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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 2002

Page

36

Ya Ya Sisterhood film falls short of heartfelt drama

Sounds & Pictures critique notes The Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood leans into Southern charm and humor but remains shallow and unfocused. Calorie Khouri adapts two Rebecca Wells novels into one film, failing to fully develop characters or sustain emotional momentum across a mixed tone.

Maggie Smith Rebecca Wells

Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood film review

The essay reviews the film adaptation starring Sandra Bullock and Ellen Burstyn, focusing on Sidda and Vivi and the Ya Ya circle. It praises supporting cast like Maggie Smith and Fionnula Flanagan while criticizing the uneven focus on Vivi and the underdeveloped backstories. The piece notes the director and writers and questions the film’s appeal beyond fans of the novels.

Ashley Judd Sandra Bullock Ellen Burstyn Maggie Smith James Garner Fionnula Flanagan Shirley Knight Angus MacFadyen Callie Khouri Mark Andrus Rebecca Wells Herald Sunday New York Siddalee Walker Vivi Sidda Time Magazine Connor McGill Connor Shep James Coburn Teensy Caro Necie Love Louisiana The Shining Alter Nately

Osbourne Family Album rocks fans with covers

The Osbourne Family Album showcases Ozzy and family chosen covers by various artists. Pat Boone opens with a Las Vegas style Crazy Train cover, while Kelly Osbourne offers a metalized Madonna hit Papa Don’t Preach, reflecting the showy family’s influence and pop culture reach.

Osbourne Ozzy America Las Vegas Daughter Kelly Madonna Papa Daddy

High Five Box Office and Music Chart Snapshot

Summary of top films TV sports and music charts from Exhibitor Relations and Nielsen data. Includes The Sum of All Fears Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood Star Wars Bad Company Spider-Man and box office top five. TV highlights NBA Finals games Everybody Loves Raymond CSI and CBS listings. Music Hot Five top tracks include Foolish I Need A Girl Without Me What's Luv and Eminem albums The Eminem Show and Come Home With Me lead the lists.

Paramount Warner Bros Fox Disney Sony Exhibitor Relations Co HOT Five Ashanti Murder Inc P. Diddy Usher & Leon Herre Nelly Fo’ Reel Eminem Fat Joe Terror Squad

Scooby-Doo Live-Action Delivers Family Friendly Fun

Raja Gosnell guides Scooby-Doo to a vivid live action adaptation with Freddie Prinze Jr. Sarah Michelle Gellar and Matthew Lillard delivering warmth. The CGI Scooby-Doo expresses well and the island amusement park setup suits all ages with humor and a positive friendship message. 86 min. PG for mild rude humor and some scary action. Two and a half stars. AP review by David Germain.

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