Interviews Archives
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TRIBECA Online Film Festival Coverage 2021
After over a decade of covering films, this will be my first experience with TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL (June 9-20th) Disgraceful on my part I know, seeing as it's only 2 hrs tops from Philly. I just never got it together to either go for the day, or commute a few days, spend on accommodations or impose on an acquaintance. The great thing is this year I don't have to do any of that, God do I love these Virtual Film Festivals, it just feeds the introvert in me! #TribecaAtHome
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Tribeca: 5 Questions for Bonnie Discepolo GRACELAND
I got a chance to catch GraceLand (United States | 14 MINUTES | English) directed by Bonnie Discepolo which screened in the block of shorts: Pursuing Happiness, during Tribeca Film Festival 2021. The film's comedic overtones and use of a well-known pop culture figure, perfectly allows for a deeper message underneath...
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INVADE: 5 Questions for Filmmaker Eunice Levis
Eunice Levis: Can you think of any science fiction shows or films that narrate the life of an undocumented person in the United States who is not detained? And yet an estimated 12 million reside here. These people live silent lives, in shadows and limit their potential in an effort to remain undetected – but still they experience emergencies, pandemics and other civil turmoil just like other residents. The subject of immigration and undocumented people in the United States has always been urgent and the rhetoric largely toxic. It is easy to overlook how these people have contributed to the health and wealth of America. I felt compelled to tell…
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Tribeca: 5 Questions for the Women of LIZA ANONYMOUS
"Liza Anonymous" is a short film premiering at Tribeca 2021, directed by Aubrey Smyth winner of the Grand Prize at Moet Moment Film Festival; Screenwriter Leah McKendrick (Summer Lovin', the Grease prequel) and stars Actress Danielle Beckmann as all the faces of Liza, a lonely Millennial finding comfort in the confessional spaces of local anonymous groups, only what she's really got to confess will make her an outsider. Tinsel & Tine sent the 3 creatives each a set of 5 Questions to answer about the film and what they each bring to it.
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5 Questions for Actor: Peter Patrikios
Peter Patrikios is a first generation Greek American, born and raised in the Overbrook Park section of West Philadelphia. He's a beloved Philly-based actor whom I met years ago at Film Festivals and Film Events. But it wasn't until he was featured in the recently released, shot in Philly film, LAST CALL (starring Jeremy Piven) that I realized Peter should be highlighted in my 5 Questions Series!
