Plot: Based on Georgia Hunter’s New York Times bestselling novel, the television adaptation of “We Were the Lucky Ones” is a limited series inspired by the incredible true story of one Jewish family separated at the start of WWII. The series follows them across continents as they do everything in their power to survive and to reunite. “We Were the Lucky Ones” demonstrates how, in the face of the twentieth century’s darkest moment, the human spirit can endure and even thrive. The series is a tribute to the triumph of hope and love against all odds.
Review: One of the most important lessons of history is never to forget it. In recent years, as political strife has shifted around the globe from one region to the next, entertainment has always been an outlet to tell stories of inspiration as well as the stark horrors of what happens when...
Review: One of the most important lessons of history is never to forget it. In recent years, as political strife has shifted around the globe from one region to the next, entertainment has always been an outlet to tell stories of inspiration as well as the stark horrors of what happens when...
- 3/25/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Everyone’s family is crazy. Some may seem crazier than others, but that’s generally a byproduct of them being less self-conscious. The question we don’t ask ourselves — whether a part of the insanity or watching as an outsider — is why. Why does one member prove so gratingly obnoxious when you know he/she knows what others think? Why does another member retreat into his/her insular existence away from the sprawling chaos so that any opportunity to join the others feels like a chore? What has happened to drive this wedge that grows larger with each passing year of silence? The answer usually concerns blame. To be so close to someone when something bad happens to you both requires empathy and understanding. Guilt, however, often forces us to find fault instead.
This is why Brandon (Neal Bledsoe) dreads returning home. He never wants to endure the circus longer than necessary,...
This is why Brandon (Neal Bledsoe) dreads returning home. He never wants to endure the circus longer than necessary,...
- 10/13/2017
- by Jared Mobarak
- The Film Stage
Netflix looks to be continuing to develop high quality, original programming from talented creators and performers – as evidenced by the casting of Lucy Boynton in the upcoming psychological thriller series, Gypsy. The Sing Street star will join lead actress Naomi Watts in what is sure to be the next successful title from the streaming service provider.
Naomi Watts stars as Jean Holloway – a therapist who has an unsettling tendency to develop inappropriate connections with those who play a big part within the lives of her patients. Lucy Boynton has been cast in the role of Allison – a 19 year old college drop-out, who is hiding from her mother the fact that she has left education in order to financially support her addictions. Also featured in the cast are Billy Crudup, Karl Glusman, Melanie Liburd, and Sophie Cookson.
The first season will comprise a minimum of 10 episodes, some of which will be...
Naomi Watts stars as Jean Holloway – a therapist who has an unsettling tendency to develop inappropriate connections with those who play a big part within the lives of her patients. Lucy Boynton has been cast in the role of Allison – a 19 year old college drop-out, who is hiding from her mother the fact that she has left education in order to financially support her addictions. Also featured in the cast are Billy Crudup, Karl Glusman, Melanie Liburd, and Sophie Cookson.
The first season will comprise a minimum of 10 episodes, some of which will be...
- 10/7/2016
- by Sarah Myles
- We Got This Covered
Fox has given a script commitment plus penalty to Watchdog, a drama executive produced and directed by Jason Winer. Written/co-executive produced by playwright Jon Caren, Watchdog is described as a new-era procedural about a team of vigilante activists who expose abuses of power — while evading the FBI. 20th Century Fox TV, where Winer is under an overall deal, is the studio. This is the latest collaboration between Caren and Winer, whose relationship began when Winer saw…...
- 10/17/2015
- Deadline TV
Haven Entertainment and Firefly Theater & Films has chosen the writers for their fifth annual “Unscreened” series, with James Ponsoldt (“The Spectacular Now”), Jonathan Caren (“Melrose Place”), Aisha Muharrar (“Parks and Recreation”) and Liza Powel O’Brien selected to premiere four original short plays, TheWrap has learned. Muharrar will direct her piece, while Caren’s will be directed by Larry Biederman. Liza Powel O’Brien’s will be directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt, and Ponsoldt’s will be directed by Pedro Kos (“Waste Land”). Cast includes Jerrika Hinton (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Ashlyn Pearce (“The Bold and the Beautiful”), Helen Hong (“Inside Llewyn Davis”), Stephen Ellis (“Hail,...
- 4/23/2015
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
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