Posted on July 13, 2009 by Elizabeth
More information about events following Joel Salatin’s book signing on July 29, from Dawn Story:
Greetings friends,
As some of you know, I’ve been involved with the Kay’s Kitchen project for almost two years. Kay’s is part of the larger day haven project for our area’s homeless and underserved community slated to open in November, called the [...]
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Posted on July 7, 2009 by Elizabeth
There are still some slots available in the summer session writing class line-up at WriterHouse. Screenwriting starts tonight, with intructor Meredith Cole. If you’re a screenwriter or would like to be, this is an excellent chance to hone your script. Creative writing for teens begins Wednesday night, with Carey Morton. Andrew Ewell will be teaching [...]
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Posted on June 4, 2009 by Elizabeth
I’m going to have to read the book and see the movie!
A sleazy but smart pulp novel makes for a sleazy but smart noir film.
The story
At a seedy traveling carnival in Depression-era rural America, amateur magician Stan Carlisle is making a name for himself. But he’s not content fleecing the rubes for nickels and dimes. [...]
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Posted on May 22, 2009 by Elizabeth
I think Arthur Conan Doyle would absolutely love this:
more about “Sherlock Holmes Trailer [HD] “, posted with vodpod
HT: DW
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Posted on May 15, 2009 by Elizabeth
You’ve been waiting for it:
The Road trailers and video clips on Yahoo! Movies.
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Posted on April 2, 2009 by Elizabeth
The University of Virginia’s College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences has announced that the upcoming 22nd annual Virginia Film Festival will be all about getting down to “Funny Business.” The Festival is set for November 5 – 8 at venues throughout Charlottesville.“There are no better times than these to appreciate and experience [...]
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Posted on March 26, 2009 by Elizabeth
See if you agree with Kelly about whether Catch-22 is a successful film adaptation. I love the movie despite it faults, or maybe because of them, or perhaps because it so perfectly captures a certain Hollywood era. Alan Arkin, who never seems to give a bad performance, plays the best role of his career in [...]
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Posted on January 28, 2009 by Elizabeth
I think this would be a terrific project for Charlottesville — what do you think?
As described in the Charlotte Business Journal, here’s a great creative idea that combines film-making with civic engagement. The film is called “Crossroads Charlotte,” and it’s actually four films, each one envisioning a possible future (the year 2015) for the city [...]
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Posted on December 3, 2008 by Elizabeth
YOUTUBE Contest to promote
THE BIG READ at the Library
Join the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library in promoting THE BIG READ by entering the Library’s YouTube Video Contest.
Make a video about THE BIG READ and post it on YouTube by January 10, 2009. Open to teens, 12-18 years old. Your video should encourage people in [...]
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Posted on December 2, 2008 by Elizabeth
This class, taught by Matt Marshall, is now enrolling for the spring session (January 29 – March 19) (wait…that isn’t spring!):
NCFA 035
The Art of Watching Film
Course Description: Explores the language of film and the tools and techniques that filmmakers use to create meaning in their work, including lighting, sound, symbolism, and perspective. Students ultimately [...]
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Posted on October 25, 2008 by Elizabeth
The youtube version I posted before disappeared — but here’s a new copy for you, Silvia!
more about “Ron Howard’s Call To Action“, posted with vodpod
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Posted on September 29, 2008 by Elizabeth
Nailgun previews the Virginia Film Festival.
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Posted on June 14, 2008 by Elizabeth
More good news from JMRL:
NEW – Documentary Film Series at Central Library the last Thursday of the month, come view and discuss documentary films on current issues. Light refreshments will be provided. Sign up to be added to the film email list: central@jmrl.org
First film Aug 28, 7pm
FAUBOURG TREMÉ: THE UNTOLD STORY OF BLACK NEW ORLEANS [...]
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Posted on May 26, 2008 by Elizabeth
I have Rick Sincere to thank for alerting me to this gem of a movie, now playing at the downtown Regal, about Hitler’s attempts to appropriate or destroy all the great artworks of Europe. His plans for seizing major works of art were begun before the invasion of Poland, and the plunder and destruction were [...]
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Posted on April 8, 2008 by Elizabeth
From the library:
During March and April the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library invited all readers to enjoy reading To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee and then come to a variety of book discussions throughout the region.
The finale of THE BIG READ will be when the 1962 Academy Award winning film, based on the novel, is shown [...]
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