Author Archives: Beth MilliganBeat the Heat: State Offers Special Summer PromotionJune 30, 2008 – 10:48 am
As reported this weekend in the Record-Eagle, the State Theatre is offering a special summer promotion to help patrons beat the heat. Beginning this year, the first day every summer that temperatures hit 90 degrees, the State will offer free movies for everyone the entire day. Likewise, the first day that temperatures reach 100 degrees, [...] Welcome to the New HollywoodJune 25, 2008 – 9:39 pm
In case you didn't accidentally stumble onto a shoot in Leelanau, see this story in the Record-Eagle or otherwise catch the buzz around town, Michael Cera ("Juno," "Superbad") is in the area this week shooting a new Weinstein flick called "Youth in Revolt." The film is based on the witty C.D. Payne novel of the [...] Beware Madonna Ticket Scams!June 21, 2008 – 9:32 am
As the Record-Eagle reported Thursday, there's been a disturbing trend of Madonna ticket sellers on eBay and other sites who have been less than truthful about their wares. For the record: Tickets to the State Theatre screening of "I Am Because We Are" only guarantee you the following: a) general access admission to the theater, [...] Update - "Shine A Light" Held One More WeekJune 19, 2008 – 11:46 am
Good news, Stones fan - Michael Moore announced this morning that due to popular demand, we'll be holding "Shine a Light" over for one more week. That's seven more opportunities to see Scorsese's brilliant concert flick, featuring Mick and Keith and the rest of the gang in all their swaggering, sweaty glory. Who says you [...] "Shine a Light" Brings Major SatisfactionJune 18, 2008 – 9:50 pm
If you are a Rolling Stones fan, don't miss Martin Scorsese's brilliant new Stones doc, "Shine a Light." I went Sunday, and I am telling you - this film needs to be seen in this theater, with this sound system. It will blow your socks off. I don't care how craggy and beaten and road-weary [...] MyNorth Video of Madonna Ticket BuyersJune 18, 2008 – 9:22 pm
MyNorth.com, a great local website that's home to Traverse the Magazine, Northern Home & Cottage, and Destination: Northern Michigan, has a fun video up featuring interviews with the Madonna fans who camped out for festival tickets. Check it out here. TCFF Friends Get the Golden TicketsJune 15, 2008 – 12:54 am
As of 7 p.m. yesterday, both screenings of Madonna's documentary "I Am Because We Are" have sold out for this year's festival. As announced by festival organizers, a second screening had been added to accommodate the overwhelming demand for tickets to Madonna's film. The second screening, which will be held at a yet-to-be-announced venue, will [...] TCFF Filmmaker Spotlight: An Interview with Sally EricksonJune 8, 2008 – 11:01 pm
For the past four years, director Tim Bennett and producer Sally Erickson have labored together over a project of intense personal passion: "What a Way to Go: Life at the End of Empire." The self-distributed documentary is a sometimes humorous, often disturbing look at the historical, social and psychological factors "driving us," as the filmmakers [...] Rained Out? 5 Great Things to Do at the State This WeekendJune 6, 2008 – 7:11 pm
A little bad weather never hurt anyone - but it can certainly make for a boring weekend. Kick away the stormy blues by checking out one of these great events down at the State. And if you feel like dancing in the rain, hey - don't miss #3 on our list. TCFF Offers Free Workshops, Films For StudentsJune 6, 2008 – 6:08 pm
Whether it's by studying great movies or listening to veteran directors discuss their craft or going out and making every mistake possible when directing a first film (not the easiest way to learn, but effective), every filmmaker on the planet starts out in some form or another as a student. Because of these universal beginnings, students have always held a special place [...] |
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