Tagged with "Hollywood"
Is Stephenie Meyer's 'The Host' rooted in Mormon beliefs?
MR says: Fascinating--Meyer and the director have both said that the movie isn't overtly Mormon, but there seem to be particular themes. The article also mentions how other famous Mormon sci-fi writers have used LDS concepts. Underneath The Host's schmaltzy romance and blinding shine of silver sports cars...
'Ten Commandments' exhibit to commemorate Friberg's 100th birthday
MR says: You will recognize Arnold Friberg's work from the illustrated Book of Mormon pictures. Famous director Cecil B. DeMille saw his illustration of the Brother of Jared and knew he had to visualize *The Ten Commandments* (which Friberg did). Starting in 1953, artist Arnold Friberg spent three years in...
Moses, Noah experiencing a resurgence in Hollywood
MR says: Some interesting projects coming up in the world of film. Thanks in part to the success of the History Channel’s new mini-series, “The Bible,” biblical stories could be making a long-overdue comeback in Hollywood. A-list directors like Darren Aronofsky (“Black Swan”), Ridley Scott...
Downton Abbey and motherhood
MR says: Have you ever fanticized about having servants? Sometimes motherhood feels like you're stuck in a show the other way around (but that's not always a bad thing). Like many mothers these days, I have a bit of a Downton Abbey addiction. In case you aren’t familiar with it, Downton Abbey is a British...
Vogue & Virtue: Modest Fashion at the Oscars
Sometimes it can feel like modest and frumpy are synonymous, but that's definitely not the case, and these celebrities show us how on the red carpet. Now before we start nit-picking, let me clarify: not all these dresses are 100% modest by LDS standards. But most of them are pretty dang close, and...
Vogue & Virtue: Modest Fashion at the Grammy Awards
Sometimes it can feel like modest and frumpy are synonymous, but that's definitely not the case, and these celebrities show us how on the red carpet. Now before we start nit-picking, let me clarify: not all these dresses are 100% modest by LDS standards. But most of them are pretty dang close, and...
BYU grads making waves in Hollywood
MR says: This story highlights just a couple people with cool stories who work with big studios and big names, but lots of BYU grads find their way into entertainment. As a kid Brigham Taylor was a movie buff. He ate, slept and breathed film. But when he got to BYU his creativity made him something of an...
Mormon director in Sundance Film Festival
MR says: "Austenland," directed by BYU alum Jerusha Hess (who co-wrote Napoleon Dynamite), sounds like it will be a success with Jane Austen-loving women. BYU has a rich and creative history at the Sundance Film Festival. Current students, along with alumni, have participated throughout the years. Among...
Vogue & Virtue: Modest Fashion at the Golden Globes
Sometimes it can feel like being both modest and fashionable is an impossible task, but you can find ideas in surprising places – like the Golden Globes. The celebrities we see in magazines and on the big screen are probably the last people we should emulate, but if you watch closely, sometimes...
Trey Parker and Matt Stone 'planning The Book Of Mormon film adaptation'
MR says: Just a heads up - it seems the musical is now being made into a film. The duo’s company is to be called Important Studios, the New York Times claims, and with South Park’s estimated $300million (£186m) revenue behind it will be commissioning new TV and film projects, including a film version of...
Defending the Faith: 'Les Miserables' teaches how God's truth is lovable
MR says: Are you excited to see this movie? In my early adulthood, Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" had attained cult status, and derivative fantasy epics, designed by other authors dreaming of similar success, clogged bookstore shelves. Mostly forgettable, they've mostly been forgotten. I suspect that...
Christ-centered Christmas movies
MR says: A decent list of movies from one LDS movie buff. Few holiday traditions are as time-honored as grabbing some hot cocoa, lighting a fire, and cuddling up in front of a Christmas movie. While films like White Christmas, Elf, A Muppet’s Christmas Carol, It’s a Wonderful Life, and A Christmas Story...
{A&E} Is the MPAA a Friend of Families?
Movie ratings are meant to help people make easy decisions about what they see. But that decision has become anything but easy—all too often, families are left wondering if the rating actually reflects what's in the movie. Does the MPAA need to revisit its standards? I remember going to see my...
Watch 9-year-old Ryan Gosling in Mormon talent show
Hollywood actor Ryan Gosling, who was raised LDS, hams it up at a ward talent show. He certainly seems to have always enjoyed the spotlight! Did you know that famous actor Ryan Gosling was raised a Mormon? Before he was performing in blockbuster hits like The Notebook and Crazy, Stupid Love, he...
Dave Says: Hollywood Dreams
I want to pursue my dream of acting. How do I stay financially smart while I do? Dear Dave, I plan to move to Los Angeles to chase my dream of working in the television and film industry. I’m not married, have no kids, and I have $2,500 saved to live on until I can pick up a couple of jobs. I...
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