Internet reacts to Ben Affleck as Batman
Winston Carter, Brand Rackley & Mark Potts from Cinema Six (ATLFF 2013) help us make sense of the "Ben Affleck as Batman" news.
You did it. Fulton County rejects proposal to slash arts funding
The measure before the Fulton County Commission to eliminate funding to the Department of Arts & Culture has been defeated. We mentioned this proposal earlier this week, and many of you responded.
Finally, an excuse to write about cake.
Ordinarily we don't post pictures of cake -- this isn't a food blog or CakeWrecks. But since Rob Paulsen and Maurice LaMarche (the voices of animated mice Pinky and the Brain, respectively) are coming to the Plaza Theatre in ten days, we now have an excuse to post a picture of this awesome birthday cake.
Memories of Romeo + Juliet
It’s not often we can recreate those feelings that we felt so strongly when we were younger, but watching Romeo + Juliet brings me back to such a naïve and delicate age. I can only imagine what those who grew up in the '80s felt at our August screening of Heathers.
Action needed! Fulton County manager proposes 100% funding cut to Arts & Culture department.
Fulton County is in a dire financial situation, looking at a possible $115m deficit. As part of a proposed resolution to this deficit, the current Interim County Manager has proposed a 100% cut to the Department of Arts and Culture. Long story short: we need your help! This is your chance to show your support with just a moment of your time.
Put Your Film In The Right Category OR How Not To Screw Up In Withoutabox
When submitting your film to a festival, it's important to tick the right box so your film will be routed to the correct programming department. Otherwise you run the risk of delaying your film's evaluation or even its disqualification from consideration. Here's a quick guide to the different categories you'll encounter as your submit your film.
Rock Out With Your Inner Science Nerd Kid and They Might Be Giants
It's Friday afternoon, and that means it's time to shut down Outlook and surf web videos until five o'clock arrives. Might we suggest 2011 Mountainfilm in Telluride selection "I Am A Paleontologist?" It has every thing your inner science nerd needs - They Might Be Giants in animated form, dinosaurs, and taxonomy.
The Cast of Romeo + Juliet: Then and Now
Over at Screen Crush, Jeremy Taylor has put together a pretty comprehensive "Then and Now" piece on the cast of Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet. See our favorite.
A Very Important Message From The Stars Of "The Spectacular Now"
The Spectacular Now was the Closing Night film at the Atlanta Film Festival this past March. The stars of that film, Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley, are very concerned about the life choices you make.
ATLFF12 Alum "I Think It's Raining" Now On VOD - We Interview Director Joshua Moore
A singer, a romantic, and a cynic. A traipse, a trespasser, a miscreant, and a thief; Renata is a lovely contradiction... and a liar.
Directed by Joshua Moore and featuring a standout performance from Alexandra Clayton, ATLFF12 alum I THINK IT'S RAINING is now hitting VOD. Getting you primed for the release we asked Moore a few questions about the film.