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Best New Work (play or musical)

Baby GirL, Kim Ehly, Kutumba Theatre Project

A Measure of Cruelty, Joe Calarco, Mosaic Theatre

Moscow, Michael McKeever, Zoetic Stage

Off Center of Nowhere, David Sirois, Alliance Theatre Lab

roomies, Mark Della Ventura, Alliance Theatre Lab

Best Production of a Play

A Delicate Balance, Palm Beach Dramaworks

The Elaborate Entrance of Chad…

EE British Academy Film Awards in 2013

BEST FILM

ARGO Grant Heslov, Ben Affleck, George Clooney

LES MISÉRABLES Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Debra Hayward, Cameron Mackintosh

LIFE OF PI Gil Netter, Ang Lee, David Womark

LINCOLN Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy

ZERO DARK THIRTY Mark Boal, Kathryn Bigelow, Megan Ellison

OUTSTANDING…

By Rachel Galvin

Poigniant, endearing, charming and laugh-out-loud funny, the heart-warming film  "The Sessions," pulls gently at the heart strings and tickles the funny bone. Shown at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, this film is a must-see.

Starring Helen Hunt and John Hawkes, the plot centers around a man, Mark O'Brien (Hawkes), with…

The 27th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLiFF), announced the winners of the film awards last evening during a special presentation at Copacabana Supper Club in the historic district of Fort Lauderdale.  The event presented over 200 American Independent and World Cinema features, documentaries and short films during the 24-day event from October 19 - November 11, 2012.   

"This year's fest will go down as one of the most challenging of my 24 years with…

The gala included not only a Lifetime Achievement Award for James Caan, but also dancing to powerful Jazz tunes, a silent auction, tasty tidbits and more.

(on left): Actor James Caan at gala at Privet Oct. 19 for his Lifetime Achievement…

(On left): Molly Parker and Olivia Harris play Donna and Maggie Cantwell.

"The Playroom," directed by Julia Dyer and starring Molly Parker and John Hawkes, is a dark and disturbing slice of life focused on a dysfunctional alcoholic and her affect of her family -- her husband and her four young children. The kids might be alright, but…

(On left): Stefan Ruzowitzky and I.S. founder Rachel Galvin

Casual, approachable and with a sense of humor, Stefan Ruzowitzky charmed those who attended the opening night gala, the Chairman's Cruise and the screening of his film "Deadfall." Everywhere he went, he was the center of attention and it had more to do with his personality than anything…

To listen to interview with Rob Margolies, director of "She Wants Me," click link: INTERVIEW: Director Rob Margolies, "She Wants Me"

Humanitarian Awards WITA 2013


Kimberly Shenker Bacardi


William Kennedy


Bill Malesich


Maritza Bedoya


Walter Chacon

Honorary Women in the Arts Icon Award

Sophia Vergara

Miami's Iconic Women

Athina Kiloumi

Lynn Martinez Deco Drive


Mercedes Soler CNN NotiMujer

Alexis Echevarria

Ellen Jacoby

Veronica…

Filming right here in South Florida soon is "A Blood Story," written, produced and directed by Joe Hollow, who you may remember from films like "Disciples." Now he is back with a whole new tale with a tagline of "'Til Death Do Us Part." It is set to be released in 2013. Keep an eye out, horror fans!

The story involves a super model turned writer with a twisted past who finds herself encountering even stranger circumstances in a tale of greed, vanity and love. Look for Linnea Quigley,…

By Rachel Galvin

  Hosting guru, manager and author Marki Costello knows what it takes to be a TV host. Considered “Hollywood royalty,” this go-getter is the granddaughter of comedian Lou Costello knows how to hold her own in front of a camera.

This host with the most suggests that those wanting to be in this biz brand…

Humanitarian Awards WITA 2013

Kimberly Shenker Bacardi

William Kennedy

Bill Malesich

Maritza Bedoya

Thank you for all you do for our community.



Nominees for votes



"Entertainment Show of the year"

Arrebatados America TeVe

Noti Mujer CNN espanol

Deco Drive Channel 7

VIP TV

Sabado Gigante Univision

Al Rojo Vivo Telemundo

El Show de Fernando Hidalgo…

By Rachel Galvin

(Some spoilers perhaps)

Superhero fans are not as interested in this reboot as they are the Dark Knight finale, but they are wondering what director Marc Webb will do differently. This certainly is a different film than the other three. It seems to delve more completely into the mind of Spiderman (Andrew Garfield) and his origins. Some say Webb's rendition felt more independent than big budget. Although some of the plot lines are similar, such as the death of…

From his beginnings as part of a loving family (his younger brother is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu) to his raid on Entebbe on July 4, 1976, which made him a hero and tragically took his life, Yoni Netanyahu has made a mark on his country of Israel and it made a mark on who he became. A soldier from the get-go, his dedication…

Telling the truth, making it funny

By Rachel Galvin

(On left: John Fugelsang with I.S. founder Rachel Galvin)

Comedian and actor John Fugelsang may be better known of late for his…

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…

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…

John Alan Simon brings Philip K. Dick's vision to life…