May’s Musings

Oral Fixation is one of our top ten events to check out in the month of May.  The ever-changing story-telling event continues to jump to fun new topics that sprout bold tales.  Click thru for our other May musings.

DIFF After Hours with PSD: Just Another Tuesday Night

Words by Kara Brock

I’ve heard that movie stars’ big night out on the town is Tuesday nights because all the average people are at home resting up for work the next day. And maybe that is why last Tuesday night was the night to party at DIFF. It started, of course, at the Angelika at Mockingbird Station seeing Sironia.

DIFF 2012 Star Award Honoree Bernie Pollack

Veteran Costume Designer and fashion consultant to the stars Bernie Pollack was graciously awarded a DIFF 2012 Star Award this past week.  We were able to not only chat with Bernie on the Red Carpet, but also caught his story-filled Panel at the Nasher Sculpture Center this past Saturday.  Click thru for a few of the amazing tales from Bernie’s life.

Brinker International Forum’s Modern Family Panel

A comedy night to never forget!  Mitchell Pritchett, Phil Dunphy and Cameron Tucker, played by Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Ty Burrell and Eric Stonestreet along with co-creator Steve Levitan took part in a hilarious conversation with PSD fave Bob Wilonsky.  Click thru for a few pics and our top 5 moments from the panel.

Rain – A Tribute To The Beatles opens at Dallas Summer Musicals

A one week special, April 24-29, 2012 at the Music Hall at Fair Park, for Rain – A Tribute To The Beatles.  We chatted with one of the original Rain founders and members, Mark Lewis.

DIFF 2012 – RoboCop talks UNT Jazz, Literacy, and the Power of Education

DIFF 2012 welcomed a huge group of talent and crew for the 25th Anniversary Screening of Robocop at the Texas Theatre.  Yep, that is James Faust aka RoboFaust!  Click thru for our wonderfully fun interview with Robocop himself, Peter “Cool” Weller.

DIFF 2012 – My Way Q & A with Director Kang Je-Kyu

This year DIFF 2012 did a wonderful job showcase the world-wide appeal of the festival.  The South Korean Spotlight shined brightly with My Way taking home the Narrative Feature Audience Award.  Click thru for the Q & A that followed the film’s Tuesday evening screening and for more information on this gripping tale from South Korean Director Je-kyu Kang.