I am saddened to report that Buzz Wilson, an outstanding supporter of the film festival and a generous benefactor of the State Theatre, passed away unexpectedly yesterday evening at his home in Leland. Buzz was one of TCFF's most passionate advocates, sponsoring films each year through his company, Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers, and providing an extraordinary [...]
This weekend, TCFF founder and president Michael Moore made some big announcements about this year's festival. The first is the tickets on sale date: Tickets for the Friends of the Festival will go on sale Monday, July 14 at noon by phone, online and at the festival box office (located in the Art Center at [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.Â
1) Take a date, a teenager, your parents or just your old movie-loving self to the warm, [...]
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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