Posted on November 11, 2009 by knightleyemma
Jack Ingram
He’s SO cool, and I (seriously) think I might be in LOVE with Jack Ingram! I’ve been listening to several of his songs these past 3 weeks, and I’m NOT getting tired of them. Jack’s sound is country-rock, as in raspy and rebellious, but it’s NOT over-the-top. This experienced singer/guitarist has many devoted fans in Texas, where he began his [...]
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Posted on November 2, 2009 by knightleyemma
This is a must-see indie film about NYC, immigrants, and (above all) the importance of connection. It’s a small budget film that packs a big emotional punch! His role as Walter Vale, a lonely/ widowed academic, earned veteran character actor Richard Jenkins a Best Actor Oscar nomination at age 62.
The Visitor was written/directed by another character actor, Tom McCarthy.
Walter [...]
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Posted on October 25, 2009 by knightleyemma
Today I saw a documentary film (along with few new friends of mine) at Busboys & Poets (5th & K sts branch). This event was sponsored by Drishtipat DC, one branch of a non-profit organization that promotes Bangladeshi culture. This docu (which will be part of a trilogy about Bangladesh) was very timely, informative, and thought-provoking.
“Portrait of Jihad”, [...]
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