The trend of adapting novels to film is not at all a recent one. For years and long before the popular Harry Potter series or The Hunger Games, Hollywood has been taking note of some of our most profound novels and turning to these illustrious literary works for inspiration on the big screen. For movie buffs, […]
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Julianne Moore is Unforgettable in “Still Alice”
Hollywood has long been fascinated with bringing a tinge of real life to film in hopes to connect with audiences. While it is a fundamental element in successful film-making, it’s also prised by many who value the subject matter in hopes to spark a discussion that is important. Based on the 2007 New York Times best-selling novel of the same name by neuroscientist and writer Lisa Genova, Still Alice is more than just a film about the struggle of Alzheimer’s. In many ways, it is a harrowing tale of family, love and the effects on our lives from this debilitating disease.
Living and Loving The Artists’ Life: Chatting with Andrea Stefancikova
With more than a dozen film, television and stage credits to her name, Andrea Stefancikova is not your average actress. While prominent in the indie film circuit, the social media savvy artist is incredibly dedicated to her craft and understands the real value it brings to not just her life, but those who appreciate and understand film the way she does.
Letter from the Editor: Live Everyday with Intention
It’s hard to believe anything worthwhile can come out of challenging times when you’re suffering the pangs of a moment while the abyss of darkness seems eternal, and through these hard times you clearly see not just what needs to be done, but the type of person you want to be. If you change the way you look at things in life, the things you look at will change.
Re-Gifting Christmas with The Girls with Glasses
We’ve all done it. Whether it be a birthday present, something from that aunt who won’t stop treating you like a piece of taffy and tearing at your cheeks, or from your Secret Santa at work, we’ve all re-gifted. Re-gifting is when we take a gift we’ve received and give it to someone else in the […]
A Life Worth Living: “The Happiness Project”
In the flourishing age of social media and progressive film-making, Ron Parida is hoping to make a difference and change the way we smile. The Los Angeles based creative director wants the world to know about his latest venture, The Happiness Project—a video series that looks into the lives of people fighting incredibly difficult circumstances, yet still choose to fight and maintain a positive attitude through it all.
Deck The Halls with Holiday Music: 12 Songs for Your Festive Playlist
Whether we’re shopping at Macy’s and hear it on the speakers, or are ordering a holiday themed coffee from Starbucks, Christmas music is inescapable. To get you in the festive spirit, here is an eclectic mix of 12 Christmas tracks from artists new and old.
MudLOVE: Giving Back, One Band at a Time
While many small businesses are driven by fiscal success, one company nestled in Warsaw, Indiana is making all the difference and finding its real purpose in a humane venture aimed at benefiting communities through a socially driven economy. In an attempt to turn away from the idolatry of self-centeredness and orient one’s life by the drive to do the right thing and seek action for a better world, MudLOVE was built on the idea of giving back and aiding in the water crisis.
Chris Cuomo: Man of Conscience and Integrity
In an exclusive with The Hudsucker, our writer Tania Hussain talks to news anchor and television journalist Chris Cuomo about journalism, social media, his CNN morning show “New Day” and much more.
6 of the Best Haunted Places in the United States
Whether you’re a believer or not, there is always something more to life than meets the eye. North America is filled with ghost stories that are passed down from generation to generation—from haunted houses to military spots, each of these creepy locations are filled with grisly tales of suffering, death and sadness. Perfect for Halloween, here are six of the best haunted places in the United States.
An Affair To Remember: A Sneak Peek at Showtime’s “The Affair”
In The Affair, the Showtime series explores the emotional and psychological effects of an extramarital love affair between Noah (Dominic West), a dissolute schoolteacher and novelist, and Alison (Ruth Wilson), a diner waitress trying her hardest to piece back together her life and marriage in the wake of a tragedy.
A Beautiful Decay: “Gone Girl” Soundtrack Haunts
If music plays as a source of emotion in film, this darkness and abyss of twisted mystery is best described through Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor’s score as the two show a great evolution from their previous work with David Fincher in “The Social Network” and “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.”
Are Love Letters a Lost Art?
Call me old-fashioned, but there’s something incredibly sweet and artful about love letters. The last few years of our social platform has skyrocketed (thanks to the Internet and smartphones) in a very innovative way as mass socialization among users with texting, tweeting, and one-sentence status updates exponentially expands. These social networks have enabled minute-by-minute communication as a necessity for millions, but falls short on genuine sentiment.
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