Happy Birthday: Neil deGrasse Tyson

October 5, 2016 festreviews Happy Birthday, Uncategorized Happy Birthday, Neil deGrasse Tyson, scientist

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Born: October 5, 1958 in New York City, New York, USA

Married to: Alice Young (1988 – present) (2 children)

[Regarding Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)] – They all knew the mother-ship was coming, they all knew it was a flying saucer, they all knew it came from another planet through the vacuum of space. And so what do they do, to the left of that monument? They set up runway lights. And I’m thinking, if you could travel through the vacuum of space, you don’t need runway lights. Runway lights are if you’re using air for lift. Aliens would not need air for lift.

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Happy Birthday: Jacob Tremblay

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Jacob Tremblay

Born: October 5, 2006 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Jacob Tremblay is a Canadian actor. His breakout performance was in Room (2015), for which he received critical acclaim.

Tremblay made his film debut for the live-action animated film The Smurfs 2.

In 2016, Tremblay played a supporting role in the comedy film Donald Trump’s The Art of the Deal: The Movie.

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Happy Birthday: Kate Winslet

October 5, 2016 festreviews Uncategorized actor, Happy Birthday, Kate Winslet

Kate Winslet

Born: October 5, 1975 in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK

Married to: Ned Rocknroll (5 December 2012 – present) (1 child)
Sam Mendes (24 May 2003 – 3 October 2010) (divorced) (1 child)
Jim Threapleton (22 November 1998 – 13 December 2001) (divorced) (1 child)

After Titanic (1997), it would have been completely foolish for me to go and try and top that. I’m an English girl, I’ve always loved England, I’ve never felt the desire to leave it for any particular reason. And whilst I’m ambitious and care very much about what I do, I’m not competitive. I also don’t want to act every day of my life. … So it was important to me after Titanic (1997) to just remind myself of why it was that I was acting in the first place, which is of course because I love it.

Titanic
1997
dir. by James Cameron
Also Starring
Billy Zane
Leonardo DiCaprio

QUILLS
2000
dir. Philip Kaufman
Cast:
Geoffrey Rush
Kate Winslet

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
2004
dir. by Michel Gondry
Also Starring
Jim Carrey
Tom Wilkinson

LITTLE CHILDREN
2005
dir. Todd Field
Cast
Kate Winslet
Jennifer Connelly

Finding Neverland
2004
dir. by Marc Forster
Also Starring
Johnny Depp

Romance and Cigarettes
2005
dir. John Turturro
Cast
James Gandolfini
Susan Sarandon

The Reader
dir. Stephen Daldry
Also Starring
Ralph Fiennes

Revolutionary Road
dir. Sam Mendes
Also Starring
Leonardo DiCaprio

CONTAGION
dir. Steven Soderbergh
Stars:
Matt Damon
Kate Winslet

CARNAGE
dir. Roman Polanski
Stars:
Jodie Foster
Kate Winslet

ALL THE KING’S MEN
2006
dir. Steve Zallian
Stars:
Sean Penn
Jude Law

MOVIE 43
2013
Stars:
Emma Stone
Stephen Merchant
Richard Gere
Liev Schreiber

FLUSHED AWAY
2006
dir. David Bowers
Sam Fell
Stars:
Hugh Jackman
Kate Winslet

DIVERGENT
2014
dir. Neil Burger
Stars:
Shailene Woodley
Theo James

LITTLE CHILDREN
2006
dir. Todd Field
Stars:
Kate Winslet
Patrick Wilson

THE HOLIDAY
2006
dir. Nancy Meyers
Stars:
Kate Winslet
Cameron Diaz

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October 4, 2016 festreviews Uncategorized

WILDsound Festival

SPECIAL EVENT: Thursday October 20th. 7pm. Carlton Cinemas. Best of Action and Crime Short Films from all over the world.

http://www.wildsound.ca/actioncrimetorontofilmfestival.html

This is a terrific lineup of dramatic and exciting films in the crime and action genres. Some high budget short films this month from Australia, UK, USA, Canada, and Belgium. Something for everyone. It’s a solid lineup from the first to last film.

To RSVP, simply reply to this email and request your tickets. Then you can come for FREE or make a donation on the night. Or, you can RSVP on the program page and make a donation via paypal or credit card.

http://www.wildsound.ca/actioncrimetorontofilmfestival.html
Giving you films from all corners of the world in different genres and formats.

Due to the popularity of the festival, we will now be doing 2 events a month. So if you can’t make one, you can make the other. Or, for example…

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STAGE PLAY CONTEST – Deadline October 5th

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WILDsound Festival

I think I watched the whole video performance of my play with a smile on my face. I’ll have to watch it again to be more objective. DEAR ACTORS – thank you! I’m so thrilled with your performances, you don’t know how happy you have made me.
– Gina Surles, Playwright

WILDsound THEATRE Contest

Submit your PLAY here: http://www.wildsound.ca/play_contest.html

FULL FEEDBACK on your STAGE PLAY from our committee of Professional Play Writers, and Writing Consultants. Get your PLAY performed by professional actors at the festival.

SUBMIT your play now (both 1st act or full length accepted). To be eligible for our Writing Festival Events

WINNERS get their full stage play read by professional actors and showcased online for the world to see!

Watch Past Stage Play Performance Readings:

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FIRST SCENE SCREENPLAY CONTEST – Deadline October 5th

October 4, 2016 festreviews Uncategorized

WILDsound Festival

The communication, organization and feedback these guys offer are fantastic and scriptwriters of all disciplines and experience should be jumping at the service WILDsound provides. The best thing about it is they are as enthusiastic as you about your work. Thank you to everyone involved with WILDsound.
– Grant Reid, 1st Scene Submission

FULL FEEDBACK on your screenplay from our committee of Professional Screenwriters, Production Heads and Script Consultants.

Are you just starting off your screenplay and want immediate feedback on your first scenes/first moments of your script?

Go here to submit:

Send your first scene (or first moments – 10pg. limit) and get feedback. Winners (at least 40 a year) get their first scene read at the MONTHLY WILDsound Screenplay Festival (see video on right for example of what you’ll get when you win).

Great way to promote your script!

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October 2016: Read the best of NEW Poetry from around the world:

October 4, 2016 festreviews Uncategorized

WILDsound Festival

Submit your POETRY for FREE to the festival: https://festivalforpoetry.com/

Read the best of NEW Poetry:

I AM POETRY, by Allyson Olivia
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/09/17/i-am-poetry-by-allyson-olivia/

DREAMS AND REALITY, by Natalia Gorbunova
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/09/17/dreams-and-reality-poetry-by-natalia-gorbunova-spain/

YESTERDAY TODAY TOMORROW, by Eve Noel
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/09/17/yesterday-today-tomorrow-poetry-by-eve-noel/

THE FRACTAL DEBRIS, by Keefe RD
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/09/17/the-fractal-debris-poetry-by-keefe-r-d/

RUN, by LA Shan Know
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/09/17/run-poetry-by-la-shan-knox/

SUNDAY NIGHT SERVICE, by Carla Fox
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/09/17/sunday-night-service-poetry-by-carla-fox/

CAGED BIRD, by Khalid
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/09/17/caged-bird-poetry-by-khalid/

SURROUNDED BY LAND, by Bernadette Perez
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/09/17/surrounded-by-land-poetry-by-bernadette-perez/

DATING LESSON, by Marcie Tau
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/09/17/dating-lesson-poetry-by-marcie-tau/

GRAVITY, by Melody Wilson
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/09/17/gravity-poetry-by-melody-wilson/

TRIUMPH OF LOVE, by Juan Antonio Garcia
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/09/17/triumph-of-love-poetry-by-juan-antonio-garcia/

DO NOT COME HOME, by Michael Ace
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/09/17/do-not-come-home-poetry-by-micheal-ace/

I AM HERE TO TELL YOU, by Kris
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/09/17/i-am-here-to-tell-you-poetry-by-kris/

THE GIFT, by Jo Anne Kennedy
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/09/17/the-gift-poetry-by-jo-anne-kennedy/

OH BEAUTY BEAUTY, by Caitlin Dwight
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/09/17/oh-beauty-beauty-poetry-by-caitlin-dwight/

SOULFUL WISH, by Lalwani Ashok
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/09/17/soulful-wish-poetry-by-lalwani-ashok/

MY DEMONS, by Nadia Caballero
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/09/17/my-demons-poetry-by-nadia-caballero/

MY DAUGHTER MY DELIGHT, by Khan Mohd
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/09/17/my-daughter-my-delight-poetry-by-khan-mohd/

R I P WILLIAM, by Vashaun D. Baker
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/09/17/r-i-p-william-poetry-by-vashaun-d-baker/

BRAVOBRAINBRAVO, by Iiafiam Immortal

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Died Today (October 4th): Janis Joplin (1943–1970)

October 4, 2016 festreviews Died Today, Uncategorized Died Today, Janis Joplin (1943–1970), october 4th

Janis Joplin (1943–1970)

Born: January 19, 1943 in Port Arthur, Texas, USA
Died: October 4, 1970 (age 27) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

I’m a victim of my own insides. There was a time when I wanted to know everything. It used to make me very unhappy, all that feeling. I just didn’t know what to do with it. But now I’ve learned to make that feeling work for me. I’m full of emotion and I want a release, and if you’re on stage and if it’s really working and you’ve got the audience with you, it’s a oneness you feel.

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Happy Birthday: Jackie Collins (1937–2015)

October 4, 2016 festreviews Happy Birthday, Uncategorized actors, Happy Birthday

Jackie Collins (1937–2015)

Born: October 4, 1937 in London, England, UK
Died: September 19, 2015 (age 77) in Los Angeles, California, USA

[from her last interview] Looking back, I’m not sorry about anything I did. I did it my way, as Frank Sinatra would say. I’ve written five books since the diagnosis [for stage 4 breast cancer], I’ve lived my life, I’ve traveled all over the world, I have not turned down book tours and no one has ever known until now when I feel as though I should come out with it. Now I want to save other people’s lives.

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Happy Birthday: Armand Assante

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Armand Assante

Born: October 4, 1949 in New York City, New York, USA

[on the recession] I’ve never seen a time when the financial end of film was so fragile. Projects come and go on the capacity of whether people have the financial ability, even for the lowest budget projects. It shows what has happened since 2008.

TWO FOR THE MONEY
2005
dir. D.J. Caruso
Starring:
Matthew McConaughey
Al Pacino

DEAD MAN DOWN
2013
dir. Niels Arden Oplev
Stars:
Colin Farrell
Noomi Rapace

American Gangster
dir. Scott
Starring
Russell Crowe
Washington

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Showcasing the best of movies, and film festivals from around the world.

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Happy Birthday: Neil deGrasse Tyson

Happy Birthday: Jacob Tremblay

Happy Birthday: Kate Winslet

RSVP ACTION/CRIME Feedback Film Festival. Thur. Oct. 20th. 7pm. Free or PWYL.

STAGE PLAY CONTEST – Deadline October 5th

FIRST SCENE SCREENPLAY CONTEST – Deadline October 5th

October 2016: Read the best of NEW Poetry from around the world:

Died Today (October 4th): Janis Joplin (1943–1970)

Happy Birthday: Jackie Collins (1937–2015)

Happy Birthday: Armand Assante