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Thursday, August 15, 2013
Film / Film News Opening Friday
Posted By Matt Brunson on Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 2:00 PM
- Magnolia Pictures
- Blackfish
Blackfish - Documentary
The Hunt - Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen
Kick-Ass 2 - Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloe Grace Moretz
Lee Daniels' The Butler - Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey
Paranoia - Gary Oldman, Harrison Ford
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Film / Film News Love knows "Nolimit" in new film
Posted By Page Leggett on Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 3:00 PM
Charlotte writer-director Fred Forte, Jr.'s first film, Weight, took several awards at the 2013 Charlotte Black Film Festival, including one for Forte himself as Best Director. Now he's back with his second feature, Petey, which will premiere locally this weekend. In advance of this special screening, he took time to answer a few questions regarding his film.
Creative Loafing: How would you describe your new movie to someone who hasn't seen your website and knows nothing about it?
Fred Forte, Jr.: I'd tell people it's a romantic comedy about a guy who's never been lucky in love. He gets his shot when Cupid goes on a much-needed vacation and asks him to take over. It's really a spin on the classic story of Cupid.
How do Cupid and your protagonist, Petey, meet?
Petey has had a lot of misfires with women. He's tired of his life. So he makes a wish and asks, "Where's Cupid when you need him?" And Cupid appears.
Friday, August 9, 2013
Film / Culture Question the Queen City: Who was Virginia Dale?
Posted By David Aaron Moore on Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 10:11 AM
Editor's note: In this series, local author David Aaron Moore answers reader-submitted questions about unusual, noteworthy or historic people, places and things in Charlotte. Submit inquires to davidaaronmoore@gmail.com.
I came across an old film called Holiday Inn a few weeks ago that included an amazing dance number between Fred Astaire and actress Virginia Dale. I did a little research on her and it turns out she was born in Charlotte, but I couldn't find much more. Are you familiar with her? - Marc Scott, Charlotte
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Film / Film News Opening This Week
Posted By Matt Brunson on Wed, Aug 7, 2013 at 5:52 PM
- Disney
- Planes
Today:
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters - Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson
We're the Millers - Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis
Friday:
Elysium - Matt Damon, Jodie Foster
Planes - Animated; voices of Dane Cook, Cedric the Entertainer
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Film / Film News Upcoming ceremony honors Charlotte shorts
Posted By Matt Brunson on Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 11:00 AM
The Charlotte Film Community will announce the results of its fourth annual MADE IN CHARLOTTE competition at an awards ceremony to be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Suite in the Epicentre, 210 E. Trade St.
For this latest contest, the theme was "For the Sell of It," as filmmakers were asked to produce a short film that was either a product advertisement, an event announcement or a PSA. All of the submitted works were sent to a panel of celebrity judges, and awards will be handed out in several categories, including Best Director and Best Picture. This year's judges include actress (and former NC School of the Arts attendee) Missi Pyle (The Artist, Bringing Down the House), Charlotte-born actress Britt Robertson (the TV series Under the Dome and The Secret Circle) and writer-director Mark Freiburger, whose commercial "Fashionista Daddy" won the 2013 Doritos "Crash the Super Bowl" Contest and was aired nationally during the event.
There will also be a Viewer's Choice Award that's being determined by online community voting. To see the six contenders and place your vote, go here.
Admission to the awards ceremony is $10; appetizers are included, and there will also be a cash bar. For complete information on the ceremony, go here. For more details on the Charlotte Film Community, go here.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Film / Film News Opening This Week
Posted By Matt Brunson on Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 2:08 PM
- Samuel Goldwyn Films
- Still Mine
Wednesday:
The Smurfs 2 - Neil Patrick Harris, Hank Azaria
Friday:
I'm So Excited! - Cecilia Roth, Hugo Silva
Still Mine - James Cromwell, Genevieve Bujold
2 Guns - Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Film / Film Reviews Weekend Film Reviews: The Wolverine; The Conjuring; R.I.P.D.; Red 2; and more
Posted By Matt Brunson on Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 1:00 PM
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Film / Film News Opening Friday
Posted By Matt Brunson on Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM
- Fox
- The Wolverine
Fruitvale Station - Michael B. Jordan, Octavia Spencer
The To-Do List - Aubrey Plaza, Johnny Simmons
The Wolverine - Hugh Jackman, Tao Okamoto
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Film / Film News Opening Friday
Posted By Matt Brunson on Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 11:00 AM
- Warner Bros.
- The Conjuring
The Conjuring - Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson
Only God Forgives - Ryan Gosling, Kristin Scott Thomas
RED 2 - Bruce Willis, John Malkovich
R.I.P.D. - Jeff Bridges, Ryan Reynolds
Turbo (Opened Wednesday) - Animated; Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson
The Way, Way Back - Steve Carell, Toni Collette
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Film / Film Reviews Weekend Film Reviews: Pacific Rim; and more
Posted By Matt Brunson on Sun, Jul 14, 2013 at 3:33 PM
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Question the Queen City: The haunting of Love’s Pass
The railroad pass has claimed at least 14 lives
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Question the Queen City: The Disappearance of Denise Porch 6
She quite literally vanished.
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Antiseen guitarist, founding member Joe Young dead at 54 (updated) 9
Memorial show to take place May 18 at Tremont Music Hall.
