Andie MacDowell and Rainey Qualley: The Hollywood Interview

Real-life mother and daughter Andie MacDowell and Rainey Qualley in Mighty Fine. Andie MacDowell and Rainey Qualley Prove Mighty FineBy Alex SimonWhen you see the opening moments of Debbie Goodstein’s writing/directing debut Mighty Fine and catch your first glimpse of newcomer Rainey Qualley playing Andie MacDowell’s daughter, your first thoughts will most likely be “Wow! That’s great casting.” Truth be told, 23 year-old Qualley is, in real life,...

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Bailee Madison: The Hollywood Interview

BAILEE MADISON HITS THE TRAIL IN COWGIRLS ‘N ANGELSBy Alex SimonBailee Madison in Cowgirls 'n Angels. One of the busiest twelve year-olds working today, young Bailee Madison has racked up an impressive thirty-two acting credits since making her big screen debut in 2006, including turns in Bridge to Terabithia, House M.D., Brothers and Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark. The Fort Lauderdale, FL. native is currently starring in the independent family film...

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Jackson Rathbone: The Hollywood Interview

Jackson Rathbone Trades His Fangs for Cowgirls ‘n AngelsBy Alex Simon Born in Singapore and raised in Midland, Texas, actor Jackson Rathbone became a household name after landing the role of Jasper Hale in the Twilight films, playing a brooding vampire who seems to be undergoing a constant crisis of conscience. Having just wrapped the fourth film in the series, Breaking Dawn Part II, Jackson is currently promoting Cowgirls ‘n Angels, a family western...

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DVD Playhouse--May 2012

DVD PLAYHOUSE – MAY 2012By Allen GardnerSHAME (20th Century Fox) Director Steve McQueen’s harrowing portrait of a Manhattan sex addict (Michael Fassbender, in the year’s most riveting performance) whose psyche goes into overload when his equally-troubled sister (Carey Mulligan) visits unexpectedly. Exquisitely-made on every level, save for the screenplay, which makes its point after about thirty minutes. While it tries hard to be a modern-day Last...

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