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Interview by John Wisniewski John Wisniewski:  When did your career in art begin,  Ben? Ben Schot: I wanted to go to art school when I was in the final years of secondary school. My art teacher was Ad Braat, a local sculptor who liked my drawings and advised me to enroll in art school. Once

In Theaters and On Demand NOW Director's Statement: Tone-Deaf is a modern spin on a traditional home invasion horror film, a darkly comedic critique of the bizarre cultural and political climates in the United States, and hopefully a heck of a lot of fun.  Whereas my previous films deal with very distinct characters and the

If you’ve ever been to SXSW or any other major festival that involved going from venue to venue in one city, you probably had the problem of extra baggage that you were forced to drag around with you.  Wouldn’t it be great if there was a place you could inexpensively ditch it while you continued on to various panels, screenings and concerts during the day? There is!  A new startup called BOUNCE has launched in Austin – a platform for booking daily and hourly storage for people to leave their things when they’re out and about in the city. The…

Interview by Carla Sanchez Taylor (RiPplE PuDdle) There is power in change, without apology or explanation, especially when it is for the purpose of an authentic need for expression. Actress Maya Hawke has a context story that should be acknowledged for the main purpose of creative visualization. You might’ve seen her face as Robin in

Richard Linklater's adaptation of Maria Semple's novel is one of those great films that you'll want to see more than once. At turns hilarious, dramatic and tragic, it centers around a brilliant architect (Cate Blanchett) who has turned into both a mother and a recluse, who's child (Bee, played by newcomer Emma Nelson) is her

Interview by Paul Salfen From Director/producer Gurinder Chadha (“Bend It Like Beckham”) comes the critically acclaimed, inspirational drama “Blinded by the Light,” set to the music and lyrics of Bruce Springsteen’s timeless songs.  inspired by the life of journalist Sarfraz Manzoor and his love of the works of Bruce Springsteen, Manzoor co-wrote the script with

ODE TO JOY was inspired by a true story written by Portland writer Chris Higgins for the radio program and podcast This American Life called “I’ve fallen in love and I can’t get up." in June 2010.  Despite centering around a serious debilitating condition of narcolepsy called cataplexy which is exactly what it sounds like...

Starring Traci Lords, whom Roe represents, the film is set in 1949 around a fading Hollywood star who mourns the loss of her sister on the year anniversary of her death. But there’s a ghostly twist that involves revenge, jealousy, and otherworldly justice. Shot lovingly in black and white in the former home of Frankenstein

Shia LaBeouf, Dakota Johnson and John Hawkes star alongside newcomer Zak Gottsagen in THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON.  In this touching, genuine film by first-time filmmakers Mike Schwartz and Tyler Nilson, Zak  runs away from his care home to make his dream of becoming a wrestler come true.  The film was actually written around Zak after

[ultimate_heading main_heading="RENT 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR AVAILABLE FOR $25 DAY OF PERFORMANCE ONLY AT THE HOBBY CENTER BOX OFFICE"][/ultimate_heading] Interview by Christine Thompson AMFM Magazine: Tell me why anyone should go to RENT. James Schoppe:  I think what makes RENT so great is that it is so relevant and it's such a timeless kind of story.