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(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…

(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,…

(opens Aug. 3 in select theaters)

By Rachel Galvin

The most well-known quote attributed to Marie Antoinette is "Let them eat cake." The connotation of this quip is that this queen cared not for her subjects who were poor and living in the streets…

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…

By Cinema Dave Montalbano

www.AdventuresofCinemaDave.com

There was no denying the edgy anticipation for the first showing of **The Dark Knight Rises** at the Museum of Discovery IMAX Theater last Friday afternoon.  After the horrendous news from Aurora, Colorado, management and ushers were serious - but happy to see everyone show up for their sold-out screening.  They acknowledged the police officers and they also…

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…

Gaining investors for a low budget feature with an actress and real 60-ton whales is quite a feat, but one the team behind the film "Johanna and the Whale" hopes to accomplish. Based on the mythical tale of Jonah and the whale, this beautifully visual tale takes place in the waters off the Dominican Republic... or at least that is where the trailer was filmed. The team is hoping the trailer will entice investors to become…

By Rachel Galvin

(On Left: Before his weight loss. This is Carlos working on the set of Jacmel Urena's "Wrong Turn" circa 2004. Below on right: Carlos today. His belt shows how much weight he has lost so far.)



For local filmmaker Carlos Cruz, his weight loss has been an uphill battle. Through poor diet, he amassed 422 lbs. on his 5'8" frame at one point... His weight climbed and fell like a yo-yo throughout his life. He ended up…

PBIFF winners:

 Best Feature Film--Tiger Eyes, directed by Lawrence Blume.

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By Rachel Galvin

The engrossing tale “The Matchmaker,” which is told in Hebrew with English subtitles, is filled with an interesting perspective of Israel, the aftermath of WW2, but, most prominently – relationships. Although many of the key characters remain scarred from the war or simply from lack of love, the mood of the piece is not tragic, but rather…

TRIBECA AWARDS--

The 2012 Tribeca Film Festival closed on Sunday, April 29. Below is the complete list of award winners:



WORLD NARRATIVE COMPETITION:



The Founders Award for Best Narrative Feature

"War Witch," directed by Kim Nguyen (Canada)



Best Actor in a Narrative Feature…

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…

Irish Theatre promotes their heritage

This weekend; “”Country Boy”

As South Florida’s only non-profit Irish Community Theatre Group, the Irish Theatre of Florida has been a vital part of traditions rich in Irish Culture for the past 18 years. Their mission is to promote Irish Heritage through the Arts, to produce Irish Drama in South Florida and provide a…

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…