British director Paul Greengrass is known for his work on the “Jason Bourne” films with Matt Damon.
He’s also known for movies based on recent historical events like “Captain Phillips,” which looked at the 2009 hijacking of the cargo ship Maersk Alabama, and “United 93” about the plane that went down in Pennsylvania on 9/11. But for his new film opening Christmas Day, “News of the World,” Greengrass makes a foray into historical fiction.
Set in Texas in 1870, the movie is based on the novel by Paulette Jiles. Tom Hanks stars as Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd, a Civil War veteran who ekes out a living going from town to town performing readings from newspapers. He encounters Johanna Leonberger, nicknamed Cicada, a 10-year-old girl played by Helena Zengel.
Tom Carmody as Santa this year. During the coronavirus pandemic, he s been sitting on a trailer that his elf friend tows him around on so he can wave hello to the kids at a safe distance. (Courtesy)
How One Santa Is Preventing COVID-19 â The Grinch â From Stealing Christmas Joy By
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In his 16 years of being a professional Santa Claus, Tom Carmody has never gone through the most wonderful time of year without bringing Christmas cheer to the children of Westminster, Colorado, and beyond. He wanted to make sure 2020 was no different.
Suited in a classic red coat with a fuzzy white trim, Carmody is reassuring believers that Santa is coming to town. Just now, instead of sitting on his lap, he visits with kids virtually in five to seven-minute sessions.