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An Ingmar Bergman Centennial Retrospective at Lightbox Film Center
Tinsel & Tine Highlights INGMAR BERGMAN- CENTENNIAL RETROSPECTIVE 2018 marks the centennial of one of the most influential artists in film history. Lightbox Film Center will join in a global celebration (#Bergman100) September 6 through 21, with Autumn Sonata: An Ingmar Bergman Centennial Retrospective, a three-week program exploring 10 titles from the legendary filmmaker’s extraordinary body of work. “Bergman has long been an important figure within our film program,” says Jesse Pires, Lightbox chief curator. “For many of our longtime members his films, like those of Fellini and Godard, were a gateway to European arthouse cinema. The stories are timeless and the films are meticulously crafted. It’s exciting to devote…
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Debbie Allen Does Philly (Brothers of the Knight & Entrepreneur Works “Actors Studio”)
Debbie Allen graciously gave a free “Inside the Actors Studio” type visit to Philly at International House on July 2, 2014. Full of saucy humor and passion, Ms. Allen lectured on creativity, her life’s journey, what it means to be an artist, her relationship with her sister Phylicia Rashād, the 18 years it took to get AMISTAD made and so much more… The below video is just a small excerpt of her address to us lucky enough to attend this inspiring and insightful event: Ms Allen is in Philadelphia to present her newest staged musical Brothers of the Knight, (July 3 – 6) a hip, rejuvenated adaptation of the…
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Philly Spotlight: IHOUSE BRAZILIAN BARBECUE Recap
This past Saturday I was invited to partake of a Brazilian BBQ at International House Philadelphia @ihousephilly – what I love even more than smoked and seasoned meats, is the fact that now that I live in West Philly, IHouse (37th & Chestnut Streets) is part of my neighborhood! Every year the IHouse Board chooses a country to celebrate with a series of events. This year in honor of The 2014 FIFA World Cup they chose Brazil. You may recall Tinsel & Tine’s win an IHouse membership contest held in May was part of the Colors of Brazil Gala, previous to that was a Carnivàle and other assorted happenings, the…
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International House Philadelphia MEMBERSHIP GIVEAWAY!
If you live in Philly and have any interest in multi-culturalism, artistic and diverse programming and various film offerings, then you know about and have probably seen something at International House Philadelphia. Founded in 1910, the mission of I House is to maintain a diverse and welcoming community for scholars from around the world, while introducing them to the American experience; to broaden the horizons of its residents and the Greater Philadelphia community through high quality international arts and humanities programs; and to encourage understanding, respect, and cooperation among the people of all nations. Tinsel & Tine is giving away a 1 year Individual Membership to International House (a Value…
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2ND ANNUAL BLACKSTAR FILM FESTIVAL (August 1 – 4)
Coverage BSFF13
