If ever a film represented the “Look good. Feel good. Do good.” philosophy, it’s this moving documentary about six volunteer American hairdressers who, funded by the U.S. beauty industry, opened a beauty school in post-Taliban Afghanistan. With a sympathetic but unflinching … [Read more...] about The Beauty Academy of Kabul
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Singer/Songwriter Lori Leiberman on Life Since “Killing Me Softly”
Get out your iPods, ladies. I’ve just found your new favorite singer. Here is our exclusive interview with singer/songwriter Lori Leiberman. Lori Lieberman -- does “Killing Me Softly” ring a bell? – has been a critics’ favorite for decades. With the release of her new album, … [Read more...] about Singer/Songwriter Lori Leiberman on Life Since “Killing Me Softly”
“Ballou”
A great documentary not only entertains and informs, but also causes people to pay attention and act. “Ballou” is one of those rarities. For months, director Michael Patrei followed the members of the Ballou Senior High School Marching Band as they prepared for the National High … [Read more...] about “Ballou”
grace kelly
Rarely has a woman been so appropriately defined by her name. Since she first appeared onscreen in 1951, Grace Kelly set the standard for beauty, elegance and, of course, grace. The epitome of old Hollywood glamour, Grace earned a Golden Globe and an Academy Award nomination … [Read more...] about grace kelly
2 New Movies to be Thankful For
Among the tinsel of fluffy holiday movies are two gems that will take your breath away. Thought-provoking, beautifully crafted and impeccably acted, they bring a couple of momentous events in history down to a very personal level. These are films for which the Academy Awards … [Read more...] about 2 New Movies to be Thankful For
“Menopause the Musical:
Hot flashes, mood swings and raging hormones hardly seem worth singing about, but “Menopause The Musical” has become a surprise smash hit, with more than 10 million women in 13 countries having attended performances since it opened in 2001. Self-described as “The Hilarious … [Read more...] about “Menopause the Musical:
Woman of Style: Brooke Astor
To simply call Brooke Astor a social butterfly is missing the point. The queen of New York City high society, Mrs. Astor was a down-to-earth socialite who felt as at home in the tenements and churches of Harlem – the recipients of many of her generous grants – as in the pre-war … [Read more...] about Woman of Style: Brooke Astor
dana torres
Five-time Olympic swimmerDara Torres made quite a splash at the Beijing Olympics this summer when, at 41, she became the oldest Olympic swimmer in history and the only one to win a medal in five Olympics. Torres won her first medal in 1984 -- the year Debbie Phelps was … [Read more...] about dana torres