Awards abound as N.H. Film Fest hits Portsmouth Oct 17, 2009
It's time to change that," Thompson said. "If the government's not going to, filmmakers have to band together and step up a notch. "He asked area filmmakers and film aficionados to petition the government to offer more tax incentives like Massachusetts, so the Granite State can create a filmmaking structure that would establish working crews in the area for major productions."When a major movie is made here, it puts New Hampshire back on the map," he said.The award for New Hampshire Documentary... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
N.H. Film Festival gives first awards to local filmmakers Oct 16, 2009
The award for New Hampshire Documentary Film of the Year went to Mito-Kids: Documenting Life, directed by Marc Dole, the owner and founder of Hatchling Studios of Portsmouth. Mito-Kids is the story of Dole's four teenage daughters who have grown up with disabilities that stem from mitochondrial disease, a chronic, genetic disorder that occurs when the mitochondria of the cell fail to function properly. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Review; Hilarious Hauntings Oct 2, 2009
He has yet to disappoint us, whether he's playing grouchy old Norman Thayer in 'On Golden Pond" or, as he claims now, a misunderstood, historically maligned, dead bank robber.But this was Nelson's first time on stage, and after seeing her perform you're going to think I have made an error here, but swear, that's what the program says her "debut. " And what a debut it was. Nelson has the timing of a pro, delivering the snappy one-time volleys sometimes to Clyde, sometimes to Ma, and most often to... (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
‘Still Walking’ presents a day at an uneasy family reunion Sep 18, 2009
His flinty dismissiveness toward nearly everyone (he does warm up a bit to Atsushi) makes Henry Fonda in On Golden Pond seem like Mister Rogers. The excessiveness of Dr. Yokoyama s behavior mars a script otherwise notable for its nuanced detail and sense of emotional fineness. (Boston Globe)
Scene 13: WOW! @ the Weekend Sep 12, 2009
We're kicking things off at Theatre Macon with the premiere of On Golden Pond ... In the play, the Thayer's are an older couple who spend their summers in a quiet cabin on Golden Pond ... Catch the premiere of On Golden Pond this Friday at 8:00 p.m. The show runs through Sept. 19. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
One grand man Aug 27, 2009
Past fundraiser shows include Love Letters, On Golden Pond and An Evening with John Grandi, a one-man show about growing up during the Great Depression. The hospital saved my life twice, Grandi says. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Famous Hollywood Families Aug 4, 2009
Fonda won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Norman Thayer opposite his daughter Jane in On Golden Pond (1981) ... Troy Garity (1973), son of Jane Fonda, made his film debut along side his mother and grandfather in On Golden Pond (1981). (Suite101.com)
Unity Theatre celebrating 15th season Jul 15, 2009
In June 2010, Unity Theatre will present On Golden Pond, an award-winning play by Ernest Thompson before it became an award-winning movie. Subscriptions for the new season are on sale now at the Unity Theatre box office. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Tributes paid to the King of Pop Jun 26, 2009
Page last updated at 02:27 GMT, Friday, 26 June 2009 03:27 UK. Tributes paid to Michael Jackson. (BBC News)
New Hampshire May 17, 2009
The lake, made famous in the 1981 classic On Golden Pond, is a gorgeous prize and a lunch spot during an easy 2-mile round-trip Lakes Region trek along the benign Old Bridle Path in Holderness. From the junction of routes 113 and 3 in Holderness, travel about 6 miles on Route 113 to trailhead parking. (Boston Globe)
New theater makes its debut tonight at Melbourne's King Center May 15, 2009
On Golden Pond' opens on Studio stage ... Brevard's newest theater company takes a bow today when the Ipsylon Theater presents "On Golden Pond." ... He chose "On Golden Pond" for actress Annie England, who portrays Ethel in the play. (Florida Today)
Cinderella Liberty Movie (1973) May 13, 2009
Mark Rydell (The Reivers, The Cowboys, On Golden Pond) produced and directed. John Williams created the original music score, with Vilmos Zsigmond as cinematographer. (Suite101.com)
'Rebel' Dean remembered Apr 5, 2009
"Rydell's films have earned 26 Oscar nominations. He was brought to Chapel Hill last week by UNC's writing for the screen and stage program in the College of Arts and Sciences.David Sontag, director of the program, wanted to share Rydell with the community. The Chelsea hosted a free retrospective featuring "The Cowboys" (1972), "Cinderella Liberty (1973), "The Rose" (1979) and "On Golden Pond" (1981) ... It's been almost 30 years since Rydell's most acclaimed film, "On Golden Pond," another,... (News & Observer)
‘On Golden Pond' opens today in Fort Madison Mar 7, 2009
On Golden Pond' opens today in Fort Madison ... Published: Friday, March 6, 2009 11:29 AM CST FORT MADISON If you think you've seen the movie On Golden Pond so many times you can recite the lines along with the actors, don't try it this weekend with the Old Fort Players' version ... On Golden Pond takes the stage today, Saturday and Sunday and again on March 12, 13 and 14. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
12 Angry Men: Film Review Feb 26, 2009
Fonda won the best actor Oscar in 1982 at the age of 76 for On Golden Pond, a few months before he died. The 84-year-old Lumet is still active as a director. (Suite101.com)
* Ol green eyes Feb 18, 2009
In his new film, Gran Torino, he plays Walt Kowalski, a trigger-happy, cantankerous old bigot (imagine if Henry Fonda in On Golden Pond had been armed) who learns over time to love his Asian neighbors more than his petulant family and to make a great sacrifice for them. It sounds corny, but its a better film than Million Dollar Baby, the sentimental Oscar-winner he directed in 2004 and in which he played a similar role. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Heath Ledger Fans Call for Joker's Retirement From Film Feb 10, 2009
And while we're at it, Henry Fonda nailed the old guy role in On Golden Pond. We should ban all old guy roles from here on in. (Wired News)
James Whitmore dies at 87 Feb 7, 2009
" But for all his TV and film work, Whitmore was even more closely associated with the theater, where he performed a number of well-received one-man shows. His repertoire of historical characters included: Rogers in "Will Rogers, USA," Roosevelt in "Bully and President; Truman in "Give 'Em Hell, Harry." In ensemble productions, Whitmore also essayed such figures as Oliver Wendell Holes in "The Magnificent Yankee," Sheridan Whiteside in "The Man Who Came to Dinner" and Norman Thayer in "On Golden... (Hollywood Reporter)
