Ben Dickey
For an event that’s only in its 6th edition, the Louisiana International Film Festival (April 18–22) already seems to have dramatically changed the film landscape of the city of Baton Rouge and nearby towns. Fostering the development of a cinephile community and supporting local creators through its mentorship program, this regional outfit thrives thanks to its carefully selected slate and engaged audiences.
Program Director Ian Birnie, who was has been involved with Liff since its inception in 2013, has consistently assembled a selection of films comprised of accessible crowd-pleasers (this year with Streaker), unexpected foreign language gems (Double Lover), well-crafted American indies (American Animals), and Louisiana-made productions highlighting homegrown talent (Cut Off). Well-attended screenings, even for the more obscure titles, confirmed the notion that people are interested in watching what the fest has to offer beyond the galas and parties.
Choosing Ethan Hawke’s Blaze as the Opening Night...
For an event that’s only in its 6th edition, the Louisiana International Film Festival (April 18–22) already seems to have dramatically changed the film landscape of the city of Baton Rouge and nearby towns. Fostering the development of a cinephile community and supporting local creators through its mentorship program, this regional outfit thrives thanks to its carefully selected slate and engaged audiences.
Program Director Ian Birnie, who was has been involved with Liff since its inception in 2013, has consistently assembled a selection of films comprised of accessible crowd-pleasers (this year with Streaker), unexpected foreign language gems (Double Lover), well-crafted American indies (American Animals), and Louisiana-made productions highlighting homegrown talent (Cut Off). Well-attended screenings, even for the more obscure titles, confirmed the notion that people are interested in watching what the fest has to offer beyond the galas and parties.
Choosing Ethan Hawke’s Blaze as the Opening Night...
- 4/28/2018
- by Carlos Aguilar
- Sydney's Buzz
Clean Break is a horror film from director Tricia Lee (Silent Retreat) and writer Corey Brown. This feature will attend the 2013 Blood in the Snow Canadian Film Festival, in Toronto, Ontario. The film involves a relationship with a psychotic girlfriend, which leads to murder. Clean Break will show Saturday, November 30th, 2013. As well, the film stars Tianna Nori, Samy Osman and Sean Kaufmann. The film focuses on Tracy (Nori) and Scott (Kaufmann). There new relationship goes well for awhile. But, Tracy soon shows her more murderous ways, after the relationship goes sour. Fans of indie horror can preview the film below, with the official trailer for Clean Break. More details on the Blood in the Snow Canadian Film Festival can also be found below, in the sources section. Director: Tricia Lee. Writer: Corey Brown. Cast: Tianna Nori, Samy Osman, Sean Kaufmann and Serge Plourde. A trailer for Clean Break is...
- 11/30/2013
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
This ad first appeared back in October, but somehow it slipped my radar (don’t ask how I came across it all these months later). It’s for Gostyle Men’s Wear, and features Nikita star Samy Osman selling the hell out of … wait a minute … what is this ad for again? Anyway, take a look at the pixelated brilliance.
And here’s a behind-the-scene look, with the best bit starting at 1:55.
If Samy Osman can breathe new life into a boring clothing commercial, I hereby nominate him to be the Naked Man in every commercial. Think of the possibilities …
The post Blurring The Line: This Naked Man Should Be In Every Ad appeared first on thebacklot.com.
And here’s a behind-the-scene look, with the best bit starting at 1:55.
If Samy Osman can breathe new life into a boring clothing commercial, I hereby nominate him to be the Naked Man in every commercial. Think of the possibilities …
The post Blurring The Line: This Naked Man Should Be In Every Ad appeared first on thebacklot.com.
- 5/16/2013
- by snicks
- The Backlot
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