Four years after “Town in a Lake”, Jet Leyco returned with two movies (the present one and “Second Coming”), with “My Alien Friend” being produced by Qcinema. Billed as a documentary, the film is actually an experimental hybrid that shares many similarities with the cinematic style of Khavn.
The narrative unfolds through the effort of someone, essentially the narrator of the film who emerges as the protagonist, to communicate with an alien friend, by sending him a kind of time capsule about all that is Earth and more specifically, the Philippines. In that fashion, the movie unfolds as a series of vignettes, juxtaposed with live sound footage from the Americans that first landed on the moon and a narration that focuses on a number of topics revolving around the protagonist (Jet Leyco?) including his family and friends, his overall life in the Philippines.
Apart from personal topics however, the film also deals with political issues,...
The narrative unfolds through the effort of someone, essentially the narrator of the film who emerges as the protagonist, to communicate with an alien friend, by sending him a kind of time capsule about all that is Earth and more specifically, the Philippines. In that fashion, the movie unfolds as a series of vignettes, juxtaposed with live sound footage from the Americans that first landed on the moon and a narration that focuses on a number of topics revolving around the protagonist (Jet Leyco?) including his family and friends, his overall life in the Philippines.
Apart from personal topics however, the film also deals with political issues,...
- 3/20/2021
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Nadav Lapid’s two previous films have all had elements of autobiography and political critique, but neither framed those traits in a vehicle as deliriously unpredictable and enthrallingly impenetrable as “Synonyms.” Breathtaking in the way it careens from one scene to the next in a whirlwind of personal and political meaning all but impossible to grasp in full measure, the film is an excoriation of Israel’s militant machismo and a self-teasing parody of Parisian stereotypes, embodied by actor Tom Mercier in this astonishingly audacious debut. Based partly on Lapid’s own past as an Israeli who moved to Paris and refused to speak Hebrew, this uncategorizable cinematic trip will polarize critics and audiences alike, with some reading it as indulgent, disjointed excess and others admiring the sheer fearlessness of it all.
Among those most likely to be scandalized, the nationalists controlling Israel’s Ministry of Culture may be surprised...
Among those most likely to be scandalized, the nationalists controlling Israel’s Ministry of Culture may be surprised...
- 2/13/2019
- by Jay Weissberg
- Variety Film + TV
Distributor plans autumn release following deal with Pathe International.
Strand Releasing has picked up North American rights to Souvenir starring Isabelle Huppert and Kevin Azaïs.
Bavo Defurne directed the film, which concerns a former singer who works in a factory and whose days of glory appear to be behind her.
When a co-worker discovers her talent he persuades her to hit the road for a comeback tour and a budding romance ensues.
Strand distributed Defurne’s previous feature North Sea Texas as well as his short films.
The distributor is no stranger to Huppert either, having released Anne Fontaine’s My Worst Nightmare, Guillaume Nicloux’s Valley Of Love, and Catherine Breillat’s Abuse Of Weakness.
Strand plans an autumn release and negotiated the deal with Pathe International. Bonjour Pictures, Frakas Productions, Deal Productions, and Avenue B Productions produced Souvenir.
“This film is making an amazing journey and I think Souvenir comes to the Us at the...
Strand Releasing has picked up North American rights to Souvenir starring Isabelle Huppert and Kevin Azaïs.
Bavo Defurne directed the film, which concerns a former singer who works in a factory and whose days of glory appear to be behind her.
When a co-worker discovers her talent he persuades her to hit the road for a comeback tour and a budding romance ensues.
Strand distributed Defurne’s previous feature North Sea Texas as well as his short films.
The distributor is no stranger to Huppert either, having released Anne Fontaine’s My Worst Nightmare, Guillaume Nicloux’s Valley Of Love, and Catherine Breillat’s Abuse Of Weakness.
Strand plans an autumn release and negotiated the deal with Pathe International. Bonjour Pictures, Frakas Productions, Deal Productions, and Avenue B Productions produced Souvenir.
“This film is making an amazing journey and I think Souvenir comes to the Us at the...
- 6/9/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
“I’ll let myself be surprised, as my good friend Michael Haneke would say,” says French actress about Oscar prospects.
There has been growing buzz in recent weeks around Isabelle Huppert’s chances of clinching Best Actress at the 2017 Oscars for her multi-layered performance as a woman who turns the tables on a rapist in Paul Verhoeven’s French-language thriller Elle.
The French actress – who counts one Bafta, two Palme d’Or, a shared Silver Lion and a slew of life-time achievement tributes among the 60-odd awards she has won over her 40-year career – has never made it to the Academy Award nomination stage before.
But there appears to be a groundswell of feeling at home and in Los Angeles that this should be her year.
A win would come on the back of a high-profile 12 months on the international festival circuit for Huppert, linked to her appearances in Elle as well as French filmmaker Mia Hansen-Love...
There has been growing buzz in recent weeks around Isabelle Huppert’s chances of clinching Best Actress at the 2017 Oscars for her multi-layered performance as a woman who turns the tables on a rapist in Paul Verhoeven’s French-language thriller Elle.
The French actress – who counts one Bafta, two Palme d’Or, a shared Silver Lion and a slew of life-time achievement tributes among the 60-odd awards she has won over her 40-year career – has never made it to the Academy Award nomination stage before.
But there appears to be a groundswell of feeling at home and in Los Angeles that this should be her year.
A win would come on the back of a high-profile 12 months on the international festival circuit for Huppert, linked to her appearances in Elle as well as French filmmaker Mia Hansen-Love...
- 10/17/2016
- ScreenDaily
Stage Tube: Sneak Peek - Kristin Chenoweth and Lea Michele Perform 'For Good' at the Hollywood Bowl!
The Hollywood Bowl hosted its 15th Annual Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame concert last night, June 21, featuring Hall of Fame inductees Emmy and Tony-winner Kristin Chenoweth, iconic all-female band The Go-Go's, and the eclectic band Pink Martini. Presenters included Oscar and Emmy winner Helen Hunt, Grammy-nominated singer Natasha Bedingfield, Hollywood icon Barbara Eden, actresscomedienne Carol Burnett, and Oscar-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson, as well as a special guest appearance by Lea Michele.
- 6/22/2014
- by Stage Tube
- BroadwayWorld.com
Bend, Ore. — Musicians have objected and the number of paying customers is down, so the Old Mill District in Bend will no longer allow concert-goers to sit across the Deschutes River and get a free show from the likes of Pink Martini, the Steve Miller Band, Norah Jones and Zz Top.
For 11 summer seasons, the Central Oregon concert venue has allowed people to congregate in the area of grass and paved recreation path on the east side of the river, but that will stop Sunday with a performance by Michael Franti & Spearhead at Les Schwab Amphitheater, The Bulletin newspaper reported ( ). http://is.gd/DTAuBF
In an era when music acts make their money on tour rather than from recordings, said venue manager Marney Smitth, "we're getting a reputation that we want to nip in the bud: that we're a venue that people can see the music for free."
The free shows are drawing larger crowds,...
For 11 summer seasons, the Central Oregon concert venue has allowed people to congregate in the area of grass and paved recreation path on the east side of the river, but that will stop Sunday with a performance by Michael Franti & Spearhead at Les Schwab Amphitheater, The Bulletin newspaper reported ( ). http://is.gd/DTAuBF
In an era when music acts make their money on tour rather than from recordings, said venue manager Marney Smitth, "we're getting a reputation that we want to nip in the bud: that we're a venue that people can see the music for free."
The free shows are drawing larger crowds,...
- 8/11/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Mads Matthiesen’s Emma and Bavo Defurne’s Souvenirs among other hot projects.
Terence Davies upcoming biopic devoted to the life of American poet Emily Dickinson A Quiet Passion was one of the hot projects at this year’s edition of the Paris Project co-production market.
The event, which ran from June 30 to July 3 within the capital’s public-focused Paris Cinema film festival, is aimed at connecting international filmmakers with French producers, sales agents and distributors.
“We’ve had 36 scheduled meetings in three days and fitted a few more in between,” said Roy Boulter, who is producing the picture alongside Solon Papadopoulos through their Liverpool-based Hurricane Films.
“We’re in the fortunate position that there is an appreciation of both Dickinson and Terence in France,” commented Boulter. “Terence is like Ken Loach in that he has as many fans across the Channel as at home. Even if we don’t secure a co-producer here, we’ve had...
Terence Davies upcoming biopic devoted to the life of American poet Emily Dickinson A Quiet Passion was one of the hot projects at this year’s edition of the Paris Project co-production market.
The event, which ran from June 30 to July 3 within the capital’s public-focused Paris Cinema film festival, is aimed at connecting international filmmakers with French producers, sales agents and distributors.
“We’ve had 36 scheduled meetings in three days and fitted a few more in between,” said Roy Boulter, who is producing the picture alongside Solon Papadopoulos through their Liverpool-based Hurricane Films.
“We’re in the fortunate position that there is an appreciation of both Dickinson and Terence in France,” commented Boulter. “Terence is like Ken Loach in that he has as many fans across the Channel as at home. Even if we don’t secure a co-producer here, we’ve had...
- 7/5/2013
- ScreenDaily
Season 2 MasterChef winner Jennifer Behm is a food lover, owner of Pink Martini Catering, a soon to be wife, an adventurer - and now a food blogger for People.com.Here on the East Coast the weather has started to change into beautiful fall weather. There is a crispness in the air at night - I love this time of the year. Recently, we had the chance to visit nearby Parson's Farm. What a cool place! Two donkeys, lots of chickens, goats and a beautiful array of pumpkins and watermelons. As the fall ingredients become abundant, I've got a couple...
- 9/28/2012
- PEOPLE.com
Season 2 MasterChef winner Jennifer Behm is a food lover, owner of Pink Martini Catering, a soon-to-be wife, an adventurer - and, this summer, a food blogger for People.com. Here's her latest update.As the unofficial summer comes to an end with this long Labor Day weekend, I'm reflecting back on all that has happened and I'm struck by what a fun and event-packed season it has been. Here are some highlights of the festivities - and the food that went with them! ⢠2 baby showers catered by Pink Martini Catering, which had 150 mini toads in the hole made with quail eggs,...
- 8/31/2012
- PEOPLE.com
Earlier this year, Phyllis Diller recorded the song "Smile" with pianist Thomas Lauderdale for his band Pink Martini's upcoming album. After her death on Monday at the age of 95, Lauderdale decided to release Diller's raspy cover of Charlie Chaplin's version of the standard in tribute to the legendary actress and comedian. He snapped this photo of the smiling star on the day they recorded it. Photos: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2012 "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of the legendary Phyllis Diller," Pink Martini, a jazz-centric "little orchestra" based in Portland, Ore., said
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- 8/21/2012
- by Erin Carlson
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Season 2 MasterChef winner Jennifer Behm is a food lover, owner of Pink Martini Catering, a soon-to-be wife, an adventurer - and this summer a food blogger for People.com.This week has been filled with lots of fun stuff. A trip to the Baltimore Aquarium, an excursion to Philly to enjoy South Street, and a trip to one of my favorite places: Amish Country. As an avid snorkeler and surfer with an immense love of sea turtles, I find the Baltimore Aquarium such an amazing place. They have a gorgeous green turtle named Calypso, who was rescued from the wild...
- 8/17/2012
- by Jennifer Behm
- PEOPLE.com
We have added a new set of pictures from the event "Cascais Music Festival 2012 Pictures Day 12".Pink Martini performing during the Cascais Music Festival 2012.Photo copyright by Rui M. Leal / PR Photos. Pink Martini performing during the Cascais Music Festival 2012.Photo copyright by Rui M. Leal / PR Photos. Pink Martini performing during the Cascais Music Festival 2012.Photo copyright by Rui M. Leal / PR Photos. Pink Martini performing during the Cascais Music Festival 2012.Photo copyright by Rui M. Leal / PR Photos. Pink Martini performing during the Cascais Music Festival 2012.Photo copyright by Rui M. Leal / PR Photos. Pink Martini - Cascais Music Festival 2012 - Hipodromo Manuel Possolo - Day 12 - Hipodromo Manuel Possolo...
- 8/1/2012
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
Season 2 MasterChef winner Jennifer Behm is a food lover, owner of Pink Martini Catering, a soon to be wife, an adventurer - and this summer a food blogger for People.com.Last week was exciting! After catering four events and taking meetings with some networks, I missed my flight to L.A. Did you know they cancel your entire flight if you miss your outbound? Yep, I was at Philly International with no ticket, but thanks to the amazing services of Lerone I was able to secure a seat to L.A.Related: Jennifer Behm Blog: Tailgating Tips for Summer...
- 7/20/2012
- by Jennifer Behm
- PEOPLE.com
Season 2 MasterChef winner Jennifer Behm is a food lover, owner of Pink Martini Catering, a soon-to-be wife, an adventurer - and, this summer, a food blogger for People.com. Here's her latest update.As I was growing up, my mom was the ultimate armchair quarterback for Sunday football, and my 107-year-old great-grandmother - yeah, I said 107 - could name All the Philadelphia Phillies stats from memory. (Ironically, she never watched them on TV just listened to them on the radio) So, you might say that sports are in my blood. I also think that as a kid we went to every Reading Phils game.
- 7/13/2012
- by Jennifer Behm
- PEOPLE.com
Season 2 MasterChef winner Jennifer Behm is a food lover, owner of Pink Martini Catering, a soon to be wife, an adventurer - and this summer a food blogger for People.com.As a kid, I think I spent every day at the pool in the summer. As a teen, I spent hours cruising in my best friends Honda Prelude, - yep, sunroof open rocking to DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince! In college, most of my summer days were spent mountain biking, surfing, playing soccer and laughing with friends. Now, as an adult, I love having my friends and...
- 7/6/2012
- by Jennifer Behm
- PEOPLE.com
Season 2 MasterChef winner Jennifer Behm is a food lover, owner of Pink Martini Catering, a soon to be wife, an adventurer - and this summer a food blogger for People.com.With the summer now here, I am very excited at the possibilities for road trips - for a day, a weekend, a week. Growing up, we did not have a lot of money, so we often turned to the road for our escapes. Camping was No. 1 on our list, followed closely by travel to soccer tournaments. I loved it, but I'm sure my family was over it by the third weekend in a row.
- 6/29/2012
- by Jennifer Behm
- PEOPLE.com
Hello People.com readers! Allow me a moment to introduce myself. My name is Jennifer Behm, Gordon Ramsay's Season 2 winner of MasterChef. I am a lover of food-all types, especially spicy, I am a surfer, a wine junkie - and I would consider myself an equal opportunity offender, owner of Pink Martini Catering, a soon to be wife, an adventurer, and always up for a fun time. Come along with me on my adventurous life navigating the male-dominated culinary world while chasing a 3-year-old little boy. I'll also share tips on how to make your kids a quick, killer meal,...
- 6/15/2012
- by Jennifer Behm
- PEOPLE.com
On October 12, 2012, The New York Pops orchestra famous for presenting popular programs with a symphony orchestra of the highest quality will launch its 30th season a Carnegie Hall series celebrating the stylistic diversity of some of popular musics greatest icons. Music Director Steven Reineke described by The New York Times as a polished, welcoming host who is young and vigorous, with a playful attitude that has been a pops orchestral tradition since the heyday of Arthur Fiedler will lead the orchestra in an exciting season replete with Broadway favorites by beloved duo Rodgers and Hammerstein, an evening of symphonic music starring the musicians of The New York Pops, the ever popular annual holiday concerts, with special guests Pink Martini in the New York premiere of their new orchestral holiday program, songbook classics by Academy Award-winning songwriter Sammy Cahn and a birthday celebration for lyricist and composer Steven Schwartz.
- 1/26/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Preview for tonight's Academy award-winning actress Sandra Bullock tells Jay about being a mother, her son Louis and talks about her family.s Christmas tradition. Later, Bullock talks about her powerful new movie, .Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.. Academy award-winning writer Diablo Cody talks about getting drunk at her high school reunion and her new movie, .Young Adult.. Pink Martini performs a Christmas classic. Jay Leno.S Monologue Highlights Monday, December 19, 2011 In North Korea They Announced The Passing Of Their Supreme Leader Kim Jung Il. His Youngest Son Will Take Over. At First there was speculation that power could pass to one of Kim's two sisters, Kourtney Jong Il or Khloe Jong Il . . . That Did...
- 12/20/2011
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
MasterChef winner Jennifer Behm has said that she wants to use her prize money to make people "excited about food". The realtor from Wilmington, De won the $$250,000 prize over server Adrien Nieto in the second season finale of the amateur cooking competition this week. Stay-at-home dad Christian Collins finished in third place. Behm told Digital Spy that she would use some of the money to expand her catering company Pink Martini, but also hopes to release a cookbook and meet with networks about a possible cooking show. She said: "I want to see if I can parlay everything into making people really enjoy food again and make them excited about food. "I think when you have a passion for something and it shines through then people can connect with that. I love to cook and I want other people to figure out cooking can be a way of relaxing and...
- 8/18/2011
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
Season 2 of "MasterChef" ended up being a decided victory for Jennifer Behm, the Realtor and former Miss U.S.A. competitor with a passion for comfort food and grilling.
She worked her way through some tough criticism -- particularly from judge Joe Bastianich -- to become a front-runner in the last few weeks of competition and ultimately steamroll over fellow finalist Adrien Nieto with an inventive and perfectly-cooked meal three-course meal.
Just before the broadcast of the finale, Zap2it chatted with Behm about her experience on the series, and in addition to telling us about the unseen moment where she ultimately wooed Joe, she filled us in on her next steps and why anyone who ever thinks about appearing on a culinary competition should first spend a lot of time thinking about desserts...
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She worked her way through some tough criticism -- particularly from judge Joe Bastianich -- to become a front-runner in the last few weeks of competition and ultimately steamroll over fellow finalist Adrien Nieto with an inventive and perfectly-cooked meal three-course meal.
Just before the broadcast of the finale, Zap2it chatted with Behm about her experience on the series, and in addition to telling us about the unseen moment where she ultimately wooed Joe, she filled us in on her next steps and why anyone who ever thinks about appearing on a culinary competition should first spend a lot of time thinking about desserts...
Congratulations.
Thank you! It's been a fun secret to keep.
How long have you been keeping this secret?...
- 8/17/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Jennifer Behm ended season 2 of "MasterChef" with a victory on her part. The former real estate agent won in the Tuesday (August 16) finale which left Adrien Nieto and Christian Collins as the other remaining finalists.
Collins was kicked out early in the episode after he failed to impress judges in the last elimination test. For the challenge, they were required to make a dish with Joe Bastiani's favorite ingredients, but Collins forgot to get one ingredient for his menu of Veal, mashed potatoes and vegetables.
In the last step to win $250,000 and a cookbook contract, Behm and Nieto had to make an appetizer, entree and dessert that embodied them as chefs and as human beings. Former Miss Delaware Behm served scallops and quail egg with pea puree, a stuffed quail with potato mash and a poached pear dessert for her "restaurant-style" dishes.
Meanwhile, Nieto opted to make dishes he learned to cook at home.
Collins was kicked out early in the episode after he failed to impress judges in the last elimination test. For the challenge, they were required to make a dish with Joe Bastiani's favorite ingredients, but Collins forgot to get one ingredient for his menu of Veal, mashed potatoes and vegetables.
In the last step to win $250,000 and a cookbook contract, Behm and Nieto had to make an appetizer, entree and dessert that embodied them as chefs and as human beings. Former Miss Delaware Behm served scallops and quail egg with pea puree, a stuffed quail with potato mash and a poached pear dessert for her "restaurant-style" dishes.
Meanwhile, Nieto opted to make dishes he learned to cook at home.
- 8/17/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
NBC fired over the interview with Larry King, who talks about retiring after 25 years as host of "Larry King Live." King reveals why he wears his famous suspenders and interviewing former head of the Kgb Vladimir Putin . He also flexed his comedic muscles with a little stand-up. Additionally, "Tron" star Garrett Hedlund celebrated the films opening weekend by visiting the show and Pink Martini brought some holiday cheer. Jay Leno.S Monologue Highlights Monday, December 20, 2010 Thanks For Coming Out On Such A Rainy Day. Boy It Has Been Raining Hard Here In Los Angeles. It Is Unbelievable. We Have Gotten So Much Water Illegal Immigrants Are Literally Coming In Waves. I Find This Story...
- 12/21/2010
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
The best thing to watch tonight isn't on TV and is best viewed if you live in either North or Central America. I am speaking, of course, of the first full lunar eclipse on the night of the Winter Solstice since 1638. For me (and probably most of you) this is just a cool astrological event to watch, but I'm sure it's an extra super big deal for the pagans though I'm not sure how they celebrate. Orgies? Virgin sacrifices? Someone let me know so I can send the appropriate e-card. I'm already making plans that involve hot chocolate, a campfire, those little hand warmer packets and as many pairs of socks as I can fit into my boots. Unfortunately, the eclipse isn't scheduled to start until the wee hours of the morning though, so you'll still have to suffer though tonight's prime time schedule before heading out to watch. Here's...
- 12/20/2010
- by Intern Rusty
From Susan Boyle's latest to the indie pop of Pink Martini, The Daily Beast sorts through the best new yuletide albums to find the ones you'll want to give and jam with this holiday.
Gallery: 2010's Hottest New Christmas Albums
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Gallery: 2010's Hottest New Christmas Albums
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- 12/12/2010
- by David Sessions
- The Daily Beast
Another year, another slew of Christmas and holiday-themed albums. This year brings the “gift” of internet sensation Susan Boyle for a second time, while TV stars like “American Idol’s” Katharine McPhee, the cast from “Glee” and featured crooners from “The Sing Off” have their own crop. Look for unusual takes on classics from ilk like Pink Martini and 11 Acorn Lane, and for Mariah Carey trying to top her own classic material. Most Adult Contemporary and Adult Album stations that flip to Christmas music start around Thanksgiving: see if you can name songs from these artists as they come on. ...
- 11/10/2010
- Hitfix
Stevie Wonder hits the UK, Toy Story goes 3D, and it's the last ever Big Brother – our critics pick the unmissable events of the season
Pop
Stevie Wonder
Anyone who can't face braving Glastonbury to see the Motown legend's Sunday-night set can head to London's Hyde Park for this headlining show. It's likely to be heavy on the hits, but a little too heavy on the audience participation, if complaints from disgruntled punters at Wonder's recent shows are anything to go by. And be warned: Jamiroquai seems to have been enticed out of retirement to provide support. Hyde Park, London W2, 26 June. Box office: 020-7009 3484.
T in the Park
This beloved Scottish festival is prized as much for its atmosphere as its lineup. And they're certainly wheeling out the big hitters this year: Eminem, Muse, Kasabian, Jay-z, Black Eyed Peas, Florence and the Machine, La Roux, Dizzee Rascal and Paolo Nutini,...
Pop
Stevie Wonder
Anyone who can't face braving Glastonbury to see the Motown legend's Sunday-night set can head to London's Hyde Park for this headlining show. It's likely to be heavy on the hits, but a little too heavy on the audience participation, if complaints from disgruntled punters at Wonder's recent shows are anything to go by. And be warned: Jamiroquai seems to have been enticed out of retirement to provide support. Hyde Park, London W2, 26 June. Box office: 020-7009 3484.
T in the Park
This beloved Scottish festival is prized as much for its atmosphere as its lineup. And they're certainly wheeling out the big hitters this year: Eminem, Muse, Kasabian, Jay-z, Black Eyed Peas, Florence and the Machine, La Roux, Dizzee Rascal and Paolo Nutini,...
- 5/24/2010
- The Guardian - Film News
Pink Martini has announced a series of new dates for its upcoming headlining tour that kicks off the outing May 15 in San Antonio, TX. The twelve-member lounge-music ensemble continues to support its third album, 2007's "Hey Eugene!"
The trek, which includes several live recording sessions with full orchestras will t hen return to their hometown Portland's Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall for a run of three live recording sessions with the Oregon Symphony, Live Daily reports.
The Portland, Or-based outfit will also perform West Coast in early fall for a Sept. 19 appearance at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, followed by a Sept. 27 show in San Diego.
The band blend genres of music as Latin, lounge, classical, and jazz. Their music has often been described as "vintage music" a descriptive which reflects the content, style and period inspiring many of their songs.
The trek, which includes several live recording sessions with full orchestras will t hen return to their hometown Portland's Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall for a run of three live recording sessions with the Oregon Symphony, Live Daily reports.
The Portland, Or-based outfit will also perform West Coast in early fall for a Sept. 19 appearance at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, followed by a Sept. 27 show in San Diego.
The band blend genres of music as Latin, lounge, classical, and jazz. Their music has often been described as "vintage music" a descriptive which reflects the content, style and period inspiring many of their songs.
- 4/16/2009
- icelebz.com
A fitfully funny ensemble comedy set during lunch hour in a not-so-secluded Los Angeles park, Kurt Voelker's Park ultimately gets stuck in neutral.
While it has its bright spots and a cast including William Baldwin, Ricki Lake and Saturday Night Live alumna Cheri Oteri, the broadly played picture ends up feeling like a lost -- if racier -- episode of Love, American Style.
Having covered the film festival circuit for the past couple of years, where it has played well with adult audiences, the independently distributed Park strolls into select theaters this weekend, but given the crowded marketplace, its horizons aren't looking particularly green.
Voelker, who makes his feature directorial debut here after logging screenwriting credits including 2001's Sweet November remake, ensures there's no shortage of situations in his comedy.
Among those converging on the Sunny Park ground nestled high in the Hollywood Hills are the suicidal April (Dagney Kerry), who is finding it increasingly challenging to off herself, as well as the nerdy Ian (David Fenner), a mobile pet groomer who has a crush on his comely Polish co-worker, Krysta (Izabella Miko), who has subsequently been engaged in a hot and heavy affair with Dennis (William Baldwin), an obnoxious attorney with a fetish for his SUV.
Spying on Krysta and Dennis getting it on in said vehicle are his wife, Peggy (Ricki Lake), and her best friend, Claire (Cheri Oteri). They're about to seek revenge for his infidelities but also are beginning to wonder if they might have a latent connection to the L-word.
Meanwhile, over in another vehicle, co-workers Meredith (Anne Dudek) and Sheryl (Melanie Lynskey) are about to find out exactly what their colleagues Nathan (Trent Ford) and Babar (Maulik Pancholy) enjoy doing with each other during their lunch hours at the park.
It's all harmlessly naughty at the outset, but when it comes to juggling all those characters and their intersecting scenarios, Voelker lacks the dexterity of, say, Robert Altman.
While things soon turn a tad repetitive, a few of the performances generate a pleasant comic spark, especially those by the hapless Kerry and the defensive Dudek.
On the opposite side of Christophe Lanzenberg's busy camera, composers John Pratt and Michael Alemania furnish the quirky/perky themes that blend neatly with an inspired song selection featuring Pink Martini, Steve Tyrell, Nina Simone and the Indigo Girls.
PARK
Mello Picture
Credits:
Director-screenwriter: Kurt Voelker
Producer: Dana M. Jackson
Director of photography: Christophe Lanzenberg
Music: John Pratt, Michael Alemania
Editors: Anita Brandt Burgoyne, Paul Warschilka
Cast:
Dennis: William Baldwin
Peggy: Ricki Lake
Claire: Cheri Oteri
Sheryl: Melanie Lynskey
Krysta: Izabella Miko
Meredith: Anne Dudek
Nathan: Trent Ford
Babar: Maulik Pancholy
Ian: David Fenner, April: Dagney Kerry
Darnell: Treach
Javier: Francesco Quinn
Running time -- 86 minutes
No MPAA rating...
While it has its bright spots and a cast including William Baldwin, Ricki Lake and Saturday Night Live alumna Cheri Oteri, the broadly played picture ends up feeling like a lost -- if racier -- episode of Love, American Style.
Having covered the film festival circuit for the past couple of years, where it has played well with adult audiences, the independently distributed Park strolls into select theaters this weekend, but given the crowded marketplace, its horizons aren't looking particularly green.
Voelker, who makes his feature directorial debut here after logging screenwriting credits including 2001's Sweet November remake, ensures there's no shortage of situations in his comedy.
Among those converging on the Sunny Park ground nestled high in the Hollywood Hills are the suicidal April (Dagney Kerry), who is finding it increasingly challenging to off herself, as well as the nerdy Ian (David Fenner), a mobile pet groomer who has a crush on his comely Polish co-worker, Krysta (Izabella Miko), who has subsequently been engaged in a hot and heavy affair with Dennis (William Baldwin), an obnoxious attorney with a fetish for his SUV.
Spying on Krysta and Dennis getting it on in said vehicle are his wife, Peggy (Ricki Lake), and her best friend, Claire (Cheri Oteri). They're about to seek revenge for his infidelities but also are beginning to wonder if they might have a latent connection to the L-word.
Meanwhile, over in another vehicle, co-workers Meredith (Anne Dudek) and Sheryl (Melanie Lynskey) are about to find out exactly what their colleagues Nathan (Trent Ford) and Babar (Maulik Pancholy) enjoy doing with each other during their lunch hours at the park.
It's all harmlessly naughty at the outset, but when it comes to juggling all those characters and their intersecting scenarios, Voelker lacks the dexterity of, say, Robert Altman.
While things soon turn a tad repetitive, a few of the performances generate a pleasant comic spark, especially those by the hapless Kerry and the defensive Dudek.
On the opposite side of Christophe Lanzenberg's busy camera, composers John Pratt and Michael Alemania furnish the quirky/perky themes that blend neatly with an inspired song selection featuring Pink Martini, Steve Tyrell, Nina Simone and the Indigo Girls.
PARK
Mello Picture
Credits:
Director-screenwriter: Kurt Voelker
Producer: Dana M. Jackson
Director of photography: Christophe Lanzenberg
Music: John Pratt, Michael Alemania
Editors: Anita Brandt Burgoyne, Paul Warschilka
Cast:
Dennis: William Baldwin
Peggy: Ricki Lake
Claire: Cheri Oteri
Sheryl: Melanie Lynskey
Krysta: Izabella Miko
Meredith: Anne Dudek
Nathan: Trent Ford
Babar: Maulik Pancholy
Ian: David Fenner, April: Dagney Kerry
Darnell: Treach
Javier: Francesco Quinn
Running time -- 86 minutes
No MPAA rating...
- 11/2/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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