For the past two years, the Dallas Film Society has held The Art of Film, a marvelous one-night-only event, in November at the Hall of State. There is no movie shown. Rather it's a conversation with a film legend. First year it was Robert "Bobby" Duvall. Last year it was John Lithgow. On stage with film buff Elvis Mitchell, it was like eavesdropping on a private conversation. … [Read more...] about Art Of The Film Has A House(r) In The House
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John Lithgow Led The Celebrity Roll Call Of Peter Weller, Randy Travis And Ali Faulkner At The Art Of Film
When it comes to actor/author John Lithgow (it’s pronounced “Lith-go” and rhymes with “ho-ho”), some people expect Roberta Muldoon from The World According to Garp, Cain from Raising Cain or Dick Solomon from 3rd Rock from the Sun. These conflicting types of characters may explain why such a variety of people (philanthropist Trammell S. Crow, journalist Bob Wilonsky, Jr. … [Read more...] about John Lithgow Led The Celebrity Roll Call Of Peter Weller, Randy Travis And Ali Faulkner At The Art Of Film
Arthur Benjamin Is A Lover Of “The Art Of Film” And A Savior Of Critters
In addition to being a lover of celluloid who puts his platinum card where his heart directs, Arthur Benjamin is just plain "Mr. Wonderful" when it comes to animals.If you see him at Friday's The Art of Film with John Lithgow at the Hall of State, you might want to congratulate him for making SPC. Sheila Schaffer cry.Who's Sheila?Why would she cry? Check this link and you'll … [Read more...] about Arthur Benjamin Is A Lover Of “The Art Of Film” And A Savior Of Critters
Just-Between-Us: Dallas Film Society’s “Art Of The Film’s” Honoree Revealed
Last year's Dallas Film Society's "Art of the Film" was an instant sell-out headlined by the legendary Robert Duvall. Just weeks before he had appeared at the Nasher Salon Series, but the Dallas Film Society's film critic Elvis Mitchell brought out new angles in his interview with "Bobby." How would they top that? Well, after brainstorming, they did it. They went for an actor … [Read more...] about Just-Between-Us: Dallas Film Society’s “Art Of The Film’s” Honoree Revealed
Share-A-Date: The Art Of Film
Friday, November 18: How do you top last year's "The Art of Film" that had Robert Duvall interviewed by Elvis Mitchell?Simple. Just get another legendary type like Bobby in for a chat. Alas, that person is still a mystery.Drat!But other details have just been revealed by the Dallas Film Society. Event chairs Anna Swisher and Michael McGehee are partnering up with Faye Briggs … [Read more...] about Share-A-Date: The Art Of Film
Dallas Film Society’s “The Art Of Film” Proves Legends Like Robert Duvall Are Ageless
Robert Duvall might as well just move to Texas. Yup, his home is in Virginia with his wife Luciana, but his fan base in Dallas alone would get him elected to anything he wants. The sell-out attendance and its enthusiasm about his Friday, November 19, appearance at the Dallas Film Society's The Art of Film should prove that. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Before he even arrived, a … [Read more...] about Dallas Film Society’s “The Art Of Film” Proves Legends Like Robert Duvall Are Ageless