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By Rachel Galvin
(Possible spoilers!)
"Robot & Frank" was the opening night film for PBIFF 2012 and was shown at Muvico Parisian in City Place, West Palm Beach on April 12. It also recently viewed at the Sarasota Film Festival.
Set in the near future, Jack Schreier's "Robot & Frank" is a poignant and hilarious film about an older man, Frank (Frank Langella), who is battling Alzheimer's and has been given a robot by his…
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By Rachel Galvin
Set primarily in an overnight flight on Bicoastal Airlines, this film explores relationships and all the neuroses, self-doubt and sacrifice that it entails. "Overnight," directed by Valerie Breiman ("Love & Sex") stars Rachel Blanchard, James D'Arcy and Anthony LaPaglia along with a large cast of characters that keep the audience laughing through gag after gag. It gets off to a slow start, but once the conflicts begin and the inner depth…
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Best Picture
"The Artist" Thomas Langmann, Producer
"The Descendants" Jim Burke, Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor, Producers
"Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" Scott Rudin, Producer
"The Help" Brunson Green, Chris Columbus and Michael Barnathan, Producers
"Hugo" Graham King and Martin Scorsese, Producers
"Midnight in Paris" Letty Aronson and Stephen Tenenbaum, Producers
"Moneyball" Michael De Luca, Rachael Horovitz and Brad…
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Okay, here is a very personalized (and harsh) review, which is rare for me, but I had to write down my visceral immediate reaction to this film.
I have to say I really did not like "Red Tails" but I love the fact it was made. It has historical importance and it is a great lesson for youth. But, unfortunately, it had a lot of issues. I found it contrived, predictable and often boring. Even the opening sequence did not draw me in, but looked amateurish.
The introduction of the…
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“Like Crazy,” and producer Jonathan Schwartz, wraps FLIFF…
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By Rachel Galvin
King of the Double Feature, independent director William Grefe was the featured guest at a special event held on Nov. 19 at…
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Indie Streak is a new online radio show in which I (Rachel Galvin) will be interviewing filmmakers!
Click www.blogtalkradio.com/indiestreak to listen to other filmmakers as well!
LIVE new shows every Sunday at 1 p.m.
Rick Karatas, writer/ producer of "Walk a Mile in My Pradas"…
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By Rachel Galvin
"Seducing Charlie Barker" is a great character study filled with unexpected twists and turns and comic interactions. The characters are light and funny. The situations start out realistic but always with an unexpected twist with comic results. Although it begins slowly, as the plot thickens, the interplay between the four leads…
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(Possible Spoilers)
By Rachel Galvin
It is nice to see a leading lady who makes no excuses for who she is. She allows herself to be aggressive, violent and even insane, yet likable, withdrawn, introverted and vulnerable. Lisbeth Salander is a character many actresses both dream about yet fear. The beautiful Rooney Mara stripped away convention, literally, to become this part. No more Hollywood glamour ... saying this character is rough around the edges is an…
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Writer-director Shayne Leighton, who also starred in "The Incubus," said she feels humbled to see her film in Blockbuster and by the fact that it can be watched by people all over the country. When she went into Blockbuster for a photo-op after the release date on Dec. 6, she found not only did the staff recognize her, but also someone had already rented out the movie. Now, that is star-power! The film already had a limited theatrical release and has a popular soundtrack based on the…
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Local acting coach Michael Haney has classes on DVD & Skype! (see his posts below):…
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For local filmmaker Carlos Cruz, his weight loss has been an uphill battle. Through poor diet, he amassed over 300 pounds on his 5'8" frame at one point... His weight climbed and fell like a yo-yo throughout his life. He ended up with Diabetes. But one particular visit to the hospital, which happened to be on his last birthday, was a turning point. His sugar was out of control. His body seemed to be breaking down and other…
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(On left: Direc tor Scott Cardinal, FLIFF President and CEO Gregory von Hausch looks on)
By Rachel…
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For film community -- Mega Holiday party at Tokyo Blue 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. at the Ocean Manor Resort Hotel. Enjoy a night of live DJ, food, drinks and networking in the lounge, pool side and ocean front.
Proper attire required so DRESS TO IMPRESS! There will be professional photography and video.
21 & Over
$10 at the door
Valet parking available
OCEAN MANOR RESORT
4040 GALT OCEAN MILE DRIVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
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Dec. 18, 6 p.m.
Flashback Diner
4125 SW 64th Ave., Davie, FL 33314
Please bring a $15 gift card from Walmart, Target, or Kmart (the preferred stores) for children in need at 4Kids of South Florida (www.4kidsofsfl.org) -- not required to attend, but must RSVP and pre-pay by Dec. 12 at http://fmptapbb.webs.com/apps/webstore. FMPTA Paid members: $15, Non-Members:…
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