October 24, 200618 yr Get nervous on TV? Hell, that's why they invented print reporters like me! I gotta do a program about el cheapo interior decorating that looks like a million bucks. And what you've done looks priceless, MTS! why can't I see the pics? whyyyy? they are not showing up sorry. I deleted them, since I wasn't going to be on. Although, my best friend and I are both trying to get on "my house is worth what?" His apartment makes my apartment is TO DIE FOR! Also, a woman that used to work for me just had her apartment on a similar show.
October 25, 200618 yr Received this via e-mail on Monday: No Umbrella- Election Day in The City, director Laura Paglin's documentary chronicling 2004 Election Day troubles in one of Cleveland's poorest neighborhoods, makes its television debut Thursday, November 9th, 7:30 PM (EST) on the Cinemax cable network. The half-hour film, which stars Cleveland Councilwoman Fannie Lewis and captures the chaos and frustration faced by inner city voters, was acquired by HBO Documentary Filmms after premiering at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival and taking an Audience Award at the Sydney International Film Festival. *** Laura Paglin previously directed Night Owls of Coventry. You can find out more about No Umbrella, which also showed at last year's Cleveland International Film Festival, at www.noumbrella.org.
October 26, 200618 yr I am still not sure If I am ready for this movie. That day was among the darkest day in my memory (and I have lost a lot of loved ones in my life). My husband I had been volunteering for moveon.org and were assigned to bring sandwiches to people waiting in line to vote. in the cold rain. We literally begged people to stay in line and many did. I remember the enthusiasm and hope and then the misery after what happened. I spoke with other people that worked suburban polling places and they saw only a few minute wait if at all. I stood outside a tiny church in the Kinsman neighborhood for over 40 minutes in the rain waiting with a group of people just to sqeeze in the door. I saw this everywhere on the eastside. pathetic. But Im glad the movie was made. and hope I can watch it one day and feel like I do not need to go on the immigrate to Canada website when it is done.
October 29, 200618 yr This is barely on topic but I swear at the beginning of a late SNL sketch (Hugh Laurie, Beck) they used a short of the BP building to "set" a sketch that took place in a law office...in Connecticut. Kinda need to see that.
October 29, 200618 yr This week I've been seeing running commercials about the citirama homes in Glenville on TV. They discuss the riots, how the neighborhood went downhill, and now (as the narrator states, unfortunately, now 40 years later) the stately neighborhood is going throw amazing growth. The area looks great, the neighborhood people look and sound positive and passionate about the place they call home!
November 11, 200618 yr Superman and many of the DC comics cartoons are being featured on A&E TV. Lots of cool pictures of 1950s/1960s cleveland.
November 11, 200618 yr I just finished watchin United 93 earlier. Good movie, but of course, very sad. Doesn't bring back very good memories. According to the movie, I believe it was realized by those on the ground that United 93 was hijacked within Cleveland Airspace. There is a scene or two that takes place in the Cleveland Air Traffic Control Center. I hated watching the movie knowing what would happen in the end, but it was interesting to get an idea of what may have happened. If you buy it or rent it be sure to get the special features. It was interesting to see what the families of the those who died thought about the movie. It was touching too as the actors met the family members of those in whome they portrayed. :*-( Never Forget.
November 26, 200618 yr Hmm... Looks like an Urban Ohio pet project falls into this news story - a new convention center. It sounds like things may be rumbling forward slowly. This is a great article, though. I need to write this Carmody guy a letter to tell him his hard work is appreciated! http://www.cleveland.com/film/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/entertainment/1164485725175660.xml&coll=2 Lights, Camera,...Cleveland We oughta be in pictures, and convention center could give city a shot Sunday, November 26, 2006 Julie E. Washington and Carolyn Jack Plain Dealer Reporters Hollywood is finally noticing Cleveland. Over the past five years, the city has hosted a steady flow of big-budget films -- everything from "American Splendor" to "Spider-Man 3" swinging through downtown on Euclid Avenue. Now, Cleveland is poised to leap to the next level and earn a spot alongside regional film hubs like Chicago and Austin, Texas. How? By opening up the 84-year-old, often-empty and outdated Cleveland Convention Center to Hollywood filmmakers. ...........
November 26, 200618 yr I suppose it's too late for Columbus to something like this now that Cleveland is doing it. Of course, I don't know of any place that already exists that makes a good sound stage. But building one now would probably be pointless.
November 26, 200618 yr This is a really exciting idea, however, i think it does tend to slant the convention center thing to Forest City because if Cleveland becomes a film hotspot (which is a great thing) it just becomes another arguement to keep the old convention center for another use and build new behind Tower City...
November 26, 200618 yr ^But it would be the first truly compelling argument for the Tower City location that I've heard.
November 26, 200618 yr Author I'm very pleased to hear about this partnership and the progressive thinking of the City on this one. I'm sure there were plenty of reasons to say no to this arrangement, but by saying yes, we're making a lot of things possible. On a side note, my impression was that the new convention center on the mall would be built where the current county buildings are, on the west side of Mall B and north to the lake. I don't know that this film studio idea would necessarily rule the mall site out.
November 28, 200618 yr All the more reason to build the convention center, Medical Mart and Production House. This way the CC (district) is not a one trick pony....like the stadium
November 28, 200618 yr Author ^This is very true for the center and for the neighborhood. The Civic Center district really isn't very hopping...day or night! With more destinations and mixture of uses, the ample open spaces will see better use and there will be more activity between the heart of Downtown and the Lakefront...thus making the distance appear a little less formidable!
December 3, 200618 yr Senate committee wants to study tax credits for films Cleveland.com 3:28 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1
December 4, 200618 yr ^ Well, if anything, Ohio's General Assembly is consistent -- consistently inept in addressing the state's needs. Let's see, we're 46th in the nation in new job growth, so let's table one of the proven remedies for it. You legislators are frickin' brilliant. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
December 4, 200618 yr ^ Well, if anything, Ohio's General Assembly is consistent -- consistently inept in addressing the state's needs. Let's see, we're 46th in the nation in new job growth, so let's table one of the proven remedies for it. You legislators are frickin' brilliant. I agree. That story pissed me off to no end. WTF is wrong with them? We can flush money down the toliet to corrupt lobbyists, but the idea of creating REAL, NEW jobs somehow needs further examination? This really, really, really makes me mad.
February 2, 200718 yr Should I be surprised Los Angeles isn't mentioned? _________________________ From Cleveland.com CLEVELAND: A MOVIEMAKING CITY ON THE RISE Moviemaker magazine just published its annual list of the 10 Best American Cities to Live, Work and Make Movies. Cleveland did not crack to the Top 10, according to Plain Dealer Film Critic Clint O'Connor, but it received a very nice mention as one of the Cities on the Rise. It was praised for the Hyacinth Lofts live-work spaces, the availability of the Cleveland Convention Center as a production facility, and the ready assistance of Chris Carmody and the Greater Cleveland Film Commission. The other rising cities were: Seattle, Tucson, and Hampton Roads, Va. The Top 10 New York Philadelphia Austin Albuquerque Las Vegas Shreveport-Bossier City, La. Memphis Miami Portland, Or. Salt Lake City
February 4, 200718 yr SKY-HIGH CONFESSIONAL In the skies over Cleveland, airplane passengers will hear people confess their love for film. Julie Washington reports that the Cleveland International Film Festival’s 30-second trailer, titled “Confess Your Love For Film,” is being shown on Continental Airlines flights to and from Cleveland starting this week. The festival takes place March 15-25 at Tower City Cinemas. This year’s trailer features film buffs confessing little secrets, such as “I like to sit in the dark with strangers.” It was filmed by Kate O’Neil and Kevin Kerwin’s locally based production company Authentic Films, said CIFF executive director Marcie Goodman. This is so funny to me, as Continental doesn't have many planes, that fly into or depart Cleveland, with IFE! Yes Continental is the Hub Carrier, but why limit it to one airline. Again, another good idea, that is poorly executed. there should be kiosk at the airport, at the major rapid stations & hotel lobbies. Marketing the festival in other cities papers.
February 5, 200718 yr They started marketing the film festival in other cities last year (as a component of an ACE grant they received from the county), I think primarily in Pittsburgh and Columbus. This likely contributed at least partially to their record-level attendance last year. They are working to incrementally increase their marketing presence each year. Last May, they made Time Magazine's list of excellent regional festivals in the article "Couldn't Make Cannes? Try Cleveland" ... here's how it was described: CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Presented by the Cleveland Film Society each March, this Ohio cinefest is renowned for its diversity and inclusiveness. Specializing in foreign films and shorts, the lineup this year includes family features, independents, documentaries and gay and lesbian movies.
February 6, 200718 yr They started marketing the film festival in other cities last year (as a component of an ACE grant they received from the county), I think primarily in Pittsburgh and Columbus. This likely contributed at least partially to their record-level attendance last year. They are working to incrementally increase their marketing presence each year. Last May, they made Time Magazine's list of excellent regional festivals in the article "Couldn't Make Cannes? Try Cleveland" ... here's how it was described: CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Presented by the Cleveland Film Society each March, this Ohio cinefest is renowned for its diversity and inclusiveness. Specializing in foreign films and shorts, the lineup this year includes family features, independents, documentaries and gay and lesbian movies. who are you dealing with at TIME Mag?
February 6, 200718 yr I'm not dealing with anyone ... I don't work for the Film Society; CFS posted the mention on their website.
April 12, 200718 yr This is quite a slam on Carmody. Much of it seems pretty trumped up to me, but who knows. Cleveland Free Times Volume 14, Issue 51 Published April 11th, 2007 Web Spinner: Reputation Aside, Chris Carmody's Record At the Film Commission Is No Blockbuster. By James Renner The Preview
April 12, 200718 yr Chris Carmody Answers Some Questions An Online Exclusive of The Free Times Editor’s note: Chris Carmody declined to be interviewed, but answered questions in writing. Why did you form the film commission as a private non-profit instead of pushing for it to be an office of the city? The work of film commissions is by its nature regional – not municipal (except in huge cities like New York). Virtually no production wants locations exclusively found in one city; they generally want a range of locations we can provide from Ashtabula to Mansfield and even Sandusky ... ... More on http://www.freetimes.com/story/5094
April 13, 200718 yr This is not a Cleveland in the movies thing...but Cleveland in the media. Next week the NBC Thurs PM show 30 Rock has an episode titled "Cleveland" . The episode spoiler indicated Tina Fey's love interest is moving to the "midwest" . Given the cruel nature of this show, I am afaid it won't be pretty.
April 14, 200718 yr I like the show 30 Rock, but they've already made one dig on Cleveland.. I can't remember exactly what it was, but it was a harsh one because I remember groaning when I heard it.
April 15, 200718 yr makes me wonder if someone on writing/production staff has Cleveland connections...
April 15, 200718 yr 30 Rock will also be having a reoccurring character who has just moved from Cleveland to New York in an upcoming episode. Possibly Tina Fey will be interested in "Cleveland" or "Midwest," meaning the character. In fact, the store Cleveland and Beyond located in the Arcade has provided some of his office decorations and T-shirts of the character, including a newly made "I love Cleveland" T-shirt (note to other UOers, wink wink). If his first episode is not this one, then keep an eye on future episodes that this episode may create the lead in for. Apparently he is supposed to be a more of a hip character, so hopefully a slightly good image for the city? I'm not too worried on this one though.
April 16, 200718 yr veracity and carmody's online reply aside, what bugs me is the article is written from such a locally typical nihlistic perspective -- which is apparantly still too damn commonplace in cleveland print media. there are no researched comparisons to similar film commissions in other cities, no suggestions or solutions or alternatives, just a lot of criticism & bickering, then boom the long article just ends. on top of the general sour bent i find that to be lazy journalism. i cant wait for the internet to finally kill off these weekly rags, they all gotta be hangin on by a thread these days. i know the voice is a mess and in complete meltdown mode.
April 16, 200718 yr This is not a Cleveland in the movies thing...but Cleveland in the media. Next week the NBC Thurs PM show 30 Rock has an episode titled "Cleveland" . The episode spoiler indicated Tina Fey's love interest is moving to the "midwest" . Given the cruel nature of this show, I am afaid it won't be pretty. Apparently, this upcoming episode and at least the following one will have Cleveland in the storyline.
April 16, 200718 yr This is not a Cleveland in the movies thing...but Cleveland in the media. Next week the NBC Thurs PM show 30 Rock has an episode titled "Cleveland" . The episode spoiler indicated Tina Fey's love interest is moving to the "midwest" . Given the cruel nature of this show, I am afaid it won't be pretty. Apparently, this upcoming episode and at least the following one will have Cleveland in the storyline. I don't know if this is worthy of getting too upset about. The shows ratings are pretty poopy due to the Ugly Betty/Grey's Anatomy lineup on ABC...and all that Survivor/CSI stuff on CBS. This won't be talked about the next day...unless city leaders get upset and start issuing statements. I hope the city lies low on these episodes even if it paints Cleveland in a bad light (which is probably a good possiblity). If the city gets wound up about the first episode...then more than likely alot more people will watch the second due to the press.
April 16, 200718 yr I don't watch TV, so I will be expecting a word for word transcript, with analysis, of all Cleveland references on 30 Rock from now on. Thank you in advance, X
April 16, 200718 yr This is not a Cleveland in the movies thing...but Cleveland in the media. Next week the NBC Thurs PM show 30 Rock has an episode titled "Cleveland" . The episode spoiler indicated Tina Fey's love interest is moving to the "midwest" . Given the cruel nature of this show, I am afaid it won't be pretty. Apparently, this upcoming episode and at least the following one will have Cleveland in the storyline. I don't know if this is worthy of getting too upset about. The shows ratings are pretty poopy due to the Ugly Betty/Grey's Anatomy lineup on ABC...and all that Survivor/CSI stuff on CBS. This won't be talked about the next day...unless city leaders get upset and start issuing statements. I hope the city lies low on these episodes even if it paints Cleveland in a bad light (which is probably a good possiblity). If the city gets wound up about the first episode...then more than likely alot more people will watch the second due to the press. leave it to that smug scarface fey to go for the lowest common denominator humor (yes i am purposely firing the first shot across the bough by saying that). grrr. however, i agree its best to ignore it publically and it sounds like the whole show will just go away on its own. i must admit tho, i have seen one early episode of 30 rock and as i recall it was funny, but i never watched again.
April 18, 200718 yr Jeez, maybe they'll actually be nice to us. Cleveland's cameo Crain's Cleveland Blog entry: April 17, 2007, 2:38 pm Author: JOHN BOOTH .......
April 18, 200718 yr A 'love letter' to the city of Cleveland? This keeps sounding worse and worse. There may be an opening in the CVB office soon.
April 18, 200718 yr From a TV Guide.com spoiler blog: "And, needless to say, the episode is a particular treat for people from Cleveland. (Alert the tourism office to stock up on brochures!)" Maybe it won't be all that bad.. Tounge-in-cheek, perhaps? The episode deals with Jason Sudeikis' character tiring of NYC and contemplating a move to the midwest and his character has been painted with an idealist's brush so far. I like the actor and the show is growing on me. I'll hope for the best.
April 19, 200718 yr whoa, check this out. They have an "interactive" map of Cleveland on the 30 Rock website. http://www.nbc.com/30_Rock/ The "Cleveland" episode airs tonight at 9 on NBC
April 19, 200718 yr Floyd, played by Jason Sudekis, is Fey's love interest in the show. He's from Cleveland and has had it with NYC, so they consider a move to Cleveland.
April 20, 200718 yr Well, I'm jealous. I anticipate a bunch of quotes from tonight's episode showing up here soon.
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