48th Annual Film Festival Presents New Talent and New Films
Film lovers flock to New York City each year for the city’s annual film festival. This year the 48th New York Film Festival is scheduled to go on from September 24th to October 10th with a wide variety of film genres, directors, and actors and actresses to see. Fascinating movies like The Social Network, which tells the tale of Facebook creators, and Silent Souls, a gripping movie about the customs and traditions created by the Soviet Union, will be released to the public for the first time. Each year, creative new directors and rising stars are discovered at this event. Come and watch some of these movies and be one of the first to learn about hot new directors, actors, and films.
After your film experience, head out to Broadway for one of the plays or musicals that the city has become famous for. Some of the most talented actors and actresses of our time got their start on Broadway. One of the most popular musicals to hit Broadway recently is Wicked. Wicked – The Musical tells you the fascinating tale of two girls named Glinda and Elphaba and how one of them became the Wicked Witch of the West. The musical is based on events before Dorothy dropped into Oz in L. Frank Baum’s classic book about the Wizard of Oz. You may be surprised to find out how different Oz was when Dorothy wasn’t around.
Another popular musical you won’t want to miss while you’re in New York City is The Phantom of the Opera. With some of the most talented singers and dancers in the world performing this classic musical, you will find an outstanding show awaits you. Nothing can compare to the sparkle and dazzling performances that you will see during this Broadway production. Make sure that you plan on seeing this show while you’re in town!
Tribeca Film Festival is Back in New York City, NY
For film lovers everywhere, the Tribeca Film Festival is the highlight of the year. This year, the Tribeca Film Festival will be taking place April 21st through May 2nd at various venues throughout the Tribeca area of New York City. See independent films, have Q and A sessions with rising stars and famous actors, and talk with other film lovers about everything you see and hear at the festival!
Don’t get so caught up in the film festival that you forget all of the other wonderful things New York has to offer. Live shows on broadway are an interesting change from watching the Tribeca films. See the racy, jazz musical Chicago, or the thrilling and incredible musical Wicked. There is also the ever popular Mamma Mia! on Broadway for your viewing pleasure. Fun musicals by talented performers are always a great vacation escape in New York City.
While you’re enjoying the great films amd musicals, make sure you’re also enjoying the city. Go on a fun tour of New York City. A comprehensive tour like the New York See It All activity will allow you to see the hottest New York City landmarks and attractions and still give you time to go enjoy the film festival and musicals. A similar tour the New York City Tour in Foreign Languages is available for those who need a translator for their tour of New York City
IMAX Film Festival Brings the Best Films in the Business to Branson, Missouri
February 8, 2010 by admin
Filed under Branson MO
The IMAX Film Festival is an event taking place from March 24th to April 20th in Branson, MO that focuses on showing films made exclusively for the IMAX theater experience. IMAX technology allows viewers to see movies on a larger-than-life scale that is several times bigger than the normal theater screen and delivers crystal-clear images that are far above the standard movie projector quality. Because this event is geared toward IMAX films exclusively, one can be certain that all the films at this festival will be of the highest quality possible.
The IMAX Theater is one Branson experience that everyone should be involved in. Some of the films are educational and all are entertaining. The Branson IMAX has reclining, high backed chairs and an extremely high-tech sound system. The Branson IMAX Entertainment Complex offers shopping and dinner options before the show for a complete experience.
Of course, for the ultimate Branson experience, one should also view a live show while in Branson. There are many wonderful shows to choose from such as Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show which offers a delicious Southern-style meal and an incredible horse show or the Shoji Tabuchi Show which offers the musical styling of the world-famous violinist Shoji Tabuchi and his family. For some morning entertainment try Red, Hot…& Blue which was awarded Best Vocal and Dance Group in Branson.
Mark Your Calendar for the San Diego Film Festival
Film lovers of all genres and types should mark their calendars for the upcoming San Diego Film Festival taking place September 23 to 27 at the Gaslamp Theater in San Diego.
This five-day festival features new and independent films in a variety of styles and genres. In total, the festival will be premiering 85 films. Both domestic and international films will be shown. Guests scheduled to attend the festival include Taryn Manning, William Shatner, Jordana Spiro, and James Cromwell. A special event of the festival is an Evening with Richard Dreyfuss. This event will benefit The Dreyfuss Initiative, a non-profit organization. Dreyfuss will share with attendees stories of his film career and his civic passions.
In addition to the film screenings, nightly parties will also take place at various locations in San Diego. Another feature of the festival is daily workshops regarding film making and producing. Films will be shown throughout the day each day of the festival. Daily passes are available that give you access to all of the films being shown that day. The San Diego Film Festival always draws a large crowd and is one of San Diego’s most popular events.
While in San Diego enjoying the festival, you can enjoy a classic American meal at the Hard Rock Cafe in San Diego. While enjoying your lunch or dinner, you can explore the rock and film memorabilia that lines the walls of the restaurant. With everything from rock and roll artifacts to film prints and pictures of movie stars, what is on the wall is almost as good as what is on your plate. The Hard Rock Cafe is a great choice for both family meals and romantic dates.
