Listen to critcs if you want; miss Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and you’ll be mad
June 24, 2009
Take it from a bot virgin, Transformers 2 was excellent. The funny part for me was watching the faces in the theater. Surprised my 13 year old with midnight tickets opening day. My normal movie day is Friday at noon as I can’t stand the crowds. Omg were there crowds and lines galore. Of course we got out tickets at Fandango, allowing us to bypass the ticket line. However so did everyone else. We still had to stand in line just to enter the individual screenings.
Once inside, the very hyped crowd came to pin dropped silence as the previews faded to black. I was trying to get comfortable enough to tweet then doze off – but the sea of cult like faces, mostly males of ALL ages mixed with a few moms, wives, and girlfriends, made me want to wait and see more.
Two and a half hours later I wanted some more. Play it again Sam. Excellent movie. Shia LaBeouf is brilliantly funny with a nice switch up in his method. Certainly not bad on the eyes. Ramon Rodriguez and John Turturro were just off the freaking chain. Tyrese Gibsonwith his few lines and multitude of facial expression will get himself a role – what’s up with that brother? Do your thang. He brings the sexy as always.
Speaking of sexy. The tweets have taken Megan Fox straight to the gutter doing her a great disservice (I think). She held her own. You go girl.
No spoilers, but I’m still laughing and hearing the explosions. Coming out of the theater at 2:41 AM, was expecting to see a bot or two or world domination. They plugged “President Obama,” whereas the President escapes the madness like all presidents leaving the people behind.”
Lastly, why am I hearing this morning about racial undertones – forgetaboutit! Stop the madness. Put your money where your mouth is – just all over the place.
We don’t dish out stars. Excellent is about the best we can say without throwing the Michael Eric Dyson like thesaurus at you. Let it be enough that as stingy as I am with money, know that I’m too busy trying to find the new Optimus Prime action figure, video game, etc to go under the Christmas tree.
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Urban Film Review Atlanta: All About Us starring Boris Kodjoe Mon 04.27.09 Woodruff Arts Center Rich Auditorium
April 27, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
at the
Woodruff Arts Center
Rich Auditorium
1280 Peacthree Street
Reception 7pm
Movie Screening 8pm
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My Sixteenth Summer selected to screen at 11th Annual Method Fest Independent Film Festival
March 19, 2009
Atlanta-Area Director Premiers First Feature Film At 2009 California-Based Method Fest
My Sixteenth Summer, a $1,000 feature filmed in Atlanta, Georgia, has been selected to screen at the 11th Annual Method Fest Independent Film Festival on March 29 in Los Angeles, California. First-time director Savvy Lorestani makes his film debut among well-established independent filmmakers and seasoned industry professionals.
My Sixteenth Summer is a coming-of-age film about the ups and downs of being 16-years-old in suburbia. Centering around Samir (Ali Degan), an Iranian-American teenager, he struggles with all the pressures, highlights and disappointments of adolescence.
Method Fest is known for showcasing true discoveries alongside work by well-known directors, like The Visitor (2008), Waitress (2007). Named after the Method form of acting, this festival celebrates character and story-driven films featuring strong acting performances. This year’s festival takes place March 26 – April 2, 2009.
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She Screens: A Woman’s Perspective from Behind the Camera
March 17, 2009
shescreensangels.eventbrite.co… — Screening: documentary about the battle African American actresses face in landing quality roles. A panel about women in the media will immediately follow with the producer of Angels, Cas Sigers; Bessie Winn, former beauty queen and motivational speaker; and writer/director, Sharon McGhee. Event is free.
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Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Kicks Off Wednesday
January 13, 2009
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Kicks Off Wednesday Featuring 48 Great Films with a Jewish Twist
atlanta.daybooknetwork.com – The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) kicks off tomorrow for the ninth annual celebration of Jewish life and culture through film. The festival, running from January 14-25, 2009 features 48 visually-stunning and evocative Jewish films that would otherwise not be available on the big screen in Atlanta. The films represent 20 nations and deliver the broad human relations mission of the American Jewish Committee, presenter of the AJFF.
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FILMAtlanta Meetup Group Host OPEN SCREEN NIGHT
November 30, 2008
Full details of this event available online at the groups Meetup: click here
December 11, 2008
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Doors open at 7:00pm
Screening starts at 8:00pm
FILMAtlanta and Earluminators
presents
OPEN SCREEN NIGHT
at Clarkston Community Center
A monthly event for indie movie makers
$5 donation at the door
goes to Clarkston Community Center
soft drinks and bottled water will be available for purchase.
Simple rules:
1. You made a short (20 minutes or less).
2. It has no nudity, pornography, or hate speech.
3. You have a dvd of the short that will play on a regular dvd player.
4. You get the dvd to me (Jim Smith) in time to screen it.
A. Two weeks before the date if you want the title/producer/director/ listed in the promo info.
B. I prefer at least One week before the date so I can make sure the dvd works.
C. One hour before the screening, with your word that it meets the criteria in 1, 2, and 3 above.
5. The first hour and half submitted will be screened.
6. Any additional submissions will be first on the list for the next month.
The next ones are scheduled for:
DVDs I have in hand already for 9 October are:
Shorts:
Rosa – Sundeep Kothari
Trailers:
Wanga Woman Trailer – Michael Harris
Trailers – Mark Rudge
Brings submission dvd to Monthly Meetup or to Open Screen Night,
or let me know you will drop it off for at my concierge:
Park Central Condos
1101 Juniper Street
Atlanta, GA 30309
Attn: JIM SMITH in #914
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2nd annual International Black DocuFest
September 1, 2008
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The 2nd Annual International Black DocuFest September 18-20, 2008, the High Museum of Art will be host to three days of free documentary film screenings on the lives, talents, and challenges of people of African descent globally. This year’s festival will feature documentaries from over 23 different countries on the following topics:
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Tropic Thunder Protesters Head for Atlanta Midtown Arts Cinema Today
August 13, 2008
Cries of Hate Speech, Calls for Nationwide Boycott
The Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, ARC of Georgia, Special Olympics, and Georgia Disability Advocates plan to converge on Atlanta Midtown Arts Cinema, 931 Monroe Drive, Atlanta 30308 to protest the opening of Ben Stiller’s Tropic Thunder starring Stiller and Robert Downey.
The group will hold the protest in calling for a nationwide boycott of Tropic Thunder. Their message:
“Disability community charges film industry of hate speech, abuse and discrimination against persons with intellectual disabilities. Protests planned at Georgia theaters. ”
In an opt ed piece apearing in the Washington post, the writer states “By all accounts, it is an unchecked assault on the humanity of people with intellectual disabilities — an affront to dignity, hope and respect.”
Additional information: Kate Gainer, Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities at (404) 558-7999, nkgainer@dhr.state.ga.us or Deirdre K. O’Brien, ARC of Georgia at (678) 904-1967 ddobrien@bellsouth.net.
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Tasha Smith Actors Workshop in Atlanta August 15-17, 2008
July 27, 2008
Three Day Actors Workshop Taught by acclaimed actress and master instructor, Tasha Smith
She brought her A game to Tyler’s Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married.” But most don’t know, Tasha Smith put a lot people in the game with Tasha Smith Actors Workshop (TSAW.com). The workshops return to Atlanta August 15-17, 2008 at the The 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30309. Registration now open for Atlanta workshops. Video Buzz Behind the Buzz >>
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Meetup: Atlanta Dinner & Movie Hancock Tail Gate @ Starlight Drive In
July 2, 2008
Don’t Stay In ~ MeetUp with Friends
Atlanta Dinner & Movie Tailgate
July 3rd ~ Starlight Drive In
Movie: Hancock 7PM
Get There Early!
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