Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: March 31, 2009
The Deep Ellum Entertainment district is tossing a big bash this weekend in Dallas (April 3rd thru 5th) and you’re all invited!
The free outdoor Arts & Music Festival boasts four stages with non-stop performances by 75 (count ‘em) bands from around the country.
And, there will be more than 100 top-notch decorative and visual artists on [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: March 31, 2009
Tonight, animator Henry Selick will be presented with the orestigious Texas Avery Aviation Award at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas.
Selick was the director, production designer and screenplay adapter for Coraline, the first stop-motion animated feature film every produced in stereoscopic 3-D.
Last night, Mr. Selick trotted down the red carpet at the NorthPark Mall, with [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: March 31, 2009
Actor to keep an eye on!
Occasionally, an individual stands out on the red carpet.
Call it the “it” factor, if you like.
For an actor, it is that indefinable “something” that sets them apart from any other performer.
And, Drew Waters – who is co-starring in a Dallas-shot feature (The Other Side of Paradise) – definitely has it [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: March 29, 2009
Rinko Kikuchi steals show!
A military-style posse of men in blue escorted Adrien Brody into AMC, an eclectic mix of fascinating show-biz personalities trotted down the red carpet, and excited fans lapped it up all the glitz and glamour from the sidelines.
The two “big” stars of the night were actress Rinko Kikuchi and Director Robert Towne [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: March 29, 2009
The “Hurt Locker” is a drama about an elite bomb squad playing a game of life and death in Iraq – which was set as a centerpiece film amid a dizzying array of offerings at AFI Dallas 2009.
According to AFI, a centerpiece film is one that “inspires conversation, sparks imagination, and encourages contemplation.”
For some, the [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: March 29, 2009
Rock photographer Wright brought Sick Puppies to America!
Robert Wright – the world-renowned photographer featured in the documentary – Rock Prophecies – does not snap stills of a musician if he doesn’t like their music, Robin Wright Penn is inclined to snub the press, and the quirky Vampire feature – Rosencrantz & Guildenstern – is a [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: March 26, 2009
Princess Yasmin Aga Khan
The celebrated beauty was glamorous, feisty, and independent!
Her love life was tempestuous at times!
Whenever she appeared on the arm of a powerful mover or shaker in Hollywood – Howard Hughes or Frank Sinatra, for instance – she garnered headlines around the globe.
And, the woman – temptress, ravishing beauty, great luminous talent onscreen [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: March 23, 2009
Yanni fans will be glad to hear that the popular musician is releasing a new CD this week with a bit of a surprise musical twist to it, titled “Yanni Voices”.
A couple of years ago, at the peak of his success, the performer took a hiatus for a short while to become a mentor and [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: March 23, 2009
Calpernia Addams
In the cold light of day Hollywood is an industry town, but at the twilight hour it is a all stardust and broken dreams.
Thriving in the underbelly is a gay subculture that strains for the brass ring, acceptance, and respectability.
At HERE LOUNGE last night, a handful of celebrities from that exotic realm trotted down [...]
