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ARGO (Ben Affleck)
by James Bradford, Guest Critic (and boyfried 🙂 Ben Affleck has proven to me that he is a true talent, and that talent, lies behind the camera. Gone Baby Gone ranks among one of the top child abduction movies. Not only did it keep you guessing; but the gritty, questionable protagonist, played with amazing truth by Amy Ryan, gave the movie remarkable originality. The Town brought heart to the heist movie franchise. With super great chase scenes and that authentic Boston flavor. And now Argo successfully manages to keep us glued to a plot in which we already know the outcome. The Hollywood element to this film is not only…
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Free Screening Passes: Tai Chi Zero
Are you a steampunk infused, martial arts action fan? Then this is for you! Tinsel & Tine has just been authorized to give away 50 (admit two) free screening passes to TAI CHI ZERO (click for trailer). Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 Time: 7:30pm (screening passes do not guarantee your seating, please arrive early, there will be a line) Where: Rave University Theater (230 S. 40th Street • Philadelphia, PA 19104) Passes: Scroll down to the attached PDF. In the upper right hand corner of the frame is a little arrow in a box. Click on this, it opens the ticket/pass into a new window for printing. TAI CHI ZERO…
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Comcast Market GPFO PhillyPitch Contestants
On Saturday, September 29, 2012 The Greater Philadelphia Film Office (GPFO) held auditions for PhillyPitch! At The Market & Shops at Comcast Center. The actual PhillyPitch takes place on October 25th during the 21st Annual Philadelphia Film Festival. In a nutshell, 8 aspiring screenplay writers will have a chance to give a run down on their screenplay (pitch) in front of a panel of judges who are truly in the movie business and have the ability to take your screenplay to the next level. But first these writers/filmmakers had to audition for a spot in front of a panel consisting of GPFO notables: Joan Bressler, Director of Greater Philadelphia Filmmakers;…
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Middle of Nowhere: Interview with Ava DuVernay and Emayatzy Corinealdi
by Le Anne Lindsay, Editor I’ve become a big fan of Ava DuVernay and AFFRM as demonstrated by past Tinsel & Tine posts: Â Ava DuVernay, is the first AfricanAmerican woman to take home the U.S. directing award at SundanceFilm Festival (2012) for her film “Middle of Nowhere”. (Opening in Philly October12th). DIY filmmaking, marketing and distribution w/ Filmmaker Ava DuVernay Most importantly, Ms. DuVernay founded AFFRM – African-American Film Releasing Movement, a groundbreakingdistribution company comprised of 6 Black Film Festivals across the country, dedicated to diverse cinematic images, whosemission is to empower black filmmakers through a means of theatricaldistribution beyond the studio system and connect their work with eageraudiences. Support…
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How to Be an Australian Actress: What’s Next for Rebel Wilson?
My SEO (search engine optimization) must be getting better and better as I’m being contacted more and more by people who want to post/promote on Tinsel & Tine. I figure as long as the content is good and relevant, it’s all cool! The below interview was submitted by Guest Blogger: Lauren Michaels featuring the hilarious actress from the movie Pitch Perfect (See Tinsel & Tine review of the film) Aussie actress Rebel Wilson is ready to make it in America. She won’t be resting on her laurels after her breakout performance as one of Kristen Wiig’s wacky British roommates in “Bridesmaids.” This comedic actress was best known for her roles…
