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Commentary – It’s Kind of a Funny Story
…The movie centers on relationships and about finding life wherever you are standing at that moment. It’s about learning how to give yourself a break. For those of you reading this old enough to remember “After School Specials”, in some ways, although not cheesy or hokey, that ’s what this movie reminds me of; I think it might have the ability to change the perspective of some kids going through these same overwhelming fears about life. Keir Gilchrist feels like a real kid, he plays the role low key and believable, he’s not trying to go for the quirkiness of a Michael Cera. I like the non-traditional casting of Zoe…
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Spotlight on Spotlight Cafe
In June I attended a film premiere and fundraiser for the non-profit organization, IDEA Performing Arts Center, which benefits at risk kids in Camden by channeling their energy into multi-media production, filmmaking, visual arts , music and dance. I really feel this is a worthwhile endeavor and would love to see the organization make strides; because what we still don’t see enough of is minorities in the mainstream mix of filmmaking and film production. To that end, I am once again highlighting an event I attended for IDEA, last Friday.George Graves is the Business General Manager for the organization and it’s his job to come up with fund raising ideas…
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19th Philadelphia Film Festival Preview
216 screenings, 11 screens, 6 venues, 10 days! So many great films to see, so many synopsis to read, not to mention industry panels and parties; this is the great thing about film festivals, the bad part – there’s no way to see and do it all. Here’s my tentative list (click to view on PFS blog) of films I plan to see during the Philadelphia Film Fest. I also hope to blog quick, on the spot film reviews by attendees after screenings, so look for me during the festival. Food and Film Tidbit: 5:30-7PM before the opening night screening of “Black Swan” City Tap House (3925 Walnut Street) is…
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Nuptials in Nawlins – Jennifer Klenk’s Wedding (9/2010)
MIXING A LITTLE “TINE” INTO JENNY’S WEDDING IN NEW ORLEANS I went to New Orleans this past weekend to attend the wedding of my oldest friend. She and I met in first grade. I brought to light just how many years of friendship that is during a toast, but I’m not willing to b last it over cyberspace. I’ve been to New Orleans before, in fact it was almost exactly one year before Katrina. So I didn’t feel the need to run around and try to take in as many tourist destinations as possible. Neither am I the type to venture down to the 9th Ward to see how things…
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Commentary – Wall Street Money Never Sleeps
To me, Insider Trading is just a lucrative game of Whisper Down the Lane. Business Execs whispering in the ears of their peers and watching what happens as it travels to those that are listening out on Wall Street. Will the final message be accurate, completely distorted, or an amalgamation? No matter the outcome, why should it be illegal if this is the game? Continued on PFS site.
