Next Friday, “Is Anybody There?” starring Michael Caine opens. The USA Film Festival will be featuring the film on Thursday, April 30 at 7PM at the Angelika Dallas. People will be purchasing tickets to get in to see the film but, guess what? You might not have to purchase your tickets. The folks at cinecamp have some comp tickets to give away! That’s right, we’re giving away 5 passes which each guarantee 2 spots in the screening (10 seats total guaranteed admittance) to the 4/30 showing of IS ANYBODY THERE? at the USA Film Festival in Dallas, Texas. Details in full post!

This is going to be an interesting event. One of my favorite podcasts, This American Life, will be broadcasting live via satellite to more than 400 movie screens on Thursday, April 23rd. Tickets are now on sale. Listed are the only 3 movie theatres in Dallas showing the live broadcast event:

The short films run 5-15 minutes each, and the whole program will last about an hour. You might see 5 or 6 short films during that time. All of them will give you a taste of something different. One or two will take you by complete surprise and have you thinking, “What the hell?”

Last year’s AFI Fest was amazing. I volunteered, went to a few premier screenings, and even watched short films for the first time. Like with anything you do a second time, I have reflected back to the things I wish I would have known, and look forward to what I will do this year to make the experience even better than the last.

This year’s AFI Dallas Festival will showcase 77 feature films and 96 shorts from 22 countries. Instead of waiting for the critics to review these movies, this year make it your own. Sure, it’s a risk. The movie could be horrible and your night could be ruined (a bit drastic, but I’ve been there.) Don’t worry. I’ve done the legwork, reading through all the film synopsis’ (currently only covering Feature Films) and choosing the good ones.

AFI Dallas is around the corner. Literally. From NorthPark to Victory Park to Nasher Sculpture Center, beginning on March 26th through April 2nd AFI will premier films, host events, and feature free panels and lectures. Stay tuned to ILiD – I will be posting events/films as I see them.

One of the things I didn’t attend last year was the lecture series they offered to filmmakers and filmgoers, called Talk/Show. This year, I have listed the complete schedule and plan to attend a couple. The panel discussions are free and open to the public.

Familiar Strangers is the first independent film produced by Cavalier Films. It was filmed in Staunton, Virginia in the fall of 2006 and released in 2008. The film is honest, funny, simple and sad – much like our lives. How we deal when going home to our parents as adults, instead of how they remembered us as children, can be confusing for all parties involved. This was a beautiful and well-written film for everyone to enjoy. Don’t expect big hollywood lights and a lavish set – the film stays true to its form. It was filmed in a small town which captured some great cinematography.

L’ Francaise de Dallas will be presenting the film L’homme Du Train on Thursday, February 26, 7:00 pm at The MAC. The event is free and open to the public.

Man on the Train, as known in the US, won audience awards at the Venice Film Festival for “Best Film” and “Best Actor” (Jean Rochefort) in 2002. The film was officially released in the US in 2003 and grossed over $2.5M in theaters. Miramax Films is producing an English remake of this film.

Support the Grace Unlimited by attending their first Holiday Movie Fundraiser this Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 6:30pm. The event will be at the Angelika Film Center and will begin with a reception and silent auction. Following the reception will be the feature classic film A Christmas Story. Tickets are $20 and are available online. […]

What: Dallas Cinemania presents the 1973 film The Holy Mountain When: Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 8pm Where: Angelika Film Center, 5321 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75206 (map it!) Admission Price: $8 at the door – cash only. Seats are limited. [From Angelika Film Center] THE HOLY MOUNTAIN (1973) Mexico/USA, 114 min 35mm, Dir: […]