Saturday, December 31, 2011
There's something for everyone in this mix of 'oldies but goodies' and new to theaters and DVD films.
First, let Cinema Siren end this year by thanking readers and sending out appreciation to you. You who have become so loyal and have taken my opinions and suggestions to heart. Some of you have come to visit my alter ego Leslie at ArtInsights in Reston just to say "Hi." How wonderful! Moving on. Forget about the films of dark intensity members of the Academy tend to favor at Oscar time. There'll be plenty of those movies mentioned and recommended in January. As the new year begins, take a moment, no matter how the year has been for you, to pat yourself on the back for still being here, and for all the good you've done. Remember, even if it wasn't one of your better years, it could always be worse. If it was particularly great, start …
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Arlington Independent Media screens local documentary,"Every Other Day is Halloween," tonight at 8 p.m.
Tonight at the Artisphere, Arlington Independent Media is hosting a movie night to screen C.W. Prather's documentary "Every Other Day is Halloween." "We are working with Arlington Cultural Affairs and curating a Wednesday night film series to screen in the Dome Theater at Artisphere," said Ned Dickert, AIM communications director. "Every Other Day is Halloween" is the first of the Wednesday night film series. "'Every Other Day is Halloween' is the fascinating and funny story of 70's Washington television personality Dick Dyszel, whose popular characters "Bozo the Clown," "Captain 20" and the iconic "Count Gore De Vol" have entertained and inspired a generation of Washingtonians," according to the AIM press release. The documentary gives a…
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Sunday, November 14, 2010
New venue is a big hit with film fans
The Dome Theater at Artisphere, the new cultural center in Rosslyn, was getting a big thumbs-up from audiences yesterday at the 20th annual Rosebud Film and Video Festival. "This is an absolutely awesome facility," said Jerry Barney, an Arlington resident who was at the festival. He added, "I have seen seven or eight of the films and I would have a hard time picking out the best." Sydney-Chanele Dawkins, a festival producer and film curator said, "One of the things that is great about this festival is that it highlights the work of local filmmakers." Dawkins explained that the festival is open to film and video producers in Washington, Virginia and Maryland. Dawkins has been involved with the festival for several years, including serving …
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Leslie Combemale
10:12 am on Sunday, January 1, 2012
Sue!! Happy New Year! It was bound to happen eventually that my peeps would find me! Thanks for the positive message and you should check out the other reviews "Cinema Siren" has done for Patch~ maybe i'll push you into a theatre a bit more often! more ›