The American Cinematheque and the Consulate General and Promotion Center of the Argentine Republic in Los Angeles presented “Argentina: New Cinema ’09”, November 20-22 at The Egyptian Theatre. The seventh annual Argentine series showcased six films. This newer generation of Argentine directors is turning out polished thrillers and sophisticated romcoms. The opening night, hosted by activist and performer Nacha Guevara, featured Juan Jose Campanella’s stylish genre-bending thriller “The Secret In Their Eyes” (El secreto de sus ojos)Writing with Eduardo Sacheri, Campanella (who shot many episodes of Argentina’s “Law and Order”) adapted Sacheri’s novel “La pregunta de sus ojos”. Working as…
Author: Robin Menken
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The European Film Academy has announced the nominations in the category EUROPEAN FILM ACADEMY DOCUMENTARY 2009 – PRIX ARTE. There is a total of ten documentary films nominated. Upon invitation by the city of Vilnius, this year’s documentary jury will now convene in the Lithuanian capital to screen the nominated films and decide on the winner.Appointed by the European Film Academy and ARTE, the members of the documentary jury are:Nino Kirtadzé, documentary filmmaker, France/GeorgiaFranz Grabner, producer / editor ORF, AustriaViktor Kossakovsky, documentary filmmaker, RussiaIn association with the European culture channel ARTE, the winner will be presented at the 22nd European…
It is a little heralded fact that the first Oscar statuettes of the season are awarded before the Oscar telecast watched the world over. The men and women who make the incredible cinematic, digital and audio tools that make film possible, down to the emulsion itself, are feted at a black tie ceremony at The Beverly Wilshire (the starring hotel in the film “Pretty Woman”) before the Oscar extravaganza Feb. 24. A number of certificates, plaques and the statuettes are awarded by the Scientific and Technical Awards Committee of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.Oscar statuettes were awarded…
Cinecon 46-The 46th edition of the Classic Film Festival played the Egyptian Theatre (American Cinematheque) September 2-6. For lovers of classic Hollywood, silent film and slapstick there is no better place to spend the Labor Day weekend. Film buffs, film collectors and collectors of memorabilia come from all over the country. A floor of the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel is devoted to dealers, all organized by Dan Schwartz (Movie Collectibles Etc.) The highlight of Schwartz’s collectibles at this years show was Fatty Arbuckle’s original make-up kit, which Schwartz bought from Eric Stogo who acquired it from Arbuckle’s first wife, Minta Durfee.…