Sarah Jessica Parker, Ellen Burstyn, Lisa Nishimura, Maysoon Zayid, Tricia Brock and Terry Lawler Honored at New York Women in Film and Television's 2018 MUSE Awards: Photos and Video of Sarah Jessica Parker

By Suzanne Ordas Curry

The energy in the room from the thousand or more -mostly females - was evident, electric and exciting as the New York Women in Film and Television held their annual MUSE Awards at the Hilton Midtown in New York City in December 2018.

This year's NYWIFT MUSE honorees were:

Sarah Jessica Parker - Actor, Producer

Ellen Burstyn, Actor

Lisa Nishimura, Vice President of Original Documentary and Comedy Programming, Netflix

An Acceptable Loss Starring Tika Sumpter, Jamie Lee Curtis and Ben Tavassoli is a Fast-paced Political Theater Coming to Theaters January 2018: Trailer and Pics

An Acceptable Loss starring Tika Sumter and Jamie Lee Curtis is making it's way to theaters across the county and on-demand beginning January 18th. This film, written by Colleen Griffen of CorrodaoMooncoin Productions and directed by husband Joe Chappelle (Director Chicago Fire, Fringe, The Wire) is a female-driven political thriller. It is female-driven in that the females are the leads in the movie, and the movie showcases females in positions of power.

NOW STREAMING EVERYWHERE AND ON SHOWTIME

Tika Sumter plays Libby, a former top US official with something to hide, and Jamie Lee Curtis who is still part of the US Cabinet out to find out exactly what that is. Ben Tavassoli plays Martin, a student at the college Libby now teaches at, who is key to unraveling what the mystery is. The film is an edge-of-your seat thriller that will entertain and also make you think.

The movie was filmed in various locations in Chicago and Evanston Illinois and nearby locations.
One scene was filmed on the L train. Here are two exclusive Behindthescenezz photos:

Related: An Acceptable Loss at the Chicago Film Festival:

https://www.suzeebehindthescenes.com/search?q=an+acceptable+loss

For more info:

 http://www.ifcfilms.com/films/an-acceptable-loss

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Is Ellen DeGeneras "Relatable" In Her New Standup Special On Netflix? The Answer is YES, Relatable and LOL: Keep it Coming Ellen

By Suzanne Ordas Curry

Is Ellen Still "Relatable?"

As a big fan of Ellen DeGeneras' daytime talk show, I was a bit disheartened to hear that she may be stepping down from it...maybe that is.

What she is doing now is going back to her roots, doing standup. Netflix nabbed her, and she’s got a special that just started streaming on this platform that now showcases comedians, and well, just about everything else.

Let's Talk Hallmark Christmas Movies - BehindtheScenezz TV Premieres First Episode Discussing the Pros and Cons (Wait There Are None) of Hallmark Christmas Movies: Candace Cameron Bure Pics Featured

BehindtheScenezz is starting BTSTV! Our first "episode" is now available on our sister Youtube Channel. It's the unedited version of our first show. It's about Hallmark Christmas movies so we figured we should get it up soon!

In this episode you'll hear Suzanne Ordas Curry and Beth Abramson Brier discuss one of their favorite guilty pleasures, Hallmark movies. They talk about what they like about them, going into detail on some, and what makes them so full of holiday spirit. In this episode they focus on Candace Cameron Bure movies - whom they dub the Queen of Hallmark. Editor's note- they forgot to talk about A Shoe Addict's Christmas so they will cover that at a later date.

They also give their current Top 5 must-see Hallmark Christmas movies. View video here:

 If video does not play click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_1VdMwo0G4&t=4s

Give Yourself the Gift of Peace of Mind This Season: Learn How to Defend Yourself Against an Assualt from Professional Stunt Man Scott Coscia at a Free Comprehensive Assault Prevention Seminar in NYC

Scott Coscia onset with Tracey Morgan

Professional New York City/Hollywood Stunt Coordinator Scott Coscia is presenting a FREE Comprehensive Assault Prevention seminar on Saturday, December 15th at The Tank, 312 West 36th Street from 11am-1am  in New York City.

The class will cover the many different ways a female - or male can prevent or defend against a sexual assault. Though you may think you are helpless, there are some simple and more complex tactics you can use to protect yourself.

Scott is a former New York City Police Officer who has also been a bodyguard to stars. In addition, he has worked on shows such as Shark Tank, Ink Master and Minute to Win it.  Using his police training and martial arts training, he has been doing work in film as a weapons specialist and stunt coordinator.

Althought it is free, a donation of $3-$5 is always appreciated. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2199776530283551/