This Week's Podcast: 'For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism'
As my co-host Gareth Higgins is away for several days in the service of quite a big ceremony, this week’s podcast brings just myself and an interviewee; recorded at this year’s Nashville Film Festival: critic Gerald Peary discussing the future of film criticism and his documentary ‘For the Love of Movies: The Story of American [...]
The Film Talk – Part 67 – For The Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism
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Pather Panchali and the Films of Satyajit Ray
(In association with The Film Society of Lincoln Center’s Weblog, TFT is posting and podcasting thoughts on the Society’s Satyajit Ray restrospective) There was a strange mental disconnect involving the escalators at the Regal Cinemas Green Hills during the Nashville Film Festival last week. The Festival screenings all took place on the lower level of [...]
Eddie Adams An Unlikely Weapon
You’ve seen Eddie Adams’ photographs before. You’ve turned away from the one that made him famous; that of General Nguyen Ngoc Loan executing a Vietcong prisoner, an image that some people credit with creating a turning point in the Vietnam War. Woody Allen covered a wall with the photo as a way of satirizing the [...]
The Film Talk – Part 61 – That Evening Sun, Walton Goggins and Hillbilly Art Films
In This Episode: Walton Goggins / That Evening Sun / Nashville Film Festival Get TFT delivered weekly via iTunes Subscribe to our podcast Subscribe to our blog Follow us on Twitter
Nashville Film Festival Winners Announced
(Jett is a Juror at this year’s Nashville Film Festival, (April 16th-23rd); he’ll be updating ‘The Film Talk’ throughout the Fest with thoughts on films seen both in and out of competition – as always Spoilers Ahoy) The winners at this year’s Nashville Film Festival have been announced – as per this post, when I [...]
Nashville Film Festival – Some Films to Look Out For
(Jett is a Juror at this year’s Nashville Film Festival, (April 16th-23rd); he’ll be updating ‘The Film Talk’ throughout the Fest with thoughts on films seen both in and out of competition – as always Spoilers Ahoy) Here’s some ‘gems’ seen so far here at the Fest: American Harmony / Directed by Aengus James My [...]
Nashville Film Festival – Video Diary 5 – Copout
(Jett is a Juror at this year’s Nashville Film Festival, (April 16th-23rd); he’ll be updating ‘The Film Talk’ throughout the Fest with thoughts on films seen both in and out of competition – as always Spoilers Ahoy) Jett just doesn’t have time to blog about the Festival what with all the hobnobbing and and suggests [...]
Nashville Film Festival – Video Diary 4 – William Shatner Red Carpet Action
(Jett is a Juror at this year’s Nashville Film Festival, (April 16th-23rd); he’ll be updating ‘The Film Talk’ throughout the Fest with thoughts on films seen both in and out of competition – as always Spoilers Ahoy) Jett waits with high anticipation for the appearance of William Shatner at the Nashville Film Festival. – – [...]
Nashville Film Festival – Video Diary 3 – Saving Money at the Fest, Sort Of
(Jett is a Juror at this year’s Nashville Film Festival, (April 16th-23rd); he’ll be updating ‘The Film Talk’ throughout the Fest with thoughts on films seen both in and out of competition – as always Spoilers Ahoy) Realising he is now an old man and must act accordingly, Jett tries to give you some tips [...]
'500 Days of Summer' – Nashville Film Festival
(Jett is a Juror at this year’s Nashville Film Festival, (April 16th-23rd); he’ll be updating ‘The Film Talk’ throughout the Fest with thoughts on films seen both in and out of competition – as always Spoilers Ahoy) 500 Days of Summer / Written by Scott Neustadter - Michael H. Weber / Featuring Joseph Gordon-Levitt – [...]
Nashville Film Festival – Video Diary 2 – Laminate Action
(Jett is a Juror at this year’s Nashville Film Festival, (April 16th-23rd); he’ll be updating ‘The Film Talk’ throughout the Fest with thoughts on films seen both in and out of competition – as always Spoilers Ahoy) Yes, Dear Viewer it’s video diary time again- join me in the adventure as I try to obtain [...]
Two Remarkable Animated Films at the Nashville Film Festival You Must See: 'I Am So Proud of You' and 'Slaves'
(Jett is a Juror at this year’s Nashville Film Festival, (April 16th-23rd); he’ll be updating ‘The Film Talk’ throughout the Fest with thoughts on films seen both in and out of competition – as always Spoilers Ahoy) – – – I Am So Proud of You / By Don Hertzfeldt Normally. Normally. Normally I wait [...]
The Film Talk – Part 60 – Nashville Film Festival Preview
Items Mentioned: Nashville Film Festival / William Shatner’s Gonzo Ballet / Instead of Abracadabra / Arbogast on Film / Hunger Get TFT delivered weekly via iTunes Subscribe to our podcast Subscribe to our blog Follow us on Twitter
Nashville Film Festival – Video Diary – Test 1 – William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet
(Jett is a Juror at this year’s Nashville Film Festival, (April 16th-23rd); he’ll be updating ‘The Film Talk’ throughout the Fest with thoughts on films seen both in and out of competition – as always Spoilers Ahoy) Yes, Dear Viewer it’s video diary time – join me in the adventure as I try to obtain [...]
Handy Interactive Guide to the Nashville Film Festival Schedule
I find the schedule navigation at the Nashville Film Festival site to be a bit clunky – there’s no easy way to find out what films are playing opposite each for instance – well, the Tennessean as stepped up with this handy guide – enjoy! The Tennesean’s Interactive Guide to the 2009 Nashville Film Festival
'Instead of Abracadabra' will make You want to "Chimay!" all over the Place
(Jett is a Juror at this year’s Nashville Film Festival, (April 16th-23rd); he’ll be updating ‘The Film Talk’ throughout the Fest with thoughts on films seen both in and out of competition – as always Spoilers Ahoy) Instead of Abracadabra / Written and Directed by Patrik Eklund / Starring Simon J. Berger Chimay! There, it’s [...]
'Streak' – Demi Moore's Short Film at the Nashville Film Fest
(Jett is a Juror at this year’s Nashville Film Festival, (April 16th-23rd); he’ll be updating ‘The Film Talk’ throughout the Fest with thoughts on films seen both in and out of competition – as always Spoilers Ahoy) Streak / Featuring Brittany Snow – Rumer Willis / Written by Kelly Fremon – Allan Loeb / Directed [...]
'Hot Dog' – Nashville Film Festival
(Jett is a Juror at this year’s Nashville Film Festival, (April 16th-23rd); he’ll be updating ‘The Film Talk’ throughout the Fest with thoughts on films seen both in and out of competition – as always, beware the possibilities of spoilers) Hot Dog / Written, Directed and Animated by Bill Plympton My genial co-host Dr. Gareth [...]
Nashville Film Festival Movies Announced!
The 2009 Nashville Film Festival films have been announced!: 2009 Official Selection Here’s the same list with summaries of the films, info on the filmmakers, etc.: 2009 Nashville Film Festival Press Room I don’t know about you, but if you’re a film junkie like me you’ll want to see everything. The official schedule will be [...]
William Shatner Ballet Action
Am sure there will be many highlights at this year’s Nashville Film Festival, but for me the early standout is the World Premiere of ‘William Shatner’s Gonzo Ballet’. Yes, that’s right, a ballet was produced, based upon 6 songs taken from Bill’s incomparable 2004 album with Ben Folds, ‘Has Been’; I was so taken with [...]
Nashville Film Festival Director is Now Blogging
Yep it’s not just the White House that’s blogging now. Nashville Film Festival, (April 16th-23rd), Artistic Director Brian Owens is now posting on a regular basis: Dispatches from An Artisic Director It’s great seeing the enthusiasm and positivity on Brian’s blog. Doing a show like TFT requires watching a lot of mainstream fare, which means [...]
