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Sarasota Film Festival: ‘Adventures in Plymptoons’ Director Interview
By Anthony Paull on April 17, 2012
Director Alexia Anastasio’s 'Adventures in Plymptoons!' explores the world of indie animator and cartoonist Bill Plympton, the Academy Award-nominated illustrator of the popular short 'Guard Dog.' Having turned down a one-million dollar deal to work for Disney, Plympton has managed to navigate a profitable, high-profile career in animation,
Ready, Set, Action, Opening Night at the 2012 Sarasota Film Festival
By Jack Littman-Quinn on April 17, 2012
The opening night of the 14th annual Sarasota Film Festival took place on Friday April 13, 2012 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. The opening night film, Robot and Frank, starring Frank Langella, Susan Sarandon, James Marsden, Liv Tyler, Jeremy Strong, Peter Sarsgaard, (robot voice) and directed by Jake Schreier decidedly struck a chord with
Sarasota Film Festival: TWO FOR TUESDAY SPECIAL! Matinee Madness! Filmmakers in Attendance!
By The Insider on April 17, 2012
BREAKING NEWS!!! Two for Tuesdays! For the first time ever, buy one ticket for any Sarasota Film Festival Tuesday screening and receive a second ticket of equal value free. Premium platinum value! Titanic savings! (No, you don't get into that movie, you have to see one of ours!) Such the deal! OFFER GOOD ON TUESDAY SCREENINGS
Sarasota Film Festival: What to See Today!
By The Insider on April 16, 2012
DON'T FORGET, all films today before 5:00 PM are only 8 bucks! Today we have a great audio interview with Peter Sanders, director of Altina, co-hosted by morning drive radio superstar Robyn Davis from WWPR 1490 AM's Henry Raines Show! Listen to Henry's show for more great talk and some SFF surprises! And tonight's the night for Rory
Hamlet: Prince of Cuba
By Uriel Quiles on April 16, 2012
The look, the feel of a Dali painting coming to life on stage and bombarding you with lines from Hamlet was what I immediately felt when I sat through the first 15 minutes. Imagine two independence wars and revolts against major political figures. Take some of those historical facts put them in a blender with Hamlet and you get a rich
Sarasota Film Festival – ‘A Perfect Wedding’ Review
By Anthony Paull on April 16, 2012
Screening at the 2012 Sarasota Film Festival, "The Perfect Wedding" offers a heartwarming glimpse into a behind-the-scenes budding gay romance that takes place at a traditional run to the altar. Following the tale of Paul (Erik Aragon), a recovering alcoholic who takes interest in Gavin (the pretend beau of his ex) during the
Sarasota Film Festival ARTS LOVERS SPOTLIGHT: Artist/Director John Sims and THE RHYTHM OF LOVE!
By The Insider on April 16, 2012
Quick Pitch: If you are a lover of the art scene in Sarasota and you are fascinated by the creative process, you owe it to yourself to see John Sims' Rhythm of Structure: Bowery and Beyond on Wednesday at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 3:30 PM! And on Thursday beginning at 6:00 PM, Café Palm is hosting The Square Root of Love, a reception and after
Sarasasota Film Festival: What to see today! Filmmakers in Attendance!
By The Insider on April 15, 2012
See our movies with FILMMAKERS IN ATTENDANCE! How come? 'Cause there's nothing so cool as watching a film then having the people who made that film step right out to have a Q&A discussion with YOU about what you just watched. These are the superstar filmmakers of tomorrow and we have them for you today. What are some of the films that
Sarasota Film Festival! It has Begun! Opening Night Recap! Spotlight on FILMMAKERS FORUM and FILMMAKERS IN ATTENDANCE!
By The Insider on April 14, 2012
Last night at the Van Wezel I was thrilled to witness the triumphant screening of the magnificent ROBOT & FRANK starring Frank Langella. After the screening Frank took the stage with SFF director Tom Hall and the film's director Jake Schreier. The conversation was witty and informative, Frank joked that the jacket he wore was older than the
Sarasota Film Festival ALUM SPOTLIGHT: Director Amy Seimetz Interview and More Sizzling SFF Hot List Recommendations!
By The Insider on April 12, 2012
BREAKING NEWS: Amy's film SUN DON'T SHINE screens at 7:00 PM this Saturday! Tickets Going FAST! Amy Seimetz is a multi-talented artist who has appeared at SFF many times in recent years. As an actor you may recognize her from SFF's acclaimed THE MYTH OF THE AMERICAN SLEEPOVER or last year's wonderful film by Megan Griffiths' THE OFF HOURS.
Sarasota Film Festival: VETERANS OF COLOR on Saturday and Five More Recommendations!
By The Insider on April 12, 2012
Last year's THROUGH THE TUNNEL told a remarkably moving story that engaged a huge audience and illuminated an important part of African American history that unfolded in our area. This year VETERANS OF COLOR does all that and more. This is a must-see documentary telling the stories of the lives African American veterans faced upon returning home
Sarasota Film Festival: SFF DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT: Exclusive Interview with NOT WAVING BUT DROWNING Director Devyn Waitt!
By The Insider on April 11, 2012
Florida film school graduates represent! Both the director and producer of Not Waving But Drowning graduated from the Film School at Florida State University and portions of the film were shot here in Florida. So what's this one about? Not Waving But Drowning is a chronological look at growing up, formed from two different stories. The
Sarasota Film Festival CLOSING NIGHT FILM AND FILMMAKER TRIBUTE AWARDS SPOTLIGHT: Exclusive Interview with UNDER AFRICAN SKIES Director Joe Berlinger!
By The Insider on April 10, 2012
In 1985, after hearing a cassette tape of an instrumental song called "Gumboots", performed by the South African band Boyoyo Boys, the singer-songwriter Paul Simon set out to South Africa to record with local musicians who could help him emulate the sound with which he had fallen in love. The result of that collaboration was the 1986
“Girl Model’: A Behind-The-Scenes Glimpse Into Model Recruiting
By Anthony Paull on April 10, 2012
Do you like documentaries where small-town, starry-eyed girls wander blindly into the lights of the treacherous big city? If so, check out one of the Sarasota Film Festival's screenings of Girl Model, a thrilling new documentary depicting the underbelly of the modeling world. Following their tale of financial gain in a fickle industry built
Mommy’s in the Market for Monet
By Bonnie Greenball Silvestri on April 9, 2012
This was the third year I participated in iConcept, and the second time I walked the runway. For those who don't already know, Art Center Sarasota becomes "Project Runway" for a night when local artists use their abundant creativity to design catwalk creations for auction. An unsung local gem, iConcept raises funds for the Art Center, where I
Sarasota Film Festival PARTNER PROFILE: Bookstore1, Home of Saturday’s FRANK LANGELLA BOOK SIGNING!
By The Insider on April 8, 2012
Frank Langella's Dropped Names: Famous Men and Women as I Knew Them is a fantastic and fun memoir that indeed drops the names (and delivers amazingly juicy dish) on celebrities ranging from Rita Hayworth, Elizabeth Taylor and Bette Davis to Noel Coward, George C. Scott and Roger Vadim (and dozens and dozens more). On Saturday, April
Sarasota Film Festival BREAKING NEWS! More Guests! NFL Hall of Famer! WWE Superstars! Sarasota’s own Flying Wallenda Family!
By The Insider on April 8, 2012
It’s time to get pumped and muscle your way down to our box office inside the Regal Cinemas Hollywood 20 (or to get a workout flexing your online ticket buying skills) because today SFF 2012 gets physical! Want to know how it feels like to walk the highwire with Sarasota’s own Flying Wallenda Family (and to see Tino perform the highwire
