I have seen "Ghosts" twice now. It lost nothing in the repetition! This is an amazing show for the whole family. It is a perfect fit for the Texas Theatre in Palestine, Texas, USA. It is the story of an old and decrepit theater that was inherited by a young woman who cannot pay the back taxes, let alone refurbish to old palace of the stage. When a greedy developer plans to snatch it up for the taxes, tear it down, and build a mini-mall on the site, drastic measures are required.
Enter the ghosts of a hundred years of theater magic. They've come back to save the theater. The resulting performances with style, close harmony, and wonderful dancing will enthrall you. Only one more weekend to see it; April 5, 6 (7:30), and 7th (2:00) 2013. Saturday's performance will have a reception beforehand welcoming the show's author to the performance.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Monday, March 11, 2013
I'm...re..viewing...the situation...
I'm rethinking the film contest idea. With 48 Hour Film Project an annual event in Dallas, Houston, Austin, and possibly San Antonio, I'm not sure another similar, but less prestigious affair would be well attended. Maybe it will. Maybe it will attract those novice filmmakers who want to get their feet wet without the pressure of the Big Time of Little Films. Just thinking on the keyboard.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Summer Solstice Film Festival
Had an idea. (Always a dangerous thing.) I was thinking about starting up a summer solstice film festival competition. It would be the kind where the film-makers get the topic on Thursday night with the finished video due to the jury on Saturday morning. The top ten jury selected films are then viewed in the theater on the big screen. The audience then votes for the final winner. None of that is very original.
The screenings would be at the "Historic Texas Theatre" in Palestine, Texas- one of the old movie palaces from the 30's that's been 90% restored. It would be on the weekend nearest the summer solstice each year. The films, like every other festival, would be seen on the festival website for one year. But part of the prize would need to be a viewing beyond that. Maybe get Time Warner Cable to play the top 3 across their networks. Maybe something else. The contest would need to be sponsored, of course, and physical prizes would need to exist. I have some ideas on that, too.
Could even try to get local hotels to give a half-price discount to the film teams. There should also be a real party afterward with a "select" crowd. Lots of things to consider. Think I should go ahead and get the website address just in case.
The screenings would be at the "Historic Texas Theatre" in Palestine, Texas- one of the old movie palaces from the 30's that's been 90% restored. It would be on the weekend nearest the summer solstice each year. The films, like every other festival, would be seen on the festival website for one year. But part of the prize would need to be a viewing beyond that. Maybe get Time Warner Cable to play the top 3 across their networks. Maybe something else. The contest would need to be sponsored, of course, and physical prizes would need to exist. I have some ideas on that, too.
Could even try to get local hotels to give a half-price discount to the film teams. There should also be a real party afterward with a "select" crowd. Lots of things to consider. Think I should go ahead and get the website address just in case.
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