tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49846623035354454472024-03-13T10:10:51.441-07:00The Blog Movie JunketAn internet website where bloggers can discuss movies, film festivals, and film series.NYC News & Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06899988550696097916noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984662303535445447.post-30841044253266340042012-09-16T05:49:00.003-07:002012-09-16T06:12:01.385-07:00Barfi! Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra And Ileana D'Cruz <iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/yZxrao3zou4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
<p>Watch The Official Trailer Of The Upcoming Hindi Movie Barfi! Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, and Ileana, which opened on Friday. </p><p>Barfi!, a Hinidi romantic comedy directed by Anurag Basu, is playing at the AMC Empire 25 off of Times Square at 234 W. 42nd Street.</p>NYC News & Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06899988550696097916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984662303535445447.post-68447164690947640752012-08-12T05:37:00.000-07:002012-08-12T05:37:29.412-07:00Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (2012) Trailer<iframe width="525" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/tinpH50fs28" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><P>The film examines this complex intersection of artistic practice and social activism as seen through the life and art of China's preeminent contemporary artist. From 2008 to 2010, Beijing-based journalist and filmmaker <b>Alison Klayman</b> gained unprecedented access to <b>Ai Weiwei</b>. Klayman documented Ai's artistic process in preparation for major museum exhibitions, his intimate exchanges with family members and his increasingly public clashes with the <b>Chinese government</b>. Klayman's detailed portrait of the artist provides a nuanced exploration of contemporary China and one of its most compelling public figures.</P>NYC News & Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06899988550696097916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984662303535445447.post-9622747334032891852010-03-14T06:23:00.000-07:002010-03-14T07:43:16.635-07:00Flow Affair - celebrity fundraiser<p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">Website Launch Party and Fundraiser featuring Tony Award-winner MELBA MOORE and #1 R&B singer MELI'SA MORGAN</font></b></p><p>To celebrate the near-completion of <a href="http://www.flowaffair.org/starring.html" target="_blank" title="In 2006, Busch, the director and producer of Flow Affair, brought together members from the House Ball community, the originators of the dance 'Voguing,' and members from the Flagging community, the originators of the dance 'Flagging' and 'Fanning,' to create a new dance : FLAGGING + VOGUING = FLOGUING."><span style="font-style:italic;">Flow Affair</span></a>, the new documentary to be released by <span style="font-weight:bold;">Art From The Heart Films</span>, the award-winning director <span style="font-weight:bold;">Wolfgang Busch</span> is hosting a Website Launch Party and fundraiser at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2010 at the LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th Street, New York, NY. The suggested donation is $20.</p><p><a href="http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/maslow25/?action=view¤t=Flow-Affair.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/maslow25/Flow-Affair.jpg" border="0" alt="Wolfgang Busch,Flow Affair,Melba Moore,Meli'sa Morgan,Aaron Enigma"></a></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;">Flow Affair</span> explores the evolution of dance by showcasing the emergence of "<span style="font-weight:bold;">Floguin</span>g" – a breakthrough in dance that has only now begun to show up at underground circuit parties and dance clubs, and in innovative <span style="font-weight:bold;">dance choreography</span>.</p>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14082262726617319881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984662303535445447.post-68785847827907535122009-10-03T06:59:00.001-07:002009-10-03T07:00:02.273-07:00VANISHING NEW YORK promo<p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">Save New York City from its leaders.</font></b></p><p>Do you think Michael Bloomberg can help us save <br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHVqE6bIvaE" title-="VANISHING NEW YORK is a documentary-in-progress about the luxury development that is changing our city, pricing out artists, small businesses and even the middle class. The film explores why this is happening now and at such a rapid pace. It is both an indictment of current city policies and the story of how people are fighting to stop these changes. If you would like to help us finish the film, go to www.vanishingny.org to see how you can make a tax-deductible donation. " target="_blank">Vanishing New York</a> ?</p><p><object width="399" height="325"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/HHVqE6bIvaE&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/HHVqE6bIvaE&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="399" height="325"></embed></object></p><p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHVqE6bIvaE" title-="VANISHING NEW YORK is a documentary-in-progress about the luxury development that is changing our city, pricing out artists, small businesses and even the middle class. The film explores why this is happening now and at such a rapid pace. It is both an indictment of current city policies and the story of how people are fighting to stop these changes. If you would like to help us finish the film, go to www.vanishingny.org to see how you can make a tax-deductible donation. " target="_blank">Vanishing New York</a> is a documentary-in-progress about the luxury development that is changing our city, pricing out artists, small businesses and even the middle class. The film explores why this is happening now and at such a rapid pace. It is both an indictment of current city policies and the story of how people are fighting to stop these changes. If you would like to help us finish the film, go to <a href="http://www.vanishingny.org">www.vanishingny.org</a> to see how you can make a tax-deductible donation. </p>NYC News & Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06899988550696097916noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984662303535445447.post-54327496768754969812009-08-31T16:07:00.000-07:002009-08-31T17:50:17.139-07:00NYC Mayoral Film to screen before Primary<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_t5tBXCeWNVM/SpxYmDNZo0I/AAAAAAAAAIY/pqF-UlXVFkQ/s1600-h/PONY_poster_cover3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 272px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_t5tBXCeWNVM/SpxYmDNZo0I/AAAAAAAAAIY/pqF-UlXVFkQ/s400/PONY_poster_cover3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376269465893315394" /></a><br /><p><br><br><br><br><br></p><p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">The <br>Film<br> You<br> Must<br> See<br> This<br> Election<br> Year !<br><br><br><br></font></b></p><br /><p><span style="font-style:italic;"><a href="http://www.thepromiseofnewyork.com/" target="_blank" title="'If everyone watched this film, we would have a better chance at saving our democracy.' - Mike Bonanno, The Yes Men Fix The World'">The Promise of New York</a></span> is an award-winning documentary that follows the entertaining antics of three underdogs who try to unseat billionaire mayor <b>Michael Bloomberg</b> during the 2005 mayoral election. Featuring: Michael Bloomberg, Ed Koch, Christopher Brodeur, Jessica Delfino, Seth Blum, <b>Andy Horwitz</b>, and Chris Riggs.</p><p>Upcoming Screening Dates:</p><p>* Tuesday Sept. 8, 8PM; Monkey Town; $10/$10 Minimum<br />58 N 3rd ST, Brooklyn, NY ; 718.384.1369 <br />Reservations highly recommended. <a href="http://monkeytownhq.com/9_08_09EARLY.html" target="" title="Sept. 8 screening of 'The Promise of New York.'">Click here for Tickets or Information</a>. </p><p>* Friday Sept. 11 & Saturday Sept. 12, 9PM; Dixon Place; $10<br />161 Chrystie ST, New York, NY<br />(212) 219-0736; <a href="www.dixonplace.org" target="_blank" title="Dixon Place">www.dixonplace.org</a> <br /><a href="https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/7487145" target="_blank" title="Sept. 11 Tickets to 'The Promise of New York.'">Click here for Sept. 11 Tickets</a>.<br /><a href="https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/7487155" target="_blank" title="Sept. 12 Tickets to 'The Promise of New York.'">Click here for Sept. 12 Tickets</a>.</p><p>From the publicity materials :</p><blockquote><p>"A blogger turned stand-up comic, an obsessive political gadfly and a high-school math teacher compete against each other and arch rival incumbent <span style="font-weight:bold;">Michael Bloomberg</span> for the post of New York City mayor. As these ordinary citizens take politics into their own hands, <span style="font-style:italic;"><a href="http://www.thepromiseofnewyork.com/" target="_blank" title="'If everyone watched this film, we would have a better chance at saving our democracy.' - Mike Bonanno, The Yes Men Fix The World'">The Promise of New York</a></span> explores the meaning of democracy and the identity of a city with hilarious irreverence and thought-provoking sensitivity."</p></blockquote>NYC News & Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06899988550696097916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984662303535445447.post-38817149046273273912009-03-14T08:06:00.000-07:002009-03-14T08:46:06.309-07:00OutProfessionals and the Jewish Community Center sponsor screening of HOW DO I LOOK<p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">Rare Dancing Performance by Voguing Legends</font></b></p><br /><p>More than 10 years in the making, <a href="http://www.jccmanhattan.org/category.aspx?catid=1370&pID=1039" target="_blank" title="In a rare live appearance, vogueing legends House of Ninja will perform exclusively at this event. It's a rare opportunity to see this uniquely gay art form. Poet Emanuel Xavier who's been part of this scene for years, will also read from his poem 'Legendary,' a work created in memory of Pepper LaBeija.">How Do I Look</a> offers an intimate look inside the Balls. Downtown stars <b>Kevin Aviance</b>, <b>Michael Musto</b> and <b>Patricia Field</b> also dish about the scene. You'll also get the inside dirt on members of 'Houses' whose talents led them to work with superstars like <b>Madonna</b>, <b>Queen Latifah</b>, <b>India</b>, and fashion designer <b>Thierry Mugler</b>. Dancer and choreographer <b>Jose Xtravaganza</b>'s tales of working with Madonna on the <font color="#FF0000"><b><i>Vogue</b></i></font> and <font color="#FF0000"><b><i>Truth or Dare</b></i></font> videos are especially priceless.</p><br /><p><a href="http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/maslow25/?action=view¤t=2009-03-17JCC_Willi_Ninja_Poster.jpg" target="_blank" title="More than 10 years in the making, 'How Do I Look' offers an intimate look inside the Balls. Downtown stars Kevin Aviance, Michael Musto and Patricia Field also dish about the scene. You'll also get the inside dirt on members of 'Houses' whose talents led them to work with superstars like Madonna, Queen Latifah, India, and fashion designer Thierry Mugler; Jose Xtravaganza's tales of working with Madonna on the 'Vogue' and 'Truth or Dare' videos are especially priceless."><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/maslow25/2009-03-17JCC_Willi_Ninja_Poster.jpg" border="0" alt="More than 10 years in the making, 'How Do I Look' offers an intimate look inside the Balls. Downtown stars Kevin Aviance, Michael Musto and Patricia Field also dish about the scene. You'll also get the inside dirt on members of 'Houses' whose talents led them to work with superstars like Madonna, Queen Latifah, India, and fashion designer Thierry Mugler; Jose Xtravaganza's tales of working with Madonna on the 'Vogue' and 'Truth or Dare' videos are especially priceless."></a></p><br /><p>Tuesday, March 17, 2009 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM. Special live performance by the House of Ninja begins at 6:30PM.</p><br /><p>The screening will take place at the <b>Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Auditorium</b> of the JCC in Manhattan at 334 Amsterdam Avenue (at West 76th Street). Attendees must present photo ID to be admitted to the building. By Subway: 2, 3, or 9 to 72nd Street; by Bus: M7 or M11 to West 75th Street. Admission: Non-members, $10. OP or JCC Members, just $5.</p>NYC News & Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06899988550696097916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984662303535445447.post-42912017311123287972009-01-17T09:46:00.000-08:002009-01-17T10:47:47.372-08:00Gay Documentary gains ground among straight, Black film festivals<p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">2009 San Diego Black Film Festival</font></b></p><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WPFAKI?ie=UTF8&tag=cblgspt-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000WPFAKI">How Do I Look</a>, the award-winning documentary about the <b>gay Harlem Ballroom scene</b> and the origins of the <b>voguing dance style</b>, will be screened on January 31 at the <a href="http://www.sandiegoblackfilmfestival.com/2009_films.htm" target="_blank" title="The documentary 'HOW DO I LOOK' is an official selection of the 2009 San Diego Black Film Festival.">2009 San Diego Black Film Festival</a>. This notable selection continues the documentary’s trend in being programmed at ever-increasing numbers of straight and African-American film festivals. </p><p><CENTER><a href="http://www.sandiegoblackfilmfestival.com/2009_films.htm" target="_blank" title="The documentary 'HOW DO I LOOK' is an official selection of the 2009 San Diego Black Film Festival."><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/maslow25/SDBFF2009Logo.jpg" border="0" alt="2009 SAN DIEGO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL"></a></CENTER></p><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WPFAKI?ie=UTF8&tag=cblgspt-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000WPFAKI">How Do I Look</a> has previous been selected by the <b>15th Annual African Diaspora Film Festival</b> in New York, the <b>23rd Black International Cinema Film/Video Festival</b> in Berlin, and the <b>Tenth Anniversary Africa in the Picture Film Festival</b> in Amsterdam.</p><p>Please visit the list of other official selections of the <a href="http://www.sandiegoblackfilmfestival.com/2009_films.htm" target="_blank" title="The documentary 'HOW DO I LOOK' is an official selection of the 2009 San Diego Black Film Festival.">2009 San Diego Black Film Festival</a> for information about the best new films about the African American and African Diaspora experience. </p><p></p><a href="http://digg.com/submit?phase=2&url=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com/2009/01/gay-documentary-gains-ground-among.html&title=2009 San Diego Black Film Festival&topic="><br /><img src="http://digg.com/img/badges/91x17-digg-button-alt.gif" width="91" height="17" alt="Digg!" /></a><br /><br /> <a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a><br /><br /> <a title="Save to del.icio.us so others can read this." href="http://del.icio.us/post" onclick="window.open(' http://del.icio.us/post?v=4&noui&jump=close&url='+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+'&title='+encodeURIComponent(document.title), 'delicious','toolbar=no,width=700,height=400'); return false;"> Save to del.icio.us</a>NYC News & Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06899988550696097916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984662303535445447.post-33076349121783613362008-12-15T18:57:00.000-08:002008-12-28T07:33:25.393-08:00Film soundrack: one musician's experience<p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">Robert Urban answers our questions about contributing music to films</font></b></p><p><i><b><a href="http://www.roberturban.com/" target="_blank" title="Robert Urban" alt="URBAN PRODUCTIONS">Robert Urban</a></b>, a New York based musician and songwriter, who is also known for producing musical events and concerts, answered some of our questions about allowing filmmakers make use of his music in films. </p></i><br /><p><a href="http://www.roberturban.com/" target="_blank" title="Robert Urban" alt="URBAN PRODUCTIONS"><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/maslow25/Robert-Urban-wyn30-PB.jpg" border="0" alt="Robert Urban"></a></p><br /><hr WIDTH="75%" COLOR="#FF0000" ALIGN="Center" NOSHADE alt="No Shade"><br /><p></p><br /><p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">Q.</font></b> Thank you for agreeing to this interview. You have worked on several film projects. Tell me a little bit about that. You have contributed music to some films? Have you also done some music editing? </p><p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">A.</font></b> One upcoming film genre for which I’ve composed music for is gay horror flicks. “What is that?” you say? Well – is basically the same silly fun as straight horror flicks, except the cute dumb girl that goes down in the cellar alone when everyone in the audience knows there’s a psychokiller down there – is instead a cute dumb gay guy. I’ve created soundtracks for such gay slasher film fluff as <b><i>Dead Guy</b></i>, <b><i>Das Haus</b></i>, <b><i>Zombies</b></i> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E97HVC?ie=UTF8&tag=cblgspt-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000E97HVC" title="This film is being sold on DVD as 'CAMP SLAUGHTER.'">Camp Daze</a>.</p><p>I’ve also provided music for Michigan Pride’s documentary <b><i>Pride Through the Years – 15 years of Pride Fests</b></i>; the gay coming out film <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0274706/" target="_blank" title="A young man is bothered by the looks in the eyes of the men he sees in pornography.">Paradise Attempted</a>; and the gay-related <a href="http://www.floridablade.com/2008/3-27/arts/cover/4545.cfm" target="_blank" title="'Without me, there would not have been a Woodstock,' Elliot Tiber said.">Ticket to Freedom</a> biopic about gay man who made the <b>Woodstock Festival</b> possible.</p><p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">Q.</font></b> When you first started working as a musician, did you think your music would end up being used in films?</p><p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">A.</font></b> Never in a million years! Though now I realize there was a reason that as a little kid, I was so glued to old flick reruns on the TV of <b><i>King Kong</b></i>, <b><i>Shanghai Express</b></i> and <b><i>The Hunchback of Notre Dame</b></i>. I loved the soundtracks to golden age Hollywood films – I hummed them as a kid and I still do today.</p><p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">Q.</font></b> In 2005, you won a <b>Stonewall Society Pride in the Arts</b> Film Arts Award. What was that award for ?</p><p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">A.</font></b> That was for sound-editing – I believe was for one of more of the gay horror flicks. It may have been for <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WPFAKI?ie=UTF8&tag=cblgspt-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000WPFAKI">How Do I Look</a>. I actually can’t recall.</p><p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">Q.</font></b> As a musician, you get to compose your own music, write your own lyrics. What is the process like when you turn over the use and editing of your song over to a filmmaker?</p><p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">A.</font></b> It’s like I’m the surrogate mother whose been paid to have a baby – but has to turn the kid over to someone who’s gonna have their own way with it. It’s a cauldron of conflicting emotions and always drives me nuts. But over the years one gets used to it – knowing that one’s offspring is going to be cut up and used in all kinds of odd ways.</p><p>But sometimes the end result is tasteful and even surprising in a good way. There are also many instances where I watch a scene and can compose music specifically to match every move and emotion on the screen. That is very exciting and rewarding.</p><p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">Q.</font></b> Because <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WPFAKI?ie=UTF8&tag=cblgspt-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000WPFAKI">How Do I Look</a> was a community empowerment project, Wolfgang used a series of "work-in-progress" screenings in order to create transparency and to build a concensus of support among the Ballroom community and the LGBT community for his documentary. How unusual was it for a filmmaker to open up an "evolving" documentary to the input/feedback/criticism of a lot of people in the community?</p><p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">A.</font></b> Having been witness to the “work-in-progress” screenings, I can tell you it’s an EXTREMELY unusual thing to do – especially given the varying temperaments of the “stars” of the film, and how everyone has their own STRONG opinion on gay political correctness, etc. ( I call them the “outer-than-thou” crowd). But all-in-all, I believe everyone knew that this was a pure labor of love on Wolfgang’s part. It was very generous of Wolfgang to do this. I don’t know if I could have done it that way if it was my film.</p><p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">Q.</font></b> You have a working relationship with <b>MTV/Logo</b>. How helpful is it to have contacts in the industry to a musician or a filmmaker?</p><p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">A.</font></b> Actually, as a contributing writer to Logo’s arts and entertainment magazines, I endeavored at all times to be neutral when doing reviews, interviews and feature articles. I would turn down assignments if I otherwise was too professionally involved with the subject or subject matter.</p><p>In my life I’ve never been that into “schmoozing” for my musical career. That kind of thing is better left to agents and management types. I’ve been fortunate in that most of the film soundtrack work I’ve gotten is because someone simply heard my music and liked it.</p><p>Some gay writers write only positively about gay arts & culture. I found myself to be more critical, when my conscience dictated, of LGBT films, music, books, theater, television shows, etc than most gay media writers I know of. I think the gay establishment is now “established” enough to allow for some criticism from within its own ranks when criticism is merited.</p><p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">Q.</font></b> Do you have any advice for people who are interested in music and the use of music in filmmaking?</p><p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">A.</font></b> In these current times – when anyone with a computer can make music and films – and when there are an infinite number of musical acts out there – so many, in fact, that the music industry is imploding about us and no one is buying cds anymore – YOU GOTTA REALLY LUV DOING THIS!</p><p>The fine line to walk is actually the fine line of being able to be both an original singer/songwriter/composer of integrity and social conscience AND a successful commercial composer at the same time. The two are often not very friendly bedfellows.</p><p></p><hr WIDTH="75%" COLOR="#FF0000" ALIGN="Center" NOSHADE alt="No Shade"><p><font size="2"><i>In addition to his own 4 CDs (the album </i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004C4RZ?ie=UTF8&tag=literarymedia-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00004C4RZ">"godless"</a><i> is available on </i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004C4RZ?ie=UTF8&tag=literarymedia-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00004C4RZ">Amazon.com</a>)<i>, Robert Urban's work (especially as guitarist) can be heard on the recordings of many other musical artists. Mr. Urban is also an accompanist, session-musician, arranger/sound engineer and private music teacher. He supports the GLBT music community through producing/hosting <b>Urban Productions BOLDLY Presents</b>, the all-GLBT multi-artist live-in-concert music series (now in its 6th year). Robert is the author of a poetry collection <b><i>Abominations</b></i> and founder of Gay Guitarists Worldwide. </p><br /><p>For the first part of our exclusive interview with the musician and songwriter, <b>Robert Urban</b>, please visit the <a href="http://danceontherunway.blogspot.com/2008/12/soundtrack-and-score-robert-urban.html" target="_blank" title="Soundtrack and Score: Robert Urban">Dance on the Runway</a> blog. </font></p></i><br /><p></p><br /><a href="http://digg.com/submit?phase=2&url=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com/2008/12/film-soundrack-one-musicians-experience.html&title=Film soundrack: one musician's experience&topic="><br /><img src="http://digg.com/img/badges/91x17-digg-button-alt.gif" width="91" height="17" alt="Digg!" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a><br /><br /><a title="Save to del.icio.us so others can read this." href="http://del.icio.us/post" onclick="window.open(' http://del.icio.us/post?v=4&noui&jump=close&url='+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+'&title='+encodeURIComponent(document.title), 'delicious','toolbar=no,width=700,height=400'); return false;"> Save to del.icio.us</a>NYC News & Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06899988550696097916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984662303535445447.post-89769118745857389242008-11-18T17:36:00.000-08:002008-11-18T18:13:18.441-08:00Website set up to find missing sister<p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">*MISSING SISTER*</font></b></p><p><b><font size="2" color="#FF0000">Sima Reablo</font></b></p><p><a href="http://www.missingsister.com/" target="_blank" title="Missing Sister">Sima Reablo</a>, a resident of Queens, New York, has gone missing. Her sister believes a neighbor might be responsible.</p><p><a href="http://www.missingsister.com/" target="_blank" title="Have you seen Sima Reablo ?" alt="Missing Sister: Sima Reablo"><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/maslow25/Sima_Reablo.jpg" border="0" alt="Sima Reablo"></a></p><p>Independent filmmaker <b>Steven Arvanites</b> is reportedly looking into this <b>horror story</b>. </p><p>Details are emerging that indicate that Miss Reablo was being watched, that someone was picking through her garbage for “treasures,” and, most disturbingly, that some some was creating a <b>deadly fantasy life</b> that had nothing to do with reality.</p><p>As with anything that happens outside of Manhattan, the compelling story of Miss Reablo, which is set in Queens, is yearning for attention.</p><p>Look for interest to develop among film festivals. If you hear anything about Miss Reablo's whereabouts, please keep us updated.</p><a href="http://digg.com/submit?phase=2&url=&title=Missing Sister&topic="><br /><img src="http://digg.com/img/badges/91x17-digg-button-alt.gif" width="91" height="17" alt="Digg!" /></a><br /><br /> <a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a><br /><br /> <a title="Save to del.icio.us so others can read this." href="http://del.icio.us/post" onclick="window.open(' http://del.icio.us/post?v=4&noui&jump=close&url='+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+'&title='+encodeURIComponent(document.title), 'delicious','toolbar=no,width=700,height=400'); return false;"> Save to del.icio.us</a>NYC News & Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06899988550696097916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984662303535445447.post-27588819016919892962008-09-06T11:25:00.000-07:002008-09-06T11:59:15.304-07:00Activist Filmmakers meet at Out Professionals Event<p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">'After Stonewall' screening</font></b></p><br /><p><b>Out Professionals</b> recently organized a public screening of the landmark documentary, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006J286O?ie=UTF8&tag=cblgspt-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0006J286O">After Stonewall</a>, which was followed by a presentation by documentary filmmaker, <b>John Scagliotti</b>.</p><br /><p>Mr. Scagliotti is the award-winning gay filmmaker/journalist, who also created the <b>PBS</b> series <a href="http://www.inthelifetv.org/" target="_blank" title="IN THE LIFE produces media that produces change for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities." alt="Documentary stories from the gay experience.">In the Life</a>. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006J286O?ie=UTF8&tag=cblgspt-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0006J286O">After Stonewall</a> is narrated by <b>Melissa Etheridge</b>; the film is a fascinating look at women and men who helped shape what gay America looks like -- and how the world sees us. </p><br /><p>Pictured below (left to right) are Mr. Scagliotti and the openly-gay filmmaker and activist <b>Wolfgang Busch</b>. The latter, who is also an Out Professionals member, is the film series coordinator for Out Professionals.</p><br /><p><a href="http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/maslow25/?action=view¤t=2008-08-20AfterStonewall-JohnScagli.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/maslow25/2008-08-20AfterStonewall-JohnScagli.jpg" border="0" alt="Filmmakers John Scagliotti and Wolfgang Busch, 20-August-2008 in New York City." title="Filmmakers John Scagliotti and Wolfgang Busch, 20-August-2008 in New York City."></a></p><br /><p>Out Professionals is the nation's leading gay and lesbian professional and social network. OP offers workshops, seminars, celebrity lectures, and informal socializing. For more information, please visit the official website for <a href="http://www.outprofessionals.org/" target="_blank" title="Out Professionals is the nation's leading gay and lesbian professional and social network.">Out Professionals</a>.</p><br /><a href="http://digg.com/submit?phase=2&url=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com/2008/09/activist-filmmakers-meet-at-out.html&title=John Scagliotti and Wolfgang Busch&topic="><br /><img src="http://digg.com/img/badges/91x17-digg-button-alt.gif" width="91" height="17" alt="Digg!" /></a><br><br> <a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a><br><br> <a title="Save to del.icio.us so others can read this." href="http://del.icio.us/post" onclick="window.open(' http://del.icio.us/post?v=4&noui&jump=close&url='+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+'&title='+encodeURIComponent(document.title), 'delicious','toolbar=no,width=700,height=400'); return false;"> Save to del.icio.us</a>NYC News & Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06899988550696097916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984662303535445447.post-73548601530666075022008-08-02T17:31:00.000-07:002008-08-02T18:44:03.119-07:00'How Do I Look' wins award at 23rd Black International Cinema Film/Video Festival in Berlin<p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000"></font></b></p><br /><p>The <a href="http://www.black-international-cinema.com/" target="_blank" title="Black International Cinema Film/Video Festival">23rd Black International Cinema Film/Video Festival</a> has recognized the documentary <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WPFAKI?ie=UTF8&tag=cblgspt-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000WPFAKI">How Do I Look</a> with an <b>award</b> in the category of "<b>Best Film/Video</b> on matters relating to the <b>Black Experience/Marginalized People</b>." </p><br /><p><a href="http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/maslow25/?action=view¤t=How-Do-I-Look-Black-Internationa-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/maslow25/How-Do-I-Look-Black-Internationa-1.jpg" border="0" width="397" height="580" alt="Click Here for Larger Image. XXIII Black International Cinema Berlin Intercultural Film/Video Festival Award."></a></p><br /><p>The <b>Black International Cinema Film/Video Festival</b> screens "cinema from Africa, the <b>African Diaspora</b> and other films from varied intercultural backgrounds or perspectives." </p><br /><p><a href="http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/maslow25/?action=view¤t=How-Do-I-Look-Black-International-C.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/maslow25/How-Do-I-Look-Black-International-C.jpg" border="0" width="397" height="557" alt="Click Here for Larger Image. XXIII Black International Cinema Berlin Intercultural Film/Video Festival Award."></a></p><br /><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WPFAKI?ie=UTF8&tag=cblgspt-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000WPFAKI">How Do I Look</a>, directed by <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/wolfgangbusch" target="_blank" title="Wolfgang Busch: a New York community organizer, filmmaker, and rock music promotor">Wolfgang Busch</a>, is about the creative and inspirational <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball_culture" target="_blank" title="Ball culture, the house system, the ballroom community and similar terms describe the underground LGBT subculture in the United States in which people compete for trophies and prizes at events known as 'balls.'">Ballroom community</a> of New York City. </p><br /><p>For more information about this film, please visit the offical site for <a href="http://www.howdoilooknyc.org/" alt="Visit the official website for the HOW DO I LOOK documentary.">www.HowDoILookNYC.org</a>.</p><br /><a href="http://digg.com/submit?phase=2&url=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com/2008/08/how-do-i-look-wins-award-at-23rd-black.html&title=Best Film Award for 'How Do I Look'&topic="><br /><img src="http://digg.com/img/badges/91x17-digg-button-alt.gif" width="91" height="17" alt="Digg!" /></a><br><br> <a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a><br><br> <a title="Save to del.icio.us so others can read this." href="http://del.icio.us/post" onclick="window.open(' http://del.icio.us/post?v=4&noui&jump=close&url='+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+'&title='+encodeURIComponent(document.title), 'delicious','toolbar=no,width=700,height=400'); return false;"> Save to del.icio.us</a>NYC News & Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06899988550696097916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984662303535445447.post-11759171491369767302008-06-26T13:17:00.000-07:002008-09-06T15:26:03.504-07:00Voguing at Anthology Film Archives<p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">Live dance act opens screening of 'How Do I Look'</font></b></p><br /><p>The <b>NYC Gay Pride 2008</b> week screening of the documentary <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WPFAKI?ie=UTF8&tag=cblgspt-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000WPFAKI">How Do I Look</a> opened with a unique dance performance by the <b>House of Ninja</b>. The screening was held at the <b>Anthology Film Archives</b>, as part of its <a href="http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com/2008/05/how-do-i-look-selected-for.html" target="_blank" title="'How Do I Look' selected for NewFilmmakers NY Screening Series.">NewFilmmakers NY Screening Series</a>.</p><br /><p><a href="http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/maslow25/?action=view¤t=NewFilmmakers-3-Ninja-dancers-x.jpg" target="_blank" title="Dancers from the House of Ninja performed before the screening of the documentary, 'How Do I Look' at the Anthology Film Archives; in the background is an image of Willi Ninja."><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/maslow25/NewFilmmakers-3-Ninja-dancers-x.jpg" border="0" alt="Dancers from the House of Ninja performed before the screening of the documentary, 'How Do I Look' at the Anthology Film Archives; in the background is an image of Willi Ninja."></a></p><br /><p>The <b>live mixed-media performance</b> featured voguing and a special video tribute to the late <b>Willi Ninja</b>, choreographer, style coach, and founder of the House of Ninja.</p><br /><p><a href="http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/maslow25/?action=view¤t=NewFilmmakers-3-Ninja-dancers.jpg" target="_blank" title="Dancers from the House of Ninja performed before the screening of the documentary, 'How Do I Look' at the Anthology Film Archives."><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/maslow25/NewFilmmakers-3-Ninja-dancers.jpg" border="0" alt="Dancers from the House of Ninja performed before the screening of the documentary, 'How Do I Look' at the Anthology Film Archives."></a></p><br /><p>The House of Ninja is a legendary house, which is part of the <b>Harlem Ballroom community</b>. The underground subculture of the house system promotes the use of dance, performance, fashion, and style to promote self achievement and accomplishment. Many pop culture trends found their beginnings at Harlem Balls. The documentary <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WPFAKI?ie=UTF8&tag=cblgspt-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000WPFAKI">How Do I Look</a> is about these balls.</p><br /><a href="http://digg.com/submit?phase=2&url=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com/2008/06/voguing-at-anthology-film-archives.html&title=Voguing at Anthology Film Archives&topic="><br /><img src="http://digg.com/img/badges/91x17-digg-button-alt.gif" width="91" height="17" alt="Digg!" /></a><br><br> <a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a><br><br> <a title="Save to del.icio.us so others can read this." href="http://del.icio.us/post" onclick="window.open(' http://del.icio.us/post?v=4&noui&jump=close&url='+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+'&title='+encodeURIComponent(document.title), 'delicious','toolbar=no,width=700,height=400'); return false;"> Save to del.icio.us</a>NYC News & Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06899988550696097916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984662303535445447.post-9026161549611971812008-05-10T20:49:00.000-07:002008-05-18T16:14:05.405-07:00'How Do I Look' selected for NewFilmmakers NY Screening Series<p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">Screening will coincide with NYC’s Gay Pride 2008</font></b></p><br /><p><center><a href="http://newfilmmakers.com/NewFilmmakers%20Schedule%200804.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/maslow25/newnewfilmmakerslSS-1.jpg" border="0" alt="NewFilmmakers NY selects 'How Do I Look' documentary for Gay Pride screening"></a></center></p><br /><p>The award-winning documentary <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WPFAKI?ie=UTF8&tag=cblgspt-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000WPFAKI">How Do I Look</a> will be screened at the <a href="http://www.newfilmmakers.com/" target="_blank" title="NewFilmmakers NY Screening Series">NewFilmmakers NY Screening Series</a> at the <b>Anthology Film Archives</b> in New York on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 -- in the middle of New York City’s <b>Gay Pride 2008</b>. The evening is dedicated to gay and lesbian films.</p><br /><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WPFAKI?ie=UTF8&tag=cblgspt-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000WPFAKI">How Do I Look</a>, by the award-winning director <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/wolfgangbusch" target="_blank" title="Read more about Wolfgang Busch's career">Wolfgang Busch</a>, continues to break new ground. The success of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WPFAKI?ie=UTF8&tag=cblgspt-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000WPFAKI">How Do I Look</a> at gay and straight film festivals around the world is being recognized by the selection by the NewFilmmakers NY Film Festival. In making its selection, NewFilmmakers NY is also acknowledging the director and openly gay artistic and social activist Wolfgang Busch as one of the best new directors in the United States.</p><br /><p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">About the screening</font></b></p><br /><p>On Wednesday, June 25, 2008, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WPFAKI?ie=UTF8&tag=cblgspt-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000WPFAKI">How Do I Look</a> will be screened at 10:45 pm at the Anthology Film Archives, 32 Second Avenue (at 2nd Street), New York, NY 10003. Schedule hotline: (212) 505-5181. Prior to the screening, Busch has organized a special 6 minute live performance by the House of Ninja, a famous group of dancers and one of the notable families within the Harlem Ball community. The dance troupe will honor <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willi_Ninja" target="_blank" title="Read more about Willi Ninja">Willi Ninja</a>, the group’s former leader and a legend and icon in the New York City Night Life and the Harlem Ball communities, who passed away in 2006 from complications due to AIDS. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WPFAKI?ie=UTF8&tag=cblgspt-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000WPFAKI">How Do I Look</a> (2006, 80 Minutes, Video) will be preceded by <a href="http://www.juliecasperroth.com/bio.htm" target="_blank" title="Julie Casper Roth is an award-winning filmmaker and video artist.">Julie Casper Roth</a>’s <a href="http://www.juliecasperroth.com/tokens.htm" target="_blank" title="Tokens is an experimental narrative that reflects on identity as it relates to sexuality and religion.">Tokens</a> (2007, 18 Minutes, Video).</p><br /><p> Tickets cost $5. </p><br /><p></p><br /><a href="http://digg.com/submit?phase=2&url=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com/2008/05/how-do-i-look-selected-for.html&title=NewFilmmakersNY selects 'How Do I Look'&topic="><br /><img src="http://digg.com/img/badges/91x17-digg-button-alt.gif" width="91" height="17" alt="Digg!" /></a><br><br> <a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a><br><br> <a title="Save to del.icio.us so others can read this." href="http://del.icio.us/post" onclick="window.open(' http://del.icio.us/post?v=4&noui&jump=close&url='+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+'&title='+encodeURIComponent(document.title), 'delicious','toolbar=no,width=700,height=400'); return false;"> Save to del.icio.us</a>NYC News & Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06899988550696097916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984662303535445447.post-58057920443630067622008-03-29T21:19:00.000-07:002008-03-29T21:38:04.789-07:00Video Feedback: A Filmmaking Technique<p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000"></font></b></p><br /><p>The director Wolfgang Busch has created a short film using the technique of <a href="http://www.videofeedback.dk/World/" target="_blank" title="People who have contributed to the exploration of Video Feedback - on all continents!">video feedback</a>, and he has set his video to music by <b>Traci Lords</b>. </p><br /><p>Someone on the Internet wrote about video feedback: "It is the repurposing of the most oppresivly used medium in the history of man for the purpose of triggering mass epiphany..." (<i>See thread about <a href="http://www.jerrykindall.com/2004/02/19_video_feedback_art.asp" target="_blank">video feedback art</a></i>).</p><br /><p><object width="399" height="325"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0qifbrNieeg&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0qifbrNieeg&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="399" height="325" alt="Video feedback art and music"></embed></object></p><br /><p>How do videographers create video feedback?</p><br /><p><blockquote>"Video feedback is created when a video camera is pointed at its own monitor, just like audio feedback is created when you put a microphone close to its own speaker" (<i>See <a href="http://members.tripod.com/professor_tom/galleries/video/index.html" target="_blank">Dr. Tom's Video Feedback Gallery</a></i>).</blockquote></p><br /><a href="http://digg.com/submit?phase=2&url=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com/2008/03/video-feedback.html&title=Video Feedback: A Filmmaking Technique&topic="><br /><img src="http://digg.com/img/badges/91x17-digg-button-alt.gif" width="91" height="17" alt="Digg!" /></a><br><br> <a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a><br><br> <a title="Save to del.icio.us so others can read this." href="http://del.icio.us/post" onclick="window.open(' http://del.icio.us/post?v=4&noui&jump=close&url='+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+'&title='+encodeURIComponent(document.title), 'delicious','toolbar=no,width=700,height=400'); return false;"> Save to del.icio.us</a>NYC News & Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06899988550696097916noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984662303535445447.post-37151058797963588212008-02-23T12:44:00.000-08:002008-02-23T13:10:17.217-08:00Film Independent to present Spirit Awards tonight<p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">Tune into the 23rd Annual Spirit Awards tonight on IFC at 5 pm or on AMC at 10 pm</font></b></p><br /><p><center><a href="http://filmindependent.org/spiritawards/interactive_nominee_guide.php" target="_blank"><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/maslow25/FilmIndependent-SpiritAwards.gif" border="0" alt="Film Independent's Spirit Awards celebrates the spirited pioneers who bring a unique vision to filmmaking."></a></center></p><br /><p>Film Independent's <a href="http://filmindependent.org/spiritawards/news.php" target="_blank">Spirit Awards</a> will be presenting its annual honors celebrating the best in independent films tonight. The awards recognize excellent in the independent film community. </p><br /><p><blockquote>"<b>Film Independent</b> is an open enrollment and non-profit membership organization that champions independent film and supports a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation, and uniqueness of vision. <b>Film Independent</b> helps filmmakers make their movies, builds the audience for their projects, and works to diversify the film industry." </blockquote></p><br /><p>For more information about the nominees for tonight's Spirit Awards, please visit the official <a href="http://filmindependent.org/spiritawards/interactive_nominee_guide.php" target="_blank">Film Independent</a> website.</p><br /><a href="http://digg.com/submit?phase=2&url=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com/2008/02/film-independent-to-present-spirit.html&title=The 23rd Annual Spirit Awards&topic="><br /><img src="http://digg.com/img/badges/91x17-digg-button-alt.gif" width="91" height="17" alt="Digg!" /></a><br><br> <a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a><br><br> <a title="Save to del.icio.us so others can read this." href="http://del.icio.us/post" onclick="window.open(' http://del.icio.us/post?v=4&noui&jump=close&url='+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+'&title='+encodeURIComponent(document.title), 'delicious','toolbar=no,width=700,height=400'); return false;"> Save to del.icio.us</a>NYC News & Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06899988550696097916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984662303535445447.post-24578615434599038872008-02-16T11:54:00.000-08:002008-02-23T12:40:07.422-08:00New international screening announced for 'How Do I Look' documentary<p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">'How Do I Look' selected for XXIII Black International Cinema Berlin-Warsaw 2008 Film Festival</font></b></p><br /><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WPFAKI?ie=UTF8&tag=cblgspt-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000WPFAKI">How Do I Look</a> has been selected by the screening committee of the upcoming <a href="http://www.black-international-cinema.com/BIC08/html/films08/filmdescriptions/bic_08_howdoIlook.htm" target="_blank">XXIII. Black International Cinema Berlin/Warsaw 2008</a> film festival.</p><br /><p>From May 8-12, 2008, the 23rd edition of the Black International Cinema film festival will be screening its selection of "cinema from Africa, the African Diaspora and other films from varied intercultural backgrounds or perspectives."</p><br /><p><b><i>How Do I Look</i></b> is about the creative and inspirational Ballroom community of New York City. Centered in Harlem, these modern-day ball competitions can be called the descendants of past <b>drag balls</b>, which trace their origin to the Harlem Renaissance. You know about the Ballroom community from Madonna's music video for "Vogue," from her successful documentary, "Truth or Dare," and from the movie, "Paris is Burning." The artistic mission of <b><i>How Do I Look</i></b> blends creativity and social awareness of the impact that art can have on the community:</p><br /><p><blockquote>"<b><i>How Do I Look</i></b> is a tool to showcase our talents, brings the Ballroom community together, gain artistic and human respect, provides hands on video production/post production training, improves the quality of life and sends HIV/AIDS awareness messages through the many we lost to AIDS and the ones living with HIV now."</blockquote></p><br /><p>And that artistic mission closely matches the artistic vision of the Black International Cinema film festival:</p><br /><p><blockquote>"The festival focuses on presenting works of an artistic, cultural or political nature coinciding with the general educational, social, artistic and economic interest of people from Africa, the African Diaspora and people with an interest in participating in intercultural communication and the resultant interfacing and sharing of educational, social, artistic and economic resources."</blockquote></p><br /><p><a href="http://www.black-international-cinema.com/BIC08/html/films08/filmdescriptions/bic_08_howdoIlook.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/maslow25/bic08_poster_net.jpg" border="0" alt="XXIII Black International Cinema Berlin-Warsaw 2008 Film Festival"></a></p><br /><p><blockquote>"Black International Cinema Berlin is a yearly interdisciplinary, intercultural film/video festival produced and directed by <b>Fountainhead® Tanz Theatre / Cultural Zephyr e.V.</b> and <b>The Collegium - Forum & Television Program Berlin</b> and screens cinema from Africa, the African Diaspora and other films from varied intercultural backgrounds or perspectives. The festival focuses on presenting cinematic works of an artistic, cultural or political nature coinciding with the shared values of people from Africa, the African Diaspora and people with an interest in intercultural communication and the interfacing and sharing of educational, social, artistic and economic resources."</blockquote></p><br /><p>For program and other information about this film festival, please visit the official <a href="http://www.black-international-cinema.com/BIC08/html/bic_background_en.html" target="_blank">Black International Cinema</a> website.</p><br /><a href="http://digg.com/submit?phase=2&url=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com/2008/02/new-international-screening-announced.html&title=Black International Cinema 2008&topic="><br /><img src="http://digg.com/img/badges/91x17-digg-button-alt.gif" width="91" height="17" alt="Digg!" /></a><br><br> <a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a><br><br> <a title="Save to del.icio.us so others can read this." href="http://del.icio.us/post" onclick="window.open(' http://del.icio.us/post?v=4&noui&jump=close&url='+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+'&title='+encodeURIComponent(document.title), 'delicious','toolbar=no,width=700,height=400'); return false;"> Save to del.icio.us</a>NYC News & Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06899988550696097916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984662303535445447.post-838142857150039322008-02-14T02:27:00.000-08:002008-02-14T02:42:30.086-08:00Black History Month screening of 'How Do I Look' documentary<p>More colleges and universities are programming the documentary <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WPFAKI?ie=UTF8&tag=cblgspt-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000WPFAKI">How Do I Look</a> as part of their on-campus, student life cultural offerings. </p><br /><p>The Ithaca College Office of Media Relations issued a news release yesterday, announcing the latest college screening of <b><i>How Do I Look</b></i>. <br /><p><blockquote>The <b>Out of the Closet and onto the Screen film series</b> at Ithaca College will feature the 2006 documentary <b><i>How Do I Look</b></i> on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. in Textor 102. The showing, which is being held in observance of <b>Black History Month</b>, is free and open to the public. </blockquote> </p><br /><p>Here is how the Out of the Closet and onto the Screen film series described <b><i>How Do I Look</b></i>: </p><br /><p><blockquote><b><i>How Do I Look</b></i> is a follow up to the 1990 documentary <b><i>Paris Is Burning</b></i>, which chronicled the African-American, Latino, and transgender drag ball community in New York City. Filmmaker and social activist Wolfgang Busch returned to the balls to show what has changed and what has remained the same, interviewing participants about their experiences with ball competitions and the challenges faced by the community. Among the issues the community confronts are persistent social misconception, drug use, sex work, acceptance of sexuality and gender, and HIV/AIDS. The film is an uplifting and life-affirming celebration of a New York City artistic tradition.</blockquote></p><br /><p>This film series is sponsored by the Ithaca College Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Education, Outreach, and Services. For more news about this particular screening at Ithaca College, please read the complete news release from the <a href="http://www.ithaca.edu/news/release.php?id=2367" target="_blank">Office of Media Relations</a>. Additional information is also available on Ithaca College's website about the <a href="http://www.ithaca.edu/lgbt" target="blank">Out of the Closet and onto the Screen film series</a>. </p><br /><a href="http://digg.com/submit?phase=2&url=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com/2008/02/black-history-month-screening-of-how-do.html&title=Black History Month screening of 'How Do I Look'&topic="><br /><img src="http://digg.com/img/badges/91x17-digg-button-alt.gif" width="91" height="17" alt="Digg!" /></a><br><br> <a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a><br><br> <a title="Save to del.icio.us so others can read this." href="http://del.icio.us/post" onclick="window.open(' http://del.icio.us/post?v=4&noui&jump=close&url='+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+'&title='+encodeURIComponent(document.title), 'delicious','toolbar=no,width=700,height=400'); return false;"> Save to del.icio.us</a>NYC News & Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06899988550696097916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984662303535445447.post-28837755451533502562008-02-07T03:22:00.001-08:002008-02-07T03:40:34.504-08:00Chelsea Classics announces February 2008 film screening schedule<p><b>Chelsea Classics</b>, the popular movie program at <b>Clearview Cinemas</b> in New York has released its <a href="http://www.clearviewcinemas.com/classics/classics-chelsea.shtml" target="_blank">monthly series of film screenings</a> for February.</p><br /><p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">February 2008 Schedule for Chelsea Classics</font></b></p><br /><p><b><u>Rosemary's Baby</u></b> (1968). Playing Thursday, February 7th at 7:00pm & 9:30pm. Rosemary Woodhouse (portrayed by <b>Mia Farrow</b>), the young wife of a struggling actor (John Cassavetes), is thrilled to find out she's pregnant. </p><br /><p><b><u>What's Up Doc?</u></b> (1972). Playing Thursday, February 14th at 7:00pm & 9:30pm. This classic comedy caper from director <b>Peter Bogdanovich</b><br />stars Hollywood heavyweights <b>Barbra Streisand</b>, <b>Ryan O'Neal</b> and <b>Madeline Kahn</b>.</p><br /><p><b><u>Female on the Beach</u></b> (1955). Playing Thursday, February 21st at 7:00pm & 9:30pm. Lynn Markham (played by <b>Joan Crawford</b>) moves into a beach house the morning after former tenant Eloise Crandall mysteriously disappears over a cliff. </p><br /><p><b><u>Queen of Outer Space</u></b> (1958). Playing Thursday, February 28th at 7:00pm & 9:30pm. A space mission to Venus encounters a population of sexy women led by the evil Queen Yllana (played by <b>Laurie Mitchell</b>). </p><br /><a href="http://digg.com/submit?phase=2&url=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com/2008/02/chelsea-classics-announces-february.html&title=Chelsea Classics February 2008 Film Schedule&topic="><br /><img src="http://digg.com/img/badges/91x17-digg-button-alt.gif" width="91" height="17" alt="Digg!" /></a><br><br> <a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a><br><br> <a title="Save to del.icio.us so others can read this." href="http://del.icio.us/post" onclick="window.open(' http://del.icio.us/post?v=4&noui&jump=close&url='+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+'&title='+encodeURIComponent(document.title), 'delicious','toolbar=no,width=700,height=400'); return false;"> Save to del.icio.us</a>NYC News & Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06899988550696097916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984662303535445447.post-39477061628488924522008-02-07T02:24:00.000-08:002008-02-11T11:46:19.840-08:00'How Do I Look' to be screened in New York by NewFilmmakers series during Gay Pride Week<p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">Screening set for 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25 at the Anthology Film Archives</font></b></p><br /><p><b>NewFilmmakers NY</b> has just announced its <a href="http://newfilmmakers.com/NewFilmmakers%20Schedule%200804.htm" target="_blank">Spring 2008 schedule of independent film screenings</a>. And the independent film <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WPFAKI?ie=UTF8&tag=cblgspt-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000WPFAKI">How Do I Look</a>, an award-winning documentary about the dancers, artists, models, and performers of the <b>Harlem Ball community</b>, has been selected to be screened at the <a href="http://www.newfilmmakers.com/index_bottom.html" target="_blank">Anthology Film Archives</a> at 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2008.</p><br /><p>The film series by NewFilmmakers NY gives new filmmakers the opportunity to screen their films directly to the public. NewFilmmakers features outstanding independent and foreign films, but each film plays only one night. </p><br /><p>In the past, NewFilmmakers NY has featured compelling films such as <a href="http://www.offoffoff.com/film/2001/malcolmmclaren.php3" target="_blank">Malcolm McLaren - Not For Sale</a>, directed by <b>Nancy Cohen</b> and <b>Andy Lee</b>, which is about the <b>Sex Pistol</b>'s organizer's campaign to become mayor of London, and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I5X7Y8?ie=UTF8&tag=cblgspt-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000I5X7Y8">My Brother's War</a>, directed by <a href="http://www.newfilmmakers.com/NewFilmmakers%20Schedule%200607.htm" target="_blank">Whitney Hamilton</a>, which is loosely based on the director's novel, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1420807358?ie=UTF8&tag=cblgspt-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1420807358">Firefly</a>.</p><br /><p>The <a href="http://www.newfilmmakers.com/index_bottom.html" target="_blank">Anthology Film Archives</a> is located at 32 Second Ave (at Second Street), New York, NY 10003.</p><br /><a href="http://digg.com/submit?phase=2&url=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com/2008/02/how-do-i-look-to-be-screened-in-new.html&title=Gay Pride Screening of 'How Do I Look'&topic="><br /><img src="http://digg.com/img/badges/91x17-digg-button-alt.gif" width="91" height="17" alt="Digg!" /></a><br><br> <a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a><br><br> <a title="Save to del.icio.us so others can read this." href="http://del.icio.us/post" onclick="window.open(' http://del.icio.us/post?v=4&noui&jump=close&url='+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+'&title='+encodeURIComponent(document.title), 'delicious','toolbar=no,width=700,height=400'); return false;"> Save to del.icio.us</a>NYC News & Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06899988550696097916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984662303535445447.post-21930272164269380822008-01-27T09:58:00.000-08:002008-02-11T11:48:14.647-08:00The audience reacts with a yawn, a stretch, and a nap. And this is good?<p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">A rarity amongst films: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000K15WAW?ie=UTF8&tag=cblgspt-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000K15WAW">WebcamMurder.com</a> deliberately aims to put you to sleep</font></b></p><p></p><br /><p><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000K15WAW?ie=UTF8&tag=cblgspt-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000K15WAW">WebcamMurder.com</a></i>, a 2006 independent film written and directed by <b>Sondra Lowell</b>, is a comedy that was conceived with a noble purpose: to "get our rushed, compulsive, stressed-out 21st century culture to slow down a bit and experience the rest and cellular renewal that only sleeping through a movie can bring."</p><br /><p>"As for the theme and message of my own first feature, it's to encourage fans and other viewers to get more sleep. By sleeping through my movie," said Ms. Lowell.</p><br /><p>The film makes no pretense about its primary purpose: "That's why we don't want to stress you out with a lot of action. Or a plot. Or character arcs or any of that other stuff you learned in film school. That's our mission. To not disturb your sleep. "</p><br /><p>To compliment her film, Ms. Lowell has written an e-book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Q66LGU?ie=UTF8&tag=cblgspt-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000Q66LGU">How to Make a Movie That Puts the Audience to Sleep: A Home Study Course</a>, and also writes a <a href="http://webcammurder.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog about WebcamMurder.com</a>.</p><br /><p>It's rare for a filmmaker to acknowledge that film lovers want to watch so many movies, but we live our lives with little down-time to actually enjoy a film, or with little down-time, period. Some of my favorite movies are directed with a soothing pace; not every film should be like <b>Cloverfield</b>. As it is, sometimes the only way I get to watch many of the movies I rent through <b>Netflix</b> is to watch them in parts. I'll watch them late at night, after a hurried day, until I feel drowsy. If I decide to watch a movie in parts, it will usually take two, sometimes three, sittings to watch it through completion. I think Ms. Lowell is on to something. Without having to go to the degree Ms. Lowell has embraced, maybe filmmakers should consider making films in two or three acts, with deliberate intermissions -- precise points where we can safely pause a movie if we only have 45 to 60 minutes at a time to watch a movie.</p><br /><p>The redeeming social commentary in <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000K15WAW?ie=UTF8&tag=cblgspt-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000K15WAW">WebcamMurder.com</a></i> about our conflicting work-life balance issues applies to us all. We have to find more serenity in our hectic lives.</p><br /><a href="http://digg.com/submit?phase=2&url=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com/2008/01/audience-reacts-with-yawn-stretch-and.html&title=A Movie Proud That It Puts You To Sleep&topic="><br /><img src="http://digg.com/img/badges/91x17-digg-button-alt.gif" width="91" height="17" alt="Digg!" /></a><br><br> <a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a><br><br> <a title="Save to del.icio.us so others can read this." href="http://del.icio.us/post" onclick="window.open(' http://del.icio.us/post?v=4&noui&jump=close&url='+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+'&title='+encodeURIComponent(document.title), 'delicious','toolbar=no,width=700,height=400'); return false;"> Save to del.icio.us</a>NYC News & Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06899988550696097916noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984662303535445447.post-17347703244158929742008-01-10T16:56:00.000-08:002008-01-10T19:21:43.482-08:00Clay Cane: NAACP Nominates 'Dirty Laundry' for Image Award<p>The writer <b>Clay Cane</b> wrote a blog entry today, celebrating the nomination of the independent film <a href="http://www.dirtylaundrythemovie.com/" target="_blank">Dirty Laundry</a> for an <a href="http://claycane.blogspot.com/2008/01/naacp-nominates-dirty-laundryand-black.html" target="_blank">NAACP Image Award</a>. Written and directed by <b>Maurice Jamal</b>, <i>Dirty Laundry</i> screened during an abbreviated run at a New York cinema before it was abruptly closed in a controversial decision by theatre management. Following its premature closing, <b>Keith Boykin</b> wrote a blog post that <a href="http://www.keithboykin.com/arch/2007/12/11/focusing_on_the" target="_blank">celebrated what was positive</a> about <i>Dirty Laundry</i>. As the community deals with the aftermath of the stunted success of Mr. Jamal's film, it is reassuring that the NAACP acknowledges the contribution made by <i>Dirty Laundry</i>.</p><br /><p>Here is a listing of the 2008 NAACP nominees for the best independent/foreign film category:</p><br /><p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">Outstanding Independent or Foreign Film</font></b><br><br />• “A Mighty Heart” (Paramount Vantage)<br><br />• <b>“Dirty Laundry” (Codeblack Entertainment)</b><br><br />• “Honeydripper” (Emerging Pictures)<br><br />• “My Brother” (Codeblack Entertainment)<br><br />• “Persepolis” (Sony Pictures Classics)</p><br /><p>"The NAACP Image Awards honors projects and individuals that promote diversity in the arts in television, recording, literature and motion pictures." The NAACP has published a press release listing the complete <a href="http://www.naacp.org/news/press/2008-01-08/index.htm" target="_blank">Image Award Nominees</a>. The 39th NAACP Image Awards will be broadcast tape-delayed on Thursday, February 14 (8:00 – 10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.</p><br /><p>For more information about <i>Dirty Laundry</i>, please read the movie review published by <a href="http://movies.nytimes.com/2007/12/07/movies/07dirt.html" target="_blank">The New York Times</a> and the nomination announcement by <a href="http://www.glaad.org/media/eotm_detail.php?id=4160" target="_blank">GLAAD</a>.</p><br /><a href="http://digg.com/submit?phase=2&url=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com/2008/01/clay-cane-naacp-nominates-dirty-laundry.html&title=NAACP Nominates Dirty Laundry&topic="><br /><img src="http://digg.com/img/badges/91x17-digg-button-alt.gif" width="91" height="17" alt="Digg!" /></a><br><br> <a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a><br><br> <a title="Save to del.icio.us so others can read this." href="http://del.icio.us/post" onclick="window.open(' http://del.icio.us/post?v=4&noui&jump=close&url='+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+'&title='+encodeURIComponent(document.title), 'delicious','toolbar=no,width=700,height=400'); return false;"> Save to del.icio.us</a>NYC News & Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06899988550696097916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984662303535445447.post-12219308928163149562008-01-03T17:28:00.000-08:002008-02-07T03:39:26.286-08:00Clearview Cinemas brings back disasterous (and campy) movie experiences with 'Chelsea Classics'<p>While <a href="http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/12/26/the-irresistible-urge-to-destroy-new-york-on-screen/index.html?hp" target="_blank">Hollywood continues its obsession with New York disaster films</a> (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_Legend_%28film%29" target="_blank">I am Legend</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloverfield" target="_blank">Cloverfield</a>), each Thursday during the month of January 2008, Manhattan theater-goers can pay $6.50 admission to a watch a handful of classic disaster films that, if nothing else, difuse the pain and agony.</p><br /><p>On Thursday nights, Clearview Cinemas in Chelsea hosts a unique movie experience it calls <a href="http://www.clearviewcinemas.com/classics/classics-chelsea.shtml" target="_blank">Chelsea Classics</a>. The movie theater typically screens a classic Hollywood film; usually, the featured film has a theme that appeals to the gay sensibility of the demographic of theater-goers of that Manhattan neighborhood. For example, a popular film in the Chelsea Classics program is <b>Mommie Dearest</b>, like that.</p> <br /><p>Before each film is screened, there is a pre-show that you can trust to be hilarious, but I feel the need to share a bit of caution: the campy live show by the personality <b>Hedda Lettuce</b> is inteded for <b>Mature Audiences</b>.</p><br /><p><b><font size="3" color="#FF0000">January 2008 Schedule for Chelsea Classics</font></b></p><br /><p><b><u>The Poseidon Adventure</b></u> (1972). Playing Thursday, January 3rd at 7:00pm & 9:30pm. The cruise ship Poseidon is on its last voyage.</p><br /><p><b><u>The Towering Inferno</b></u> (1974). Playing Thursday, January 10th at 7:00pm & 9:30pm. The world's tallest building catches on fire. </p><br /><p><b><u>Burnt Offerings</b></u> (1976). Playing Thursday, January 17th at 7:00pm & 9:30pm. A vacationing family rents a sprawling mansion for the summer. </p><br /><p><b><u>Airport 1975</b></u> (1974). Playing Thursday, January 24th at 7:00pm & 9:30pm. In desperation, the head stewardess portrayed by <b>Karen Black</b> takes the controls of a troubled flight. </p><br /><p><b><u>In This Our Life</b></u> (1942). Playing Thursday, January 31st at 7:00pm & 9:30pm. A pairing of <b>Bette Davis</b> and <b>Olivia de Havilland</b> in a drama approximately 24 years before their reunion for <b>Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte</b>. </p><br /><p>For more information, visit the official website for <a href="http://www.clearviewcinemas.com/classics/classics-chelsea.shtml" target="_blank">Chelsea Classics</a>.</p><br /><a href="http://digg.com/submit?phase=2&url=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com/2008/01/clearview-cinemas-brings-back.html&title=Clearview Cinemas brings back disasterous (and campy) movie experiences with Chelsea Classics&topic="><br /><img src="http://digg.com/img/badges/91x17-digg-button-alt.gif" width="91" height="17" alt="Digg!" /></a><br><br> <a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a><br><br> <a title="Save to del.icio.us so others can read this." href="http://del.icio.us/post" onclick="window.open(' http://del.icio.us/post?v=4&noui&jump=close&url='+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+'&title='+encodeURIComponent(document.title), 'delicious','toolbar=no,width=700,height=400'); return false;"> Save to del.icio.us</a>NYC News & Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06899988550696097916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984662303535445447.post-1833268267194826002007-12-05T19:29:00.000-08:002007-12-05T20:18:12.915-08:00Evan Ross attended the 5th Annual New York AIDS Festival Gala<p>The actor <b>Evan Ross</b> attended the World AIDS Day gala event of the <b>New York AIDS Film Festival</b> on December 1, 2007. Ross garnered critical attention for his supporting role in the HBO film, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_Support_(film)">Life Support</a>, which was a featured film during the New York AIDS Film Festival. At the gala event, Ross was joined by other members of the industry, such as the producer <b>Suzanne Engo</b>, who is also the founder of the New York AIDS Film Festival; the filmmaker <b>Wolfgang Busch</b>; BET executive <b>Sonya Lockett</b>, who was among the evening's honorees; and others.</p><br /><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WPFAKI?ie=UTF8&tag=literarymedia-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000WPFAKI" target="_blank"><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/maslow25/WolfgangBuschandEvanRossonWorldAIDS.jpg" border="0" alt="Evan Ross, cast member from the film 'Life Support' and filmmaker Wolfgang Busch at the 5th Annual New York AIDS Film Festival Gala."></a></p><br /><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_Support_(film)">Life Support</a>, starring <b>Queen Latifah</b>, is based on the real life story of <b>Andrea Williams</b>, an HIV-positive woman. According to Wikipedia, the film premiered January 26, 2007, at the 2007 <b>Sundance Film Festival</b> and premiered on <b>HBO</b> on March 10, 2007. The film featured <b>Evan Ross</b> in a supporting role. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_Support_(film)">Life Support</a> was nominated for 2 Emmys: Queen Latifah was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie, while the film was nominated for Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or Special.</p>NYC News & Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06899988550696097916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984662303535445447.post-80997288190007235162007-12-05T03:48:00.000-08:002007-12-05T04:08:44.138-08:00Filmmakers Michael Eldridge, Enrique Menendez, and Wolfgang Busch discussed HIV/AIDS issues at New York University<p>In connection with the Fifth Annual <b>New York AIDS Film Festival</b>, excerpted screenings of three documentaries were presented free to the public at NYU's King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center on December 1, 2007. The first such screening was of director <b>Michael Eldridge</b>'s film, <b><i>GMHC at 25</b></i>, a short documentary that takes the viewer through the harrowing first years of the AIDS/HIV crisis. The film takes the viewer from the beginning of GMHC to the agency's present -- and how we need to keep fighting AIDS/HIV today. Mr. Eldridge's story is told exclusively through first-person interviews of the men and women who have fought this pandemic for the last 25 years. Their voices weave both a hopeful and haunting look at this crisis.</p><br /><p>The second documentary to be presented was an excerpt of <b>Enrique Menendez</b>'s film, <b><i>AboutFace</b></i>. This first-person film introduces the filmmaker in his professional theatrical roles as a GI from the Vietnam War, sailor from WWII, and a student during the French revolution. We learn how he became infected. Through images of one of Enrique’s HIV pharmaceutical ads, the March on Washington, and the AIDS quilt, we learn how these battles deeply affect him. Upon HIV infection, we see how the virus has affected his body. Next, Enrique reminisces about his 40th and 30th birthday parties -- and how his medications take their toll. His desire to control is manifested in addiction.</p><br /><p>The final documentary to be excerpted was <b>Wolfgang Busch</b>'s documentary, <b><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WPFAKI?ie=UTF8&tag=literarymedia-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000WPFAKI">How Do I Look</a></b></i>, a decade-long community-based empowerment project about the Harlem "Ball" community. Following the screenings was a Q&A session. </p><br /><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WPFAKI?ie=UTF8&tag=literarymedia-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000WPFAKI" target="_blank"><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/maslow25/MichaelEldridgeandEnriqueMenendezan.jpg" border="0" alt="Left to Right: Michael Eldridge, director of 'GMHC Heroes and Honors,' Enrique Menendez, director of 'AboutFace,' and Wolfgang Busch, director of 'How Do I Look.'"></a></p>NYC News & Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06899988550696097916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984662303535445447.post-26125743589652419972007-12-04T02:45:00.000-08:002007-12-27T19:38:57.808-08:00World AIDS Day Screening of "How Do I Look" Documentary<p>On World AIDS Day 2007, the documentary <b><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WPFAKI?ie=UTF8&tag=literarymedia-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000WPFAKI">How Do I Look</a></b></i> was screened at the 15th <b>Annual African Diaspora Film Festival</b> at Riverside Theatre. This screening of <b><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WPFAKI?ie=UTF8&tag=literarymedia-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000WPFAKI">How Do I Look</a></b></i> was promoted with listings in <b>Gay City News</b>, <b>The New York Blade</b>, <b>Time Out New York</b> magazine, and <b>NY1 Community Calendar</b>, and the turn-out for the screening was impressive.</p><br /><p>Before the screening began, the filmmaker and activist <b>Wolfgang Busch</b> and <b>Reinaldo Barroso-Spech</b>, a co-founder of the African Diaspora Film Festival, took a moment to pose for a photograph:</p><br /><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WPFAKI?ie=UTF8&tag=literarymedia-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000WPFAKI" target="_blank"><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/maslow25/ReinaldoBarroso-SpechandWolfgangBus.jpg" border="0" alt="Reinaldo Barroso-Spech and Wolfgang Busch at the 15th Annual Diaspora Film Festival on World AIDS Day 2007"></a></p><br /><p>In connection with the World AIDS Day screening of his documentary <b><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WPFAKI?ie=UTF8&tag=literarymedia-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000WPFAKI">How Do I Look</a></b></i>, Wolfgang Busch attended the <b>Red Ball</b> fundraiser and awards event of the New York AIDS Film Festival. The event was co-produced by New York AIDS Film Festival founder <b>Suzanne Engo</b> and <b>Brian Supler</b> of Cement Marketing. Honored at the Red Ball were the agency <b>Gay Mens Health Crisis</b> (GMHC), the fashion design house <b>Heatherette</b> (for their collection at LIFE BALL 07), <b>Miss Universe Riyo Mori</b> (whose platform is AIDS), and Sonya Lockett, Vice President of Public Affairs, <b>Black Enterntainment Television</b> (BET).</p><br /><p>Here is a photograph of Wolfgang Busch with Suzanne Engo:</p><br /><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WPFAKI?ie=UTF8&tag=literarymedia-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000WPFAKI" target="_blank"><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/maslow25/WolfgangBuschandSuzanneEngoonWorldA.jpg" border="0" alt="Suzanne Engo and Wolfgang Busch at the 5th Annual New York AIDS Film Festival on World AIDS Day 2007"></a></p><br /><p>Here is a photograph of Wolfgang Busch with <b>Brian Supler</b>, a co-producer of the New York AIDS Film Festival's Red Ball event:</p><br /><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WPFAKI?ie=UTF8&tag=literarymedia-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000WPFAKI" target="_blank"><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa235/maslow25/BrianSuplerandWolfgangBuschonWorldA.jpg" border="0" alt="Brian Supler and Wolfgang Busch at the 5th Annual New York AIDS Film Festival on World AIDS Day 2007"></a><br></p><br /><a href="http://www.digg.com"><br /><img src="http://digg.com/img/badges/91x17-digg-button-alt.gif" width="91" height="17" alt="Digg!" /></a><br><br> <a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://blogmoviejunket.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a><br><br> <a title="Save to del.icio.us so others can read this." href="http://del.icio.us/post" onclick="window.open(' http://del.icio.us/post?v=4&noui&jump=close&url='+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+'&title='+encodeURIComponent(document.title), 'delicious','toolbar=no,width=700,height=400'); return false;"> Save to del.icio.us</a>NYC News & Analysishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06899988550696097916noreply@blogger.com0