LOU’S VIEWS/DINING: Studio Movie Grill makes reel changes to moviegoing experience
Since it’s selling itself as both an entertainment venue and a dining spot, I thought I’d take its lead and combine my A&E and dining columns this week.
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Rupert turns Rod Serling in spooky anthology series
Locally-based Adrenaline Motion Pictures LLC has high hopes for a new TV and Internet series it’s producing, called “Rupert Boneham’s Frightmares: Seriously Scary Stories.”
Heartland Film Festival leader Sparks stepping down
Jeffrey L. Sparks, who has led the Heartland Film Festival since he founded the internationally known movie event more than two decades ago, is bowing out of his leadership role, he confirmed Tuesday morning.
Hoosierwood: Group seeks state tax incentives for filmmakers
A lobbying group is hoping it can persuade Indiana lawmakers to approve tax incentives to companies making movies in the state, saying it will create jobs.
Movie maker endured hardship in quest to capture ancient art of falconry
Eddie Brochin is only the second person to ever film the ancient hunting techniques of Mongolia’s eagle masters.
‘Turbo’ off to slower-than-expected start at box office
The Indianapolis-based IndyCar Series and open-wheel racing enthusiasts were hoping the movie would create a buzz about the sport, but interest has fallen short of expectations so far.
Animated film ‘Turbo’ could give racing a boost
A new DreamWorks Animation movie centers on the Indianapolis 500. It’s a dream come true for the IndyCar Series, which can’t buy a break in halting its slide in public interest.
‘Naptown’ rock-radio documentary vying for Emmy
The locally produced film about the golden age of WIBC, WIFE and WNAP will never break even, according to its producer, but an Emmy win would be satisfaction enough.
Book version of documentary on Indy radio debuts
The film and book chronicle the fierce competition among the top Indianapolis radio stations from the 1950s through the 1970s.
LOU’S VIEWS: Not your average movie book
Lou Harry is on vacation this week. In lieu of his regular column, here’s an excerpt from his new e-book, “The Movie Uncyclopedia: Everything You Think You Know About Movies is Wrong, Wrong, Wrong.”
LOU’S VIEWS: Picks from the Heartland
Strong films at the upcoming Heartland Film Festival include a coming-of-age story and a documentary about dancing trucks. Among my favorites: “Starry, Starry Night.”
LEADING QUESTIONS: Film fest chief zooms in on fundraising
What "Twilight Zone"-ish connection does the founder of Heartland Truly Moving Pictures have to its new HQ? What tearjerking moment did he share with a major donor? How did he calm an infuriated Hollywood director? Jeffrey Sparks is ready for his closeup.
LOU’S VIEWS: On heroes and villains
Subject of superheroes isn’t as playful as it was a short time ago.
Museum’s IMAX hopes alchohol sales will fuel movie attendance
Museum has been fine-tuning service in preparation for Batman premier.
LOU’S VIEWS: Indy International Film Fest favorites worth the weight
A bodybuilder looking for love, high-wire walkers and super heroines are among my favorites at this year’s Indianapolis International Film Festival, set for July 19-29.
LOU’S VIEWS: Gregory Hancock’s ‘Hunchback’ is back
Plus thoughts on ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’
Cook Group to restore southern Indiana movie theater
Bloomington-based medical device maker Cook Group announced Tuesday it would restore the 750-seat Tivoli Theatre in downtown Spencer, which was built in 1928 and boarded up in 1999.
LOU’S VIEWS: Indiana critics pick flicks for 2011
Discussions of ‘bests’ in the arts are silly … and fun. Here are my picks, and those of the Indiana Film Journalists Associations, for the best films of the year.
LOU’S VIEWS: More flick picks from Heartland Film Fest
An intense documentary, a romantic comedy, and even a horror film for your consideration.
Heartland nearing $12.5 million fundraising goal
The not-for-profit, whose annual film festival in Indianapolis opens Thursday, has surpassed $10 million and hopes to hit its goal of $12.5 million by the end of next year.