One of the more controversial films of the 2012 Dallas International Film Festival (or any Festival really) is Craig Zobel’s harsh reality-based account of a phone prank pushed entirely too far. Likened, in theory, to the Milgram experiment, Compliance tells a tale of the desire to appease (or comply with) authority figures gone wild. It’s a story too unbelievable to be true but is and, as the film shows, if you layer something ever so slightly, you can push any one past better judgement and far beyond their breaking point. Compliance starts with an already stressed fast-food manager Sandra prepping for what will be a normally busy Friday. Everything from…
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[DIFF Video Interview]…’Bringing Up Bobby’ Writer/Director Famke Janssen
She’s been a model, a Bond girl, a Rounder and an X-Men alum…now Famke Janssen she can add writer, director and producer to her resume. While we know her for her work in front of the camera, Famke Janssen has always had a desire to work behind it as writing has been a long time passion of hers. Previously I had an immensely insightful 45 minute phone conversation about Bringing Up Bobby, but the journey to bring her film to life was so interesting I just had to talk to her again. Here’s the interview with Famke Janssen who was in town for the 2012 Dallas International Film Festival promoting her directorial…
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[DIFF Coverage]…Red Carpet Photos
The 2012 Dallas International Film Festival is in full swing and our little Fest brings in talent and filmmakers from all walks of life. From Bond girls to Vampires to small town Texas talent, if you’re a film fan the DIFF is not to be missed! Here are some photos* of the stars who graced the Red Carpet outside the Angelika Film Center Dallas this weekend. Look for some more Go,See,Talk interviews, coverage and reviews of DIFF films/events this week. It’s a crazy 11 days but this time in April, there’s no where else we’d rather be. Tickets are currently on sale at the Prekindle Box Office in the Festival Village at…
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[DIFF Interview]…’Bringing Up Bobby’ Writer/Director Famke Janssen
To Olive, Ukrainian immigrant/single mother, classic films like Bonnie & Clyde and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid aren’t just entertainment, they’re her ticket to the American Dream. So influenced by these larger than life characters Olive sets out to live the way she believes things are normally lived in America. In Bringing Up Bobby, she finds out the hard way that she’s not the only one paying for her delusions. Likened to anti-heroes like Thelma & Louise, with her son in the passenger seat, she quickly learns that she too is fast approaching a dead end. Go,See,Talk sat with writer/director Famke Janssen to talk about her first feature film. For those not familiar with it, check out the trailer below and read some…
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[DIFF Feature] Stellar Bodies Revolve Around Each Other in ‘Satellite of Love’
SATELLITE OF LOVE, starring Nathan Phillips (WOLF CREEK), Zachary Knighton (HAPPY ENDINGS), Shannon Lucio (Prison Break) and Janina Gavankar (True Blood), is a story about looking back in search of answers to the mysteries of life, love and friendship. Blake and Samuel are best friends who couldn’t be more different except for one thing: their love for Catherine, Blake’s new wife and Samuel’s ex-girlfriend. When Samuel skips Blake and Catherine’s wedding, he tries to make amends by inviting them to his secluded vineyard for some R&R. Along with Samuel’s free-spirited DJ girlfriend, Michelle, they start a week-long binge on good wine and great music, but soon old feelings of love…
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[DIFF Interview]…’Cinema Six’ Writers/Directors Mark Potts and Cole Selix
In a small town cinema, three friends/employees find themselves on the cusp of something bigger; a baby, an undergrad degree and a better job. Yet all are faced with the same question. Do they stay where they are or brave the unknown and take a chance outside the walls of the Cinema Six? Go,See,Talk sat with writer/director duo Mark Potts and Cole Selix to talk about their film and find out more about the trio running the cineplex. For those not familiar with it, check out the trailer below as well as the highlights from our interview… Note: We put up the family friendly trailer which is actually funnier than the real…
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[DIFF Interview]…’Faith, Love and Whiskey’ Writer/Director Kristina Nikolova
There’s that old saying that you can never go home. But if you could, what would you do? In writer/director Kristina Nikolova’s film Faith, Love and Whiskey she shows us that it really is possible but also that doing so can also drastically change your life. In her first feature length film, Bulgarian born Nikilova shares with us a story about one trip back home one summer that is as she says “taken to an extreme with an added life choice“. Prior to its screening, Go,See,Talk got a chance to sit down with writer/director Kristina Nikolova to discuss her film. For those not familiar with it, check out the trailer below as well as the highlights from…
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DIFF 2012 Announces Honorees and Additions to Schedule
The Dallas International Film Festival presented by Boardwalk Auto Group Volkswagen Dealers announced today that a Dallas Star Award would be presented to one of the great legends of costume design, Mr. Bernie Pollack. DIFF also announced that rising star, Ms. Gabourey Sidibe will be honored with the Dallas Shining Star Award for the contribution she has made to film in her short, yet impressive career to date. Both Pollack and Sidibe will receive their awards at DIFF’s annual awards dinner, the Dallas Film Society Honors on Friday, April 20, 2012. Other announcements include the full line-up for the South Korean International Spotlight and programming duo James Faust and Sarah Harris have announced the titles of additional films which…
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Dallas IFF Announces Full Schedule for 2012 Festival
The Dallas International Film Festival, presented by Boardwalk Auto Group Volkswagen Dealers, announced today that the past president and CEO of United Artists and Orion Pictures respectively, Eric Pleskow, will be honored for his lifetime achievements in the film industry at the Dallas Film Society Honors on April 20. Also revealed is the full schedule of features and shorts that will be screened through the Festival’s 11-day run (April 12 – 22, 2012). Finally, the lucky filmmakers who win the Texas Competition category will enjoy a camera rental package worth $30,000 for their next production, courtesy of PANAVISION. In a year where key industry players and their achievements are celebrated…
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Honoree and First 15 Films Announced For The 2012 Dallas IFF
The Dallas International Film Festival has just announced the first fifteen films chosen to screen at the sixth edition of the festival. The lineup includes two world premieres and nine Texas premieres (listed below). This year the Festival (which runs from April 12 – 22, 2012) will be honoring legendary animator, director, author and illustrator Glen Keane as this recipient of this year’s Texas Avery Animation Award. Keane is best known for his work on Disney classics such as ALADDIN, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, TARZAN, THE LITTLE MERMAID and TANGLED, and he previously received the prestigious Winsor McCay Award, which is also presented for lifetime achievement in animation. Check out the first 15 films and more info on the Festival (from…
