Interviews Archives
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Philly Food Truck: FARM TRUCK
Philly loves Food Trucks! And what’s not to love – they are normally run by creative, dedicated foodies who want to bring unique flavors to the public. And with lower over head, there’s more time to talk to their customers! At a recent XPN Key Studios Session (Lenfest Plaza) I got a chance to talk to 3 great food truck owners. Later, I sent each an email asking if they wanted to participate in a new series on Tinsel & Tine profiling Food Trucks. My first response was from FARM TRUCK. Farm Truck is run by Kris Pepper & Eliot Coven, look at these guys – if they serve 300…
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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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THE WORDS: Philly Red Carpet Event
w/ BRADLEY COOPER by Le Anne Lindsay, Editor The Words Philly Movie Premiere with Bradley Cooper was the first red carpet event that I got to cover solely for Tinsel & Tine. In the past, I’ve been invited as either a contributor for Cinedelphia or Philadelphia Film Society, and I’ve always been grateful for those opportunities; but now that I’ve been inducted as official Philly Media – more & more exclusive, on the scene, type invites will be forthcoming!!! Or so I hope. When I arrived, after getting my media press pass 😉 I just went to the end of the line of press people and photographers to wait. Then…
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Interview: Tom Brandt Film Buff and Foodie (Part II of II)
I hope you had an opportunity to read Part I of Tinsel & Tine’s interview with movie theater turned restaurant owner Tom Brandt. If not, here’s the link: Brandt Part I. The focus of the first post was on Tom’s career and family history owning movie theaters and his love of film and the cinema. Part II focuses on Brandt’s passion for his newest venture, Oaxaca Kitchen (New Haven, CT), the restaurant he co-owns with chef Prasad Chirnomula. T & T: What makes Oaxaca Kitchen unique besides Chef Prasad? Pato a la Brasos TB: We are not the normal Tex Mex style of cuisine found in this part of the…
