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FREETOWN: Interview with Director Garrett Batty
Interview with Garrett Batty By Tinsel & Tine Blog Contributor – Terri Heard Every so often, I lose myself in the fantasy of making my own films. Somewhere in the fantasy-land that frequently floods my head, I see myself sitting in the director’s chair, calling out “Cut” or “Print” and then flash forwarding to whatever awards ceremony will have me as the awed audience applauds. Yep. Easy peasy. …Hear that? Somewhere God – however you define God (or don’t) – is laughing. Hysterically. And why wouldn’t He? First of all I haven’t set foot inside of a church in years, so is it really that He’s going to answer my…
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Documentary: SEYMOUR: AN INTRODUCTION
Documentary – Seymour: An Introduction Post by Le Anne Lindsay, Tinsel & Tine Editor I can understand why actor/director Ethan Hawke became fascinated with pianist Seymour Bernstein upon meeting him at a dinner party, enough to want to deepen the friendship and learn what makes this gentle soul seem so content with life and able to so completely share his passion for music and the piano with his supremely fortunate students. But SEYMOUR: AN INTRODUCTION is the kind of documentary you’d stumble upon at a small film festival, in between two other films you really came to see. It’s only Ethan Hawke’s name and longtime connections in the business that…
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EMPIRE INTERVIEW with Jussie Smollett and Bryshere “Yazz” Gray (Fox TV)
Tinsel & Tine Got a Chance to be on a Conference Call with Two of the Lyon Brothers Jussie Smollett and Bryshere “Yazz” Gray Here’s a video excerpt of the audio from the call (Note: video will not be visible to those receiving T&T via RSS feed Here’s a link to the Jamal & Hakeem Interview on Youtube) In the video the two actors talk about their reaction to their growing fan base; the brotherhood of Jamal & Hakeem; the scenes they found hardest to shoot. Jussie and Yazz the Greatest also talked a lot about being active in their communities, giving back. In fact, Angela Davis is Jussie’s godmother.…
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Baking Divas: SAVOUREUX’S New Baked Goods in Philly
You know I can’t help but highlight CAKE relevant things, especially when they are in my neighborhood. Breanna & Destiny are the baking team behind Savoureux’s, a new company specializing in delectable sweets. When I heard about these women getting both a business and a charitable organization off the ground, I knew they’d make for a great profile piece on Tinsel & Tine. Interview with Breanna & Destiny Baking with Heart by Le Anne Lindsay, Editor Plum Pretty Sugar is offering a FREE Hello Pretty Tote with orders of $80 or more in celebration of Easter. March 20th – April 4th, Click the banner and use the code: PRETTYFOREASTER15…
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A Revlock Review: RUN ALL NIGHT
Liam Neeson’s Latest Thriller By Tinsel & Tine Blog Contributor Mikhail Revlock I’m probably the wrong person to be reviewing the latest Liam Neeson actioner, having observed Neeson’s ascent to action stardom at a distance and with some skepticism. To me, Neeson will always be Oskar Schindler or some prestigious variant, a habitual player in period pieces lauded by critics and reluctantly consumed by audiences, the cinematic equivalent of the Brussels sprout. I find it surreal when I spy flashes of Schindler on TV toting automatic weapons and growling murderous threats. I am not by any means an action movie snob–I have seen the vast majority of Sylvester Stallone’s…
