Motif TV for May 9
Tattoos, plays and festivals happening over the next few days…
MotifTV April 24 Edition
This week, we have interesting events coming up, covered by Katie and Josh. “Take Two”, a new monthly segment with Nicholas Iandolo and Rosemary Pacheco, discusses “The Place Beyond The Pines”. And Rosemary gives her Scene and Heard breakdown on local filmmaking.
MotifTV Coming Soon
We believe in expanding media opportunities – so one of the new things we’ll be launching this year is MotifTV – video productions that give you more insight into some of the things we’re writing about. This project is in Beta – so, the bugs are NOT worked out yet. But if you’re into watching […]
Publisher’s Note
A good website is never done. I’ve told that to countless people and companies over the years, in my past life as a web developer. Now it’s a daily truth for me from a different perspective. Motif’s web site took a big evolutionary step this month. If you’re a fan of the slick flip-book version […]
Publisher’s Note
For years now, I’ve been picking up Motif to find out what was happening in local theater, music, events and entertainment – as well as who’s been caught with a hand in the cookie jar by Jim Hummel, or what shows and events are coming up. I’ve enjoyed writing Motif’s film column for the last […]
Waterfire Sparks Documentary
The air crackled with anticipation before the unveiling of the first official documentary to cover the WaterFire phenomenon. The premiere of “WaterFire: The Art and Soul of a City,” took place at the Vets Auditorium on Saturday, December 1st, to a full house that included Mayor Tavares, Buddy Cianci, MCs from the Rhode Show, numerous […]
Motif Talks to Chewbacca
Actor Peter Mayhew has portrayed Chewbacca, the lovable “walking carpet” from the Star Wars films, since the original film. He took a moment to speak to Motif writer Mike Ryan about his upcoming visit to Rhode Island. Motif: How did you end up living in Texas? Peter Mayhew: Well, I’m from the U.K., but I […]
Salve French Film Fest Grows
Film Festival Brings French Culture to Newport Salve Regina U brings a taste of French culture and film to Newport with their seventh annual French Film Festival. This excursion into Gallic culture includes dance, music, food and wine at opening and closing events, and features 6 films over two weeks, from Sunday, March 18 through […]
Prov French Film Fest Holds Edge
From art & existential films to rock ‘n’ roll to lesbian vampires, Brown U continues bold programming As it enters its 19th year, Providence’s French Film Festival brings a greater variety of French-Language films to Rhode Island for local audiences. “We try to get films that can’t be seen here, but we’re also lucky to […]
Children’s Film Fest at RISD Musem
‘Death: A Love Story’ screened at Cable Car. Award-winning film makes first RI appearance Later this Winter, on the other end of the cycle of life, The Providence Children’s Festival will enter its third year this February with high hopes and high expectations. Running Feb 16-24, the festival will show 18 feature films and more […]