Film: Pith in the Wind, Nashville Scene

Audit Findings Critical of State's Film Incentives Program

Steven Hale — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:31:38 -0600

A report released today by the state comptroller's office calls out the Department of Economic and Community Development and the Department of Revenue for "poor…

Uncut Jeffrey Womack Doc Indelible Examines the Marcia Trimble Case Tonight at Belcourt

Jim Ridley — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:42:43 -0600

In case you missed Demetria Kalodimos' documentary Indelible: The Case Against Jeffrey Womack when it aired on WSMV-Channel 4…

Can't Get Enough Campaign Politics? Then Go See Films About Campaigns

Bruce Barry — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:01:15 -0500

For the political junkie with an unquenchable 24/7 thirst for CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News and all things campaign, we have the perfect remedy: Go…

No Affirmative Action for Red-State Cinema: More from Our Talk with Rightwing Film Geek's Victor J. Morton

Jonathan Meador — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 05:01:00 -0500

[Editor's note: In the current issue of the Scene, Jonathan Meador looks at the trend of conservative-themed movies…

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Shocking Doc The Invisible War Fights the Epidemic of Military Rape

Jim Ridley — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:00:51 -0500

The Invisible War made headlines earlier this year when Defense Secretary Leon Panetta issued a directive that took…
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As Goes Janesville Reception, Panel, Nashville Premiere Tonight

Jim Ridley — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:21:42 -0500

Some food for thought (and some actual food) before this evening's concluding presidential debate: As part of the [ Read more ]

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Nashville Docujournal Does Murfreesboro Mosque

Jonathan Meador — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 11:13:00 -0500

Earlier this month, the folks at Nashville Docujournal shot a short black-and-white documentary about…
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Film Incentives Get Funding Boost, Film Workers "Nothing But Grateful"

Steven Hale — Fri, 11 May 2012 05:05:59 -0500

Tennessee's embattled film community got a shot in the arm Wednesday with the announcement that the state's shrinking film/TV incentive fund will get an extra…
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Film Professionals Protest Lack of Production Incentives, Work

Steven Hale — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:12:00 -0600

As promised, members of the state film community gathered today for a rally on the steps of the Capitol, calling on legislators, and Gov. Bill…
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Film Incentives Meeting 1 p.m. Today at Belcourt

Jim Ridley — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:15:41 -0600

In this week's Scene, Steven Hale discusses the growing concerns of Tennessee's film industry that without competitive film incentives — the financial breaks that…
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Phil Valentine's An Inconsistent Truth No. 1 Movie in America by Per-Screen Average

Jim Ridley — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:54:12 -0600

Congratulations to Nashville talk-radio host Phil Valentine, whose new doc An Inconsistent Truth — a riposte to…
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Lady Terminator Tonight and Tomorrow: Awesomest Movie in the Annals of Awesomeness

Jim Ridley — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:08:12 -0600

Like the Terminator himself — accept no substitutes, unless it's this one — Lady Terminator kicked in the…
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Pick of the Day: Crispin Hellion Glover Live at Belcourt

Jim Ridley — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:03:29 -0600

Crispin Hellion Glover Live
Where: The Belcourt
When: 7 p.m. Jan. 6-7
$20

The last time actor, filmmaker…
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Pick of the Day: Elite Squad 2 at Belcourt

Jim Ridley — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:00:22 -0600

Elite Squad: The Enemy Within
Where: The Belcourt
When: Through Jan. 4

In Brazil, this crackling action thriller trampled…
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Twisted Christmas: A Guide to Sick, Sick Holiday Movies

Jim Ridley — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:00:11 -0600

The airwaves are filled with life-affirming Lifetime movies, sentimental sitcom episodes and stories about learning the true meaning of holiday spirit. Yes, it's that time…
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Pick of the Day: It's a Wonderful Life at Belcourt

Jim Ridley — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:48 -0600

It's a Wonderful Life
Where: The Belcourt
When: Through Dec. 25
$8.50 adults, $5.75 children 11 & under; all members $5.75

At once the…
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West Memphis Three Doc Produced by Peter Jackson Plays Belcourt's 'Sundance USA' Jan. 26

Jim Ridley — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:47:48 -0600

Just announced: a major coup for The Belcourt, one of nine theaters across the country selected by the Sundance Film Festival for a premiere screening…
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Urbanized with Noah Chasin via Skype Tonight at Belcourt

Jim Ridley — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:30:54 -0600

Urban-design obsessives who've been lobbying The Belcourt to show the new documentary Urbanized — they really have, we're not…
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Pick of the Day: They Live Midnight at Belcourt

Jim Ridley — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:03:18 -0600

They Live
Where: The Belcourt
When: Midnight Friday & Saturday

Keep your Goonies, your Swayzes, your Molly Ringwalds: For…
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Pick of the Day: Slavoj Zizek in The Pervert’s Guide to Cinema at Vanderbilt's Sarratt Cinema

Laura Hutson — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:02 -0600

The Pervert’s Guide to Cinema
Where: Vanderbilt's Sarratt Cinema, 2301 Vanderbilt Place
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7
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Pick of the Day: We Can't Go Home Again & Don't Expect Too Much at Belcourt

Jim Ridley — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:57:19 -0600

We Can't Go Home Again & Don't Expect Too Much
Where: The Belcourt
When: 7:30 p.m. Tues., Dec. 6
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Margaret: The Best Movie This Year Nashville Won't Get to See in Theaters?

Jim Ridley — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:57:42 -0600

In the space of about six hours yesterday, a movie went from express-rush oblivion to cause célèbre. It's called…
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Strip Search: More on the Future of Celluloid vs. Digital

Steven Hale — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:46:00 -0600

In this week’s Scene cover story, we explore the ongoing digital transition of cinema. ("Digital takeover" is more like it, but transition allows for…
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The Anti-Casablanca: Nicholas Ray's Bitter Victory Tonight at Belcourt

Jim Ridley — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:08:34 -0600

Cinematic Conversations: Bitter Victory
Where: The Belcourt
When: 7 p.m. Mon., Nov. 28

See this movie, and you may…
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God Was Wrong! Bigger Than Life at Belcourt

Jim Ridley — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:55:49 -0600

Bigger Than Life
Where: The Belcourt
When: Nov. 26-27

“You want to be a man, don’t you?” snaps schoolteacher…
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