SubscribeI think this year has been exceptional in terms of the documentaries out there. The Telluride Film Fest just started and here are some of the docs showing! I personally can’t wait to see An Inside Job. An Inside Job A Precious Life The 10th Inning Share and Enjoy:
Here are a few trailers from the films being seen and talked about at Cannes! Kaboom Rubber You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger Share and Enjoy:
Tha Santa Barbara Film Fest just wrapped up and the winners are: The Panavision Spirit Award for Independent Cinema: Exam, directed by Stuart Hazeldine. The Best International Film Award: Letters to Father Jaakob, from Finland. The Nueva Visions Awar for the best Spanish/Latin American film: The Wind Journeys Best East Meets West Cinema Award: Mother...
So Sundance has come to a close and according to Variety sales have picked up. I hope this means lots of easy to find gems this year for the movie viewing public. Here are some of the latest to get picked up. Roadside Attractions got “Winter’s Bone” which also won the dramatic title. The Weinstein...
Just checked out Roger Ebert’s Journal. Wow. Good information here about two documentaries dealing with primary education. One set in Kenya and the other set here in the US. Controversy! Check out the comments section. Geez! Two videos here via his journal to get you going. Awesome. A Small Act Waiting for Superman Share and Enjoy:
Basic info on how to get your Sundance on. What is happening in that silly ski town anyway? Gossip anyone? More to come as the week progresses. Don’t get too excited. BUZZING HOWL Controversy Gossip and other articles: Marshall Fine and his expose: Huffington Post style Swag and all its glory!: Gawker New Moonies: Gossip...
The winner for best film: A Prophet by Jacques Audiard Best British Newcomer: The Scouting Book for Boys screenwriter Jack Throne. Sutherland Award: Most original and imaginative first feature went to Scandar Copti and Yaron Shani for their film Ajami. Grierson Award: Yoav Shamir writer/director documentary Defamation. Share and Enjoy:
I bet you had no idea there were so many damned film festivals. This is AFI’s 23rd festival, running Oct. 30-Nov. 7. AFI has a reputation for showing a vast array of international films as well as Oscar caliber shorts. Here are some films that will be shown. Youth In Revolt Precious
From their newsletter: AWARD WINNERS Now in their fifth year, the Audience Awards were closer than ever with immense participation from the community, a reflection of the undeniable strength of this year’s programming. After the ballots were counted, the Audience Award for favorite US feature went to Lee Daniels’ Precious: Based on the Novel “Push”by...
Go out and see this little gem of a movie but do NOT take your four year old. Ok, so I didn’t do my homework and I let my ADD take over when I read claymation – (er, stop motion animation) – the adventures of Mary and Max. Although my kid had a hard time...
