In May 1982, San Francisco-area band Huey Lewis and the News notched their first Top Ten pop hit with “Do You Believe in Love,” a song written by Shania Twain’s future (and now former) producer and husband, “Mutt” Lange. Taken from the group’s sophomore LP, Picture This, the song was followed by two more singles, including the energetic “Workin’ for a Livin’,” which peaked just outside the Top 40. Lewis and company would enjoy a huge commercial breakthrough with their next album, 1983’s Sports, which topped the chart and spawned four consecutive Top Ten singles,...
- 12/5/2019
- by Stephen L. Betts
- Rollingstone.com
I have never been a sports fan. I have only begun to follow New York sports teams in the past 2 years, so I went into The Last Play at Shea not knowing much about the history of Shea Stadium. Luckily, directors Paul Crowder and Jon Small did a great job laying out Shea Field's place in history and its importance to so many people from the average Mets fans to Sir Paul McCartney, and along the way, I got a look into how Shea Stadium affected the careers of Billy Joel, Sting, and the Beatles.
The Last Play at Shea starts way back when Shea Stadium was first built. Narration by Alec Baldwin explains why Shea Stadium and other developments were meant to bring the upper class of Manhattan out to the suburbs of Queens and why they failed to do so. Instead, working class families moved out to Queens.
The Last Play at Shea starts way back when Shea Stadium was first built. Narration by Alec Baldwin explains why Shea Stadium and other developments were meant to bring the upper class of Manhattan out to the suburbs of Queens and why they failed to do so. Instead, working class families moved out to Queens.
- 2/18/2011
- by Rachel Kolb
- JustPressPlay.net
I have never been a sports fan. I have only begun to follow New York sports teams in the past 2 years, so I went into The Last Play at Shea not knowing much about the history of Shea Stadium. Luckily, directors Paul Crowder and Jon Small did a great job laying out Shea Field's place in history and its importance to so many people from the average Mets fans to Sir Paul McCartney, and along the way, I got a look into how Shea Stadium affected the careers of Billy Joel, Sting, and the Beatles.
The Last Play at Shea starts way back when Shea Stadium was first built. Narration by Alec Baldwin explains why Shea Stadium and other developments were meant to bring the upper class of Manhattan out to the suburbs of Queens and why they failed to do so. Instead, working class families moved out to Queens.
The Last Play at Shea starts way back when Shea Stadium was first built. Narration by Alec Baldwin explains why Shea Stadium and other developments were meant to bring the upper class of Manhattan out to the suburbs of Queens and why they failed to do so. Instead, working class families moved out to Queens.
- 2/18/2011
- by Rachel Kolb
- JustPressPlay.net
A look at what's new on DVD today:
"Tesis" (1996)
Directed by Alejandro Amenabar
Released by Widowmaker Films
Long out of print, "The Others" director Alejandro Amenabar's debut about a grad student's discovery of a snuff film is being remastered and rereleased by Widowmaker Films.
"Alice in Murderland" (2011)
Directed by Dennis Devine
Released by Brain Damage Films
A year after Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" scared the bejeezus out of kids in multiplexes everywhere, this horror take on Lewis Carroll's classic fairy tale aims to do so intentionally on DVD players around the country.
"America, America" (1963)
Directed by Elia Kazan
Released by Fox Home Entertainment
Elia Kazan's most personal film based on the story of his uncle's immigration to the United States from Turkey, where as a Greek his family is persecuted, was already released as part of last year's Kazan boxed set, but now will be...
"Tesis" (1996)
Directed by Alejandro Amenabar
Released by Widowmaker Films
Long out of print, "The Others" director Alejandro Amenabar's debut about a grad student's discovery of a snuff film is being remastered and rereleased by Widowmaker Films.
"Alice in Murderland" (2011)
Directed by Dennis Devine
Released by Brain Damage Films
A year after Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" scared the bejeezus out of kids in multiplexes everywhere, this horror take on Lewis Carroll's classic fairy tale aims to do so intentionally on DVD players around the country.
"America, America" (1963)
Directed by Elia Kazan
Released by Fox Home Entertainment
Elia Kazan's most personal film based on the story of his uncle's immigration to the United States from Turkey, where as a Greek his family is persecuted, was already released as part of last year's Kazan boxed set, but now will be...
- 2/6/2011
- by Stephen Saito
- ifc.com
Producer/director Jon Small, filmmaker Alexandra Codina, director Michael Madsen, director Thorkell Hardarson and The Hollywood Reporters' Georg Szalai Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival There must be an abundance of underemployed documentary filmmakers, as quite a few made it out midday on Monday for an in-depth panel discussion where four peers spoke about filming subjects ranging from Billy Joel to salmon. The panel explored the quandaries unique to documentarians, whose work straddles creative storytelling and investigative journalism. The Hollywood Reporter's Georg Szalai moderated the discussion with filmmakers Alexandra Codina, Jon Small, Michael Madsen, and Thorkell Hardarson, who all showed films in Tff 2010. Hailing from Florida, Codina never attended film school, but instead learned the trade by jumping right in. The result is her first feature-length documentary, Monica and David, a love story about a couple who happen to have Down Syndrome. Her moving depiction...
- 5/4/2010
- TribecaFilm.com
Ice Cube's documentary about the Los Angeles Raiders, "Straight Outta L.A.," will have its world premiere April 23 at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival as it launches the Tribeca/Espn Sports Film Festival, which runs April 21-May 2.
"Straight" is part of Espn's "30 for 30," a collection of sports docs marking the sports net's 30th anniversary. "Straight" will be broadcast by Espn on May 11.
Entering its fourth year, the Tribeca/Espn Sports Film Festival spotlights indie films about sports and competition. This year's lineup also includes: Jeff Tremaine's "The Birth of Big Air"; Mika Ronkainen's "Freetime Machos"; Sebastian Copeland's "Into the Cold"; Bjoern Richie Lob's "Keep Surfing"; Jon Small and Greg Whitely's "Last Play at Shea"; and Jeff Zimbalist's "The Two Escobars."...
"Straight" is part of Espn's "30 for 30," a collection of sports docs marking the sports net's 30th anniversary. "Straight" will be broadcast by Espn on May 11.
Entering its fourth year, the Tribeca/Espn Sports Film Festival spotlights indie films about sports and competition. This year's lineup also includes: Jeff Tremaine's "The Birth of Big Air"; Mika Ronkainen's "Freetime Machos"; Sebastian Copeland's "Into the Cold"; Bjoern Richie Lob's "Keep Surfing"; Jon Small and Greg Whitely's "Last Play at Shea"; and Jeff Zimbalist's "The Two Escobars."...
- 3/17/2010
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
While most of the eyes in film are on either SXSW or ShoWest out on the West Coast, folks out on the East Coast are gearing up for Tribeca Film Festival coming up next month. Last week, the fest announced the first group of films, which included the World Narrative films, the Documentaries, as well as Showcases and Special Events.
Now, the festival is getting a bit more star-heavy, as films starring such actors as Colin Farrell, Robert Duvall, Casey Affleck, and even Jessica Alba have joined the list of those titles appearing at the fest. All of these films are now coming to the festival this year, as well as the world premiere of Shrek Forever After.
The fest runs from April 21st to May 2nd. Check out the full list of new films after the jump, and be sure to keep it here, as the full list of...
Now, the festival is getting a bit more star-heavy, as films starring such actors as Colin Farrell, Robert Duvall, Casey Affleck, and even Jessica Alba have joined the list of those titles appearing at the fest. All of these films are now coming to the festival this year, as well as the world premiere of Shrek Forever After.
The fest runs from April 21st to May 2nd. Check out the full list of new films after the jump, and be sure to keep it here, as the full list of...
- 3/16/2010
- by Matt Raub
- The Flickcast
The Tribeca Film Festival opens on April 21, 2010 and a variety of films will be on display, from documentaries and international films, to big budget films like "Shrek Forever After" (which will make its world premiere at Tribeca).
Today the festival has announced its entire feature film lineup, and you can check out below what films will be on display.
2010 Tribeca Film Festival:
Encounters
"The Chameleon ("Le Cameleon")," directed by Jean-Paul Salomé, written by Jean-Paul Salomé and Natalie Carter. (France, USA) – World Premiere, Narrative. "Climate of Change," directed by Brian Hill. (USA/UK) – North American Premiere, Documentary. "Every Day," directed and written by Richard Levine. (USA) – World Premiere, Narrative. "Last Play at Shea," directed by Paul Crowder and Jon Small (concert footage). (USA) – World Premiere, Documentary. "Meet Monica Velour," directed and written by Keith Bearden. (USA) – World Premiere, Narrative. "Monogamy," directed by Dana Adam Shapiro, written by Dana Adam Shapiro and Evan Weiner.
Today the festival has announced its entire feature film lineup, and you can check out below what films will be on display.
2010 Tribeca Film Festival:
Encounters
"The Chameleon ("Le Cameleon")," directed by Jean-Paul Salomé, written by Jean-Paul Salomé and Natalie Carter. (France, USA) – World Premiere, Narrative. "Climate of Change," directed by Brian Hill. (USA/UK) – North American Premiere, Documentary. "Every Day," directed and written by Richard Levine. (USA) – World Premiere, Narrative. "Last Play at Shea," directed by Paul Crowder and Jon Small (concert footage). (USA) – World Premiere, Documentary. "Meet Monica Velour," directed and written by Keith Bearden. (USA) – World Premiere, Narrative. "Monogamy," directed by Dana Adam Shapiro, written by Dana Adam Shapiro and Evan Weiner.
- 3/15/2010
- by amcsts@gmail.com
- AMC - Script to Screen
Edward Burns, Chuck Workman and Alex Gibney will all unveil the world premieres of their newest films at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival, running from Apr. 21-May 2 in lower Manhattan.
The three filmmakers will present their latest work as part of the fest's Encounters section, announced today, which encompasses 14 films from established talent. Filling out its program, the fest also revealed another 17 films in its Discovery section, which focuses on emerging talent, and another eight films in its Spotlight section, featuring movies built around performances from such artists as Casey Affleck, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba, Robert Duvall, Colin Farrell, Amanda Peet and Rebecca Hall.
"Our Discovery and Encounters sections complement one another -- one highlights fresh talent that is breaking onto the scene, while the latter continues to offer original films that reflect pop culture and contemporary issues," senior programmer Genna Terranova said. New York native Burns will bring "Nice Guy Johnny,...
The three filmmakers will present their latest work as part of the fest's Encounters section, announced today, which encompasses 14 films from established talent. Filling out its program, the fest also revealed another 17 films in its Discovery section, which focuses on emerging talent, and another eight films in its Spotlight section, featuring movies built around performances from such artists as Casey Affleck, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba, Robert Duvall, Colin Farrell, Amanda Peet and Rebecca Hall.
"Our Discovery and Encounters sections complement one another -- one highlights fresh talent that is breaking onto the scene, while the latter continues to offer original films that reflect pop culture and contemporary issues," senior programmer Genna Terranova said. New York native Burns will bring "Nice Guy Johnny,...
- 3/15/2010
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Happy Saturday! Weve got another installment of Stephenies Playlist coming your way this morning and this week were highlighting the very last song for you from Stephenie Meyers Twilight book playlist. For this weeks playlist highlight Ta Staffer Rebecca brings us a video for the song Lullaby Goodnight My Angel by Billy Joel. In addition to the video Rebecca gives us a little background information on the artist his music and how exactly he fits into the Twilight universe. As always with Stephenie Saturday Rebecca has added some questions for consideration for you to think about and respond to.Lullaby Goodnight My Angel Billy JoelQuestions Where do you think this song fits into Twilight? Are you a fan of Billy Joel? If so were you a fan before Stephenie included them on her playlist for Twilight or did you become one after? Why do you think Stephenie included Lullabye Goodnight My Angel on her playlist?...
- 11/14/2009
- twilightersanonymous.com
Grammy award-winning singer Billy Joel tried to kill himself by drinking furniture polish, because he was so tormented by an affair with his drummer's wife. In new book Billy Joel: The Life And Times Of A Young Man, the rocker reveals keeping his affair with Elizabeth Small secret left him depressed and prepared to take his own life. The hitmaker was saved by the very man he was betraying when bandmate Jon Small rushed him to hospital. Joel was later transferred to a psychiatric ward. Lover Small notoriously inspired Joel's 1978 hit "She's Always A Woman" and the pair later married.
- 10/12/2005
- WENN
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