Rating: 3.0/5.0
Chicago – Over a decade ago, Jill & Karen Sprecher made waves on the indie scene with “Clockwatchers” and “Thirteen Conversations About One Thing” but then virtually disappeared. They’re back with another arthouse piece, a “Fargo”-esque black comedy called “Thin Ice,” starring Greg Kinnear, Billy Crudup, Alan Arkin, and more. The strong ensemble makes the relatively weak script (as presented…more on that later) easier to take as the film skates over some treacherous rough patches but never falls through.
Mickey Prohaska (Kinnear) is a jerk (and it’s the complete lack of a likable or relatable protagonist that is one of the film’s biggest drawbacks). He’s an insurance salesman who uses lies and deceit to scare people into buying policies they don’t need. And he rips them off whenever possible. In one of the first scenes in the film, he sleeps with a drunk girl at a casino conference,...
Chicago – Over a decade ago, Jill & Karen Sprecher made waves on the indie scene with “Clockwatchers” and “Thirteen Conversations About One Thing” but then virtually disappeared. They’re back with another arthouse piece, a “Fargo”-esque black comedy called “Thin Ice,” starring Greg Kinnear, Billy Crudup, Alan Arkin, and more. The strong ensemble makes the relatively weak script (as presented…more on that later) easier to take as the film skates over some treacherous rough patches but never falls through.
Mickey Prohaska (Kinnear) is a jerk (and it’s the complete lack of a likable or relatable protagonist that is one of the film’s biggest drawbacks). He’s an insurance salesman who uses lies and deceit to scare people into buying policies they don’t need. And he rips them off whenever possible. In one of the first scenes in the film, he sleeps with a drunk girl at a casino conference,...
- 2/23/2012
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Legendary soap star, cabaret singer and raconteur, Eileen Fulton, will appear at Bob Egan’s – New Hope Cabaret, at the Ramada of New Hope, Pa on Sunday afternoon, April 17th at 3:00 p.m., in a new show, "Blame It On My Youth."
Directed by Diana Basmajian, with Bob Goldstone as Music Director and Tom Hubbard on Bass, Fulton will delight audiences when she adds her signature flair to such classic standards as "Fever," "Blue Moon," and "Stormy Weather," among others. She will also perform a special rendition of "Blame It On My Youth," the famous jazz standard written by Oscar Levant and Edward Heyman.
Fulton will also share memorable stories of growing up as a preacher’s daughter in North Carolina; becoming the vixen of daytime television on As The World Turns; her time spent in Hollywood and all of her loves and let go’s--the men who got...
Directed by Diana Basmajian, with Bob Goldstone as Music Director and Tom Hubbard on Bass, Fulton will delight audiences when she adds her signature flair to such classic standards as "Fever," "Blue Moon," and "Stormy Weather," among others. She will also perform a special rendition of "Blame It On My Youth," the famous jazz standard written by Oscar Levant and Edward Heyman.
Fulton will also share memorable stories of growing up as a preacher’s daughter in North Carolina; becoming the vixen of daytime television on As The World Turns; her time spent in Hollywood and all of her loves and let go’s--the men who got...
- 4/15/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
Colleen Zenk did a final run-thru of her new cabaret show "Colleen Zenk: Live!" yesterday in New York City. I had the honor to attend and let me tell you, the audience that is lucky enough to catch the April 8th performance at the Bob Egan's New Hope nightclub is in for a real treat. The Emmy-nominated actress has upped her game to bring her fans a delightful mixture of familiar standards and original songs, each and every one with her own unique stamp. And of course, there will be dancing as well!
Zenk's show traces her life story in song. From growing up on a Midwestern farm wanting to be a nun (!), to studying drama in Chicago, to chasing the bright lights of Broadway in New York City, her roles as actress, dancer, mother, wife, and survivor are beautifully shared with laughter, and some tears. And yes,...
Zenk's show traces her life story in song. From growing up on a Midwestern farm wanting to be a nun (!), to studying drama in Chicago, to chasing the bright lights of Broadway in New York City, her roles as actress, dancer, mother, wife, and survivor are beautifully shared with laughter, and some tears. And yes,...
- 4/7/2011
- by Damon L. Jacobs
- We Love Soaps
Two-time Emmy nominee Colleen Zenk, is readying to premiere her new one-woman cabaret show aptly titled "Colleen Zenk: Live!" The show will debut on Friday April 8th at Bob Egan’s New Hope – one of the country’s leading cabaret showrooms.
Zenk, who is a two-time oral cancer survivor said “I believe the old saying that 'when one window closes, another window opens.' The end of As The World Turns was a great loss for me, but has given me the time to explore a lifelong dream. I have great material to draw upon and this show will give me the opportunity to sing some of my favorite songs and give the audience a glimpse into my life.” For As The World Turns fans Colleen promises great stories.
Zenk is best known to millions of fans as Barbara Ryan on the iconic daytime drama As The World Turns,...
Zenk, who is a two-time oral cancer survivor said “I believe the old saying that 'when one window closes, another window opens.' The end of As The World Turns was a great loss for me, but has given me the time to explore a lifelong dream. I have great material to draw upon and this show will give me the opportunity to sing some of my favorite songs and give the audience a glimpse into my life.” For As The World Turns fans Colleen promises great stories.
Zenk is best known to millions of fans as Barbara Ryan on the iconic daytime drama As The World Turns,...
- 2/18/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
Legendary soap star, cabaret singer and raconteur, Eileen Fulton, will appear at Bob Egan’s – New Hope Cabaret, at the Ramada of New Hope, Pa on Sunday afternoon, April 17th at 3:00 Pm, in a new show, "Blame It On My Youth."
Directed by Diana Basmajian, with Bob Goldstone as Music Director and Tom Hubbard on Bass, Fulton will delight audiences when she adds her signature flair to such classic standards as "Fever," "Blue Moon," and "Stormy Weather," among others. She will also perform a special rendition of "Blame It On My Youth," the famous jazz standard written by Oscar Levant and Edward Heyman.
Fulton will also share memorable stories of growing up as a preacher’s daughter in North Carolina; becoming the vixen of daytime television on As The World Turns; her time spent in Hollywood and all of her loves and let go’s--the men who got away--and...
Directed by Diana Basmajian, with Bob Goldstone as Music Director and Tom Hubbard on Bass, Fulton will delight audiences when she adds her signature flair to such classic standards as "Fever," "Blue Moon," and "Stormy Weather," among others. She will also perform a special rendition of "Blame It On My Youth," the famous jazz standard written by Oscar Levant and Edward Heyman.
Fulton will also share memorable stories of growing up as a preacher’s daughter in North Carolina; becoming the vixen of daytime television on As The World Turns; her time spent in Hollywood and all of her loves and let go’s--the men who got away--and...
- 2/11/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
Reviewed by Jeremy Mathews
(from the 2011 Sundance Film Festival)
Directed by: Jill Sprecher
Written by: Jill Sprecher and Karen Sprecher
Starring: Greg Kinnear, Alan Arkin, Billy Crudup, Lea Thompson and Bob Balaban
There’s no son of a bitch quite like Mickey Prohaska. The insurance salesman played by Greg Kinnear in “The Convincer” lies constantly, treats everyone like dirt and never passes up a chance to screw someone over. When the random drunk woman he sleeps with during a convention robs his room, he not only hides what happens but belittles the hotel manager and accuses the housekeeping staff of theft. So he isn’t a character who evokes much sympathy when his scruple-less little scheme goes terribly wrong. It’s no less than he deserves.
All it takes to push Mickey to do something wrong is for an opportunity to present itself. The film is structured like a domino course,...
(from the 2011 Sundance Film Festival)
Directed by: Jill Sprecher
Written by: Jill Sprecher and Karen Sprecher
Starring: Greg Kinnear, Alan Arkin, Billy Crudup, Lea Thompson and Bob Balaban
There’s no son of a bitch quite like Mickey Prohaska. The insurance salesman played by Greg Kinnear in “The Convincer” lies constantly, treats everyone like dirt and never passes up a chance to screw someone over. When the random drunk woman he sleeps with during a convention robs his room, he not only hides what happens but belittles the hotel manager and accuses the housekeeping staff of theft. So he isn’t a character who evokes much sympathy when his scruple-less little scheme goes terribly wrong. It’s no less than he deserves.
All it takes to push Mickey to do something wrong is for an opportunity to present itself. The film is structured like a domino course,...
- 2/5/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Network
Reviewed by Jeremy Mathews
(from the 2011 Sundance Film Festival)
Directed by: Jill Sprecher
Written by: Jill Sprecher and Karen Sprecher
Starring: Greg Kinnear, Alan Arkin, Billy Crudup, Lea Thompson and Bob Balaban
There’s no son of a bitch quite like Mickey Prohaska. The insurance salesman played by Greg Kinnear in “The Convincer” lies constantly, treats everyone like dirt and never passes up a chance to screw someone over. When the random drunk woman he sleeps with during a convention robs his room, he not only hides what happens but belittles the hotel manager and accuses the housekeeping staff of theft. So he isn’t a character who evokes much sympathy when his scruple-less little scheme goes terribly wrong. It’s no less than he deserves.
All it takes to push Mickey to do something wrong is for an opportunity to present itself. The film is structured like a domino course,...
(from the 2011 Sundance Film Festival)
Directed by: Jill Sprecher
Written by: Jill Sprecher and Karen Sprecher
Starring: Greg Kinnear, Alan Arkin, Billy Crudup, Lea Thompson and Bob Balaban
There’s no son of a bitch quite like Mickey Prohaska. The insurance salesman played by Greg Kinnear in “The Convincer” lies constantly, treats everyone like dirt and never passes up a chance to screw someone over. When the random drunk woman he sleeps with during a convention robs his room, he not only hides what happens but belittles the hotel manager and accuses the housekeeping staff of theft. So he isn’t a character who evokes much sympathy when his scruple-less little scheme goes terribly wrong. It’s no less than he deserves.
All it takes to push Mickey to do something wrong is for an opportunity to present itself. The film is structured like a domino course,...
- 2/5/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Magazine
Bob Egan Entertainment in association with Elegant Diamond Productions presents Carol Channing: A Celebration Starring Richard Skipper! Musical Direction by Jon Webber, with a five piece band and back-up singers. In this intimate evening with one of Broadway s greatest treasures, Skipper takes his audience back to a time of clean wholesome entertainment, featuring highlights from two of Channing's greatest hits, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Hello Dolly! One performance only, July 5th, 2008 at 8:00 pm. Tim McLoone's Supper Club, 1200 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ. Reservations: (732) 774-1155.
- 6/5/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
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