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Must See Documentary: “Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf’s”

"Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's"

The new documentary film, Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf’s, takes the audience behind the scenes of the world’s most sophisticated store. Bergdorf Goodman is a longtime resident of Fifth Avenue and 58th Street, one of the world’s best-known intersections, where style and society meet.  Directed by Matthew Miele, the 86-minute film makes its debut as part of the store’s 111th Anniversary celebration, which also includes a companion book, a collection of exclusive fashion items created by more than 100 designers, special events, and window displays.

In Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf’s, a venerable list of New Yorkers and fashion personalities share recollections and stories of their personal relationships with this legendary institution, and describe a place that has played a central role in New York’s social history from its early beginnings to the current day.

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Must Watch Film: “Makers”

Makers Documentary

 “MAKERS: Women Who Make America” tells the remarkable story of the most sweeping social revolution in American history, as women have asserted their rights to a full and fair share of political power, economic opportunity, and personal autonomy. It’s a revolution that has unfolded in public and private, in courts and Congress, in the boardroom and the bedroom, changing not only what the world expects from women, but what women expect from themselves.

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Must See Film: “The Impossible”

The Impossible

 “The Impossible” finds Henry (Ewan McGregor), his wife Maria (Naomi Watts), and their three sons lounging poolside at a scenic Thailand resort following an eventful Christmas. But just as the family begins to forget their troubles and settle in for a relaxing tropical getaway, one of the worst natural disasters in modern history changes their lives in the blink of an eye. Meanwhile, as shock gives way to abject horror, the devoted parents fight to protect their children, encountering scenes of heart-wrenching tragedy and experiencing acts of incredible compassion as the entire country is engulfed in chaos. -Fandango

In theaters Now! Don’t forget a box of kleenex as this film is a certifed tear jerker. 

Must See Film: “In Vogue”

Coinciding with the 120th anniversary of the publication, In Vogue: The Editor’s Eye, profiles the world’s most influential fashion magazine through the eyes of several of its most iconic fashion editors.

In Vogue is an engrossing look at how Vogue pictorial spreads have shaped and been shaped by over a century’s worth of changing trends in fashion, photography and feminism. The film features behind-the-scenes interviews with the current editor-in-chief Anna Wintour; fashion editors such as Grace Coddington, Tonne Goodman, Polly Allen Mellen, Camilla Nickerson, Phyllis Posnick and Babs Simpson; celebrated Vogue subjects Nicole Kidman and Sarah Jessica Parker; industry icons such as Hamish Bowles; and fashion designers Alber Elbaz, Nicolas Ghesquière, Marc Jacobs and Vera Wang (herself a former Vogue fashion editor), all of whom share their experiences collaborating with top photographers and image-makers of the day. Click “Continue Reading” to watch the trailer.

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Must See Film: “Silver Linings Playbook”

Life doesn’t always go according to plan…Pat Solitanohas lost everything — his house, his job, and his wife. He now finds himself living back with his mother and father after spending eight months in a state institution on a plea bargain. Pat is determined to rebuild his life, remain positive and reunite with his wife, despite the challenging circumstances of their separation. All Pat’s parents want is for him to get back on his feet – and to share their family’s obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles football team.

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