While accountants burned up the numerical keyboards to meet the demands of the IRS on Friday, April 15, film lovers and supporters like Melina McKinnon, Don Stokes, Mark Denesuk and Janis Burklund could have cared less. Well, at least, they acted that way at The Highland for the Dallas Film Society Sponsor and Chairman’s Reception as part of the 10th Annual … [Read more...] about In Hawaiian Shirt Lee Papert Hosted The Dallas Film Society Sponsor And Chairman’s Reception Poolside At The Highland
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Dallas International Film Festival And Mad Hatter’s Tea Are Going To Have A Star
According to the weather guessers, all of this wet and chilly stuff is supposed to be in the rearview mirror come Thursday. And Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Jocelyn White is betting that they’re right on target for the annual Dallas Arboretum’s Women’s Council fundraiser. Of course with Joce at the helm, there will be some well-known faces underneath those brims. In addition … [Read more...] about Dallas International Film Festival And Mad Hatter’s Tea Are Going To Have A Star
Dallas Film Society Roundtable Filmmakers Chill In “RoboCop” Legendary Setting
As Dallas Film Society’s James Faust stood outside of Ariel and Layton Lang’s home just north of LBJ on Thursday, March 31, he took photos of the very contemporary mansion. He told friends that he couldn’t wait to get inside and see where the phrase “Bitches leave” was made infamous. James wasn’t alone in that thinking, and the Langs were used to it. Ariel pointed … [Read more...] about Dallas Film Society Roundtable Filmmakers Chill In “RoboCop” Legendary Setting
Dallas Film Society Announces Plans For 10th Annual Dallas International Film Festival With Epic Release
The Dallas Film Society has been very busy finalizing plans for the April 14-24 Dallas International Film Festival. And, boy, did they come up with news! It took a 27-page press release to list all the plans including the full schedule of 113 films to be shown at the 10th Annual DIFF. First off, there are the awards that will be presented at the Dallas Film Society Honors on … [Read more...] about Dallas Film Society Announces Plans For 10th Annual Dallas International Film Festival With Epic Release
Dallas Uncorked Provided Sip And Scene With Talking Tidbits About Oscar Predictions And Local News
Leave it to local film-meister Gary Cogill to share his predictions for the upcoming Academy Awards on Sunday, February 21, just a week before the Oscars were doled out. He did it as part of Dallas Uncorked’s “Wine and Film, the Perfect Pairing With Gary Cogill — 88th Annual Academy Awards Preview” at Veritas. Sure, it was rainy, but that didn’t dissuade movie lovers from … [Read more...] about Dallas Uncorked Provided Sip And Scene With Talking Tidbits About Oscar Predictions And Local News
2016 Dallas International Film Festival Teases Deliciously With “Initial Ten Official Selections”
Don’t you just love a tease? Depends? Sure it does. But this one from the Dallas Film Society is tantalizing if you’re a film lover. They’ve just released the “initial ten official selections for the 10th edition of the Dallas International Film Festival.” That’s opposed to the unofficial selections, huh? No seriously. The Festival that runs from Thursday, April 14, to … [Read more...] about 2016 Dallas International Film Festival Teases Deliciously With “Initial Ten Official Selections”
The Art Of Film Honoree Isabella Rossellini Once Again Charms Guests With Her Stories Of Family And The Film Industry
As the cars arrived at The Space on Oak Lawn, they bypassed a mini-red carpet and were directed to a group of waiting car parkers on Friday, November 20. Some fella was interviewing Dallas Film Society President/CEO Lee Papert. Others took a pass on the red carpet and headed into The Space with Andy Warhol artwork on all the walls. At one point someone claimed that The … [Read more...] about The Art Of Film Honoree Isabella Rossellini Once Again Charms Guests With Her Stories Of Family And The Film Industry
Round Robin November 19: Mad Hatter’s Reveal, Art Of Film Patron Party And Vine And Dine
With Thanksgiving just one week away, the evening of Thursday, November 19, seemed like a Republican debate with all types of fundraising activities vying for attention. And, boy, did they get it! The Lee Park Junior Conservancy was doing a very happy hour for the young professional crowd at Texas Ale Project on N. Riverfront. A percentage of sales was going to the group’s … [Read more...] about Round Robin November 19: Mad Hatter’s Reveal, Art Of Film Patron Party And Vine And Dine
Grovel Alert: The Art Of Film
Ran into Dallas Film Society grand poobah Lee Papert tonight and he alerted all within earshot that Friday's The Art of Film with "almost-a-local" Isabella Rossellini is nearing the done deal status. Well, wonder why? Isabella and Gary Cogill chatting it up? There will be so many different topics to hit that guests might as well bring their sleeping bags because the talk may … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: The Art Of Film
The Art of Film’s Isabella Rossellini Isn’t Coming Alone Next Week
Just learned that not only is Isabella Rossellini coming to town next week for the Dallas Film Society’s The Art of Film, but her daughter Elettra Wiedemann is coming, too. Talk about a gene pool that splashes with talent, brains and beauty. Elettra is a “successful writer, fashion model, chef, editor and the founder/writer of The Impatient Foodie food blog." No wonder. In … [Read more...] about The Art of Film’s Isabella Rossellini Isn’t Coming Alone Next Week
JUST IN: Isabella Rossellini To Guest Star At The Art Of Film
While the Texas Rangers are hard at work against the Blue Jays to wind up the American League Division Series at Globe Life Park this afternoon, those film-loving Dallas Film Society folks have just hit a home run for the Sixth Annual The Art Of The Film. DFS President/CEO Lee Papert reports that award-winning actress Isabella Rossellini will be in the spotlight on … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Isabella Rossellini To Guest Star At The Art Of Film