Angels

There’s nothing quite like a feel-good movie done well, and Ordinary Angels nails that hopeful feeling. It doesn’t hurt that Hilary Swank, who plays down-and-out hairdresser Sharon Stevens, is a master of her craft in this unbelievable movie. While the events depicted might be a little dramatized or sound too good to be true, Ordinary Angels, much like Steven’s selfless actions themselves, defy the odds. The events depicted in the faith-based film are true and based on Steven’s true grit approach to miracles.   What is…

By Jocelyn Noveck | Associated Press At the end of “Ordinary Angels,” we’re given one of those now-see-how-it-really-happened moments with real footage mirroring the climax of the film. That’s a really good thing. Because otherwise, one might be tempted to think the filmmakers had dreamed up a story too sappy and inspirational to be true. But no, this tale of how one determined woman rallied her community to help save a dying young girl took place largely as it’s presented. Despite the compelling source material,…

At the end of “Ordinary Angels,” we’re given one of those now-see-how-it-really-happened moments with real footage mirroring the climax of the film. That’s a really good thing. HT Image Because otherwise, one might be tempted to think the filmmakers had dreamed up a story too sappy and inspirational to be true. But no, this tale of how one determined woman rallied her community to help save a dying young girl took place largely as it’s presented. Despite the compelling source material, “Ordinary Angels" is one…

An inspirational drama and an Oscar nominee from Italy for best international feature top our list of what to watch this week. And if you’re in the mood for ridiculousness, how about a B&W silent film with actors in beaver costumes running about in the snow? Yes, you read that right. Here’s our roundup. “Ordinary Angels”: Jon Gunn’s faith-based soul quencher feels almost heaven-sent, gracing us — just when we need it — with an uplifting, truth-based story that promotes compassion and encourages us to extend a helping…

In a world saturated with superhero movies and reboots of eighties classics it’s always nice to see a movie with a slightly smaller scope that focuses more on its characters. Ordinary Angels tells the incredible true story of a small-town hairdresser set on helping a struggling family. It feels like it’s been a while since we’ve seen Hilary Swank in a movie, the two-time Oscar winner seemingly hasn’t been in a rush to get back into the acting game since her father passed away in 2021. However, the actress seems to be…

The Angels seem to be in baseball purgatory as spring training approaches, one big bat and frontline starter away from possible playoff contention, and one or two injuries away from another fourth-place finish in the American League West.They had a chance to — but didn’t match — the 10-year, $700-million deal Shohei Ohtani signed with the Dodgers and lost the two-way phenom to their Southern California rivals, leaving gaping holes at the top of the rotation and in the middle of the lineup.Those voids could be nicely…

Alongside her close buddies Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu is one-third of one of the most beloved action trios ever, but does the Charlie's Angels star think that that iconic threesome will ever return for a third edition of the 2000s movie franchise?Liu portrayed the highly skilled crime fighter Alex Munday opposite Diaz's Natalie Cook and Barrymore's Dylan Sanders in the 2000 action-comedy, a film adaptation of the famous 1970s television series. The original Charlie's Angels film was successful enough at…

Kristen Stewart’s range when it comes to movie roles rivals many other actresses. She’s done indie hits like Adventureland and Personal Shopper, franchise films like the Twilight series, and she was even one of the key leads of the Charlie’s Angels remake. She has certainly enjoyed making more films than others, and apparently Charlie’s Angels was one that didn’t quite land with the Oscar nominee. Stewart recently opened up about why she ended up starring in the ill-fated 2019 film, and how she ultimately ended up…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeKristen Stewart has said that while the 2019 remake of Charlie’s Angels was a good idea at the time, she hated making the movie. During a recent episode of Variety’s “Know Your Lines” video series, Stewart correctly identified her character Sabina’s opening line: “Did you know that it takes men an additional seven seconds to perceive a woman as a threat compared to a man?”“Yeah, I…

Before Shohei Ohtani made his decision last week to sign with the Dodgers, he and his agent, Nez Balelo of CAA Sports, approached the Angels near the end of his free-agent process, giving Ohtani’s old team a chance to convince him to stay in Anaheim.However, Angels owner Arte Moreno wouldn’t budge. According to multiple people with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly, Moreno wouldn’t match the 10-year, $700 million deal that Ohtani eventually signed with the Dodgers.Not even the late effort from…