In its 8th year in Providence, the 48 Hour Film Project returned on August 18th to the recently reopened Columbus Theater to celebrate the best entries in this year’s competition. Over the years, thousands of Rhode Islanders have taken part in this timed filmmaking competition, which challenges teams to write, shoot and edit an entire […]
What’s written in the stars for you this September? Aries: You rely upon your instincts when conducting your day-to-day business. How to organize and get things done in an efficient manner becomes a priority. It’s not all business, though, as the volatile energy you’ve been dealing with lingers and gets a boost from Mars in […]
Tis the season to explore the hidden gems of Southern New England trails and wild life refuges That crisp chill in the night air can only mean one thing: fall is on its way! Yes, there will be pie. But there will also be leaves! Of many colors! And manic last ditch attempts to get […]
The title of this narrative non-fiction tale really gives away the plot. Before I even put down the $20 to pay for this book, I knew that John Gordon was the last person to be executed in Rhode Island and was later redeemed, though about 100+ years too late. Even though I knew the outcome, […]
In honor of Lovecraft’s birthday and this weekend’s Necronomicon, we thought we’d look at some of H.P.’ s monstrosities and turn the tables. The dinner tables, that is. While traditionally his ancient beings eat us helpless mortals, these images show that we can also consume them. Thanks to Dori Blacker, who actually created the cake […]
On August 16, Providence’s newest art space, the WaterFire Art Center, opened its doors to the public for the first time. Located at 475 Valley Street, the center is part of WaterFire’s new headquarters at the former U.S. Rubber factory. Noting an absence of places for regional artists to fabricate and display large-scale works, WaterFire […]
I talked to stand-up comedian Erin Foley via telephone from her home in California in anticipation of her two shows in Rhode Island next week. We discussed hoops, stand-up comedy and her love of RI. TJ: Before we start, I feel like we could actually be friends. I did some recon on you and you played hoops […]
Way back when I joined the Hollywood East community, I happened upon a movie trailer that made a lasting impression on me. The level of filmmaking was rarely seen in RI, and the effect was downright bloody disgusting. Under the moonlight, amidst the thick fog creeping in, we see cold glittering eyes, a spray of […]
Tracy Martin Occupation: Production Operations Manager (@ Retail Solutions Inc – SaSS company) Favorite Book: My favorite recent book is Night Circus, but my all time favorite is Jane Eyre. Favorite Quote: “You miss 100% of shots you don’t take.” Wayne Gretsky He doesn’t specify which kind – I am a Jager bomb kind […]
Flying under the radar is his style. The result, however, is soaring high among the stars. Literally. For Chad Verdi and his home-grown East Greenwich company, Verdi Productions / Woodhaven Production Company, this is certainly the case. He has produced six feature films in Rhode Island over the past four years. Bleed for This is […]