“Good health is the most important thing. More than success, more than money, more than power.” — from The Godfather Part II
I’m taking another break — an extended, indefinite break — from blogging for health reasons. Let’s skip ahead to the A part of the Q and A session:
Yes, I’m falling apart, generally speaking, and have to undergo another surgery soon. Yes, for those of you keeping score at home, this makes three surgeries three years in a row. No, I’m not any more thrilled about it than you are. Yes, hospital gowns are ridiculous.
No, the cancer’s not back, so don’t worry. Yes, I’ll be just fine; I just need time to rest, recover and heal. No, I don’t eat all my vegetables and yes, I know that I should.
No, you can’t have this domain name. Yes, I plan to blog again in the future, absolutely, but no, I don’t know when that will be. (Not gonna lock myself into a particular time frame; it takes as long as it takes.)
No, I don’t “look sick” and yes, I find that comment annoying. No, I don’t mind your asking my age: I’m 39 (but about 8 or 9 years old on the inside).
Yes, I know I’ll be fine (but thanks for reminding me). Yes, I’ll still be watching movies as much as possible (just not attending many events or writing about it all online). Yes, I’ll miss being “Tampa Film Fan” for a while, but I’m looking forward to feeling better. (And again — no, you cannot have my domain name.)
Aloha!
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Saturday, February 7, 2009
watch the oscars at tampa theatre february 22
Tired of watching the Academy Awards ceremony on your living room TV each year? Bored with having only Ritz crackers and a can of squirt cheese to snack on? Ready to dress up in something a little fancier than your favorite flannel jammies? You could attend the Oscar Night America–Tampa Bay event at Tampa Theatre instead:
OSCAR NIGHT® AMERICA - TAMPA BAY
81ST ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS® CEREMONY
Live Telecast Hosted by Hugh Jackman
Sunday, February 22, 2009
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. VIP Red Carpet Arrival and Reception
7:30 p.m. General Admission Red Carpet Arrival and Check-In
8:00 p.m. Live Telecast of the 81st Academy Awards® Ceremony
Tickets on sale now at www.tampatheatre.org and at the box office
VIP Reception and Admission ~ $130.00 per person*
Event Admission and Cash Bar ~ $30.00 per person*
Student Discount ~ $20 general admission, on sale only at box office with valid student ID. One ticket per card.
*Tampa Theatre members receive a $5 discount.
**A $3.50 processing fee will be added to all tickets purchased online
Officially sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Oscar Night® America - Tampa Bay is Tampa’s only benefit supported by the Academy and is one of 52 such events nationwide.
Now in its tenth year at Tampa Theatre, Oscar Night® America has become a tradition that film fans in the area look forward to as an evening with an elegant Oscar-worthy reception and red carpet festivities including limo rides around the block, screaming fans and paparazzi. Celebrating the movies has never been better than watching the ceremony telecast live on Tampa Theatre’s big screen. All proceeds benefit Tampa Theatre’s artistic and educational programs.
The Schedule
VIP Reception. - Oscar Night® America - Tampa Bay begins with the Oscar Night® VIP reception. Guests enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, champagne, wine and beer during the reception. VIP guests are also welcome to sit in a special section of the orchestra level reserved for reception guests.
Red Carpet Arrival - Enjoy an authentic red carpet experience and white glove treatment. Limousine rides around the block let you out on the red carpet where throngs of autograph seekers and paparazzi compete for your attention. Enjoy a special appearance by Tampa’s own “Roan Jivers”.
Live Telecast - ABC’s live telecast of the 81st Annual Academy Awards® program will begin at 8:00 p.m. on the big screen. Doughnuts and coffee will be served to guests who remain until the end of the telecast!
Dress Code - Hollywood Elegant or Black Tie
Event Sponsors - David Alexander Jewelry, Mise en Place, Gary and Margo Harrod, Langford, Myers and Orcutt, P.A., ABC Action News - WFTS-TV, Cabot Cheese, Georgette’s, Mad Dash Designs, Paul Mitchell the School, Royal Limousine, Strictly Entertainment, Tampa Bay Metro Magazine, Tommy Bahama Rum, The Whitlock Group
Visit Tampa Theatre’s website for more info.
OSCAR NIGHT® AMERICA - TAMPA BAY
81ST ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS® CEREMONY
Live Telecast Hosted by Hugh Jackman
Sunday, February 22, 2009
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. VIP Red Carpet Arrival and Reception
7:30 p.m. General Admission Red Carpet Arrival and Check-In
8:00 p.m. Live Telecast of the 81st Academy Awards® Ceremony
Tickets on sale now at www.tampatheatre.org and at the box office
VIP Reception and Admission ~ $130.00 per person*
Event Admission and Cash Bar ~ $30.00 per person*
Student Discount ~ $20 general admission, on sale only at box office with valid student ID. One ticket per card.
*Tampa Theatre members receive a $5 discount.
**A $3.50 processing fee will be added to all tickets purchased online
Officially sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Oscar Night® America - Tampa Bay is Tampa’s only benefit supported by the Academy and is one of 52 such events nationwide.
Now in its tenth year at Tampa Theatre, Oscar Night® America has become a tradition that film fans in the area look forward to as an evening with an elegant Oscar-worthy reception and red carpet festivities including limo rides around the block, screaming fans and paparazzi. Celebrating the movies has never been better than watching the ceremony telecast live on Tampa Theatre’s big screen. All proceeds benefit Tampa Theatre’s artistic and educational programs.
The Schedule
VIP Reception. - Oscar Night® America - Tampa Bay begins with the Oscar Night® VIP reception. Guests enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, champagne, wine and beer during the reception. VIP guests are also welcome to sit in a special section of the orchestra level reserved for reception guests.
Red Carpet Arrival - Enjoy an authentic red carpet experience and white glove treatment. Limousine rides around the block let you out on the red carpet where throngs of autograph seekers and paparazzi compete for your attention. Enjoy a special appearance by Tampa’s own “Roan Jivers”.
Live Telecast - ABC’s live telecast of the 81st Annual Academy Awards® program will begin at 8:00 p.m. on the big screen. Doughnuts and coffee will be served to guests who remain until the end of the telecast!
Dress Code - Hollywood Elegant or Black Tie
Event Sponsors - David Alexander Jewelry, Mise en Place, Gary and Margo Harrod, Langford, Myers and Orcutt, P.A., ABC Action News - WFTS-TV, Cabot Cheese, Georgette’s, Mad Dash Designs, Paul Mitchell the School, Royal Limousine, Strictly Entertainment, Tampa Bay Metro Magazine, Tommy Bahama Rum, The Whitlock Group
Visit Tampa Theatre’s website for more info.
Friday, February 6, 2009
auditions being held for local horror film
Received via email from the guys over at Film Ranch International:
AUDITIONS for NON-UNION INDEPENDENT FEATURE FILM
CASTING FOR: MALE and FEMALE ACTORS; 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER; LEADS, SUPPORTING, FEATURED + EXTRAS. ALSO SEEKING AMPUTEE ACTORS / PERSONALITIES.
Excellent, challenging roles and a smart, suspenseful script.
Genre: Horror. Select roles will be compensated.
Auditions will be held Sunday, February 8, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express in Clearwater (2580 Gulf To Bay Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33765; 727-797-6300).
To schedule your audition, email Film Ranch at gftcasting[at]gmail.com.
Visit www.thefilmranch.com/gftcast.htm for a complete list of available roles.
AUDITIONS for NON-UNION INDEPENDENT FEATURE FILM
CASTING FOR: MALE and FEMALE ACTORS; 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER; LEADS, SUPPORTING, FEATURED + EXTRAS. ALSO SEEKING AMPUTEE ACTORS / PERSONALITIES.
Excellent, challenging roles and a smart, suspenseful script.
Genre: Horror. Select roles will be compensated.
Auditions will be held Sunday, February 8, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express in Clearwater (2580 Gulf To Bay Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33765; 727-797-6300).
To schedule your audition, email Film Ranch at gftcasting[at]gmail.com.
Visit www.thefilmranch.com/gftcast.htm for a complete list of available roles.
