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News Film Meagan continued from page 7 continued from page 2 Dien, Jon Gries and Carly Craig. if I was “saved” before I met my hus- band. A lot of people assume I had a spir- itual awakening when I met him and it bothers me that people think that hap- pened overnight. The Pirogue (Unrated) Seafaring saga about some Senegalese peasants who set out for Spain in a flat-bottomed sailboat in search of a better life. Starring Laity Fall, Balla Diar- ra, Souleymane Seye Ndiaye and Salif Jean Diallo. (In French with subtitles) Race 2 (Unrated) Bollywood sequel revolving around a mobster (Saif Ali Khan) who ventures from India to Turkey to avenge the murder of his moll (Bipasha Basu) With Anil Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and John Abra- ham. (In Hindi with subtitles) Supporting Characters (Unrated) Mean- dering Mumblecore, set in NYC, about a couple of film editors’ (Tarik Lowe and Alex Karpovsky) struggle to juggle their demanding jobs and romantic relationships with impatient girlfriends (Melonie Diaz and Sophia Takal). Support cast includes Lena Dunham, Arielle Kebbel and Kevin KW: The bookworm Troy Johnson question: What was the last book you read? MG: I’m currently reading my hus- band’s book, “Produced by Faith.” http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASI N/1451671962/ref=nosim/thslfofire-20 KW: The Uduak Oduok question: Who is your favorite clothes designer? MG: I love anything vintage. And I love Marc Jacobs and shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti. The Pirogue Corrigan. Yossi (Unrated) Bittersweet sequel to Yossi and Jagger, set a decade since the Yossi’s (Ohad Knoller) life mate perished in a military ambush, finds him now a cardiol- ogist but still in mourning until he’s coaxed out of the closet by a handsome hitchhiker (Oz Zehavi). With Meir Golan, Amir Jeras- si and Lior Ashkenazi. (In Hebrew with subtitles) KW: Dante Lee, author of “Black Busi- ness Secrets,” asks: What was the best business decision you ever made, and what was the worst? MG: Best – to do Deception. Worst – one or two films I did that I won’t call out by name. KW: The Michael Ealy question: If you could meet any historical figure, whom would it be? MG: Rosa Parks or Jesus. KW: The Pastor Alex Kendrick ques- tion: When do you feel the most content? MG: When I’m with my family. person who led you to become the person you are today? MG: God. And my mom has been amazing. KW: The Judyth Piazza question: What key quality do you believe all successful people share? MG: They don’t believe in “no.” KW: What advice do you have for any- one who wants to follow in your foot- steps? MG: Keep God as your main focus. Make sure your desire to do what you’re aspiring to do is deeper than just fame and being a celebrity. Be willing to work hard, and don’t believe that when a door closes it’s anything personal. KW: How do you want to be remem- bered? MG: As a woman who represented God but was controversial, stood by what she believed and wouldn’t allow other peo- ple’s opinions of her to manipulate her directions. As someone who helped oth- ers, loved others deeply even if they tried to hurt her, was there for people when she could be, and ultimately made everything she did about God and not just about her- self. KW: Thanks again for the time, Mea- gan, and best of luck with the show. MG: Thanks, Kam. KW: The Toure question: Who is the Information is Today’s Currency At home or on the go, rely on The Skanner News for expert insight and guidance on what’s important to you Page 8 The Seattle Skanner January 23, 2013
