Harry W. Prichett Movies
An overheard conversation leads a woman into a dark world of deadly intrigue in this political thriller. Silvia Broome (Nicole Kidman) is an African émigré who works as an interpreter at the United Nations. One of the languages she understands is Ku, a dialect spoken in her home country of Matobo. One day, as the General Assembly auditorium is being evacuated for a routine security sweep, Broome overhears a man speaking in Ku, who makes a cryptic statement that could be interpreted as a threat against the life of Zuwanie (Earl Cameron), Matobo's controversial ruler. Secret Service agent Tobin Keller (Sean Penn) is brought in to investigate Broome's story, and it isn't long before he's convinced that she knows more than she's willing to tell. As Keller and his partner, Dot Woods (Catherine Keener), dig deeper into Broome's story as well as her past, they discover a shocking tale of violence and corruption tied to Zuwanie's regime. The Interpreter was directed by Sydney Pollack, who also appears in a brief supporting role. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn, (more)
- 2001
In 1953, years before anyone had uttered the phrase "interactive television," the producers of the children's television series Winky Dink and You pioneered the concept with their unique animated adventures in which Winky Dink (voice of Mae Questel) was sometimes helped out of a jam by his young viewers. Children were invited to apply a special plastic sheet to their television screen, and using special crayons included in the Winky Dink kit, would draw on the screen to help out their hero, drawing a rope when he was stuck in a hole, a door when he needed to get out of a room, and so on. Winky Dink Vol. 3 is the last of three video reissues of classic Winky Dink and You episodes; complete Winky Dink and You kits, featuring the special plastic sheeting and crayons, are also available. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- 2001
In 1953, years before anyone had uttered the phrase "interactive television," the producers of the children's television series Winky Dink and You pioneered the concept with their unique animated adventures in which Winky Dink (voice of Mae Questel) was sometimes helped out of a jam by his young viewers. Children were invited to apply a special plastic sheet to their television screen, and using special crayons included in the Winky Dink kit, would draw on the screen to help out their hero, drawing a rope when he was stuck in a hole, a door when he needed to get out of a room, and so on. Winky Dink Vol. 1 is the first of three video reissues of classic Winky Dink and You episodes; a complete Winky Dink and You Magic Kit, featuring the special plastic sheeting and crayons, is also available. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- 2001
In 1953, years before anyone had uttered the phrase "interactive television," the producers of the children's television series Winky Dink and You pioneered the concept with their unique animated adventures in which Winky Dink (voice of Mae Questel) was sometimes helped out of a jam by his young viewers. Children were invited to apply a special plastic sheet to their television screen, and using special crayons included in the Winky Dink kit, would draw on the screen to help out their hero, drawing a rope when he was stuck in a hole, a door when he needed to get out of a room, and so on. Winky Dink Vol. 2 is the second of three video reissues of classic Winky Dink and You episodes; complete Winky Dink and You kits, featuring the special plastic sheeting and crayons, are also available. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
