Paul Salfen is at the Toronto International Film Festival, and spoke to Sarah Silverman about "I Smile Back," which is already generating Oscar buzz. MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Laney Brooks has a successful husband, two kids, a nice house and a stable place in society. She also has a pill problem, an alcohol problem, an adultery problem, a self-esteem problem and a deep-seated fear … [Read more...]
PHOTO SHANGHAI PROVES ITS WORTH FOR A SECOND YEAR WITH ICONIC PHOTOS, OUTSTANDING SALES
Photo Shanghai, organised by the World Photography Organisation, ran from 11-13 September at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre and attracted over 26,000 visitors including major international and Asia-Pacific collectors. Outstanding sales, the successful bridging of galleries and collectors from East and West and the maturing of the enthusiastic Chinese photography market were … [Read more...]
THE INDOMITABLE FANTASTIC FEST AT ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE ANNOUNCES FINAL WAVE OF PROGRAMMING
FANTASTIC FEST'S FINAL WAVE OF PROGRAMMING INCLUDES ASTONISHING ANIMATION, FISTS OF FURY AND DEFIANT DEBATES The world premiere of CAMINO along with Charlie Kaufman & Duke Johnson's ANOMALISA, SON OF SAUL, TALE OF TALES complement the return of The Meltdown with Jonah & Kumail and the fan-favorite Fantastic Debates for another all-out assault on Austin! Austin, TX … [Read more...]
90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN – INTERVIEW
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: On the way home from a conference, Don Piper’s car was crushed by a semitruck that crossed into his lane. Medical personnel said he died instantly. While his body lay lifeless inside the ruins of his car, Piper experienced the glories of heaven, awed by its beauty and music. 90 minutes after the wreck, while a minister prayed for him, Piper miraculously returned … [Read more...]
THE PERFECT GUY: INTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL EALY AND MORRIS CHESTNUT
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: With a fulfilling career and a loving relationship, lobbyist Leah Vaughn (Sanaa Lathan) seems to have it all. Things come crashing down when Dave, her long-term boyfriend, questions her future plans for marriage and a family. The resulting breakup leaves Leah heartbroken, until she meets the charming and handsome Carter Duncan (Michael Ealy). Soon, the budding … [Read more...]
SAM SMITH SLATED TO SING TITLE SONG TO 24th JAMES BOND ADVENTURE “SPECTRE”
SAM SMITH TO SING TITLE SONG TO "SPECTRE" CULVER CITY, Calif., September 8, 2015 - Albert R. Broccoli's EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment today confirmed that Sam Smith has recorded "Writing's On The Wall," the theme song to SPECTRE, the 24th James Bond adventure. SPECTRE will be released in the UK on October 26 and in the US on … [Read more...]
ELIZABETH TAYLOR TRUST AND GETTY IMAGES TEAM UP FOR PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT TO BENEFIT AIDS
TRANSPORTER: REFUELED AT THE PLAYBOY MANSION
Paul Salfen talks to Ed Skrein at the Playboy Mansion about his role in Transporter: Refueled. SYNOPSIS: Frank Martin is living a less perilous lifestyle, or so he thinks, transporting classified packages for questionable people. Things get complicated when femme fatale Anna and her three accomplices orchestrate a bank heist and the kidnapping of Frank's father. It's all … [Read more...]
‘WHITE LINEN NIGHT’ RETURNS TO AUSTIN’S 2nd STREET DISTRICT AUGUST 1st
benefitting local nonprofit Urban Roots On Saturday, August 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. you can get a chance to experience mouthwatering bites from some of Austin’s favorite restaurants in the 2ND Street District, including Finn & Porter, Bribery Bakery, Bob's Steak & Chop House and many more. Additionally, there will be palate-pleasing pairings from Texas wineries … [Read more...]
SIR IAN McKELLAN TELLS US ABOUT HIS ROLE IN THE MOVIE “MR. HOLMES”
Listen as Paul Salfen talks to the legendary Sir Ian McKellan, who stars as a Sherlock Holmes who is long-retired and near the end of his life. Holmes grapples with an unreliable memory and must rely on his housekeeper's son as he revisits the still-unsolved case that led to his retirement Long-retired and near the end of his life, Sherlock Holmes grapples with an unreliable … [Read more...]
GOMEZ Interview With Ben Ottewell And Exclusive Performance of “Rattlebag”
Paul Salfen catches up with Ben Ottewell of Gomez during SXSW 2015. He gives us a private performance of "Rattlebag." Gomez are a five-piece British act consisting of Ben Ottewell (vocals, guitar), Tom Gray (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Paul Blackburn (bass, guitar), Olly Peacock (drums), and Ian Ball (vocals, guitar, harmonica). Emerging during a time in which the majority … [Read more...]
“MOST PEOPLE RIDING ON A SURFBOARD” AND “LARGEST SURFBOARD” GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS BROKEN
Paul Salfen takes us to Huntington Beach, California, SURF CITY USA. Sixty-six surfers from around the world ride a custom built 42-foot, 1300 pound surfboard for 12 seconds to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® for “Most People Riding a Surfboard at Once” on Saturday, June 20, 2015 in Huntington Beach, California.The surfboard, which thousands of spectators filled the Surf … [Read more...]
BLAKE ANDERSON GIVES US THE STRAIGHT ‘DOPE’ ON CULTURAL ISSUES
Blake Anderson talks about cultural issues addressed by the movie DOPE. No F-bombs here. MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Life changes for Malcolm, a geek who's surviving life in a tough neighborhood, after a chance invitation to an underground party leads him and his friends into a Los Angeles adventure. Paul Salfen is a Dallas-based TV host, producer, editor, writer, and … [Read more...]
INSIDE OUT Interview With Director Pete Docter and Producer Jonas Rivera
Paul Salfen casts his vote for "Best Movie of The Year So Far" to INSIDE OUT. MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Riley (Kaitlyn Dias) is a happy, hockey-loving 11-year-old Midwestern girl, but her world turns upside-down when she and her parents move to San Francisco. Riley's emotions -- led by Joy (Amy Poehler) -- try to guide her through this difficult, life-changing event. However, the … [Read more...]
ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL: DIRECTOR ALFONSO GOMEZ-REJON and ACTORS OLIVIA COOKE, THOMAS MANN AND RJ CYLER
Paul Salfen talks to Director Alfonso Gomez Rejon (Glee, American Horror Story) about the movie "ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL" The film premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival to a standing ovation. It won the U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic and the Audience Award for U.S. Drama at the festival. Gomez-Rejon is a former assistant to Martin … [Read more...]
