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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: 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…
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Guest Blogger: Gorging on Gotti
I was set up on a blind date over the Labor Day weekend and believe it or not, it actually worked out! (See Tinsel & Tine facebook page for more details). His name is James Bradford, and best of all he loves my two favorite things – We’ve had many of dining experiences together (posts forthcoming). And he’s also a film buff and good writer. Here’s his first guest post, comparing and contrasting the 4 movies based on the life of John Gotti: On December 16, 1985, John Joseph Gotti, a capo (a high ranking made member of a crime family who heads a “crew” of soldiers), holding membership in…
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LOOPER
Writer/Director Rian Johnson created a very balanced film. There's enough action & violence for testosterone driven movie-goers; enough plausible science for geeks; unique enough for indie movie-goers to see its merit.
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PITCH PERFECT
Beca (Kendrick) is into music. She carries around a laptop with a state-of-the-art sound mixing board and serious big-ass headphones. Her father is faculty at Barden University, the two aren't close, as Beca hasn't forgiven him for divorcing her mother and remarrying; yet sensibly, she does agree to attend the school and get a free education. But after a lackluster first couple of weeks, Beca is ready to follow her dream of going to LA...
