New to acting, Keisha Castle-Hughes has established herself quickly with a Best Actress nomination by the Academy. Of half-Maori descent, Keisha stood out when producers sought to fill the role of Paikea in Whale Rider and again to earn a coveted spot in the new Star Wars trilogy.
Film and television critic Philip Wakefield assesses the best movies on offer on the box this week, for Tuesday, August 12 to Monday, August 18.
Publ.Date : Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:15:40 GMTChildren have been stealing scenes in movies as long as there have been scenes to pilfer. Most capitalize on their inherent cuteness while others can just flat-out act. Also, Bob Tremblay offers another of his monthly movie trivia contests.
Publ.Date : Sun, 10 Aug 2008 04:10:44 GMTThe racial slur "towelhead" is supposed to imply a Middle Easterner, but that's one of the least offensive insults thrown around in this thought provoking drama.
Publ.Date : Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:01:38 GMT
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Keisha didn't know how to swim when she was cast in Whale Rider.
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