CINETOPIA FILM FESTIVAL EXPANDS TO 5 DAYS JUNE 4-8 2014!

Ann Arbor, Mich. - After a successful expanded run in Detroit this past June, the Michigan Theater and Detroit Film Theatre announced yesterday that the Cinetopia International Film Festival will be even bigger in 2014. The festival will grow to five days (June 4-8), add more Detroit venues, create new special programs, and bring in additional filmmakers for pre- and post-film events. The festival is expected to draw more than 20,000 attendees this year.

Cinetopia 2014 will feature more than 100 screenings of 45+ films, split evenly between venues in Detroit and Ann Arbor. Besides the Detroit Film Theatre, additional Detroit venues include the College for Creative Studies, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Cinema Detroit, and Michigan Science Center. In addition to the Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor venues include the State Theater, the University of Michigan Modern Languages Building, and a rooftop theater.

The Cinetopia Film Festival is able to increase its scope thanks to a $50,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation's Knight Arts Challenge, which funds innovative projects that engage and enrich Detroit. The support of presenting sponsors AT&T Michigan, Toyota, and MASCO Corporation Foundation is also critical to this expansion.

Cinetopia tickets will go on sale on Friday, May 9. Individual tickets are $12 for the general public and $9 for DIA, DFT, Wright Museum, and Michigan Theater members. Ticket booklets and festival passes will also be available.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PLAN YOUR CINETOPIA WEEK!

LONG ISLAND TEENAGER ACCEPTED BY ALL IVY LEAGUE SCHOOLS!

This morning that bratty teenage girl who tried to sue her parents is back in the news. She has received a 56,000.00 scholarship..Good for her...but down the list of news is this story...I feel this is a more appropriate post....Good job to Kwasi Enin and his parents!

By Priscilla DeGregory, Reuven Fenton and Natalie O'Neill

April 2, 2014 | 3:29am

He soared to the top, thanks to his “helicopter parents.”

The Long Island teenager who got accepted into all eight Ivy League colleges was whipped into shape by his strict mom and dad — who hovered nearby, encouraging him to push himself, he told The Post.

“They were helicopter parents. They monitored everything. They said, ‘You have a mind, and you can do it. Always do your best,’ ” said Kwasi Enin, 17, a senior at William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach. FULL STORY HERE

2 OF SWORDS: BLIND INSTINCT

 

ART OF CATHY MCCLELLAND

The Two of Swords card suggests that my power today lies in opinion or blind instinct. 'I just know it.' My perceptions are sharp, balanced and reasonable and guide my decision or support a position free from momentary distraction or impulse. I honor my authentic self when I choose to protect emotional vulnerabilities without compromising virtue, reputation, or principles. I practice self control but I know that denial can't hide truth forever. 'Once bitten, twice shy.' I am empowered by the status quo and my virtue is justification. 

ACTIONS

blocking emotions

denying true feelings
stifling a natural response
keeping another at arm's length
hiding distress
turning a deaf ear
being defensive
maintaining your cool

avoiding the truth

refusing to look at facts
pretending everything's fine
ignoring the warning signs
closing your eyes to what's going on
avoiding an unpleasantness
choosing not to know

being at a stalemate

feeling afraid to act
reaching an impasse
staying stuck
refusing to decide
being unwilling to rock the boat
staying on the fence

SHOULD THE LOVE LOCKS BE CUT DOWN?

 

AUTHOR MATTHEW BLAKE

Throughout history, couples have left drawings on the floor, written words on walls and carved initials into trees to express their love for one another. Leaving a padlock or ‘love lock’ on a structure such as a bridge or fence has become another popular way of doing the same thing, but with a modern twist – a custom some believe may have originated in ancient China.

Couples would leave their locks, decorated with initials or names, in a place that they felt was significant to them. If this place was a bridge, they would secure the lock and throw the key into the water below, signifying their eternal bond together as a couple.

The custom of fixing a padlock to a bridge as a symbol of a couple’s love has now spread worldwide.

Recently the gesture has gained popularity and become so widespread that the issue has provoked debate amongst council authorities, local communities and tourists across the globe. Having love locks on iconic bridges, fences and lamp posts can bring a sense of culture to an area and a large collection of love locks arguably makes an intriguing visitor attraction, potentially boosting revenue from tourists. Some however are worried about damage to historical structures due to the weight of all these locks, and ask whether it’s worth having them there at all.

We look at some of the places in which love locks have appeared – and how locals and authorities have reacted to them. FULL STORY HERE

MY STORY LOCKED IN LOVE FOREVER

10 THINGS TO GET READY FOR TURN PREMIERE ON AMC!

TURN, based on the true story of America's first spy ring, debuts with a special 90-minute series premiere this Sun., Apr. 6 at 9/8c on AMC. Want to delve into the Revolutionary War-era thriller before it begins? Here are ten ways to get ready:

1. Watch a slew of TURN video extras and trailers, including three TURN behind the scenes videos, which provide an inside look at the series and its characters.

2. View 11 TURN sneak peek photos, which include cast members Jamie Bell (Abraham Woodhull), Seth Numrich (Ben Tallmadge), Daniel Henshall (Caleb Brewster) and Heather Lind (Anna Strong). Then check out a gallery of portraits of the TURN cast and learn more about them on the TURN cast pages.

3. Peruse the TURN: Origins comic, an illustrated online companion that explores the backstory of the four childhood friends from Long Island who went on to form the Culper Ring. Then get some background on the formation of the Culper Ring itself.

4. Read an interview with Alexander Rose, author of Washington’s Spies (the book on which TURN is based), who talks about who his favorite member of the Culper Ring is and what it’s like to see his book adapted for television. Then check out a letter to TURN viewers from Alexander Rose.

5. Test how much you know about one of the stars of TURN by playing the Jamie Bell Ultimate Fan Game.

6. Learn about spycraft tools and methods from an expert: Peter Earnest, Executive Director of the International Spy Museum in Washington D.C. Then check out an infographic about the spy tools used during the American Revolution.

7. Read an Q&A with Major Adrienne Harrison, Professor of American History at West Point, who discusses Revolutionary War topics including George Washington’s unorthodox military tactics and why Long Island was an ideal place to start a spy ring.

8. Get social! Like TURN on Facebook, follow TURN on Twitter, follow TURN on Instagram,
and join fellow fans on the TURN talk forum and in the Spy Thrillers group on Goodreads.com.

9. Sign up for the TURN Dispatch e-mail for the latest news, exclusive videos, interviews with the cast and creators, and the chance to participate in monthly prize drawings.

10. Check back later this week to bookmark TURN Story Sync, AMC’s two-screen app for smartphone, tablet or laptop, for an interactive experience with the series. The first TURN Story Sync experience happens this Sun., Apr. 6 at 9PM ET and 9PM PT.
TURN premieres this Sun., Apr. 6 at 9PM/8c on AMC.

THE WORLD: GIFTS AND TALENT

 

The World card suggests that my alter ego is The Conqueror, whose superpower lies in graduation to the next level. Today I am free. I have accomplished my mission and feel on top of the world. I will enjoy the experience to its fullest. I have come full circle on my path to success. My job is done, my dream fulfilled, and I have them eating out of my hands. Accept and embrace the journey taken. It has served great purpose in my growing wiser and stronger, and has provided a sense of relief in that now it's complete.

ACTIONS

integrating
experiencing wholeness
bringing parts together
achieving dynamic balance
combining
creating synthesis
joining together
working in unison

accomplishing
realizing your goals
prospering
achieving your heart's desire
seeing dreams come true
flourishing
finding a beautiful solution

becoming involved
contributing
healing
rendering a service
using a gift or talent
sharing what you have
giving of yourself
feeling engaged
being active

feeling fulfilled
savoring the present
taking pleasure in life
enjoying peace of mind
getting satisfaction
finding contentment
counting your blessings

WE WILL ROCK YOU AT THE FISHER THEATER APRIL 1-13!

DETROIT! Get ready to hear your favorite Queen hits in one incredible musical experience as We Will Rock You opens Tuesday night for a two week engagement, April 1-13, at the Fisher Theatre.

WE WILL ROCK YOU features the greatest hits of the legendary British rock group, Queen. Now in its 11th year in London and seen by a staggering 15 million people worldwide, this hilarious, multi-award-winning and record-breaking phenomenon is written by celebrated British comedian Ben Elton and boasts a fantastic score of killer Queen tunes that you just can't resist singing along to, such as Another One Bites The Dust, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, We Are The Champions, Bohemian Rhapsody and, of course, We Will Rock You. It's the world champion of musicals and the show that rocks harder than any other.

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