READ MORE: What was shot where across the USA? Sep 22, 2008
Kansas: There's Picnic (1955) with William Holden and In Cold Blood (1967). The satirical CSA: The Confederate States of America (2006) was made by Lawrence filmmaker Kevin Willmott. (USA Today -- Life)
Remembering Kim Novak Aug 26, 2008
In the second movie, 1955's "Picnic," the sparks fly between Kim Novak, then 22, and William Holden ... "Picnic" was not one of the films shown recently in the U.S. when Turner Classic Movies devoted a day to Novak, a recognition some might think she does not deserve ... In response, she recalled Joshua Logan's remarking that in "Picnic" she played Madge "like she was wearing a crown of thorns"; and, she adds, Madge's "looks were definitely a handicap and it was that way for me ... too ... You... (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
No faking it in the vineyards Aug 18, 2008
AUDIENCE members may be excused for getting hot and heavy on the picnic rug at this year's Opera in the Vineyards. The passion of opera can be infectious and the cast for this year's show, in the Hunter Valley in October, will feature two real-life lovers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Larrikin streak Aug 16, 2008
This little-known director's high-camp action movies, with titles such as The Man From Hong Kong, Dead-End Drive In and Turkey Shoot long had been discarded on the rubbish tip of Australian film history, where they would not pollute our hard-earned international reputation for sophisticated, tasteful cinema such as My Brilliant Career and Picnic at Hanging Rock ... "As a kid my parents and teachers insisted I see quality films like Picnic at Hanging Rock," he explains ... A graduate from... (The Australian)
Critics' Picks Jul 13, 2008
Even lesser Russell is worth watching: the scarily repressed spinster of "Picnic," the educated woman drawn helplessly to Robert Montgomery's killer in "Night Must Fall." Russell's most legendary role, "Auntie Mame," is a bit stagebound for my tastes, but see how neatly she skirts camp in "Gypsy," where her underrated Mama Rose is revealed, finally, as a monster of narcissism -- and all the more touching for it. -- Louis Bayard. (Salon)
Return of a Master, William Inge Jan 25, 2008
("Bus Stop" starred Marilyn Monroe, while the Pulitzer-winning "Picnic" featured William Holden and Kim Novak ... Unlike his more celebrated colleagues, he then vanished down the memory hole, and except for a pair of failed revivals of "Bus Stop" and "Picnic" in the mid-'90s, none of his plays has been seen on Broadway since 1975. (Wall Street Journal)
Looking Back Oct 4, 2007
Albert Stransky's and Joe Vodickas attended the neighborhood picnic at Frank Nejedly's Sundy. Mrs. Alva Gerot and daughter, Opal, of Riverside visited her brothers and families, Albert and Frank Stransky Saturday. (Kalona News, IA)
BSkyB aims Picnic pay TV at mid-price range viewers Oct 2, 2007
The service, Picnic, requires approval from Ofcom, the communications regulator, but in an attempt to win favour for the plan Sky said it would show Sky Sports 1, Sky Movies and entertainment channel Sky One on digital terrestrial for the first time ... Sky also hopes to broadcast children s and factual channels during the day on Picnic and, if Ofcom allows it, reconnect Sky News to provide a fourth 24-hour channel ... Sky s Picnic strategy is designed to woo customers in the mid and low ends of... (Times Online)
Fall Arts Preview: Places to go Sep 13, 2007
CRUISES: Picnic Luncheon Cruise (Sept. 22); Fall Foliage Cruise (Oct. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Should've said no to some casting calls Jun 30, 2007
William Holden as 'the hunk' in 'Picnic. . (San Diego Union-Tribune)
A yobbo-led recovery? Jun 5, 2007
"Given that there are any number of overseas-series shows, on repeat, exceeding these shows' ratings, it is clearly concerning. To be meaningful for any advertiser, they need to be five times these numbers, specially if they are the future foundation of pay TV in this country.'' As we tried to tell the pay executive: this column is not against subscription TV, just in search of an explanation for its apparent unpopularity. About 88 per cent of US households subscribe to pay tv; 50 per cent of... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Folksy singers to perform in Valley May 24, 2007
Cemetery ceremonies -- Cleveland's Lake View cemetery will hold a parade, Memorial Day ceremonies and a band concert, starting at 10:30 a.m. The public is then invited to picnic on the lawn. The historic cemetery is at 12316 Euclid Ave. Call 216-421-2665 for more details. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Entertainment)
