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Notes
from Austin,
Volume 2 #33
AUSTIN FILM and ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
The film "Urbania"
continues to run at the Dobie. If you have not had a chance
to see this remarkable film, please check it out while you have
the chance. This one's going to end up on my Top Ten of All
Time list!
I got a nice e-mail from Luke Savisky the other day telling
me what he's up to of late: "I am currently in Holland working
on a solo multi-media project directed by a former Netherlands
Dance Theater dancer. The set we designed is kinetic and projected
on from four sides and gives an incredible impression of depth
perspective."
Sounds interesting. Wish we could see it.
The folks over at the Berkeley Video & Film Festival have given
Bob Ray's "Rock
Opera" an award for Comedy Feature Film. They'll be screening
the flick at their film festival on November 18-19 at The Fine
Arts Cinema (2451 Shattuck Ave).
"Rock Opera" may also have a screening in Austin at The
Bad Dog Comedy Theater soon. I'll bring you details as they
become available.
And finally, you can buy "Rock Opera" the movie on VHS via
direct mail or from Insound.com
Bob Ray invites you to, "Be the first on you block to own
your very own copy of 'Rock Opera.' Corrupt all your friends
with the instant cult classic! Buy it now on VHS for a measly
$15! Just send your loot to: Bob Ray, 2524 Baxter Drive, Austin,
Texas 78745 or go to http://www.insound.com
and buy one from them (but really, buy directly from me so
we cut out the middle man if possible.)"
Check out the Rock Opera site: http://lonestar.texas.net/~crashcam
Berkeley Video & Film Festival http://www.eastbaymedia.citysearch.com
AUSTIN CINEMAKER CO-OP ANNOUNCES CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR ITS NEXT
FESTIVAL, "AGAINST THE GRAIN: VIVE LA REVOLUCION!"
With a raising of its arm and the shaking of its fist, the
Austin Cinemaker Co-op boldly and loudly proclaims its next
seasonal festival, "AGAINST THE GRAIN: VIVE LA REVOLUCION!"
Open to the Austin public and cinemakers everywhere, "AGAINST
THE GRAIN: VIVE LA REVOLUCION!" challenges filmmakers to take
up their cameras, reach into their souls and create a four
minute, in-camera edited Super 8 film that reflects their
own personal manifesto, in any style, in any color, with any
actors, at any cost. As always, this is a 4 x 4 fest, so no
more than 4 splices allowed, for a max running time of 4 minutes.
Amateur revolutionaries are always welcome!
Entry forms are available at the Cinemaker office at 1705
Guadalupe, Suite 201 and at video stores around town. Or give
us a call! Deadline is November 27 by 6:30pm at the Cinemaker
office. Selected entries will be screened in an all out cinemabash
on December 3 and 4.
Most needed film equipment is available for rental from
the Cinemaker Co-op by calling 236-8877, emailing cinemkr@texas.net,
or stop by the office during equipment rental hours.
Vive la Cinemaker! Questions? (512) 236-8877 or cinemkr@texas.net!
"AGAINST THE GRAIN: VIVE LA REVOLUCION!" OFFICIAL RULES
1. All films must be submitted on Super 8. Soundtracks may
be submitted on cassette or CD (CD preferred). Original soundtracks
only!
2. Entry is free to members, $5 for non-members. Films must
be accompanied by an entry form, available at the Cinemaker
office or by calling 236-8877, or emailing cinemkr@texas.net
3. You must provide your own film. All necessary equipment
is available for rental at Cinemaker. Call Cinemaker for any
film or equipment needs--if we don't have it, we can at least
offer advice!
4. Four splices only are allowed. Maximum running time is
four minutes.
5. Include a 5 second countdown and title card at the head
of your film. Be sure to include your name on the film as
well.
6. Open to everyone!!!
7. Deadline is November 27 by 6:30pm at the Cinemaker office.
8. Call (512) 236-8877 or stop by our office at the Artplex
Building, 1705 Guadalupe, Suite #201 for more information!
On Tuesday, November 7th, Alchemy Works will present another
edition of its Movie Midwifing Series with screenings of two
short DV films: "The Big Drill," by Tom Michero and Stephen
Mouton and "Accordiana," by Rob Burneson and Sandra Miron. The
evening will continue with a reading of "Suds," a comedic script
by screenwriters Beverly Bloomberg and Elota Patton.
Featured screenwriters of the series not only receive public
readings of their screenplays, they also receive a free package
of Movie Magic Screenwriter 2000 software from Screenplay
Systems, Incorporated.
The series is sponsored by A Big Bus Company (http//www.abigbus.com),
the City of Austin under the auspices of the Austin Arts Commission
and by the Texas Commission on the Arts, the Austin Film Festival
(http//www.austinfilmfestival.org),
GEAR, Schlotzsky's Deli, and Screenplay.com. (http//www.screenplay.com).
Come on out and help birth some budding movie careers! Tue,
Nov 7, 7pm, The Hideout, 617 Congress Avenue. $5. For more
info, 443-8229 or info@moviemidwifing.com.
Okay - it's not film - but just as entertaining - it's a play
with real actors and stuff!
What? Thomas Dekker's The Honest Whore
When? One Weekend Only!!! Friday Nov. 10- 8 pm, Saturday
Nov. 11-2pm and 8pm, Sunday Nov. 12-1pm
Where? U.T. campus CMA A2.320
How Much? Free, but donations always accepted and appreciated
Information: 459-5573
Follow the misadventures of star-crossed lovers, a henpecked
linen-draper, and, of course, an honest whore as they search
for salvation and sanity in this "comedy of errors." The sounds
of Shakespeare are mixed with a 1970's look to bring to life
a cast of kooky characters in the Austin Free Shakespeare
Society's rendition of Thomas Dekker's "The Honest Whore."
The Austin Free Shakespeare Society is a sponsored project
of the Austin Circle of Theaters.
MR SINUS THEATER CHRISTMAS PARTY EXTRAVAGANZA!
In 1998, the hit television series Mystery Science Theater
3000 called in quits. Now in the year 2000, the Alamo Drafthouse
is carrying on the tradition of mixing bad movies with good
humorSonly this time it's live!
MR SINUS THEATER 3000 is the name of this new monthly show
that features three Austin comedians (Jerm Pollet, Owen Egerton,
and John ErlerSsee biographies on attached page) seated front
row with microphones, commenting on the films as they play.
A perfect synthesis of live comedy and an evening out at
the movies, MR SINUS THEATER 3000 has been playing to sold
out audiences at the Alamo all year, and now with the holiday
season, the comedy trio has cooked up the MST3K Christmas
Variety Show. Owen, John and Jerm tackle short subject holiday
films such as A Howdy Doody Christmas, A Punch and Judy Christmas,
1950's Christmas Teen Dramas, ham-handed Southern Christmas
Pageants, and more! Plus there is an intermission with the
a Mitch Miller Sing-A-Long and milk and cookies served at
your seat! Never before has there been a holiday entertainment
package so unique, so distinctly Austin and so wildly entertaining.
The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is booking Holiday parties now;
space is limited, so reserve your group today! We can accommodate
small groups at our regularly scheduled screenings of the
Christmas Variety Show, or large groups can have private screenings
that are closed to the public.
The Mr Sinus Theater 3000 Christmas Variety show is suitable
for all audiences. For more information about the Alamo Drafthouse
Cinema, Mr. Sinus Theater or other party/meeting options,
please contact Tim or Karrie at the Alamo (476-1320) or e-mail
owner@drafthouse.com. Additional information is also available
on our website at www.drafthouse.com.
The 17th Annual Texas Gay Rodeo will be held this year from
Nov. 11-12 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth.
The Rodeo Hotline # for information is 713. 777.0410. Ft. Worth
is the Host City for this annual event sponsored by the Texas
Gay Rodeo Association (TGRA) in affiliation with the International
Gay Rodeo Association (IGRA). Austin's chapter will be in full
force competing for titles. The next meeting of the Austin Chapter
is November 5 at 2pm at 'Bout Time. Austin has two candidates
running for the titles of Mr./Ms. 2001 TGRA. They are as follows:
Mr. Claude Gamez - Mr. TGRA 2001 and Ms. Melanie Ashcraft -
Ms. TGRA 2001. TGRA Austin's home bar is the Rainbow Cattle
Company. More info on TGRA or the Rodeo may be obtained by calling
the Rodeo Hotline at 713.777.0410 or from the Web site at www.tgra.org.
Lodger's
Notes: (New 11-3-00)
The new John Goodman gay show "Normal, Ohio" was so loaded with
gay jokes and references that even I got sick of it. It was
just gay, gay, gay, gay, gay.
Including thoughts on Hobble, Nina Simone, Halloween at Charlies,
The Atomic Cafe, Normal Ohio, The $treet and more...
Hollywood
News :
(New 11-3-00)
The latest info on Hollywood films, actors, directors, and
studios as well as info about Film Festivals and on-line screenings!
Things
to do this Week - Check the calendar!
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