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Guest Blogger Melissa O’Donnell: THE VISIT
by Melissa O’Donnell THE VISIT MOVIE REVIEW FROM THE VIEWPOINT OF A PHILLY BASED ACTRESS I was granted the privilege of attending an early screening of M. Night Shyamalan’s THE VISIT, at United Artists Theater in King of Prussia, PA through Tinsel and Tine. I jumped at the opportunity as both an avid film fan and Philadelphia based actor. I love seeing what Shyamalan releases because I know what he is capable of as a writer and filmmaker, but almost more so, I love what he does for the film industry in the state of Pennsylvania. He constantly brings his work to his home state, employing local cast and crew,…
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In Philly October 1st – Slamdance Presents: THE RESURRECTION OF JAKE THE SNAKE
Tinsel & Tine Subscribers got a chance to win Reserved Seats to see… Steve Yu’s documentary feature film, THE RESURRECTION OF JAKE THE SNAKE, a SLAMDANCE PRESENTS release with in person appearances of Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Diamond Dallas Page and director Steve Yu The contest is over and the Winners have been notified. I’ve started a wait list in case any winners have to cancel before 10/1. Be sure to subscribe to T&T’s newsletter for the next screening offer!!! You can still attend this Philly film event by Purchasing a Ticket through Landmark Theaters Date: Thursday, October 1, 2015 Time: 7:00pm Theater: Ritz 5 (125 S. 2nd St Philadelphia,…
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Visconti’s View: LEARNING TO DRIVE / Q&A with Patricia Clarkson
Learning to Drive Film Commentary By Tinsel & Tine Blog Contributor, Linda Visconti My mother never drove. She was satisfied with the urban substitute of public transportation and a husband willing to drive her elsewhere. I thought my mother sentenced herself to an unnecessary prison. It frustrated me that she wouldn’t face a fear that I saw as easy to overcome. “Learning to Drive” helped me to understand the paralysis of this particular fear and the not-so-easy road to overcoming it. Fear of driving is not the only fear that this film addresses. The fear of being left, the fear of committing to marriage, the fear of political persecution –…
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An Unlikely Pairing for: A WALK IN THE WOODS
I’ve never understood the need to be challenged. Particularly when it comes to challenging yourself physically. That old saying about anything worth having is worth doing, or some such nonsense, holds no water for me. I like things easy. I enjoy not just creature comforts, but any comforts. I try never to be too hot, God forbid I be too cold. I need to be in surroundings with lots of natural light on a daily basis, yet protected from too much sun and bugs. I could go on, but you get the picture. So you can imagine the idea of walking the Appalachian Trail (2,185 miles) for 4 months sounds…
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Movie Blog Post: MISTRESS AMERICA
Noah Baumbach’s Second film in 2015 Mistress America 30’s Too Soon For Desperation, Or Is It? By Tinsel & Tine Editor, Le Anne Lindsay Ok, so I haven’t watched “Margot at the Wedding” or the “Squid and the Whale”, since I said I would, after declaring Noah Baumbach one of my favorite writer/directors based on my enjoyment of “Greenberg”, “Frances Ha” and “While We’re Young”. Believe it or not, I don’t watch very many movies at home, but those films are next on my queue. (Post Update 12.23.17: I’ve watched both movies in the last 2 years and can now definitively say, Noah Baumbach is my favorite white, male director).…
