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Free screening passes for Flight (Thurs Nov 1)
POST UPDATE- SCREENING DATE PASSED =================================================== Originally Posted 10/30/2012 Unfortunately, due to the storm, I had sporadic at best, internet service the last two days, so this offer is being posted late. Hope my readers/visitors will be able to take advantage of these FREE SCREENING PASSES for Denzel Washington’s new movie Flight (click for trailer). I saw the film closing night of the Philadelphia Film Festival with director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Cast Away, Back to the Future) in attendance! Director of “Flight” Robert Zemeckis at Philly Film Fest My review of Flight and highlights from the post screening Q & A will be posted soon. Free Screening Date: Thursday,…
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Hotel Monaco Looks Exciting!
While making my way to Ritz East during the 21st Philadelphia Film Festival. (my film fest posts aren’t up yet, but be sure to follow my @phillyfilmfest tweets) I was suddenly struck by the tantalizing sight of a new boutique hotel and dining establishments. I can’t even recall what used to be on the corner of 5th & Chestnut? But now it’s the Hotel Monaco featuring The Red Owl Tavern and Stratus Rooftop, and I can’t wait to be up in both! The line for the rooftop was insane last night! Here’s a rundown tweeted earlier this month from uwishunu: The opening of The Hotel Monaco Philadelphia on Independence Mall is…
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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;…
