Talk About Arts
One Friday, Three Very Different Films: Newman, Wonder, and Gatsby
Something pretty noteworthy is happening in Buffalo movie theaters today: Three films actually geared toward adults are opening. Perhaps this, the weekend between Iron Man 3 and Star Trek , is the ideal time. Okay, it’s a glorious coincidence, since two of the three have... Comments: 0
Posted 05/10/13 @ 04:00 AM
'Arthur Newman' to release in Buffalo
A little boy approached Academy Award-winner Colin Firth and asked if he would do him a small favor and ask a little girl to a school dance for him. Genuine caring moments like these were Dr. Helen Cappuccino’s favorite part of working on Arthur Newman in Wilmington, North Carolina.... Comments: 0
Posted 05/08/13 @ 04:00 AM
Spree Theater with Darwin: "Almost, Maine"
Finding Magic and Reality in Buffalo Laboratory Theatre’s "Almost, Maine" Comments: 0
Posted 04/25/13 @ 11:47 AM
TIFF Revisited: New from (Brandon) Cronenberg
Antiviral's horror film is an icky treat. Comments: 0
Posted 04/22/13 @ 08:55 AM
Shouting Through Skin
“When people see a heavily tattooed woman, they often say to her, ‘What are you going to do when you’re a grandmother?’” artist Stevie Berberick points out. This pervasive idea that tattoos are somehow anti-feminine, that they’re “unladylike,”... Comments: 0
Posted 04/18/13 @ 09:11 AM
Twain in Buffalo video
Videographer Chris Gallant explores local Twain lore and interviews author Thomas Reigstad, whose whose Scribblin’ for a Livin’ provides an in-depth look at Twain's life in Buffalo. Comments: 0
Posted 04/16/13 @ 10:10 AM
TIFF Revisited: A Place Not to Miss
When writing about Toronto Film Festival 2012 entry Ginger and Rosa on the Spree site last week , I referenced Derek Cianfrance’s The Place Beyond the Pines . Great news: It opens today in Buffalo. Note that I said great news, not just good, since this is the finest film I’ve... Comments: 0
Posted 04/12/13 @ 08:23 AM
echo Art Fair Call for Submissions
Local artists, get ready – get your portfolios ready, that is – because the third annual echo Art Fair has announced the opening of its submission period. The fair, which is scheduled for Sept. 7–8 at the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library’s Central... Comments: 0
Posted 04/08/13 @ 12:00 PM
TIFF Revisited: Ginger, Rosa, and Rebellion
Film festivals never quite finish. Yes, the schedules end, the producers and stars head home, and thoughts turn to next year (or the next festival). But the films keep popping up. Sometimes they appear after only a few days or weeks, sometimes months or years. I’ve seen this... Comments: 0
Posted 04/04/13 @ 04:00 AM
The dark arts of Patrick Robideau
A thrilling—and somewhat chilling—transformation of Hallwalls. Comments: 0
Posted 03/27/13 @ 06:52 PM
