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Sundance 2012 - Another Look At "Beasts Of The Southern Wild" + Meet Director Benh Zeitlin
- By Tambay A. Obenson
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- January 16, 2012 6:41 PM
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Here's another look at the "Southern Apocalpytic Kids Adventure Comedy," as it's described, titled Beasts of the Southern Wild, directed by Benh Zeitlin, from a screenplay co-written by Lucy Alibar, based on her original play titled Juicy And Delicious (I love both titles).
Spike Lee Says He Financed "Red Hook Summer" Himself + Has No Distributor Yet + Plot Spoiler & More...
- By Tambay A. Obenson
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- January 13, 2012 8:40 PM
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Some bits and pieces of info worth sharing that I came across while reading THIS New York Times Sundance 2012 profile - specifically about veteran filmmakers like Spike Lee and Stephen Frears debuting their films at the festival, competiting with filmmakers much younger for eyeballs and distributors; putting them in a position that they don't often find themselves in.
Watch Common Give Driving Lessons In New "LUV" Clip + Official Poster
- By Tambay A. Obenson
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- January 13, 2012 6:03 PM
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Sheldon Candis' feature film debut, LUV, which stars Common and Michael Rainey Jr, will make its debut at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, in the dramatic competition section, and it's on my short list of films to see while I'm there, premiering at the mammoth Eccles Theater on Monday the 23rd.
Watch Common, Danny Glover, Dennis Haysbert Cracking Crabs In New Clip From "LUV" + Photos
- By Tambay A. Obenson
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- January 12, 2012 8:19 PM
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Sheldon Candis' feature film debut, LUV, which stars Common and Michael Rainey Jr, will make its debut at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, in the dramatic competition section, and it's on my short list of films to see while I'm there, premiering at the mammoth Eccles Theater on Monday the 23rd.
SXSW 2012 Unveils Early Slate (Marley Documentary & Wumni Mosaku Horror Title Make The Cut)
- By Tambay A. Obenson
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- January 12, 2012 4:45 PM
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Yes, I'll be doing lots of traveling this first 3 months of the year, from one festival to the next; Sundance this month, Pan African next month, and SXSW in March.
Sam Pollard's "Slavery By Another Name" Will Screen At Pan African Film Fest Before PBS TV Debut
- By Tambay A. Obenson
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- January 11, 2012 11:04 PM
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Long-time Spike Lee editor (as well as director and producer in his own right) Sam Pollard's feature documentary for PBS, titled Slavery By Another Name, will make its debut at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, in the documentary competition section, and it's on my short list of films to see while I'm there, starting just over a week from today.
U.S. Premiere of South African Drama "Lucky" at Palm Springs Int Film Fest This Friday, Jan 13th
- By Vanessa Martinez
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- January 11, 2012 6:48 PM
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A film that I've profiled on the site a couple of times in the past few months, and that I'm eagerly looking forward to any domestic distribution news...
Anthony Mackie And Dee Rees Announced As Sundance Film Festival Jury Members
- By Cynthia Reid
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- January 10, 2012 3:33 PM
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It's only a few weeks away before this year's Sundance Film Festival kicks off and it's just been announced actress Parker Posey will be hosting this year's awards ceremony on January 28. Jury members were also revealed and Anthony Mackie along with director Dee Rees made the list among others.
Saul Williams, Aissa Maiga Drama "Aujourd'hui" Will Make Its World Premiere At Berlinale In February
- By Tambay A. Obenson
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- January 9, 2012 3:20 PM
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An update on a new project I profiled last month...
Trailer For "Dimanche à Brazzaville" ("Sunday In Brazzaville") - Pink Suits, Hip Hop & Catch In One Crazy Congo Weekend
- By Tambay A. Obenson
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- January 5, 2012 3:45 PM
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In watching this teaser trailer for a new documentary titled Dimanche à Brazzaville (or Sunday In Brazzaville for English Speakers) I immediately thought of the "Swenkas" - the South African Zulu men who call themselves "Swenkas" and compete for cash and prizes in an event that's part fashion show, part choreography, and part moral code.
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