This week marked the 350th birthday of the state of New Jersey. The website officialnj350.com is filled with fun things to do throughout the state to celebrate, as well as fascinating articles about New Jersey’s history and culture.
All in Film
The Garden State Film Festival Comes To A.C.
The Garden State Film Festival celebrates its 12th year by moving from Asbury Park to Atlantic City. For four days, film lovers can take in as many fresh, independent films as they can handle, as well as panel discussions, Q and A sessions with filmmakers, an awards ceremony, and parties.
The 5th Annual Lighthouse International Film Festival: World-class Cinema For A Community That Is Stronger Than The Storm
The Lighthouse International Film Festival demonstrates strength and spirit by coming back bigger and better than ever. Taking place June 6-9, this year’s festival will “shorely” be a hit with film buffs and novices alike. With an added day of programming and new screening venues, the festival and its community on Long Beach Island are proving they are strong than a storm.
The Montclair Film Festival: Dramas and Docs
The Montclair Film Festival takes place April 29-May 5, 2013. This multi-day, multi-venue film festival will showcase talented filmmakers from around the world, while creating a cultural focal point for the Township of Montclair. In its second year, the Montclair Film Festival is already a Jersey Arts People’s Choice Award winner.
New Jersey Film Festival 2013
For over three decades, the New Jersey Film Festival has been a film laboratory of sorts, presenting work by independent and experimental filmmakers from around the world – and keeping a spotlight on home-grown filmmakers from the Garden State with their Jersey Fresh program.
Audiences relive movies' musical moments with David Wroe's "Songs from the Silver Screen"
Conductor David Wroe and 55 musicians offer a unique salute to Hollywood scores with three special performances.
Mary Badham, Scout in "To Kill A Mockingbird"
Susan Wallner interviews Mary Badham, who played the role of "Scout" in "To Kill a Mockingbird" alongside Gregory Peck in the classic movie.
Lloyd Kaufman & The 12th Annual TromaDance Film Festival
Chris Benincasa talks with the man behind the TromaDance Film Festival, coming to Asbury Park in April.
Jesse North Interviews Peter Scolari of "The Fox on the Fairway."
A Chat with the former Bosom Buddy. Scolari sat down to discuss Tom Hanks, Charlie Sheen, and tattoos.
The Rocky Horror Show and Asbury Park: Let Your Freak Flags Fly
Call it the quirky, little play that inspired a world-wide cult following. The Rocky Horror Show began as homage to horror films and science fiction at the Royal Court’s experimental Theatre Upstairs in London back in 1973 with a six-week workshop run.
Kevin Smith turned 40 and the world didn't end...
Having a milestone birthday always brings a time of reflection--you think about what you have accomplished in life, what you wish to conquer next, and the times when you've managed to have a good old-fashioned laugh on the occasions in-between.
“I’ll Have A Brandi Carlile With A Side Of Mayo, Please.”
It was like the thrill of having seen seven stellar concerts all in one night. Have you ever seen an opening band that fit so well with the headliner it reminded you of the time of how perfectly put together you felt when you decided to match your underwear with your exterior clothing?
New Jersey Film Festival
The 2010 New Jersey International Film Festival’s 15th anniversary season takes place on the Rutgers New Brunswick campus June 4-20.
The Garden State Film Festival (from a guy who really, really likes movies)
And I think very, very deeply about them. For example, consider the Indiana Jones trilogy. (Yes, it’s still a trilogy.) I used to be a Raiders, Crusade, Temple guy, but, as I got on in years, I became a staunch Raiders, Temple, Crusade guy – because, awesome as Crusade is, you have to admit that it’s essentially a spiffed-up rehash of Raiders.
A John Waters Christmas
Susan Wallner talks with filmmaker John Waters ("Pink Flamingos," "Hairspray") about his one-man paean to Christmas
Tunes from the Crypt
Producer Eric Schultz talks with organist Joanne K. Owen, the first performer in a new pipe organ series in Salem County New Jersey.
New Jersey International Film Festival
Christopher Benincasa talks with New Jersey International Film Festival curator Al Nigrin and four of the festival's featured filmmakers - Paul Marcus (Sounds Good To Me), Beth Toni Krunant (Heart of Stone), Neil and Lee Selden (Final Gift) - all from New Jersey