http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/ Poverty Jetset en Copyright 2009 2009-11-04T01:46:43+00:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/ifc_films_fab_afi_fest_dinner/ http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/ifc_films_fab_afi_fest_dinner/ IFC Films hosted a lovely dinner at “the new Mr. Chow’s” called Philippe on Melrose in LA Monday night as part of AFI Fest, currently underway. One organizer wondered how the turn out would be, but alas, great food and wine brings them out every time! IFC filmmakers and others were among the 35 or so people who came out, in addition to actors Ti West (“House of the Devil”) and Sara Simmons (“In Search of a Midnight Kiss”) pictured here after dinner hanging with IFC Films’ Lizzie Nastro. Two of IFC Films’ current directors who have screenings at this… AFI Fest 2009-11-04T01:46:43+00:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/checking_out_qatars_capital_for_the_opening_of_the_doha_tribeca_film_festiv/ http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/checking_out_qatars_capital_for_the_opening_of_the_doha_tribeca_film_festiv/ The gleaming, and apparently new skyline, in Qatar’s capital, Doha. Most of the international guests are staying in this area at the Doha Tribeca Film Festival at one of two hotels - The Four Seasons and the W Hotel Doha. The W has quite a night life, attracting what appears to be a large community of expats, who head to hotels where alcohol is served (not cheaply). Locals said that the skyline that is now rising from this area of town did not exist five years ago. Ahead of the Doha Tribeca Film Festival opening night, organizers hosted this very… Doha Tribeca Film Festival 2009-10-31T01:22:42+00:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/sex_for_money_in_nevada_for_everyones_tastes/ http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/sex_for_money_in_nevada_for_everyones_tastes/ Heading out to CineVegas this year? Well, if you’ve got a car and a “strong urge” in between those screenings, gambling, drinking and partying and want some good old fashioned fun in a “traditional setting” (let’s face it, Craigs List has gotten a bit of bad press lately), then there’s always The Shady Lady Ranch. Now if a recent iW Poll on our readers’ sexual tastes are any indication (naturally the poll isn’t exactly scientific), a good chunk of you are pretty satisfied from across the board so to speak. And apparently “The Shady Lady Ranch” may have some “Shady… 2009-06-04T21:18:49+00:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/heavens_heart_trailer/ http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/heavens_heart_trailer/ Get the Flash Player to see this player. // Simon Staho’s “Heaven’s Heart,” is on IFC’s Festival Direct… So why not check it out? Here’s a synop: Lars (Mikael Persbrandt) and Susanna (Lena Endre) have been married for twenty years. They love each other dearly and together they have created a secure, happy existence with well-paid jobs, a large house, two cars and a daughter who is about to move away from home. Life has turned out just as happily and comfortably for Susanna’s best friend Ann (Maria Lundqvist) and her husband ULF (Jacob Eklund), who will also shortly be… 2009-05-29T14:11:46+00:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/dear_california_supreme_court/ http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/dear_california_supreme_court/ And all you bigots who voted for Prop 8… Go to hell, Brian PS. Iowa is cooler then you are! Prop 8 2009-05-26T17:42:06+00:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/keira_knightley_gets_hit_to_fight_domestic_violence/ http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/keira_knightley_gets_hit_to_fight_domestic_violence/ Actress Keira Knightley takes a major hit for a commercial in the UK highlighting domestic violence. “Isn’t it time someone called cut?” 2009-04-02T23:34:35+00:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/looking_for_eric_by_ken_loach_trailer/ http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/looking_for_eric_by_ken_loach_trailer/ [This trailer is related to indieWIRE’s article speculating on possible films screening in the upcoming Festival de Cannes. 40-plus titles are included in the three page article in addition to other trailers.] Cannes '09 2009-04-02T23:15:05+00:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/bright_star_by_jane_campion/ http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/bright_star_by_jane_campion/ [This trailer is related to indieWIRE’s article speculating on possible films screening in the upcoming Festival de Cannes. 40-plus titles are included in the three page article in addition to other trailers.] Cannes '09 2009-04-02T22:44:28+00:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/the_imaginarium_of_dr._parnassus_by_terry_gilliam_trailer/ http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/the_imaginarium_of_dr._parnassus_by_terry_gilliam_trailer/ [This trailer is related to indieWIRE’s article speculating on possible films screening in the upcoming Festival de Cannes. 40-plus titles are included in the three page article in addition to other trailers.] Cannes '09 2009-04-02T22:44:27+00:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/face_visages_by_tsai_ming-liang_on_set_footage_in_french/ http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/face_visages_by_tsai_ming-liang_on_set_footage_in_french/ [This trailer is related to indieWIRE’s article speculating on possible films screening in the upcoming Festival de Cannes. 40-plus titles are included in the three page article in addition to other trailers.] Cannes '09 2009-04-02T22:41:52+00:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/coco_before_chanel_coco_avant_chanel_by_anne_fontaine_silent_film_teaser_tr/ http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/coco_before_chanel_coco_avant_chanel_by_anne_fontaine_silent_film_teaser_tr/ [This trailer is related to indieWIRE’s article speculating on possible films screening in the upcoming Festival de Cannes. 40-plus titles are included in the three page article in addition to other trailers.] Cannes '09 2009-04-02T22:41:16+00:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/coco_before_chanel_coco_avant_chanel_by_anne_fontaine_trailer/ http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/coco_before_chanel_coco_avant_chanel_by_anne_fontaine_trailer/ [This trailer is related to indieWIRE’s article speculating on possible films screening in the upcoming Festival de Cannes. 40-plus titles are included in the three page article in addition to other trailers.] Cannes '09 2009-04-02T22:40:37+00:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/inglourious_basterds_by_quentin_tarantino_trailer/ http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/inglourious_basterds_by_quentin_tarantino_trailer/ [This trailer is related to indieWIRE’s article speculating on possible films screening in the upcoming Festival de Cannes. 40-plus titles are included in the three page article in addition to other trailers.] Cannes '09 2009-04-02T22:39:42+00:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/broken_embraces_los_abrazos_rotos_by_pedro_almodovar_trailer/ http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/broken_embraces_los_abrazos_rotos_by_pedro_almodovar_trailer/ [This trailer is related to indieWIRE’s article speculating on possible films screening in the upcoming Festival de Cannes. 40-plus titles are included in the three page article in addition to other trailers.] Cannes '09 2009-04-02T22:38:11+00:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/vengeance_by_johnny_to_trailer/ http://blogs.indiewire.com/brian/archives/vengeance_by_johnny_to_trailer/ [This trailer is related to indieWIRE’s article speculating on possible films screening in the upcoming Festival de Cannes. 40-plus titles are included in the three page article in addition to other trailers.] Cannes '09 2009-04-02T22:37:10+00:00