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An interview with writer, producer, director and actress Marianne Hettinger. Marianne Hettinger has always been fascinated by movement, absurdity and complexities of human relationships. This was already apparent in her first short film, "Shenanigans Point" in 2001. Budget: $6.95. She sees Woody Allen, Mike Leigh and Pedro Almodovar as her greatest inspirations. German press: Die Welt online, click Wikipedia and German Wikipedia for more info. Having come to New York alone as a teenager from a small town in Germany, she has found her own unique style. "I thrive in adversity. If people say I can't do something, I will use it as fuel to ignite my dream", she said after she won "Best Director" at the Detroit Independent Film Festival 2010 with her first feature "Mango Tango". Born and raised in Augsburg, Germany and then Leitershofen, a suburb with a population of only 2000, Marianne Hettinger saw the movie "An American in Paris" for the first time at age 5. This was the birth of her dream to come to USA to dance and act like Gene Kelly. it would take her 7 hours roundtrip to get to the closest dance studio in Munich by bicycle, tramway, train and subway. But that didn’t stop her. From "American in Paris" to "German in New York", Marianne arrived as a nineteen year old alone in Manhattan with only $800 in her pocket, not knowing anybody. Soon she was accepted by the prestigious National Shakespeare Conservatory on a scholarship to study acting and directing. Simultaneously she studied dance on scholarships at the Alvin Ailey School, Steps on Broadway, the Martha Graham School and the Merce Cunningham Dance Company. At age 20 she wrote, directed and acted in her first play "Heaven & Earth" at the Cubiculo Theatre in Manhattan. Because of her femme fatale figure she appeared as a model in "Sports Illustrated", Elle, Men’s Health, Harper’s Bazaar, Self and on national TV. Marianne eventually turned down an exclusive modeling contract with the famous ELITE MODEL MANAGEMENT because of her passion for acting and dancing. The versatile actor has been featured in over 50 features, independent films and television shows and commercials. She’s worked with such acclaimed directors as Tim Robbins, Frank Oz, Michael Apted, James Toback and Warren Leight and was a member of the "A THEATRE CO" theatre company founded by Thomas Everett Scott. As an A-list dancer she’s brought down the house on Broadway in "Latin Rhythms" with Chita Rivera, in a duet with Antonio Banderas on the Late Show with David Letterman and as a solo guest artist with many national and international symphony orchestras and as a US and Canadian Ballroom Champion (American Rhythm and Theatre Arts). Combining her talents, Marianne came full circle in 2009 when she wrote, directed, produced and acted in her first feature film MANGO TANGO that won her "BEST DIRECTOR" at the DETROIT INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL as well as the "JURY PRIZE FOR BEST FEATURE" at the VENTURA FILM FESTIVAL and "MOST POPULAR FILM" at the "FUENF SEEN FILM FESTIVAL" in Germany. Marianne Hettinger makes New York City her home, a place that feeds her creativity. With her projects she entertains and touches people's hearts in her own unique way.
On this week's show, film addicts E and King address the initial controversy of the Oscars committee announcement to add the "Most Popular Film" award, why the committee retracted the award, and why many people believe this was meant to be nothing more than a pat on the back for the record setting movie Black Panther.Plus, we'll share our thoughts on the need for a "Black" Oscars and what that would look like.Disclaimer: This episode as with its predecessors were recorded during the development phase of this podcast hence the poor audio quality. We apologize for any inconvenience and are working hard to ensure that top quality material is shared in future episodes.
But this week Max can’t win as once again Dan has scooped his story about the Academy Awards scrapping their proposed “Most Popular Film” category which launches a healthy discussion about the things wrong with Hollywood. Dan then gives us a short story about the fact that Guillermo del Toro once made fun of Alfonso Cuaron for not wanting to direct a Harry Potter film. Max tells us all about how Sand Diego Comic Con is in court over the rights to their name, and Dan rounds us out with discussion about Warner Media’s new promise to be an inclusive company, which leads us back down the rabbit hole of discussing everything wrong with Hollywood. Is there something you want to know if we’ve seen or think we should see? Let us know on Twitter or Facebook!
Today on No Coast Cinema, Tom and Conor spend a moment discussing the life and legacy of legendary actor and sex icon Burt Reynolds. Later, they celebrate the Academy’s decision to remove the ‘Most Popular Film’ category from next year’s Academy Awards and conjure some ideas for other, similarly wrong-headed Oscar categories. Finally, the boys […]
We review Blackkklansman and talk some news including the Oscars decision to add a “Most Popular Film” category. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/supercast-64-podcast-network/support
Welcome to The BIG Question presented by Friends and Film. Each week, this series will take an in-depth look at a specific movie related question. This week, Cooper Hood and Josh Straley discuss the changes made by The Academy. We'll discuss smaller changes, the addition of Most Popular Film, and maybe even try to find the silver lining in the moves.
In our last show before vacation, Tom examines the meaning of truth and how society is becoming bent by well meaning do-gooders.*Gridiron Sammich 0:00*Socialists Lose 9:18*Most Popular Film 23:38*Journalists Are Not Warriors 35:54*Acosta and Narcissus 45:55Today’s Bumpers:Clocks- ColdplayPorcelain- MobyMoney for Nothing- Dire StraitsOne- U2100 percent of the money pledged thru Patreon.com will go toward show costs such as advertising, server time, and broadcasting equipment. If we can get enough listeners we will expand the show to two hours and hire additional staffAll bumper music and sound clips are not owned by the show, are either under Creative Commons Attribution Licensing, is for commentary and educational purposes, of de minimus effect, and not for monetary gain.No copyright is claimed in any use of such materials and to the extent that material may appear to be infringed, I assert that such alleged infringement is permissible under fair use principles in U.S. copyright laws. If you believe material has been used in an unauthorized manner, please contact the poster.
In our last show before vacation, Tom examines the meaning of truth and how society is becoming bent by well meaning do-gooders.*Gridiron Sammich 0:00*Socialists Lose 9:18*Most Popular Film 23:38*Journalists Are Not Warriors 35:54*Acosta and Narcissus 45:55Today’s Bumpers:Clocks- ColdplayPorcelain- MobyMoney for Nothing- Dire StraitsOne- U2100 percent of the money pledged thru Patreon.com will go toward show costs such as advertising, server time, and broadcasting equipment. If we can get enough listeners we will expand the show to two hours and hire additional staffAll bumper music and sound clips are not owned by the show, are either under Creative Commons Attribution Licensing, is for commentary and educational purposes, of de minimus effect, and not for monetary gain.No copyright is claimed in any use of such materials and to the extent that material may appear to be infringed, I assert that such alleged infringement is permissible under fair use principles in U.S. copyright laws. If you believe material has been used in an unauthorized manner, please contact the poster.
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