The newest Disney film, Queen of Katwe opens today in theaters everywhere. I am telling everyone I know to GO SEE IT. Not only because it's such an amazing story, but because it's an amazing TRUE story. I had the privilege of sitting down with the real life 20-year-old, Phiona Mutesi (played by newcomer Madina Nalwanga) - she is the Ugandan chess ...
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Director Mira Nair’s Passion for Queen of Katwe
It's always fun interviewing a director. It gives you a new and different perspective of the filmmaking process. As you know, I was in LA last week spending time interviewing the cast and director of Queen of Katwe. I also got to walk the Red Carpet at the premiere, which I'm going to keep talking about every single time I can, but that's not ...
Exclusive Interview with Lupita Nyong’o and the Kids from Queen of Katwe
As part of my adventures in LA last week, not only did I get to walk the Red Carpet for the Premiere of Disney's Queen of Katwe, I also had the amazing opportunity to sit around a table along with 24 other amazing bloggers and chat with the lovely and talented Lupita Nyong'o and the fabulous actors who play her kids in the ...
Life Lessons With Disney’s Queen of Katwe
I am always careful when recommending films. After all, audiences have varied tastes and different interests. I saw the newest Disney film, Queen of Katwe last week and was mesmerized by the richness of the story, the characters, the details. And I can't wait to tell you about it. Based on the true story of 10 year old ...
The Queen of Katwe Red Carpet Premiere and After Party
I know I get to do some of the most fun and interesting things ever. And I've walked Red Carpets before. (I know. Shut up.) I got the invitation from Disney to join them and 24 other bloggers to experience the Red Carpet for the Queen of Katwe Premiere. I will be writing about the film in more detail next week, but right now, let me just tell ...
I’m Going to LA for the Queen of Katwe and ABC Television Events. Pinch Me.
I have so much to share, I barely know where to start... I recently received an invitation from Disney to participate in a Whirlwind of Awesomeness for a few days next week. From September 19th through the 21st, I will be having ALL the fun along with 24 other amazing bloggers. First, we will be screening the much anticipated Queen of Katwe (in ...
