Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Kevin Lindenmuth's third how-to book was released earlier this month.
Ever since he was a child, Kevin Lindenmuth always had a passion for writing and making movies. The Brighton resident grew up to be a successful independent filmmaker who spent 13 years in the industry in New York before moving back to Michigan. Now, he's sharing the experience of not only himself, but two dozen other filmmakers in his third how-to book, How to Make Movies: Low-Budget/No-Budget Indie Experts Tell All. "This third book is sort of a follow up to the two previous books I did," he said. "With those, it was basically asking all these filmmakers similar questions - how do they go about getting their actors, how do they go about putting together production, getting their music. And a lot of these people don't know each other, but…
Friday, March 22, 2013
"Olympus Has Fallen," "The Croods," and "Admission" are among some of the movies opening in theaters Friday.
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Friday, March 8, 2013
"Dead Man Down," "Emperor," and "Oz: The Great and Powerful" are among some of the movies opening in theaters Friday.
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Friday, March 1, 2013
"21 And Over," "Jack the Giant Slayer," "The Last Exorcism Part II" and "Phantom" are among some of the movies opening in theaters Friday.
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Disney's "Beauty & The Beast" show dates are set for April 26-28 and May 2-5 at the Brighton Center for Performing Arts.
Tickets are now on sale for the Brighton High School Spring Musical, Disney's Beauty and The Beast. According to the Brighton Musical Facebook page, purchasing a ticket to one of the eight shows will save you $5 off a purchase of $25 or more at several downtown Brighton restaurants. Participating restaurants include Champ's Pub, Downtown Main Martini Bar & Grill, 440 Main, Sagano Japanese Bistro & Steakhouse, Pi's Asian Cuisine, Stillwater Grill, Brighton Bar and Grill, Ciao Amici's, The Wooden Spoon and The Pound Bar & Grill. Musical Theater Technical Director Josh Holowicki said they have some technological tricks up the sleeve to pull of the 'magic' that happens in the Disney fairytale. The greatest love story ever told will grace …
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
City Council members approved the purchase of the sculpture "Spiral" during its meeting last week.
The City of Brighton has added the 16th piece of art to its permanent collection during the City Council meeting last week. The sculpture “Spiral” by West Bloomfield artist Maureen Voorheis and fabricator Jim Ignash from Howell, was purchased with private donations. The piece was originally installed for a two-year display in the Brighton Outdoor Sculpture exhibit in July 2009 on W. Grand River, in front of Tim Horton’s. The Brighton Arts and Culture Commission (BACC) identified “Spiral” as one of the sculptures they wanted to purchase for permanent display. The purchase of the sculpture cost $1,585, which was paid for by donations from Lawrence Auto BodyTim Horton’s store owner Maureen Stewart, Corrigan Oil Company and City Manager Dana …
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Books are available to checkout at the Brighton District Library prior to the 85th Academy Awards on Sunday.
This year, 11 Academy Award nominees are based on books or book series. As much as five of the nine films listed in the Best Picture category are book adaptations. The movie industry took a lot of inspiration from books this year, so before checking out all the Hollywood glitz and glamour, head over to the Brighton District Library and borrow one of these available books. Yann Martel’s Life of Pi, was adapted to the big screen by Director Ang Lee. The movie was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay), Best Cinematography, Best Music (Original Score), and Best Music (Original Song). The precocious son of a zookeeper, 16-year-old Pi Patel is raised in Pondicherry, India. Planning a move to Canada, his …
Friday, February 22, 2013
"Snitch" and "Dark Skies" open in theaters Friday while "Identity Theft" remains a box office hit.
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Saturday, February 9, 2013
The city is among 25 throughout Metro Detroit chosen to host outdoor art installations this spring and summer.
The Detroit Institute of Arts has selected Brighton among the 25 Metro area communities that will feature Inside|Out outdoor art installations this spring and summer. "Now in its fourth year, Inside|Out brings reproductions of masterpieces from the DIA’s collection to the streets of metro Detroit," a DIA press release said. "Inside|Out aims to connect with audiences outside the museum walls in places where they live, work and play." Brighton will host Inside|Out summer installations from July until August (see below for a complete list of participating communities); which artworks the cities will host has yet to be determined. Brighton Community Development Department Deputy Director, Planning and Zoning, Lauri French, and City …
Monday, January 28, 2013
He will be filming "How to Catch a Monster" beginning in May in Metro Detroit.
Hollywood hearthrob Ryan Gosling will be in town this spring to direct a film and is casting local actors for several parts. Gosling will be filming "How to Catch a Monster," starring "Mad Men's" Christina Hendricks, beginning in May in Metro Detroit, according to WXYZ. This won't be the actor's first movie in Michigan; he filmed "The Ides of March" with George Clooney in 2011 in Clawson. However, it will be Gosling's directorial debut. (PHOTOS: Clawson Goes Wild Over Clooney, Gosling) "How to Catch a Monster weaves elements of fantasy noir, horror and suspense into a modern day fairytale. Set against the surreal dreamscape of a vanishing city, Billy, a single mother of two, is swept into a macabre and dark fantasy underworld while Bones, …
