Monday, May 4, 2009

Ebertfest Stars Meet in NYC

Following Ebertfest this year, Catinca Untaru of The Fall, and her parents, met Isamar Gonzales of Chop Shop in NYC. As comedian Steven Wright used to say, "It's a small world, but I wouldn't want to paint it."


Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Sita Sings the Blues

Sita Sings the Blues discussion with director, writer, producer, etc. Nina Payley, and film scholars Richard Leskosky and Kristin Thompson.
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Michael Wadleigh's Homo Sapiens Report

Michael Wadleigh's Homo Sapiens Report.
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The Fall

The Fall discussion, with actress Cantinca Untaru and critics Nell Minow and Steve Prokopy.
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Frozen River Discussion

Frozen River discussion with director Courtney Hunt, actress Misty Upham, Michael Barker and Dean Richards.
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The Last Command with Alloy Orchestra

The Last Command screening and discussion, with Alloy Orchestra's Terry Donahue (junk percussion, accordion, musical saw, banjo), Roger Miller (synthesizer, percussion) and Ken Winokur (director, junk percussion and clarinet), and Michael Phillips, Kristin Thompson, and Guy Maddin.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Begging Naked

Begging Naked discussion with Begging Naked director Karen Gehres, Nate Kohn, and Lisa Rosman.
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Sunday, April 26, 2009

Film Criticism and the Internet Panel

The Film Criticism & the Internet Panel hosted by David Bordwell.
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Book Signing

The Book Signing at the Illini Union Book Store
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Movies and Everyday Life Panel

the Movies and Everyday Life Panel hosted by Eric Pierson.

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Saturday, April 25, 2009

Trouble the Waters Discussion & Performance

Trouble the Waters Discussion and performance with directors, producers Tia Lessin and Carl Deal, subjects of the film Kimberly and Scott Roberts, and film critic Richard Roeper.
(Thompson-McClellan Photography)