Go See an Indie Movie This Week! or Two, or Three!
Well, the Florida Film Fest is going on through Sun, April 6th. Since Chris Blanc, co-owner of Dandelion also happens to be the Ops Director for the Enzian, I happen to have some inside info that this year's film selections are awesome. Below are some of my suggestions, but feel free to peruse the listings & go see some great independent films! More at http://foridafilmfestival.com
Julie's Picks:
Shorts Program #2: Slide features Sunlit Shadows from Orlando's own Ben Piety and Kate Hudson directorial debut in Cutlass starring Virginia Madsen, Kurt Russell & Dakota Fanning
Battle In Seattle Sparked by tens of thousands protesting the 1999 World Trade Organization conference, riots in the normally laid-back Northwestern city spanned five days, and the scene eventually grew into a state of emergency. Woven together with actual footage and dramatic performances, the film showcases the events from multiple points of view including protestors, police, and city officials. All-star cast including Oscar winner Charlize Theron, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Rodriguez & Ray Liotta.
Shorts Program #3: Shuffle features Hole in the Paper Sky starring Jessica Biel, Jason Clarke & Garry Marshall (click on title to see all recommendations)
Best of Brouhaha features Dirty Jeans music video of now-defunct local band The Heathens
Girls Rock Portland’s Rock ‘n’ Roll camp for Girls isn’t just a week-long retreat where preteens learn how to become the next Joan Jett. It’s an incredible feminist project that reclaims the Spice Girls-tainted concept of girl power by helping young women ranging in age from eight to 18 love girlhood in all its awkwardness--while they play power chords with their amps set at 11.
Enjoy!
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Submitted by Dandelion on Tue, 04/01/2008 - 10:09pm.
