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Rejected Waves of Innovation pitches

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The Waves of Innovation presentations came and went last week and were generally regarded as a major success. The finalists for the maiden program received initial funding and advanced to the next round where they hope to receive the full amount of financial support to help ensure their given project’s realization. But, as with any story of triumph in life, there are untold … [Read more...] about Rejected Waves of Innovation pitches

The cinematic drags declared

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Art by Sacha Irick The Academy Awards, known unofficially as the Oscars, represent the best in cinema. The Golden Raspberry Awards pay tribute to the worst in cinema. Known as the Razzies, this entertainment awards show calls out the films and performances that upset film goers and film critics everywhere. Razzie voters, who paid for their membership,  released the … [Read more...] about The cinematic drags declared

Get ’20 Feet From Stardom’ and stars

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REELSTORIES Film Festival is set to hit a high note Jan. 30 with the featured documentary “20 Feet From Stardom,” a 2014 Best Documentary Oscar contender that chronicles the lives of some of music’s most iconic backup singers. REELSTORIES’ selected feature films combine the best of culture, art and cinematography in riveting documentaries that capture the heart and essence … [Read more...] about Get ’20 Feet From Stardom’ and stars

Tom Clancy’s creation comes to life

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Photo Courtesy of Collider.com We’ve all seen our fair share of action thrillers, and there are many who groan at the thought of yet another save-the-world caper on the silver screen. Hollywood has left us with no shortage of what can easily become an unoriginal recreation of the typical spy story — full of gadgets and explosions, but short on thematic depth and character … [Read more...] about Tom Clancy’s creation comes to life