Tag Archives: HBO

Watch and Remember The Words That Built America

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Judith Trojan

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. “— from The unanimous Declaration … Continue reading →

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If You’re Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast Debuts on HBO

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Judith Trojan

Ninety-five-year-old comedy legend Carl Reiner has a lot more shtick to share before he calls it quits. “Every morning before having breakfast,” he says, “I pick up my newspaper, get the obituary section and see if I’m listed. If not, … Continue reading →

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De Niro and Pfeiffer Debut on HBO in The Wizard of Lies

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Judith Trojan

In today’s divisive political climate where the line between “alt facts” and actual facts has been obliterated, it’s not surprising that Robert De Niro, an outspoken critic of the “alt fact” administration, has made his HBO debut as executive producer and star of a film entitled The … Continue reading →

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Oprah Owns The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Judith Trojan

“The story is about loss and identity, the power of knowing your own story and how it manifests itself inside of you,” says George C. Wolfe.  “It’s about the desire to know so that you can be a more complete human being.” … Continue reading →

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The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble Debuts on HBO

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Judith Trojan

“We don’t speak perfect English, but we speak perfect music.” That refrain drives Morgan Neville’s powerful feature-length documentary, The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble, debuting on HBO tonight, Monday, March 6, 2017, 8:00 – 9:35 p.m. ET/PT. … Continue reading →

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Marathon Powerfully Revisits the Patriots Day Bombing on HBO

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Judith Trojan

What does the word “hero” mean to you? If you feel that the only “heroes” still standing in America today are the cartoon characters featured in action films, you’re not alone. Abraham Lincoln concluded his First Inaugural Address in March … Continue reading →

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Open Your Eyes and Skip the Trump Dog and Pony Show

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Judith Trojan

“A blind person is a mouth with no hands.”–Nepalese Proverb. I confess that lately I’ve let too much time elapse between blog posts. I haven’t given up on “media that matter,” the mission of my blog, FrontRowCenter.  But, frankly, I admit that I’ve been short-circuited … Continue reading →

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Gloria Vanderbilt and Anderson Cooper Leave Nothing Left Unsaid in New Doc

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Judith Trojan

“I could always tell as a kid that there was this sadness to her,” says CNN anchor Anderson Cooper of his mom, Gloria Vanderbilt, in the fascinating and poignant new feature-length documentary, Nothing Left Unsaid: Gloria Vanderbilt & Anderson Cooper, produced … Continue reading →

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Nora Ephron Scripted and Unscripted in Everything Is Copy

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Judith Trojan

Sharp-tongued, witty (“writers are predators”) and beloved by notable New York and Washington literati, Nora Ephron is the subject of her eldest son Jacob Bernstein’s touching, smartly filmed and edited profile, Everything Is Copy. The film made its world premiere at the … Continue reading →

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Mavis! Takes Us There on HBO

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Judith Trojan

Need a little more sunshine in your life? If so, I encourage you to kick back and spend some quality time with Mavis!, the wonderful new documentary profile of singer Mavis Staples. You’ll come away with a smile on your face and a spring in … Continue reading →

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