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By Rachel Galvin

Director David Cronenberg stays true to his style in "A Dangerous Method." Although the film is focused around philosophies and pontification, his exploration of the transformation of human form in all of its grotesqueness is embodied by Keira Knightley's (Sabina Spielrein) pained and angular contortions. Seen in the first scene as a raving lunatic repressed in a carriage that is…

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By Rachel Galvin

It is hard to believe that in such a rustic, peaceful setting that something so wrong could be brewing. This film opens quietly with the sound of nails being pounded, dishes being set upon the table. A family meal with men eating together, followed by women eating together is the first indication that something is a bit amiss. What has gone terribly wrong is revealed piecemeal as the film shifts back and forth from…

The Ft. Lauderdale Film Festival kicked off on…

• On Nov. 1, Larry Muller Jr. (U2) will be televised via Skype and receive a Star on the Horizon Award with his film "Man on the Train."
  
  
• On Nov. 8, Piper…

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The sci-fi webseries "Absolution" recently had their first table read. The series has already raised over $15,000 toward production through Kickstarter. They plan to begin production in October in the South Florida area. I.S. founder Rachel Galvin is among the many local actors…

On Sept. 22, at 8:30 p.m. a special night of indie films was shown at Cinema Paradiso, including two music videos directed by Troy Bernier as well as his film "Planeta Desconocido." The types of films varied widely, including all genres and styles, from documentaries of an artist to a short film about an…

 On Sept. 22, a crowd of eager cinephiles gathered at the Ft. Lauderdale Hilton (on A1A) to enjoy delicious samplings and a free libation, to mingle and to see FLIFF's poster…

British University Academic Professor Chris Riley embarks on the second phase of his viral experiential documentary film project "First Orbit" with a new campaign to crowd source translations of the film into as many languages as possible. 



A pioneer in post digital film production and distribution, Riley harnessed the power of crowd sourcing to generate over 1600 premiere screenings for "First Orbit" in more than 130 countries in April this year, making "First Orbit," one…

Local director heads to an unknown planet to film music video

I.S. founder Rachel Galvin was featured in a Scott Opiela music video (song "Time to Go, The Sacrifice) directed by Troy Bernier of Ginnungagap Filmwerks. The shooting took place on Aug. 14. Galvin played an astronaut running for her life. The song is part of the soundtrack for a fun sci-fi romp called “Planeta Desconocido,” a film guaranteed to be unlike anything…

Michael Haney has a new class, teaching Meisner technique at:

6440 Melaleuca Lane

Greenacres, FL 33463

Contact him:…

Congrats to Barbie Castro for winning again. This time for Best Actress at the Buffalo Niagara Film Festival for her film "Conduit." Way to go!

Congratulations to Frank Licari, who is now the host of the worldwide singing competition "Recreating a Legend," which will air in over 80 countries starting Oct. 24. Tagged as "The Olympics meets American Idol," this show features 11 contestants from 11 different counties…

Local joins A-listers in mainstream movie

Congratulations to Frank Wolf Connell for gaining a role in "Gods Behaving Badly," which stars Christopher Walken and Sharon Stone as Zeus and Aphrodite, who do not live in Mount Olympus, but modern-day London.

The film is…

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The movie "Conduit," directed by Alyn Darnay, is taking the film festival circuit by storm. The newest accolade goes to actress Barbie Castro who won Best Actress in the NY International Film Festival. Way to go, Barbie! Her movie "Catch 22" will also be seen at the…

Be a part of the Open Reel Night on Sept. 22 at 8:30 p.m. at Cinema Paradiso, located at 503 SE 6 St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301. They are looking for films of all types! Every admission purchased comes with a ballot. The top 3 winners will be screened at the Ft. Lauderdale Film Festival this year (Oct. 21-Nov. 11). Plus, every beverage or popcorn…

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

Donna Gordon, pictured in middle, who played Margo in the original Cult Classic "The Killing of a Chinese Bookie," makes a cameo in the new reinvention "The Killing of a Japanese Bookie" as the mom of Burlesque dancer Margo (Tracey…