Moviegoers queue up outside of the Blue Note this afternoon to catch a screening of "Afghan Star."
“Afghan Star” puts a face on Afghanistan’s post-Taliban pop culture, following four finalists in an American Idol-style competition.
“When the Taliban fell I was trying to find a story to get (to Afghanistan) and in the process I spoke to a war journalist who told me about the idea,” director Havana Marking said. Read the rest of this entry »
Co-directors Jennifer Grausman, center, and Mark Becker, right, answer questions following the showing of "Pressure Cooker" at the Blue Note on Saturday.
300 hours of footage went into the making of “Pressure Cooker,” said co-directors Mark Becker and Jennifer Grausman during a Q & A session that followed Saturday afternoon’s showing of the film at the Blue Note.
“Pressure Cooker” follows three seniors under the hard-driven and oftentimes blunt instruction of Wilma Stephenson in the culinary arts program at Frankford High School in Philadelphia. Ms. Stephenson’s students are pursuing scholarships from the Careers through Culinary Arts Program.
The first day of class begins with Ms. Stephenson asking, “How many of you have heard of me? Raise your hands high. Whatever you have heard is true…it is worse than that.”
True/False weekend does not leave any opportunities for moviegoers to go hungry. The event not only offers up movies catering to a variety of tastes, but food that could satisfy every craving. Sparky’s Homemade Ice Cream on 9th Street closes every November for the chillier months and opens its doors again in February, purposely coinciding with the festival. Even on a chilly winter day like today, there was a long line inside the shop.
-Leslie Horn
The subjects of Pawel Ferdek’s short documentary “Glass Trap” look to be typical hardcore gangsters – shaved heads, flashy sunglasses, and wicked beards abound. However, their pastime, though violent and appalling, is far from the usual gangster activity. They don’t bet on underground boxing matches, dog fights or cock fights, but instead spend their nights fish fighting.
Windsor Cinema exploded with the brassy tones of several trombone players Saturday afternoon before the one o’clock showing of “Forgetting Dad.” Though the event began with the entertainment of the musicians, who warmed the crowd with their enthusiastic vocal and instrumental improvisations, the tone of the event changed drastically once the film began to play.
Local publications are not the only ones covering True/False. “Paste Magazine” gave an interesting write up about this weekend’s festival. Read about it here .
-Leslie Horn
Carolyn Magnuson is a True/False “Q” Queen. “Q” Kings and Queens are responsible for organizing the festivals “Q” lines an hour before film screenings. They distribute line numbers to festival-goers hopeful to grab a last-minute seat to a flick that was listed as NRT (No Reserve Seats).
- Leslie Horn and Brynn McIsaac
Jon Echols was prepared for the True/False @ction Party Friday night. Dressed in an orange, shaggy full body suit, he fit right in with the eclectic crowd.
The party, held at Tonic, was an event exclusive for pass-holders. It featured live music, DJ’s and all the Schlafly Beer party-goers could drink. The crowd was rapt with excitement, dancing the night away with fellow festival enthusiasts. The party location could only be found on the festival map and was accessible from the alley behind Tonic. Read the rest of this entry »
Paul Pearce, a first-time True/False attendee, is here to learn.
Pearce is the first-time executive producer of a new film called Zamboanga and came to True/False to gain insight from other films and their directors. He has been impressed with their willingness to help.
“We’ve been really touched by the community of filmmakers,” he said, “It’s amazing the turnout and how generous everyone has been with their time and advice. We’re learning a lot.” Read the rest of this entry »
“It’s very brilliant and bonkers to be here,” said British filmmaker Jamie Jay Johnson before showing his film, “Sounds Like Teen Spirit” at the Blue Note Friday night.
The director went onto express his thanks and pleasure to be at True/False this year. He said he spoke with other filmmakers, “And they were like, ‘True/False is the best festival.’”
The film, which was tagged as a “popumentary” in the opening credits, follows several child singers throughout the Junior Eurovision Song Competition. The competition invites one child from each participating nation to perform an original song, and people from all over Europe call in to vote on their favorite child performer. Read the rest of this entry »
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