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SCENE UpClose tonight at 8 pm on Channel 21!

This evening I'll be hosting SCENE UpClose TV from 8 - 8.30 pm on BLAB TV, Sarasota Local Channel 21. In addition to talking about various new events going on this week in town and looking at the new issue of SCENE Magazine, I'll be welcoming as my guests Leslie Jones & Stacey Corley from the Junior League as well as Philip Tavill & Angie Stringer of Children First.

Don't worry if you can't see the show live - the edited clips will be available for… Continue

Added by Cliff Roles on April 14, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Join me LIVE every Sunday from 12 - 2 p.m. on 1280 AM WTMY!

LIVE on the airwaves, I'll be hosting "Cliff On Sundays", a 2-hour show with the Best Guests On Radio every Sunday from 12 - 2 pm! It's also available via the the Live- (and Video-) stream at http://www.wtmy.com!
You can then listen to the show from the 1280 website, my website http://www.cliffroles.com, my newsletter & my Facebook page!

So join me LIVE every Sunday from 12 - 2 p.m. on 1280 AM WTMY!

Added by Cliff Roles on April 12, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Sarasota Film Festival Award Winners Announced at Filmmaker's Tribute Event

The shift of the Sarasota Film Festival's Tribute Event from a pricey black-tie gala to an event that was accessible to just about anyone was a commendable metamorphosis. The Sarasota Opera House was the perfect backdrop for the annual awards ceremony. Stanley Tucci told the audience that the festival "is quickly becoming one of our favorita festivals." Presenters included Richard Schiff of West Wing and Steve Buscemi. And the winners are...

Audience Awards:

Best Short Film: Second… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on April 5, 2009 at 9:49am — No Comments

Lookin' To Get Out" Has Been Lookin' To Get Out for a Long Time

The 1982 version of the film "Lookin' To Get Out" which was released was not the version Jon Voight and Hal Ashby intended. At Friday night's World Premiere of the Director's Cut, Voight indicated that there were tensions with others which prevented Ashby from originally following the film to culmination. Voight was notified by Ashby's biographer Nick Dawson of his discovery of a director's cut of the film which was bequeathed to UCLA. Voight was elated to learn that the movie he had always… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on April 4, 2009 at 10:09am — No Comments

Big Love for Bill Paxton at Luncheon Under the Banyans

Although the sun didn't shine its usual light on the Luncheon Under the Banyans, the rain stopped just in the nick of time and spirits refusedd to be dampened. The rainforest-like setting of Selby Gardens remains the perfect backdrop for this favorite luncheon of the year which honored Bill Paxton with the 2009 Regal Cinemas Career Achievement Award.

The Children's Rainforest Project at Selby was introduced by committee chair, Susan McLeod with a short film. When the vision becomes a… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on April 4, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Lots of Laugh at the Film Fest with TJ and Dave

The audience at the Historic Asolo Theater was in stitches during the improv performance of TJ and Dave. The characters of men at a divorce support group were only developed after they walked on stage. From Chicago, TJ and Dave have been performing together for 7 years. The characters they play will never be utilized again, making for a truly spontaneous and creative experience each time you see them. Following the performance, TJ and Dave answered questions from the audience, which included a… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on April 1, 2009 at 2:56pm — No Comments

Film Festival Opens With A Bang

The Sarasota Film Festival opened with a bang! Time and again, I heard people exclaim that the film, “The Messenger” was one of the best, if not the best, Opening Night films to date. The film took a courageous look at a difficult subject-- the task of delivering the message that no one wants to hear, the message that a loved one has been “killed,” “is dead” because of their service in the war. As director Oren Moverman said, the film shines a light on “the backstage of war” that affects us… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on March 29, 2009 at 8:08am — No Comments

Watch the Films With the Filmmakers

My favorite film choices at the Sarasota Film Festival always include those films in which the filmmakers are present. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity to watch the film with the creaters of it, and ask them your burning questions at a Q&A in the theater directly following the movie. We've got the list for you of the movies which feature Q&A's, so you don't miss out.

Saturday, April 4

11:00am Shorts Program 6

12:00pm The World We Want

12:15pm Letters to… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on March 29, 2009 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

Going Fast and Sold Out Film Tickets

Sarsota Film Festival tickets are selling fast. Don't miss out on seeing the ones you really want to see. WQ will be keeping you posted throughout the festival, so keep checking back for updates. The following films are close to selling out at "press" time:

Tokyo Sonata

The Window

Tulpan

Revanch

End of the Line: 3/31

Examined Life: 3/31

Adela 4/1

The Maid 4/4 & 4/5

Tokyo Sonata 3/31

Loot 4/3

Theater of War 4/4

Lookin' To Get… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on March 29, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments

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Added by Linda Dalton on March 28, 2009 at 6:20pm — No Comments

Film Festival Opens With A Bang!

The Sarasota Film Festival opened with a bang! Time and again, I heard people exclaim that the film, “The Messenger” was one of the best, if not the best, Opening Night films to date. The film took a courageous look at a difficult subject-- the task of delivering the message that no one wants to hear, the message that a loved one has been “killed,” “is dead” because of their service in the war. As director Oren Moverman said, the film shines a light on “the backstage of war” that affects us… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on March 28, 2009 at 8:12am — No Comments

Enjoy the Film Festival with WQ

Here at WQ, we love movies, and we are eagerly anticipating the Sarasota Film Festival. If you love movies like we do, we hope that WQ will enhance your festival experience. We've posted trailers and filmmaker interviews for most of the feature films on our website. Just click through the rotating screen at the top of home page when Sarasota Film Festival appears on the sccreen to find them. We'll update you daily about which films are sold out, or are close to selling out. We'll report the… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on March 25, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Sold Out Films at Sarasota Film Festival

WQ wants to save you a trip to the box office. We'll be updating which films at the Sarasota Film Festival are sold out daily, so keep checking back. The festival hasn't even started yet and the following films are sold out:

Lemon Tree

The Missing Person

Once More With Feeling

Julia 3/29

A Quiet Little Marriage

Every Little Step 4/5, 5:00pm showing

The Girl from Monaco 3/30

The Missing Person

Make sure you purchase tickets for the films… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on March 25, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Women Supporting and Helping Each Other

I have always been a very strong advocate for women and believe we should join forces and help each other in any way we can. There has been a 'good old boys club' for many years. They network, promote and help each other all them time in business.

So, ladies, it's our turn! Women have been under-rated, under-appreciated, and under-paid for far too long! It's time for us to work together and support each other so we can all be more successful in our businesses.

I am a… Continue

Added by Esther Bird on March 25, 2009 at 5:30pm — 2 Comments

Renewable Energy Dividend - Support this Bill!!!

Our legislatures are hearing from the utility lobbyists that Renewable Energy Credits are good but they are only good for FPL! Renewable Energy Dividends are good for ALL of THE PEOPLE in Florida because everyone can profit from putting solar on their own roofs. We need to make our voices heard now!!! Call or write your elected officials today! Also, in Sarasota April 14th in the afternoon in the County Building in the Board Chambers on the 1st Floor, the solar hot water task force will be… Continue

Added by Monica Kennedy on March 24, 2009 at 11:36am — No Comments

Must See Films at the Film Festival

WE LIVE IN PUBLIC

This award-winning film by director, Ondi Timoner documents the rise of Internet pioneer Josh Harris to the top of the NYC tech world, his performance art project QUIET and his personal surveillance project WE LIVE IN PUBLIC, and the toll this online living took on Harris' life and fortune. Harris is the founder of one of the first online media companies, Pseudo.com; however, he never saw himself as a dot-com tycoon and instead, used his growing fortune to explore… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on March 20, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

GET READY FOR TEN DAYS IN SARASOTA LIKE NO OTHER!

It’s time for the Sarasota Film Festival, March 27 – April 5, 2009. For ten days, you won’t be able to go anywhere near the Hollywood 20 without feeling the high energy excitement! The opportunities abound. You’ll see yet-to-be released films personally selected by programming staff for their potential for greatness. Months later, you may find your self boasting that you met the filmmaker when the film is shown at Regal Cinemas or Burns Court. Or due to stiff industry competition, you may view… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on March 20, 2009 at 4:36pm — No Comments

TOP TIPS FOR THE SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL

1. Choose films early. Some of the best films sell out early.

2. Hang Around the Box Office. You’ll hear other film-goers talk about what films to see. And you might meet film-makers promoting their films.

3. Talk to Strangers. You never know who you might be talking to. Spread the word about which films are and aren’t worth seeing.

4. Even though you may already have tickets, arrive at the theater early. There will be lines.

5. Broaden your horizons.… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on March 20, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Sarasota Film Festival announces highlights of the 11th Annual Sarasota Film Festival

After much anticipation, the Sarasota Film Festival announced the highlights of this year's festival at a kick-off celebration last night. This year's list of stars and special guests include Woody Harrelson, Jon Voight, Bill Paxton, Paul Schiff, David Carradine, Ileana Douglas, Steve Buscemi, Antonio Ferrera, Ben Foster, Christo & Jeanne-Claude, Nick Dawson, TJ Jagodowski, Oren Moverman, David Ortiz, Joe Pantoliano, David Pasquesi, and Richard Schiff. The number of stars returning to the… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on March 12, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

The weather is nice...where is everyone?

I am sitting in the shop staring out into this beautiful day and wondering if the world has come to an abrupt end. Is Sarasota some secret ghost town with its only inhabitant being a bored shop mistress?

Added by Stacie Mullins on March 6, 2009 at 11:42am — 2 Comments

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