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Monday, December 24, 2012

Local Actress Co-Stars in 'Parental Guidance'

Alpharetta resident Madison Lintz talks about working with Billy Crystal and filming in hometown.

Perhaps best known for her tragic role as "Sophia" in AMC's "The Walking Dead" TV series, Alpharetta's Madison Lintz, 13, has shed the zombie makeup for her new role in "Parental Guidance." Opening Christmas Day and starring Billy Crystal, Bette Midler and Marisa Tomei, the family friendly comedy centers on the grandparents portrayed by Crystal and Midler, who are tasked with taking care of their modern-day-raised grandchildren.  The movie was filmed at various locations around Atlanta, including Ocee Park in Johns Creek. Madison, or Madi, as she's known, snagged the role of the best friend of Crystal and Midler's granddaughter after auditioning for the part on her last day on "The Walking Dead," also filmed in the Atlanta area. While she …

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Movie Reviews: Tangled and Easy A

With Easy A recently out on DVD and Tangled showing at theaters, here's your need to know info on the two films.

Easy A To all teenage girls with a sense of humor: Easy A is must see. It is sarcastic, witty, and all-around hilarious. The movie, loosely based on the Scarlet Letter, begins with the main character, Olive, explaining her story that goes from invisible girl to most popular girl to completely ostracized girl on an live webcast. It all started with a lie… Olive lets her overly hyper friend believe she has lost her virginity. Since this conversation takes place in a high school bathroom, of course, it is all over the school by the end of the day. Soon, Olive is somewhat popular and getting attention she never had. When her gay friend decides he needs an imaginary fling with a girl to give him a better reputation, Olive is roped in to help…

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