Citizen Twain himself just completed his run here in Dallas and it was a funny thoughtful and yet utterly brazen one man show. Val was kind enough to venture to the Dallas International Film Festival awards show to give a STAR Award to William Friedkin. A big closing moment for the festival and it inspired us to make a look back piece. Click thru for a breakdown of the award winners from DIFF 2013 as well as our Top 5 Films, Interviews and Moments from the festival.
“What Makes a Resilient City?” Sustainability Conference
From Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture website:
“Nationally known experts on sustainability—especially of the systems that support cities—will join city officials and local civic leaders for an eye-opening look at “What Makes a Resilient City?” during a day-long conference presented by the Sustainability Forum of the Dallas Institute’s Center for the City. The conference will take place 9 am-4pm, Friday, April 19, in the Dallas City Council Chambers at 1500 Marilla Street. Admission is $30 for members of The Dallas Institute and its co-sponsors, $45 for nonmembers, and $10 for member teachers. To register, visit www.dallasinstitute.org, or call (214) 871-2440.”
Wicked at Dallas Summer Musicals – Interview with The Wizard – Tom McGowan
“WICKED is coming to Dallas Summer Musicals April 10 – May 5, 2013 at the Music Hall at Fair Park. ”
Click through for our chat with the Wizard played by Tom McGowan.
DIFF 2013 – Opening Night & Weekend Recap
Click through for DIFF 2013 opening night/weekend pictures, interviews and reviews.
My Brother The Devil – Interview with Writer/Director Sally El Hosaini and Star James Floyd
From My Brother The Devil Facebook Page:
“Opens in LA April 5 with more U.S. cities throughout April! Now available on DVD in the UK. MY BROTHER THE DEVIL is one of the most acclaimed and awarded films of 2012/2013.”
Click thru for our interview with Writer/Director Sally El Hosaini and Star James Floyd.
DIRECTV’s Rogue – Interviews with Joshua Sasse and Leah Gibson
From Rogue Website:
“Produced by Nick Hamm and Matthew Parkhill, Rogue tells the story of Grace Travis (Thandie Newton), an undercover detective tormented by the possibility that she caused her son’s death. In her quest for truth, Grace doubles as an agent for a powerful crime boss Jimmy Laszlo (Marton Csokas) who she believes will lead her
to her son’s killer. As Grace struggles to become the wife and mother her family now needs, her life is further complicated by her forbidden relationship with Jimmy. In order to stay alive, Grace needs to help Jimmy find the traitor in his midst, while knowing he may have played a part in her tragedy.”
DIFF 2013 – A Fool’s Guide to Good Times
Interviews all courtesy of Selig Film News.
The President and CEO was kind enough to give us the full-breakdown of the Dallas International Film Festival and so much more. PSD wanted to help give our own breakdown of this year’s fantastic looking festival. Click thru for more video interviews with filmmakers and The must-see elements of the festival.
Oral Fixation – Continues to Impress
This past Tuesday evening I spent another night engulfed in the wonderful world of Oral Fixation. The “True Life Tales” showcased at the MAC Theater continue to showcase the open, intelligent, and moving works of our DFW community. Creator Nicole Stewart has truly accomplished the mission she set out for over two years ago, “is to bring together the Dallas community through sharing true, personal stories.”
Click thru for our review and pictures from this week’s show, “Under The Gun”.
The Host – Interviews with Max Irons, Jake Abel and Chandler Canterbury.
From The Host Facebook page:
“What if everything you love was taken from you in the blink of an eye? “The Host” is the next epic love story from the creator of the “Twilight Saga,” worldwide bestselling author, Stephenie Meyer. When an unseen enemy threatens mankind by taking over their bodies and erasing their memories, Melanie Stryder (Saoirse Ronan) will risk everything to protect the people she cares most about — Jared (Max Irons), Ian (Jake Abel), her brother Jamie (Chandler Canterbury) and her Uncle Jeb (William Hurt) , proving that love can conquer all in a dangerous new world. ”
Click thru for our interview with Max Irons, Jake Abel, and Chandler Canterbury.
Spring Breakers – Come On Y’all Why you Acting ‘Spicious?
Either you’ll think this is Genius or you’ll hate it with a passion. So should ya or shouldn’t ya see it?