30 years ago, Palestinian filmmaker Raed Andoni was once imprisoned in Moskobiya interrogation centre in Jerusalem. Now in his new documentary “Ghost Hunting,” he comes to terms with that memory by addressing his fears head on with the help of former prisoners. In the new film, he invites a group of survivors from the same system to help recreate their experiences. Andoni and the rest of the ex-prisoners rebuild their prison cells and re-enact their interrogations from memory, all the while confronting their deepest fears and starting the path towards healing. Watch an exclusive clip from the film ahead of its premiere at Berlinale below.
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Andoini previously directed the 2005 documentary short “Improvisation,” which follows three young brothers who have a passion for the playing the Oud instrument. He also directed the feature-length documentary “Fix Me,” which screened at...
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Andoini previously directed the 2005 documentary short “Improvisation,” which follows three young brothers who have a passion for the playing the Oud instrument. He also directed the feature-length documentary “Fix Me,” which screened at...
- 2/1/2017
- by Vikram Murthi
- Indiewire
Fix Me, Jesus plays through November 24 at Abingdon Theatre Company, midtown Manhattan. In the video below, playwright Helen Sneed, director Sam Pinkleton, cast members Lori Gardner, Polly Lee, Lee Roy Rogers, Mitch Tebo, dramaturg Christine A. Mills, stage managers, Deidre Works and Sarah M. Brown answer two questions 'Where do you shop for clothes' and 'Which store has the best dressing rooms' Click below...
- 11/22/2013
- by Stage Tube
- BroadwayWorld.com
In the video below, NYC actress Polly Lee talks about Annabell Armstrong, the character she portrays in Helen Sneed's new play, Fix Me, Jesus, directed by Sam Pinkleton. The play is running through November 24 at Abingdon Theatre Company in midtown Manhattan. Polly Lee, born in Britain, talks about the challenges of portraying a character outside her personal experience and tackling a Texas accent. Watch below...
- 11/15/2013
- by Stage Tube
- BroadwayWorld.com
The following "Auditions at a Glance" calendar conveniently organizes projects by the date and day-of-the-week that the projects' auditions are taking place, to help you schedule your plans. Click on any of the following links to see the casting and job notices related to the dates and project titles highlighted below.Fri. Aug. 9 'Good People' 'Love/Sick' 'Moonlight and Magnolias' 'The Seagull' 'Tigers Be Still' 'See What I Wanna See' Sat. Aug. 10 'Othello' 'Ram' 'So Amazing' The Musical Vanessa Blake Cosmetics Photo Shoot Sun. Aug. 11 Busch Gardens Williamsburg Fall Season Mon. Aug. 12 'A Night With Janis Joplin', Broadway Busch Gardens Williamsburg Fall Season 'Fix Me, Jesus' 'Mamma Mia!', Non-Equity National Tour, Male Singers Tokyo Disney Resort Tour 'Wicked' Disney Resort Tokyo Tour Tue. Aug. 13 'Fiddler on the Roof''Radio City Christmas Spectacular' & New Production Wed. Aug. 14 Brooklyn Nets Kids Dance Team 'Charity' '12 Angry Men' Tokyo Disney Resort Tour Thu.
- 8/6/2013
- backstage.com
After doctors told cancer patient Zach Sobiech, 17, he only had a year to live, the Minnesota high school senior turned to music - and inspired millions. His emotional farewell song, "Clouds" was posted on YouTube Dec. 5 and went viral with over two million views and climbing, and has created interest from music industry insiders. "I didn't make 'Clouds' to get famous," says Zach, who now has a songwriting contract from Bmi, performed two concerts and just completed a new album titled Fix Me Up with his duo group A Firm Handshake, with singer and best friend Sammy Brown. "It's pretty...
- 3/7/2013
- by Janine Rayford
- PEOPLE.com
Tinseltown fixture and Academy Award winner Anjelica Huston is what we associate with retro glamour. At 61 and fresh off the second season of her show "Smash," lady Huston sat down with The Saturday Evening Post for its March/April issue and talked love, lost and finding Mr. Right.
Decades ago, Huston was famously linked to Jack Nicholson for a long time. The two stars met in 1973 and their romance lasted until 1989, when Anjelica learned that actress Rebecca Broussard was pregnant with Jack's baby.
"Jack is someone I've adored in my life and will continue to love forever," the actress told The Saturday Evening Post. "I don't take him lightly. As it happens, we had a really lovely conversation on the phone yesterday -- a conversation that started off a little bumpy and wound up just completely wonderful."
"That's a real relationship," added Huston. "Real relationships have continuity, and Jack and...
Decades ago, Huston was famously linked to Jack Nicholson for a long time. The two stars met in 1973 and their romance lasted until 1989, when Anjelica learned that actress Rebecca Broussard was pregnant with Jack's baby.
"Jack is someone I've adored in my life and will continue to love forever," the actress told The Saturday Evening Post. "I don't take him lightly. As it happens, we had a really lovely conversation on the phone yesterday -- a conversation that started off a little bumpy and wound up just completely wonderful."
"That's a real relationship," added Huston. "Real relationships have continuity, and Jack and...
- 2/26/2013
- by Liat Kornowski
- Huffington Post
New York -- Over at Rockefeller Center they were lighting the Christmas tree, and a few blocks away at New York City Center, another much-cherished holiday tradition was taking place: the launch of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's annual season.
An essential part of that tradition, of course, is to perform the late choreographer's masterpiece, "Revelations." The challenge at each year's opening bash is to add a little something extra. On Wednesday evening, it came in the form of a celebrity presenter – the actress and comedienne Mo'Nique – and three high-profile guest singers.
First up was the opera singer Jessye Norman, whose rich soprano tones added an intensity to the already gripping "Fix Me, Jesus" section, danced with beautiful control by Linda Celeste Sims and Glenn Allen Sims.
Then came the Broadway leading-man voice of Brian Stokes Mitchell, delivering a soulful take on another traditional spiritual, "I Wanna Be Ready," danced by Antonio Douthit.
An essential part of that tradition, of course, is to perform the late choreographer's masterpiece, "Revelations." The challenge at each year's opening bash is to add a little something extra. On Wednesday evening, it came in the form of a celebrity presenter – the actress and comedienne Mo'Nique – and three high-profile guest singers.
First up was the opera singer Jessye Norman, whose rich soprano tones added an intensity to the already gripping "Fix Me, Jesus" section, danced with beautiful control by Linda Celeste Sims and Glenn Allen Sims.
Then came the Broadway leading-man voice of Brian Stokes Mitchell, delivering a soulful take on another traditional spiritual, "I Wanna Be Ready," danced by Antonio Douthit.
- 11/29/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Standing in a queue on your own, you start to remember how much you hate the public.
That aside, I’m inside and While She Sleeps have already started their set. The organizers clearly not keen on letting the fans in before starting the gig. I’m surprisingly sober, but I’d alleviate that (expensively) soon enough.
Speaking of the first on, While She Sleeps, are a group that appear to be steadily building some momentum on the metal and hardcore scene in Britain, hailing from Sheffield and purveying a very modern blend of hardcore and metal that is intrinsically melodic as it is impressively heavy. Though first on this young band already have this audience in the palm of their hands, with many a hand held aloft and chant reciprocated; Crows being a particularly noticeable set highlight for the band and the crowd. Guitar lines melodic and breakdowns punishing,...
That aside, I’m inside and While She Sleeps have already started their set. The organizers clearly not keen on letting the fans in before starting the gig. I’m surprisingly sober, but I’d alleviate that (expensively) soon enough.
Speaking of the first on, While She Sleeps, are a group that appear to be steadily building some momentum on the metal and hardcore scene in Britain, hailing from Sheffield and purveying a very modern blend of hardcore and metal that is intrinsically melodic as it is impressively heavy. Though first on this young band already have this audience in the palm of their hands, with many a hand held aloft and chant reciprocated; Crows being a particularly noticeable set highlight for the band and the crowd. Guitar lines melodic and breakdowns punishing,...
- 2/13/2012
- by Morgan Roberts
- Obsessed with Film
Imagine a mediocre episode of Glee as envisioned by Billy Graham, and you're halfway to Joyful Noise.
Indie director Todd Graff, best known for directing Camp (2003) and being a regular on the 1970's Electric Company, has penned a screenplay for Noise that is so laden with clichés favored by unimaginative creators of bad romantic musicals that by comparison, Step Up 3D and Footloose, the remake, come off as peers of An American in Paris.
"I'd call you stubborn but that'd be an insult to mules" is an example of Graff's high wit. Throw in a spilled bed pan and a few gospel shrieks of "Fix me, Jesus!" and you know you're in moviegoers' hell.
As for Graff's helming, try to recall a dawdling episode of The Andy Griffith Show and slow that down.
All this lack of "action" takes place in the economically hard-hit town of Pacashau, Georgia. It's Sunday,...
Indie director Todd Graff, best known for directing Camp (2003) and being a regular on the 1970's Electric Company, has penned a screenplay for Noise that is so laden with clichés favored by unimaginative creators of bad romantic musicals that by comparison, Step Up 3D and Footloose, the remake, come off as peers of An American in Paris.
"I'd call you stubborn but that'd be an insult to mules" is an example of Graff's high wit. Throw in a spilled bed pan and a few gospel shrieks of "Fix me, Jesus!" and you know you're in moviegoers' hell.
As for Graff's helming, try to recall a dawdling episode of The Andy Griffith Show and slow that down.
All this lack of "action" takes place in the economically hard-hit town of Pacashau, Georgia. It's Sunday,...
- 1/17/2012
- by Brandon Judell
- www.culturecatch.com
Joyful Noise
Directed by: Todd Graff
Cast: Dolly Parton, Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer, Jeremy Jordan
Running Time: 1 hr 57 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: January 13, 2012
Plot: Two members (Pardon and Latifah) of a church struggle for power to control the famous gospel choir, which has nationwide champion potential.
Who’S It For? Arriving during the peak reign of Generation “Glee,” Joyful Noise is narrowly targeted towards fans of musicals and gospel music. Fans of Dolly Parton and/or Queen Latifah might enjoy seeing the actresses on-screen again, but will be disappointed by both the lack of chemistry between the duo, and the entire boring experience of Joyful Noise.
Expectations: Even with a musical released in January, there’s still room for a critical surprise. After catching a whiff from the cast list of the type of special movie this might be, I avoided trailers and any other form of information about this movie.
Directed by: Todd Graff
Cast: Dolly Parton, Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer, Jeremy Jordan
Running Time: 1 hr 57 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: January 13, 2012
Plot: Two members (Pardon and Latifah) of a church struggle for power to control the famous gospel choir, which has nationwide champion potential.
Who’S It For? Arriving during the peak reign of Generation “Glee,” Joyful Noise is narrowly targeted towards fans of musicals and gospel music. Fans of Dolly Parton and/or Queen Latifah might enjoy seeing the actresses on-screen again, but will be disappointed by both the lack of chemistry between the duo, and the entire boring experience of Joyful Noise.
Expectations: Even with a musical released in January, there’s still room for a critical surprise. After catching a whiff from the cast list of the type of special movie this might be, I avoided trailers and any other form of information about this movie.
- 1/13/2012
- by Nick Allen
- The Scorecard Review
Led by Michel Gondry (“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” “Be Kind Rewind,” “The Science of Sleep” “Human Nature”), the following jury members are responsible for selecting the student winners of Cannes Cinéfondation competition (award monies of 15,000€, 11,250€ and 7,500€ go to the top three!), and the winners of the Short Film competition.
Wondering what it takes to get on a Cannes jury? Check out the following juror’s bios and keep us posted!
Julie Gayet, Actress and Producer, France
Julie Gayet began her acting career in A la belle étoile, three years before winning the Romy Schneider Prize in 1996. Since then she has starred in films directed by Michel Deville, Agnès Varda, Merzak Allouache, Emmanuel Mouret and Patrice Leconte, to name but a few. In 2007, she founded her own production company, Rouge International, which would go on to carry out ambitious projects such as Fix me and Huit fois debout.
Jessica Hausner,...
Wondering what it takes to get on a Cannes jury? Check out the following juror’s bios and keep us posted!
Julie Gayet, Actress and Producer, France
Julie Gayet began her acting career in A la belle étoile, three years before winning the Romy Schneider Prize in 1996. Since then she has starred in films directed by Michel Deville, Agnès Varda, Merzak Allouache, Emmanuel Mouret and Patrice Leconte, to name but a few. In 2007, she founded her own production company, Rouge International, which would go on to carry out ambitious projects such as Fix me and Huit fois debout.
Jessica Hausner,...
- 4/21/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Network
Led by Michel Gondry (“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” “Be Kind Rewind,” “The Science of Sleep” “Human Nature”), the following jury members are responsible for selecting the student winners of Cannes Cinéfondation competition (award monies of 15,000€, 11,250€ and 7,500€ go to the top three!), and the winners of the Short Film competition.
Wondering what it takes to get on a Cannes jury? Check out the following juror’s bios and keep us posted!
Julie Gayet, Actress and Producer, France
Julie Gayet began her acting career in A la belle étoile, three years before winning the Romy Schneider Prize in 1996. Since then she has starred in films directed by Michel Deville, Agnès Varda, Merzak Allouache, Emmanuel Mouret and Patrice Leconte, to name but a few. In 2007, she founded her own production company, Rouge International, which would go on to carry out ambitious projects such as Fix me and Huit fois debout.
Jessica Hausner,...
Wondering what it takes to get on a Cannes jury? Check out the following juror’s bios and keep us posted!
Julie Gayet, Actress and Producer, France
Julie Gayet began her acting career in A la belle étoile, three years before winning the Romy Schneider Prize in 1996. Since then she has starred in films directed by Michel Deville, Agnès Varda, Merzak Allouache, Emmanuel Mouret and Patrice Leconte, to name but a few. In 2007, she founded her own production company, Rouge International, which would go on to carry out ambitious projects such as Fix me and Huit fois debout.
Jessica Hausner,...
- 4/21/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Magazine
Perhaps one of the festival's least popular sections, among the twelve selected titles in 2010's Sundance World Cinema Documentary Competition, we have seven world premieres including Jose Padiha's latest and the U.S premiere of Lixin Fan's Last Train Home - winner of the 22nd International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (Idfa). - Perhaps one of the festival's least popular sections, among the twelve selected titles in 2010's Sundance World Cinema Documentary Competition, we have seven world premieres including Jose Padiha's latest and the U.S premiere of Lixin Fan's Last Train Home - winner of the 22nd International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (Idfa). Word to publicists: please keep some screeners handy. Here are the selections: "Enemies of the People" (Cambodia-u.K.) - Directed by Rob Lemkin and Thet Sambath, which recounts the shocking revelations that ensue when a young journalist whose family was killed by the Khmer...
- 12/13/2009
- IONCINEMA.com
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