PAINTING THE MAGIC KINGDOM PURPLE
PAINTING THE MAGIC KING...
Purple State of Mind at Disney World Of all the varied venues we’ve previewed Purple State of Mind (colleges, synagogues, coffee houses, theaters), neither John Marks or I would have predicted we’d end up at Disney World. Yet, Wendy Abberger invited us to address the annual...
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“Unhitched”: A Community on the Edge
“Unhitched”: A Comm...
“Angelus Festival jurors loved this poignant portrait of a community that created “homes” from trailers. “Unhitched” directors Hudson and Wu have a passion for character-driven stories that offer a window into unexamined or marginalized parts of our communities.”...
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Purple America? Detweiler and Marks weigh in
Purple America? Detweil...
Enjoy two very different takes and perspectives on Sharat Raju’s “American Made.” We appreciate the “boys” weighing in.  Thanks again to Sharat for allowing Windrider to screen his amazing work….5 years later, I am still moved by it. Join us on Wednesday as Filmmakers...
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Medalia film premieres Sunday
Medalia film premieres ...
AFTER THE STORM TO PREMIERE AT LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL IN DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION SUNDAY, JUNE 21 Peabody Award-winning Director Hilla Medalia Focuses Her Lens on Youth Theater that Heals in Post-Katrina New Orleans Creative Team includes Oscar- and Tony Award-winners James...
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Sharat Raju is American Made
Sharat Raju is American...
“Dad, no one is going to stop for us, because you look like a terrorist.” – Ranjit Singh “Rarely does a film garner unanimous consensus among our jury – “American Made” was one gem that did.” — Monika Moreno, director, Angelus Student Film...
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The Boys Are Not Sheepish
The Boys Are Not Sheepi...
We are thrilled to have award winning filmmakers, authors and blognocenti breezing in on Windy Wednesdays. Enjoy John Marks and Craig Detweiler’s review of “A Sheep on the Roof.” Don’t forget to join us next Wednesday for Sharat Raju’s, “American Made.” Craig Detweiler...
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A sheep, a parachute and a slingshot
A sheep, a parachute an...
“This amazing six-minute animation by Remy Schaepman will not only amaze you with its artistic excellence, but will stimulate your thinking in a deep and meaningful way.” - John Priddy “The Angelus Animation Jury enthusiastically found A SHEEP ON A ROOF by Rémy...
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SHOWING OFF OUR SHORTS AT PURPLE STATE OF MIND (SHORT FILMS, THAT IS)
SHOWING OFF OUR SHORTS ...
Summertime is tentpole movie season, and here at Purple State Of Mind, we obviously believe in counter-programming. For the next few weeks, every Wednesday, we’ll be premiering short films in conjunction with the Windrider Forum. Craig and I will offer our candid opinions about...
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MovieMaker names Angelus among ‘25 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee’
MovieMaker names Angelu...
April 30, 2009 The Angelus Student Film Festival has been named one of “25 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” by MovieMaker magazine in its Spring issue. “Targeting the younger crowd, this Hollywood-based student festival honors future moviemakers as they explore and create works...
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SECOND LIVES in HOLLYWOOD
SECOND LIVES in HOLLYWO...
This summer of sequels (X-Men, Star Trek, Terminator, Transformers, ad infinitum) has me wondering how reincarnation works in Hollywood. What does it take to revive an ailing series? And can these efforts to renew an aging franchise tell us anything about the beliefs that animate...
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