Monthly Archives: February 2012

Do you know Violet Oakley? AWE.

I don’t know if somebody, somewhere rates the aesthetics of state capitol buildings, but I would imagine that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s legislative home has to be near the top of the list regarding delicate taste and style. Legislators of … Continue reading

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Oscar Night tonight

Some people like the glitz and the glamour. Some people enjoy the spectacle of Academy Awards. I just like the movies. The telling of stories on the big screen gets my heart racing. Here’s the list of this season’s Oscar … Continue reading

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Women Artists

Okay, you got 5 seconds to name a famous artist. Go! (tick, tick, tick, tick, tick.) …Stop! Who did you name? Picasso? Monet? Van Gogh? Reubens? Matisse? Michelangelo? Rembrandt? You named a man didn’t you? Okay, let’s start again. You have … Continue reading

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Stupid movie concepts

There must be a dearth of creative thinking in Hollywood. Or way too much illegal drug usage. I mean what else can explain such titles as “Cowboys and Aliens” or the most recent entry on the stupid list, “Abraham Lincoln, … Continue reading

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Donna Karan’s Urban Zen

The film below is a perfect match for our Billtown Film Festival. It reflects the 2012 theme, Art Women and the Environment. In this case, we’re talking about one woman in particular, fashion designer, Donna Karan. Yes, she’s a real … Continue reading

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NAACP wants more African-American themed films

A message from Vic Bullock,  Executive Director NAACP Hollywood Bureau:  “Growing up, I remember marveling at the stories about the bravery, courage, and patriotism demonstrated by the Tuskegee Airmen. I was happy to see them gain renewed recognition through the … Continue reading

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