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19th Annual Philadelphia Film Festival Coverage – M. Night Shyamalan
Q&A with M. Night Shyamalan for 10 Anniversary of UNBREAKABLE during #PFF19 The Prince was packed last night for the 10th Anniversary screening of Unbreakable (starring Bruce Willis, Samuel L Jackson & Robin Wright Penn). Yes, it’s a good movie, worth revisiting on the big screen, but the crowded theater of excited people were truly there to see and hear from the film’s director and master of all things eerie – M. Night Shyamalan! You could tell Shyamalan really wanted to be there to share his thoughts on Unbreakable and filmmaking in general. Too bad there was another film scheduled after his Q & A, otherwise I think he would…
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Opening Night 19th Philly Film Fest
Here’s a picture of PA Ballet Executive Director Roy Kaiser and ballet associates after the screening.When I approached them for a pic, they were in the midst of discussing whether or not the scene in Winona Ryder’s hospital room actually happened… to understand what I mean go see the film! Black Swan plays again tomorrow at 7:30pm at The Prince. Click to see full post Recap and Pics from Philadelphia Film Festival Opening Check back to the blog later for my quick commentary on Black Swan and transcribed Q&A with the film’s director, Darren Aronofsky!
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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…
