Chicago – The topic of cancer is rarely heroic, and as we know mostly concludes tragically. But the new teen comedy “Hope Springs Eternal” turns the Big C on its ear, and features up-and-coming young actor Mia Rose Frampton to take it on. The film is light and breezy, with nods to John Hughes, absurdist teen indoctrinations and the celebration of music in life.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
Written with a nice light balance by Stephanie Mickus (her debut) and directed by Chicagoan Jack C. Newell, “Hope Springs Eternal” is tight storytelling and brisk comedy. Frampton keeps it alive with her expressive optimism in the main role, and is able to handle both the light and darkness of the “C” without being maudlin. The cast is top drawer and seems to be having a good time… the highlight being a Hughes-like “mean girl” coterie who have a habit of dressing alike. This is a great cheer-us-up film,...
Rating: 3.5/5.0
Written with a nice light balance by Stephanie Mickus (her debut) and directed by Chicagoan Jack C. Newell, “Hope Springs Eternal” is tight storytelling and brisk comedy. Frampton keeps it alive with her expressive optimism in the main role, and is able to handle both the light and darkness of the “C” without being maudlin. The cast is top drawer and seems to be having a good time… the highlight being a Hughes-like “mean girl” coterie who have a habit of dressing alike. This is a great cheer-us-up film,...
- 8/18/2018
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
"Who cares if you're sorry, you have to do something about it." Samuel Goldwyn Films has debuted the official trailer for a dramatic comedy for teens titled Hope Springs Eternal, from a screenplay written by Stephanie Mickus. The film hasn't premiered at any major festivals before as far as we know, but it will be hitting theaters next month for those who might be interested. Hope Springs Eternal is about a "girl dying of cancer" who maintains this identity to get her the life she wants, until one day she learns she's cured but doesn't know how to admit the truth to everyone and move on. Young actress Mia Rose Frampton stars, with Stony Blyden, Juliette Angelo, Beau Brooks, Beth Lacke, and Pej Vahdat. This PG-rated film has all the usual cliche high school moments. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Jack C. Newell's Hope Springs Eternal, direct from...
- 7/6/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Reactions to today’s New York Times story on the many allegations of sexual harassment made against Harvey Weinstein have been expectedly strong. Weinstein is suing the paper for $50 million, while others in the film industry have taken to social media to share their thoughts.
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I want to buy the movie rights
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 4, 2017
I own the movie rights.
— Asia Argento (@AsiaArgento) October 5, 2017
Heed the mantra and never forget: Women. Have. Nothing. To. Gain. And. Everything. To Lose. By. Coming. forward. https://t.co/ynKX1bcBkK
— Amber Tamblyn (@ambertamblyn) October 5, 2017
Read More:Harvey Weinstein Is Suing the New York Times for $50 Million Over Its Sexual Harassment Story
I took meetings at Weinstein. With other female execs. But every single time I’d hear “as long as you aren’t meeting with Harvey,...
Read More:Harvey Weinstein’s Decades of Sexual Assault Allegations: Ashley Judd Leads Accusers in Nyt Exposé
I want to buy the movie rights
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 4, 2017
I own the movie rights.
— Asia Argento (@AsiaArgento) October 5, 2017
Heed the mantra and never forget: Women. Have. Nothing. To. Gain. And. Everything. To Lose. By. Coming. forward. https://t.co/ynKX1bcBkK
— Amber Tamblyn (@ambertamblyn) October 5, 2017
Read More:Harvey Weinstein Is Suing the New York Times for $50 Million Over Its Sexual Harassment Story
I took meetings at Weinstein. With other female execs. But every single time I’d hear “as long as you aren’t meeting with Harvey,...
- 10/5/2017
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
Celebrities and people in the entertainment industry are speaking out against Harvey Weinstein in wake of a New York Times story alleging that the movie mogul has sexually harassed women for decades.
The powerhouse film executive has been accused of multiple incidents of sexual harassment — including by actresses Ashley Judd and Rose McGowan — spanning three decades. According to the New York Times, Weinstein has reached at least eight settlements with women, including McGowan.
Weinstein announced Thursday that he is taking a leave of absence from his studio, The Weinstein Company. Weinstein’s attorney, Lisa Bloom, said in a statement that...
The powerhouse film executive has been accused of multiple incidents of sexual harassment — including by actresses Ashley Judd and Rose McGowan — spanning three decades. According to the New York Times, Weinstein has reached at least eight settlements with women, including McGowan.
Weinstein announced Thursday that he is taking a leave of absence from his studio, The Weinstein Company. Weinstein’s attorney, Lisa Bloom, said in a statement that...
- 10/5/2017
- by Ale Russian
- PEOPLE.com
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