Tag: Heartburn
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Why Nora Ephron Was ‘A Very Significant Figure’ In Natasha Lyonne’s Story
Even to this day, there are few powerhouse women in the film industry quite like the late Nora Ephron. The prolific filmmaker and playwright was the queen of the rom-com in her time, writing classics such as “When Harry Met Sally…” and directing crowd-pleasing hits like “Sleepless in Seattle,” “Michael,” and “You’ve Got Mail.” Her…
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Natasha Lyonne: Auditioning for Nora Ephron Was Like Having a ‘Free Therapy Session’
Natasha Lyonne is reflecting on Nora Ephron’s legacy, especially when it comes to her personal relationship with the late “You’ve Got Mail” writer-director.“Nora Ephron was a very significant figure in my story,” Lyonne recalled to W Magazine. “My very first acting gig was as a glorified extra in her film ‘Heartburn.’ That was [inspired by]…
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Why Marriage Story should win the best picture Oscar
Noah Baumbach’s film about divorce, starring Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver, is unique: it is simultaneously sad and funny, mean and hilarious‘I knew the moment my marriage ended that someday it might make a book – if I could just stop crying about it. One of the things I’m proudest of is that I managed…