Posts Tagged ‘Telluride Film Festival’
Why Aretha Franklin filed motion to block release of documentary
Legendary singer Aretha Franklin filed and was granted a motion to prevent the screening of the much hyped Amazing Grace documentary at the recent Telluride Film Festival. Franklin’s motion, filed in U.S. District Court in Colorado, contends that the footage that makes up the documentary “was taken with the express understanding that it would not be used…
Read MoreDirector Steve McQueen’s ’12 Years a Slave’ receiving intense Oscar buzz
The first indication that Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave might be the signature movie of the year if not a defining film of the new millennium, was the strong buzz coming from the even most grizzled and cynical movie critics. “A masterpiece.” … “Brilliant.” … “Oscar-worthy.” These accolades began coming in at a steady…
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