Posts Tagged ‘film’
On the Big Screen, Baltimore and Beyond: the 2018 Maryland Film Festival
The 2018 Maryland Film Festival runs from May 2-6 at various locations in Baltimore’s Station North neighborhood. Recently, I spoke with Jed Dietz, Founding Director of the Maryland Film Festival and President of the Producer’s Club of Maryland, about this year’s offerings. They include a Japanese silent film long thought lost, but newly restored and […]
Koo koo ka choo, indeed!
From February 23-March 4, Dundalk Community Theatre is presenting Terry Johnson’s stage adaptation of the iconic 1967 film “The Graduate.” Recently, I spoke with director Todd Starkey about the play’s exploration of family dynamics, intimate relationships, and the huge societal changes that took place during the 1960’s. I have the honor of portraying Mrs. Robinson […]
Adieu Video Americain and Thanks!
Indeed, “The world’s best movies,” and I would also add, “Video Americain, the best place to find the best movies.” Not only did the store have an enormous collection of films from all over the world and USA, but the staff was always helpful and abundantly knowledgeable. They were like superb wine sommeliers who not […]
The book was better… or was it?
Recently, I’ve shared a couple of film-related posts on social media, expecting them to get a comment or two. Both had to do with film adaptations of well-known novels and have incited spirited discussions, not surprising, I guess, given that many of my friends are quite passionate about both art forms. At the heart of […]
