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    Never Too Young To Start Making Movies

    Chris (T & T Blog Contributor) makes a point of being plugged into positive happenings in Urban Philadelphia, last week he went to see an exclusive screening by a group of young teens – Students of IPS (Intensive Prevention Services) at Diversified Community Services screened their short romantic comedy Switch Up. DCS is rooted in South Philadelphia and enables children, youth and families to realize their fullest potential and achieve self-sufficiency in safe neighborhoods.  Perhaps one of these fresh faces will be the future of Philly Filmmaking and Hollywood!  Cast and crew (consisting of I.P.S. staff and students) of the short romantic film Switch Up. (*left to right* Annalee Pratt…

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    Burnin Hot! – IRON MAN 3

    I was just checking out the Iron Man 3 comments on Superherohype.com, Wow! Some of those fanboys are tough, and not just on the movie, they’re so hateful with each other. I often wonder why I don’t receive more comments, but if that’s what having comments gets you, than please keep your thoughts to yourself! Of course, you know, I’m happy to converse with anyone who wants to talk movies pro or con, food or just chat, but in a fun and civilized manner. Anyway, I thought Iron Man 3 was AWESOME!  I’ll leave it to the fanboys to really pick it apart or give it praise, but for me,…

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    No Good Eats in 2077 – OBLIVION

      Tom Cruise’s last film, Jack Reacher opened the weekend after the Sandy Hook shootings and I feel it hurt the movie’s box office, big time.  He plays Jack Harper in his new movie Oblivion, opening just days after the Boston Marathon Bombing and I fear the timing may have the same effect.  You would think Cruise with all his Scientology magic would have better luck. Oblivion joins the ranks of Post Apocalyptic Movies  (click for IMDB list). I feel like an expert in this well-worn Sci-fi plot, so I was surprised to go thru the list and find out I’ve only seen a scant few  – Logan’s Run, Planet…

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    Next Philly Film Festival: FILADELFIA LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL (April 27-28, 2013)

    The Filadelfia Latin American Film Festival will showcase the extraordinary and innovative work of Latin American and Latino filmmakers. This is the first Annual Film Festival in the region to focus exclusively on the exhibition of Latin American and Latino film and media artists. The Filadelfia Latin American Film Festival’s mission is to showcase and nurture established and emerging creative Latin American and Latino filmmakers; to promote and celebrate the richness and diversity of Latin American/Latino cultures and experiences, and to foster cross-cultural understanding and dialogue. The Filadelfia Latin American Film Festival will include screenings of ground-breaking works from all genres: short film, narrative, documentary, animation and full feature films.…

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    This Weekend I’ll be Covering: The XPN Music Film Festival

    Film & Music, like Film & Food is always an exciting pairing!  I’m looking forward to attending some of the goings on at this year’s XPN Music Film Festival April 11-14, 2013. Here’s a link to T&T coverage from last year’s XPN inaugural festival. Now in its second year, the WXPN Music Film Festival represents a collaboration between the noncommercial radio station and the Philadelphia Film Society. The event will encompass 17 film screenings, live music performances and a variety of ancillary activities. The eclectic affair will span a variety of music genres, including documentaries about the music scene, biopics about musicians, and movies that have distinctive music soundtracks. http://xpn.org/events/music-filmfest…