

the son of the late , michelin - starred chef , michael clifford , peter ( 22 ) took over the position of head chef at pepper brasserie and grill at dublin ' s bram stoker hotel , clontarf at the end of last year and has been generating rave reviews . with a savvy media presence ( tweeting @ pistolpete1991 and blogging at peterclifford blog . wordpress . com ) as well as putting finishing touches to a cookery book , this culinary star looks set to sizzle in 2014 .

a man and woman fall in love , but then she inhales a snowflake and starts to die . as much as i loved eternal sunshine of the spotless mind , i obviously hated the green hornet and didn ' t much care for the science of sleep . so i guess you could say that director michel gondry ' s particular brand of quirk is hit and miss but mostly miss for me . the special effects - laden morning routines of the protagonist and the goofy will - they - won ' t - they - but - you - really - know - they - will - because - plot courtship doesn ' t do anything to charm , and when the second act death march starts , the quirk takes a turn to the maudlin . when the film ends , there ' s not much to say about it besides " well . . . shit , " and i didn ' t know whether i was describing the events or the film . overall . . . well . . . shit .

the film " citadel " follows two alpinists as they attempt the first ascent of the north - west ridge of the famed mountain . we caught up with filmmaker alastair lee about the making of the movie , and its north american premiere in banff .

the basic plot of the movie is that in 2014 , an experiment to counteract global warming ( which is based on a real plan ) causes an ice age that kills nearly all life on earth . the only survivors are the inhabitants of the snowpiercer , a massive super - luxury train , powered by a perpetual - motion engine , that travels on a globe - spanning track . a class system is installed , with the elites inhabiting the front of the train and the poor inhabiting the tail .

jessica williams returns to the stage . “the audience award is super special . on an election level that’s sort of the award that hillary clinton won . ” exhales . “not over it . ” she introduces the u . s . documentary jury , including french filmmaker diego bunuel , who is host of the national geographic series don’t tell my mother ; as well as robert greene , a filmmaker , writer , and editor who won a special jury award at last year’s sundance film festival for his film kate plays christine ; and julie goldman , who is one of the most acclaimed producers working today . julie executive produced weiner , which won the grand jury prize at the 2016 sundance film festival , and life itself , which is currently nominated for the academy award .


season of miracles is a 2013 american christian-themed dramatic film directed by dave moody and starring john schneider , grayson russell , andrew williams , and nancy stafford .

based on writer rusty whitener 's award winning novel a season of miracles , the story is set in alabama during the 1970s and follows a group of twelve-year-olds and their championship little league baseball season .

the film is the third feature length movie produced by elevating entertainment motion pictures in nashville , tn and is distributed in the us by gaiam vivendi entertainment .

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season of miracles <EOT> hallmark hall of fame : a season for miracles ( # 49 . 2 )

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season of miracles is a life - inspiring story about sportsmanship , friendship , and courage in the face of adversity .

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for the rest , in this season of hope , be open to at least considering that miracles are possible .

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a season for miracles ( 1999 ) . a season for miracles is the story of emilie dalton , a young woman who takes off with her jailed sister ' s children , not knowing where or how they will end up . dvd feature . . .

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“season of miracles is a uniquely compelling drama about a group of twelve year olds and their 1974 championship little league baseball season , that is not so much about winning and losing as it is about living and dying . ” – oren aviv – president of walt disney studios motion picture productions

“season of miracles is a heartwarming all - american story of small town boys and little league baseball . you’ll be cheering this captivating bunch of characters all the way home both in their game of baseball and the bigger game of life . ” – ann gabhart , award - winning author of the outsider

skeptics argue there must be a medical explanation , and that this whole business about saints and miracles is religious mumbo jumbo . people of faith say they’re miracles .

includes the making of " a season for miracles " . other special features are ' conversations ' , ' about the production ' , ' cast and credits ' , and ' biographies ' .

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final half - hour of “a season for miracles” is a holiday grab bag of improbability stacked atop improbability . helmer michael pressman does manage to coax a charmingly quirky cameo out of lynn redgrave as the spunky judge deciding emilie’s fate , but maria nation’s creaky script comes apart in a burst of strained corn .

“season of miracles is a triumphant story with a heart of gold . laced with wit and wisdom , the story had me chuckling out loud one minute and wiping away tears the next . highly recommended ! ” – deborah raney , author of almost forever and beneath a southern sky

based on the award - winning novel by rusty whitener , season of miracles follows the robins , an underdog little league team through their 1974 season with newcomer and autistic baseball savant , rafer ( grayson russell ) . team leader zack ( andrew wilson williams ) takes rafer under his wing despite taunting from their rivals , the hawks . their coach ( john schneider ) , and the rest of the robins encourage rafer as the team rises towards an unlikely championship season , that is less about winning and losing and more about living and dying . season of miracles is a life - inspiring story about sportsmanship , friendship , love between a father and son , and courage in the face of adversity .

not all miracles are dramatic . examples of “everyday miracles” abound : the unemployed person lands a job ; a childless couple conceives ; a troubled family finds peace ; a seemingly impossible task is completed .

for a listing of all images on the wiki tagged as being from this episode , see category : miracles images .

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based on the award - winning novel by rusty whitener , season of miracles follows the robins , an underdog little league team through their 1974 season with newcomer and autistic baseball savant , rafer ( grayson russell , diary of a wimpy kid , talladega nights ) . team leader zack ( andrew wilson williams ) takes rafer under his wing despite taunting from their rivals , the hawks . their coach ( john schneider , the dukes of hazzard , october baby ) , manager rebecca ( sydney morgan layne ) , and the rest of the robins encourage rafer as the team rises towards an unlikely championship season , that is less about winning and losing and more about living and dying . season of miracles is a life - inspiring story about sportsmanship , friendship , and courage in the face of adversity . written by anonymous

a season for miracles . this is a pre - owned vhs movie in good condition . a very great family movie every one will enjoy . laura dern , patty duke , lynn redgrave .

miracles from heaven will satisfy its intended audience and do absolutely nothing for anyone else .

based on the award - winning novel by rusty whitener , " season of miracles " follows the robins , an underdog little league team through their 1974 season with newcomer and autistic baseball savant , rafer ( grayson russell , diary of a wimpy kid , talladega nights ) . team leader zack ( andrew wilson williams ) takes rafer under his wing despite taunting from their rivals , the hawks . their coach ( john schneider , the dukes of hazzard , october baby ) , manager rebecca ( sydney morgan layne ) , and the rest of the robins encourage rafer as the team rises towards an unlikely championship season , that is less about winning and losing and more about living and dying . " season of miracles " is a life - inspiring story about sportsmanship , friendship , and courage in the face of adversity .

based on the award - winning novel by rusty whitener , season of miracles follows the robins , an underdog little league team through their 1974 season with newcomer and autistic baseball savant , rafer ( grayson russell , space warriors , diary of a wimpy kid , talledega nights ) . team leader zack ( andrew wilson williams , we are marshall takes rafer under his wing despite taunting from their rivals , the hawks . their coach ( john schneider , the dukes of hazzard , october baby , smallville ) , and the rest of the robins encourage rafer as the team rises towards an unlikely championship season , that is less about winning and losing and more about living and dying . season of miracles is a life - inspiring story about sportsmanship , friendship , love between a father and son , and courage in the face of adversity .

amazon prime , on the other hand , will be getting tv fans ready for the upcoming second season of syfy’s the expanse when it adds the show’s first season in december , and the second season of the man in the high castle will also be making its debut . amazon will be continuing its ongoing relationship with filmmaker woody allen , as well , when it debuts café society on december 22nd .

smith , mahoney and finkbonner can point to their survival as reason enough to believe in miracles . people of faith will see their stories as confirmation of their beliefs .

miracles aren’t just for christians . the jewish celebration of hanukkah , which began tuesday night , also includes the story of a miracle : a single jug of oil was able to light a lamp for eight days .

includes the making of " a season for miracles " . other special features are ' conversations ' , ' about the production ' , ' cast and credits ' , and ' biographies ' . we would love to be given the opportunity to . . .

to stand out during holiday season , westjet brought a memorable and heartwarming experience to both guests and employees alike . objectives included :

to have it suddenly blatantly preach to the converted and to the converted alone is a missed opportunity of massive proportions , making watching miracles from heaven at all a serious waste of time .

in a film rich with provocative questions , hausner audaciously examines the ambivalent nature of miracles . are they gifts from a loving god or random occurrences , bereft of any moral or meaning ?

it is the season of miracles - - the time of year when our jewish neighbors remember god ' s powerful deliverance and divine provision during hanukkah . it is also the time when the body of messiah celebrates the miracle of the lord ' s birth , when god ' s word became flesh and dwelt among us . so then , how fitting it is for us to witness yet another miracle now with the timely arrival of baby sarur .

one of the most observant - - and enigmatic - - movies of the year .

“christine michels has created a tightly woven plot with all the elements of intrigue and suspense that any reader could wish for . this compelling love story examines the haunting memories of a love lost and the heart - wrenching emotions of a love regained . … a season of miracles is a must ! [ a ] richly written outstanding ! [ ] keeper ! ” … . . judith duncan , silhouette intimate moments author

the holiday season brings with it surprises and wonder , and that holds true even in the world of online streaming services . case in point ? on december 9th , netflix will be debuting the second season of fuller house , just 10 months after the first season was gifted to the universe . it’s a case of millions of fans , having spent 2016 hoping and praying , having their holiday wishes come true . ( or maybe netflix just wants to distract everyone from the less - than - enthusiastic reception gilmore girls : a year in the life has been receiving . )

ted breaks up with stella but regrets it after an accident makes him realize his true feelings . marshall and robin argue over the existence of miracles .

this was the first book i had read by marilyn pappano , but it certainly won ' t be the last . from very early on , i felt like the story had the feel of a hallmark hall of fame movie , and i was pleasantly surprised to discover that hallmark had indeed made the book into a movie also titled , a season for miracles , which i am very eager to watch . season for miracles is the first book in ms . pappano ' s bethlehem series , a group of stories which all take place in the tight - knit community for which the series is named . the remaining titles in the series are some enchanted season , father to be , gabriel ' s angel ( a novella from the yours 2 keep anthology ) , first kiss , getting lucky , heaven on earth , cabin fever , and small wonders . the first two books in the series both center around the holiday season . season for miracles was an enchanting keeper of a book which i hope to make a christmas tradition . i am also looking forward to reading the other books in the bethlehem series , as well as exploring the non - bethlehem books that ms . pappano has written .

“season of miracles” hits a homerun and grandly shows that miracles can still happen . it is 1974 and a little league team in alabama , the robins , is an underdog . an autistic young man named rafer is the ‘babe ruth’ of little league . he is a special needs boy that is called a “retard” by ignorant kids but he is embraced by the robins as he provides both hope and inspiration to them . he is the team’s best hitter .

syracuse rabbi daniel jezer wrote last week that some consider the real miracle of hanukkah to be the strength of the human spirit . the concept can be applied to the cases of the miracles approved by the catholic church : in each case , there’s a larger story of surviving , against all odds .

production : filmed in los angeles by hallmark hall of fame prods . executive producer , richard welsh ; co - executive producer , brent shields ; producer , timothy m . bourne ; director , michael pressman ; writer , maria nation ; based on the novel " a season for miracles " by marilyn pappano .

at the risk of getting ahead of things , the film’s denouement is even less plausible , involving a small - town cop with a heart of gold and a surrealistic courtroom pledge of everlasting love .

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you can ' t endear when you ' re subtly insulting , and miracles from heaven ' s otherwise good intentions are lost in its confusing mix of uplifting spirituality and judgment .

based on a novel of the same name by marilyn pappano , the “miracles” kick in when the sister of a drug - addicted mother is permitted to gain custody of the troubled woman’s two kids , despite the fact she grabbed the tots and went into hiding roughly a month before .

homeaid “builder captains” malone’s landscape design | build ( kent ) and te briggs construction ( edmonds ) will spearhead the creation of the season of miracles foundation’s therapeutic healing garden at seattle children’s , scheduled to start late summer of 2016 . located on the hospital grounds on sand point way in seattle , the garden will incorporate therapies such as acupressure pathways and healing scents such as mint , lavender and more for children , families , visitors and staff .

miracles from heaven is manipulative , blunt , super - christian propaganda that ' s dignified and deeply moving in its own way .

lourdes starts from the unexpected position of believing miracles are possible , but it doesn ' t paper over the religious and practical problems they raise - - for the blessed and bereft alike .

the pencil - up - nose ' miracle ' actually happened to one of the writers during production of himym .

the “miracles” referred to in the title of this 203rd installment in the esteemed “hallmark hall of fame” franchise are decidedly dubious ones , even for a holiday flick that aims no higher than to warm the audience’s cockles . and while this is a typically handsome , skillfully produced and well - cast piece of work , viewers are ultimately asked to dismiss so many curious plot contrivances that you wonder if the market for miracles was somehow devalued without anyone’s having noticed .

employee engagement : an extensive internal communications plan and call to action to encourage employee participation . 12 , 000 westjet employees across the network were given blue santa hats and instructions on how to perform miracles . teams were supported with a budget to activate miracles within airports and local communities .

heather graham is a sure shot for providing the audience with the best in romantic suspense . her most recent novel , a season for miracles , uses paranormal elements to tell two stories , one from the past that parallels the second in the present . though tricky to move back and forth through the ( p ) ages , ms . graham easily navigates the peril of disruption through a strong story line containing a consistent and veritable cast including a likable heroine in peril . readers have quite a novel to luxuriate with while escaping the frantic pre - christmas season .

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miracles from heaven wrings this story for everything it ' s worth , and is ultimately saved from mawkishness by the utter believability of garner ' s performance as a mother who would do anything to save her daughter .

the “miracles” referred to in the title of this 203rd installment in the esteemed “hallmark hall of fame” franchise are decidedly dubious ones , even for a holiday flick that aims no higher than to warm the audience’s cockles . and while this is a typically handsome , skillfully produced and well - cast piece of work , viewers are ultimately [ … ]

the " miracles " referred to in the title of this 203rd installment in the esteemed " hallmark hall of fame " franchise are decidedly dubious ones , even for a holiday flick that aims no higher than to warm the audience ' s cockles . and while this is a typically handsome , skillfully produced and well - cast piece of work , viewers are ultimately asked to dismiss so many curious plot contrivances that you wonder if the market for miracles was somehow devalued without anyone ' s having noticed .

there ' s a common phrase : no pain no gain . and it is , of course , attributed to the sculpting of our bodies , but the same principle can be applied to the sculpting of our character and the deepening of our spiritual life .

" loved my first time experience of the christian worldview film festival . i hope it will be the first of many more ! "

a miracle occurs for a homeless family consisting of two children neglected by their incarcerated mother and their protective aunt who is trying to keep them out of the foster system with the help of an angel .

i ' m sorry . i guess it was rude of me to keep resuscitating that guy with a rake sticking out of his chest .

during the flashback of the " kennedy airport : 1999 " miracle , the uniforms that the customs officers are wearing have u . s . customs and border protection shoulder patches with the u . s . department of homeland security seal . u . s . customs and boder protection was created in march of 2003 after the establishment of the u . s . department of homeland security and the reorganization of federal agencies .

the success of the concept was the first of its kind ( for westjet ) to rely on user generated content being submitted in 24 hrs .

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the dvd version of the movie has scenes and extended scenes that were cut / shortened in recent television airings of the film on the hallmark channel .

appallingly heart - warming . an fluffy affirmation of small - town christmas goodwill with romance thrown in . the story is of a young woman determined to keep her nieces and nephew a family but through happenstance and bad choices ends up on the run . ending up in the tiny town of bethlehem she becomes entrapped by the good intentions of the inhabitants who do everything possible to welcome her , unknowing of their mistaken identification of her . she even ends up falling in love with a local cop , indulging in some rather passionate acts . there are also painful scenes of small children being adorable , making the heartbreak even more painful when her past catches up with her . luckily , this book is all about christmas miracles .

season for miracles is a tender , heartwarming christmas love story . sometimes it is nice to read an uncomplicated , character - driven story , and this book definitely fits the bill . it ' s all about facing the obstacles that life throws in one ' s path , and making the best decisions you can to overcome them . i thoroughly enjoyed the charming , small - town feel of the bethlehem , new york setting . i had thought that it was probably a fictional town , and was surprised to discover that such a place actually exists . marilyn pappano has created such a warm and inviting atmosphere , it will likely make the reader wish to live there too . the town has a soul - healing quality generated by it ' s residents and the three guardian angels who watch over and help those in need . i found this story and it ' s characters to be inspiring and uplifting , giving a true sense of the awe and wonder of the christmas season and that miracles really do happen . it brought tears to my eyes on more than one occasion .

" miracles are everywhere . " jennifer garner stars in the faith based film miracles from heaven . based on a true story , when her daughter develops a life threatening digestive disorder christy beam struggles with her faith and goes to extremes to get her daughter medical care . garner gives a very strong performance , as does child actress kylie rogers , and they have great chemistry as mother and daughter . also , the script is especially well - written and never feels preacher or hockey ( like a lot of faith based films do ) . and while there ' s a bit of melodrama , it ' s fairly restrained . a touching and powerful film , miracles from heaven is a compelling story about love and community .

this film gives a voice to the autistic community as unique as those affected by the impairment . not everyone communicates the same way , but everyone has a gift to share . children , especially those who don ' t communicate in the traditional sense , should be nurtured and accepted for the talents and gifts they possess . " season of miracles " celebrates that . in a time when bullying is such an issue , this film promotes friendship and camaraderie in kids through their love of baseball . don ' t miss this film , both for its entertainment quality and teachable moments .

that’s not going to be enough for everyone , of course . sometimes the only service you have is hbo now , and you just really want to watch midnight special , keanu , self / less , or hail , caesar ! most months , you’d be out of luck — but as hans gruber once said , this is the time of miracles , and in december hbo now customers will be able to do just that .

the yuletide season is anything but merry for emily ( carla gugino ) , who is forced to take charge of her nephew j . t . ( evan sabara ) and niece alanna ( mae whitman ) when their drug - addicted mother ( laura dern ) o . d . ' s and the kids are dispossessed . when it looks as though the kids will be sucked into the merciless maelstrom of the foster - care system , emily packs them up and heads out of her home state , ending up in a little town that happens to be named bethlehem even though the authorities have been temporarily left behind , emily will need a miracle to keep her family together . enter a versatile guardian angel ( patty duke ) , who assumes a variety of earthly guises to save the day for emily , j . t . and alanna - - and also orchestrates a romance between emily and a sympathetic local cop ( david conrad ) . based on a novel by marilyn pappano , a season for miracles first aired as a cbs hallmark hall of fame presentation on december 12 , 1999 .

for the past 3 years westjet has been a leader in content marketing especially during the holiday season . to build on this equity westjet created their 2015 holiday campaign – westjet ' s 12 , 000 mini miracles . in a world where releasing video content during the holidays has become a cluttered space , westjet took a new approach to content marketing in hopes of creating a movement , as opposed to a moment . the goal of the campaign was to encourage 12 , 000 westjetters across the network to perform and submit ( via social channels ) 12 , 000 mini miracles ( or random acts of kindness ) on december 9 th over a 24 hour time period . starting in london , uk across to hawaii , us each mini - miracle submitted with # westjetchristmas was tracked in real time by an internal team of westjet volunteers at a command centre located in calgary using the social tracking system hashtagio . the campaign began with the idea of involving westjet ' s entire network , 101 bases in total , but evolved into a movement globally .

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“a season for miracles” stars carla gugino ( “chicago hope” ) as emilie dalton , whose sister berry ( nice work in a small role from laura dern ) has been locked up in a jail hospital ward on a drug charge . it isn’t berry’s first time ; she’s been an addict for most of her adult life , relegating her grade - school - age kids j . t . ( evan sabara ) and alanna ( mae whitman ) to a bleak life of homeless shelters and spotty schooling . a social worker ( kathy baker ) is finally ready to farm the kids out to responsible , safe homes .

homeaid puget sound , one of 17 chapters of homeaid america across the united states , was established in late 2014 to continue and expand the work of the care foundation , a former non - profit organization affiliated with master builders association of king and snohomish counties . the combined entities have built 14 family housing projects offering over 63 , 000 bed nights , representing more than $ 10 million of in - kind contributions of labor and materials from the building industry to serve the region’s homeless .

in 2004 , a vatican panel of experts found no medical explanation for the 1993 recovery of kate mahoney , of syracuse . the 14 - year - old was experiencing multiple organ failure at crouse hospital . mahoney is now 33 and perfectly healthy .

a young boy tries to get a pair of christmas shoes for his dying mother , while a lawyer tries to deal with the break - up of his marriage .

reviewed for urltoken " 4 . 5 stars " season for miracles is a tender , heartwarming christmas love story . sometimes it is nice to read an uncomplicated , character - driven story , and this book definitely fits the bill . it ' s all about facing the obstacles that life throws in one ' s path , and making the best decisions you can to overcome them . i thoroughly enjoyed the charming , small - town feel of the bethlehem , new york setting . i had thought that it was probably a fictional town , and was surpri

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media tour : westjet offered media a behind the scenes look by inviting a strategic group of reporters and key influencers to join blue santa on a chartered plane across canada . throughout the tour , blue santa performed key mini miracles and provided live interviews via phone and skype to regional and local media .

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it seems like we need a reason to be good to each other . we are good to each other because it ' s the holidays or because it ' s christmas or because some disaster struck ! ! ! what would it be like to live in a world where goodness is acknowledged and celebrated freely ! ! ! a world in which people are good to each just because ! a world where going out of my way to do good to another is no longer going out of my way ! marilyn pappano ' s season for miracles warm my heart and bring tears of joy and compassion to my eyes . i love that doing good allows us to grow and transcend our ordinariness . our acts of goodness brings joy and happiness to the recepients , to us and to all the others who are around us . i recommend this book and the movie to you my friend because i know at heart you are out to make a difference in the world for all of us .

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corny and contrived , a season for miracles is certainly not hallmark hall of fame’s finest two hours . set at christmas time in a southern town called bethlehem – i guess signifying a place where miracles happen – the producers would have done well to watch a segment or two of touched by an angel . the teleplay does address themes concerning forgiveness , anything is possible , and family unity , but although auntie emilie keeps saying lying is wrong , she continues to do it , professing no other option . patty duke , a guiding angel , surfaces every twenty minutes or so as a waitress , clerk or bartender , to solve a problem – by hook or by crook . ms . duke is a seasoned professional , but as written , her angel lacks much depth , sincerity , or charm . rather than the quality we are used to from hallmark , this is like tv as usual – time filler . well , at least the commercials will move you .

i saw this at the cleveland international film fest . it reminded me a bit of fellini ' s nights of cabiria especially with its presentation of catholic rituals . sylvie testud does a wonderful job in portraying christine as a real person with real depth . but there is a great cast of characters surrounding her . i found that the movie is really about how the whole group of pilgrims seeking healing and the red cross helpers react to christine and the miracle promising site of lourdes . the movie is slowly paced . sometimes the camera lingering over the landscape or faces that are still and quiet seems a bit much . but when it lingers on the religious ceremonies and holy places it reveals the repetition and sometimes meaninglessness of these old traditions . people put so much hope in them anyways . i think that this movie was made in a way though that will let believers continue to believe and non - believers continue to doubt . it is ambiguous . i liked some of the advice the head priest and the head lady of the red cross gave a couple times though i disagreed with their assuming that all miracles and personal changes are a result of faith in god , jesus , or mother mary . i liked hearing the doctors ' scientific explanation for the roller coaster ebbing and flowing of multiple sclerosis symptoms . i liked the questions the two single middle aged ladies asked throughout as they try to make sense of it all .

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robin then reveals her reason for not believing in miracles : when she was a kid , her dog was just about to die , and when her parents took him to the veterinarian , the vet said that he had learned of a new operation earlier that day that would save her dog ' s life . marshall says that this is a miracle , but robin reveals the one major side effect of this operation : her dog " turned into " a turtle .

movies about miracles range from the awful to the unwatchable . . . that all changes with jessica hausner ' s lourdes ; it ' s a visually - striking , beautifully - realised , emotionally - devastating drama that both salutes and skewers the deeply - religious .

it ' s a good christian film that plays to its audience and preaches the importance of neighborly values .

though the title guarantees uplift , this gruelling drama spends an hour dragging you into a well of depression .

all of our family hovered around our sweet daughter season staying as close to the hospital and her space as possible . but when she was undergoing the many surgeries , mri’s and large procedures we could not be in her room . we wouldn’t dare go far as her life was on the brink for all of its entirety and we had so much hope that we would get to take our miracle home . we needed this sanctuary that we are creating so badly , a healing space to wish , breathe and hope for our daughter’s safety through each procedures she endured . we had to go through the brutal process of watching our sweet baby die and our lasting miracle from all of this is to create healing space for other families where it was lacking for ours .

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when ted and stella are arguing at the hospital , there are couple of jell - o cups on the tray behind ted . as the scene progresses and there are camera changes , one of the jell - o cups disappears .

emilie is the only mother alanna , josie and brendan have ever known but after losing her job and being evicted the court order the children be taken into state care . rather than losing her family emilie runs . caught in a blizzard they stop in the small town of bethlehem . her plans are to shelter for the night and then continue running , but the town starts to pull them into their embrace and becomes something they ' ve never known , a home . season for miracles is very much a fairytale for adults . i think some authors these days become a little obsessed with procedural accuracy and their stories can be weighed down by it . this book doesn ' t have that problem , it ' s a fantasy and problems disappear with a wave of the wand ( or a phone call ) . it was a really entertaining and unashamedly sentimental book .

" lourdes " is a disarming rumination on the nature of faith that maintains a documentaty like distance in observing a group of pilgrims at lourdes , starting with them arriving for a meal . their leader cecile ( elina lowensohn ) informs that since they have had such a long journey that day , they will wait until tomorrow to move onto the grotto and that a prize will be awarded to whoever is the best pilgrim . actually preferring the cultural sites , christine ( sylvie testud ) is paralyzed by multiple sclerosis and needs help even to eat and get into bed and feels life is passing her by . these tours are the only way for her to get out of the house . lourdes is renowned for its miracles but there is a great deal of skepticism given to any reported . why some people , and not others ? the official line is hedging its bets , wanting to cure the soul , not the body . ( whether they enjoy the idea of the sick suffering is a matter for debate . ) on the one hand , the city needs the idea of miracles to drive the tourist business and sell souvenirs . on the other , what would happen if everybody were cured , since there is such a large industry formed around the caretakers ?

a widow plans to give christmas festivities a miss , as they bring back too many memories of her late husband .

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will you join us in praising god for the miracle of sarur ' s life ? and will you also intercede on behalf of sarur as his journey towards healing takes an important step forward . may your own hearts be filled with hope as we look to messiah , " the king of kings . . . in all our trials born to be our friend . "

season miracle shute was born on her due date july 12 , 2014 , not breathing . in the final moments before being born her heart stopped for unknown reasons . she was revived after 20 minutes and transferred to seattle children’s hospital when she was less than 8 hours old and would fight for 33 tragic days to stay alive . she was put on a cooling treatment for 3 days to try to keep brain damage minimal , she was placed on full life support ( ecmo ) when her body became so edematous from not having kidney function . every organ and part of her body was failing from the lack of oxygen surrounding her birth .

christine has been confined to a wheelchair for most of her life . in order to escape her isolation , she makes a journey to lourdes , the iconic site of pilgrimage in the pyrenees mountains . she wakes up one morning seemingly cured by a miracle . the leader of the pilgrimage group , a handsome 40 - year - old volunteer from the order of malta , begins to take an interest in her . she tries to hold on to this newfound chance for happiness , while her cure provokes envy .

so thats what lourdes is like ? what a depressing place . an endless procession of ritual and prayer , hope and despair , and maybe , just maybe the chance of a miracle , but most likely , not a chance . a thought - provoking , slow ( well , your main character is paralized from the neck down ) and pragmatic film about the possibilities of faith and grace . .

when barney tears up ted ' s springsteen tickets he says " you ' ve been dating this girl for 2 weeks ? you ' re not taking her to a concert in january . by then you won ' t even remember this robin girl ' s name . " however , ted doesn ' t date robin until after they become friends . prior to her joining the group , ted only went on one date with robin . only after some time when she becomes integrated into the group does ted finally get together with her at the end of season 1 . thus , this is a lack of continuity . ted would still remember her name since she is friends with all of them and they can ' t have been dating for 2 weeks if it was before she was friends with everyone else .

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the vatican also has proclaimed the 17th century mohawk kateri tekakwitha a saint . prayers to the saint , known as the lily of the mohawks , are credited with the recovery of 6 - year - old jake finkbonner , a washington state boy who had a flesh - eating disease .

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the st . petersburg comic review gave this episode 9 . 5 out of 10 stars . " springsteen is america ' s bryan adams . "

when a young woman ' s niece and nephew are threatened with foster care after her sister is hospitalized following yet another overdose , she flees with them until they land in the sleepy town of bethlehem just before christmas and a series of kindnesses and coincidences gives the trio a chance at happiness .

the withholding of judgment persists across lourdes , which is comic , haunting , sweet , pious , unsettling , agnostic , and wholly deadpan at various moments .

today , christians celebrate another miracle — the virgin birth of their messiah , jesus christ . the story of jesus’ birth — in a cold , damp stable in bethlehem more than 2 , 000 years ago — carries with it the universal message that hope , compassion and love can emerge even from potentially unbearable situations . for believers , the nativity is just the first chapter ; the story ends with the greatest mystery of all — the crucified jesus rising from the dead .

it is a movie by believers , about believers , for believers , to the exclusion of all else , custom - tailored for private church - group showings .

in both cases of recovery , doctors pointed to a higher power . “i don’t have a better way to explain it , ” certo said about smith’s case .

dan wooding , 68 , is an award winning british journalist now living in southern california with his wife norma of 45 years . he is the founder and international director of assist ( aid to special saints in strategic times ) and the assist news service ( ans ) ; and us bureau chief for the missionaries news service (

we then go back to ted sitting in the cab , and the cab is hit by a speeding car that drove through the intersection . a montage is seen of everyone being informed of ted ' s accident , and they all rush to the hospital to see that ted is fine . he reveals that he wants stella back , and that the accident let him re - examine his relationship with her . marshall declares it ' s a miracle , to which robin scoffs . marshall is puzzled at why she doesn ' t believe in miracles , and he flashes back to when he , ted , and barney are all sitting at a bar , throwing pencils in the ceiling . one falls down and bounces off the table and into barney ' s right nostril and he survives . marshall says that that was a miracle , and robin ' s explanation is " a drunk jackass with a box of pencils " .