Peggy Whitson has spent most of her life breaking barriers, and her 57th birthday will just be one more.
That’s because Whitson will be celebrating her birthday aboard the International Space Station in February, after becoming the oldest woman in space Thursday when she launched off from Kazakhstan.
This is Whitson’s third time in space, and her second time as commander. She’s a year older than the previous woman who held the record — Barbara Morgan, who nabbed the record when she was 55 in 2007. Whitson is also the first woman to serve as commander of the Iss, and...
That’s because Whitson will be celebrating her birthday aboard the International Space Station in February, after becoming the oldest woman in space Thursday when she launched off from Kazakhstan.
This is Whitson’s third time in space, and her second time as commander. She’s a year older than the previous woman who held the record — Barbara Morgan, who nabbed the record when she was 55 in 2007. Whitson is also the first woman to serve as commander of the Iss, and...
- 11/17/2016
- by alexheigl
- PEOPLE.com
Weiner Sundance Selects Reviewed by: Harvey Karten, Shockya Grade: A- Director: Josh Kriegman, Elyse Steinberg Written by: Josh Kriegman, Elyse Steinberg Cast: Anthony Weiner, Huma Abedin, Barbara Morgan, Amit Bagga, Sydney Leathers Screened at: Park Ave., NYC, 4/27/16 Opens: May 20, 2016 As documentarians, Josh Kriegman and Elyse Steinberg may not be up to the comedic talents of Michael Moore but they come pretty close. “Weiner” is a highly entertaining, fast-paced look at the self-destruction of a liberal politician with more energy than a Duracell battery and the heart of a Mother Teresa. Anthony Weiner would have made an ideal chief executive for New York City just as he was [ Read More ]
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- 5/16/2016
- by Harvey Karten
- ShockYa
Mention “Austin” and “film festival” to a lot people, and they will probably think “South By Southwest.” But while that music-and-movie event inhales of lot of oxygen in the festival world in Texas, it is not the only chance to experience new films in the state’s capital. The Austin Film Festival has been around for more than two decades—it’s 22nd annual festival kicks off on Oct. 29—and unlike many film fests, it focuses on writers more than directors or even movie stars with panels, discussion events, and, of course, screenings. Guests expected to attend this year’s panels include CEO of crowdfunding platform Seed&Spark Emily Best; Richard Botto, CEO of Stage 32; writer-producer for “Justified” VJ Boyd; and dozens of others. We chatted with Fernando Martinez, Aff’s marketing director, about what sets it apart from other film festivals and some of the best programs coming up this year.
- 10/28/2015
- backstage.com
It's another full day at the Austin Film Festival -- are you ready? If your brain is starting to lag a little and you need some direction, here are a few promising film and panel picks to help you plan the next few hours.
Saturday Panel Picks:
Independent Filmmaking Track: The Climate of Indie Film -- Local director Kat Candler is one of the indie filmmakers on this panel geared towards aspiring creatives. Texan (and former Aff staffer) Ryan Piers Williams, Frank Hall Green and Jeffrey Brown (co-producer of No No: A Dockumentary) join Candler for this discussion, which aims to help attendees make sense of a changing industry. (Saturday, Oct. 25, 9 - 10:15 am, Intercontinental Stephen F. Austin Assembly Room)
Scribble to Screen: My So-Called Writing Process -- If you're here to perfect your craft or learn how the experts work, sit down with Winnie Holzman, the creator of My So-Called Life...
Saturday Panel Picks:
Independent Filmmaking Track: The Climate of Indie Film -- Local director Kat Candler is one of the indie filmmakers on this panel geared towards aspiring creatives. Texan (and former Aff staffer) Ryan Piers Williams, Frank Hall Green and Jeffrey Brown (co-producer of No No: A Dockumentary) join Candler for this discussion, which aims to help attendees make sense of a changing industry. (Saturday, Oct. 25, 9 - 10:15 am, Intercontinental Stephen F. Austin Assembly Room)
Scribble to Screen: My So-Called Writing Process -- If you're here to perfect your craft or learn how the experts work, sit down with Winnie Holzman, the creator of My So-Called Life...
- 10/25/2014
- by Caitlin Moore
- Slackerwood
The 2013 Austin Film Festival had announced its first slate of titles, in addition to retrospectives hosted by the likes of Jonathan Demme, Vince Gilligan and others. On the film front, Alexander Payne's latest feature, "Nebraska," will screen, as will several world premieres, including the dark comedy "Coffee, Kill Boss," the horror "Innocence," and "Speak Now," a romantic dramedy that was shot in just three days. Retrospective highlights include "Out of the Vault: Jonathan Demme," which will include a screening of his latest work in progress "Fear of Falling." "Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan will present the classic crime thriller "The French Connection," "Iron Man 3" director will be on hand to show Morrie Ryskind's screwball comedy "My Man Godfrey," while Payne's long-time collaborator Jim Taylor will host a screening of Payne's 1999's satire "Election." Aff’s executive director, Barbara Morgan said, "As the Festival that honors the writer,...
- 8/20/2013
- by Nigel M Smith
- Indiewire
The campaign that just keeps on giving to late night hosts and pun-happy headline writers, Anthony Weiner's run for mayor of New York City, has just presented the world with a new gift: communications director Barbara Morgan, who went on a bizarre curse-filled tirade against a former intern. To a reporter. Also read: Anthony Weiner NY Mayoral Poll Flaccid Following New Sexting Scandal Talking Points Memo's Hunter Walker (who has worked for TheWrap) called Morgan on Tuesday to discuss another matter when, he wrote, Morgan went off about Olivia Nuzzi, the former...
- 7/31/2013
- by Sara Morrison
- The Wrap
The bizarre news continues to stack up for New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner. He's been coming under fire after admitting to more sexting following his resignation from Congress. There's also that pesky photo, alleged to be of his penis, floating around the internet. Now, one of his top aides is being criticized for comments she made about a former intern who wrote an article about the campaign.
Olivia Nuzzi, a college student who interned with the campaign for four weeks, wrote in the New York Daily News that many campaign staffers were there simply hoping to make a connection with Weiner's wife Huma Abedin, who works for Hillary Clinton. She also says that Weiner seemed inexperienced at times and referred to several interns as "Monica." Nuzzi further notes that his communications director, Barbara Morgan, was previously the press secretary for the New Jersey state education commissioner, before being brought onto the campaign.
Olivia Nuzzi, a college student who interned with the campaign for four weeks, wrote in the New York Daily News that many campaign staffers were there simply hoping to make a connection with Weiner's wife Huma Abedin, who works for Hillary Clinton. She also says that Weiner seemed inexperienced at times and referred to several interns as "Monica." Nuzzi further notes that his communications director, Barbara Morgan, was previously the press secretary for the New Jersey state education commissioner, before being brought onto the campaign.
- 7/31/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Publicly, Huma Abedin said she loves and forgives her husband, Anthony Weiner, despite a second round of sexting revelations. But a source close to the couple tells People she thought of leaving him last fall when Abedin, 36, learned that Weiner, 48, was once again sending sexually explicit messages and photos of himself to other women. "He came clean to her," says the source, who is a family member. When he did, Abedin was distraught. "She was seriously considering what to do, thinking: 'Maybe, I can't do this.' There was a possibility of leaving on the table," the source says. The couple underwent counseling,...
- 7/27/2013
- by Sharon Cotliar
- PEOPLE.com
By Ciara Gee
Recently, screenwriter David Magee sat down with Barbara Morgan, co-founder and executive director of the Austin Film Festival, to discuss his first screenplay, Finding Neverland (2004). The event was part of Aff's ongoing Conversations in Film series. Magee's discussion about how he ventured into screenwriting hit several topics of interest to writers.
Getting started
In addition to adapting the play Finding Neverland, Magee has worked on two other adaptations: Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) and last year's Life of Pi. Magee started the discussion by sharing how he came to write screenplays.
"I took an unusual route," he told the Austin audience. He meant that he started as a theatre actor and then began doing voiceover work for abridged audiobooks. It was during this time that he encountered a rather difficult project.
"One night, after reading an awful abridgement of a novel, I said to the producer,...
Recently, screenwriter David Magee sat down with Barbara Morgan, co-founder and executive director of the Austin Film Festival, to discuss his first screenplay, Finding Neverland (2004). The event was part of Aff's ongoing Conversations in Film series. Magee's discussion about how he ventured into screenwriting hit several topics of interest to writers.
Getting started
In addition to adapting the play Finding Neverland, Magee has worked on two other adaptations: Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) and last year's Life of Pi. Magee started the discussion by sharing how he came to write screenplays.
"I took an unusual route," he told the Austin audience. He meant that he started as a theatre actor and then began doing voiceover work for abridged audiobooks. It was during this time that he encountered a rather difficult project.
"One night, after reading an awful abridgement of a novel, I said to the producer,...
- 6/12/2013
- by Contributors
- Slackerwood
By Marcelena Mayhorn
The Capital City Event Center was abuzz last Wednesday night with Austin Film Festival's Conversation in Film with Brian Helgeland, writer and director of 42, which hit theaters two days after the event. Moderated by Aff Executive Director Barbara Morgan, the conversation focused on Helgeland's career as a writer. I'll admit I'd seen many films Helgeland wrote but never realized he was the man behind the curtain.
Helgeland opened the conversation by letting the audience know he started his career by writing horror movies, his most notable (in his opinion) being 976-evil. It was through horror films that he began to get involved with other writers, eventually working on some television series episodes as well.
The screenwriter then jumped into the process of adapting L.A. Confidential, which I was astounded to hear took three whole years to write. His biggest challenge was trying to transform a 496-page book into a two-hour film,...
The Capital City Event Center was abuzz last Wednesday night with Austin Film Festival's Conversation in Film with Brian Helgeland, writer and director of 42, which hit theaters two days after the event. Moderated by Aff Executive Director Barbara Morgan, the conversation focused on Helgeland's career as a writer. I'll admit I'd seen many films Helgeland wrote but never realized he was the man behind the curtain.
Helgeland opened the conversation by letting the audience know he started his career by writing horror movies, his most notable (in his opinion) being 976-evil. It was through horror films that he began to get involved with other writers, eventually working on some television series episodes as well.
The screenwriter then jumped into the process of adapting L.A. Confidential, which I was astounded to hear took three whole years to write. His biggest challenge was trying to transform a 496-page book into a two-hour film,...
- 4/17/2013
- by Contributors
- Slackerwood
This year, I was disappointed to miss out on my traditional filmmaker networking and photo ops during Austin Film Festival (Aff) at the annual Hair of the Dog Brunch on Sunday. As I walked through the Driskill Bar, I was envious of the cliches of attendees engaged in enthusiastic conversation at every table. I was determined to meet some filmmakers before the day was over, and had to look no further than the well attended panels on the final day of the conference.
I was delighted to hear my personal favorite filmmaker Frank Darabont (The Green Mile, Shawshank Redemption), pictured above, speak with moderator and Aff Executive Director Barbara Morgan about how he got his "break" into movies and the collaborations and friendships that have fueled his career over the years. After his panel he greeted and spoke with attendees, signing autographs and consenting to photos with a stream of fans.
I was delighted to hear my personal favorite filmmaker Frank Darabont (The Green Mile, Shawshank Redemption), pictured above, speak with moderator and Aff Executive Director Barbara Morgan about how he got his "break" into movies and the collaborations and friendships that have fueled his career over the years. After his panel he greeted and spoke with attendees, signing autographs and consenting to photos with a stream of fans.
- 10/23/2012
- by Debbie Cerda
- Slackerwood
Atx Television Festival came to a close last Sunday afternoon with a music showcase at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel, capping off a weekend full of screenings, panel discussions and sneak peeks. The event's organizers managed to round up a pretty spectacular group of industry insiders for the inaugural event, bringing together writers, producers, actors and more from shows like Game of Thrones, True Blood, Friday Night Lights and Childrens Hospital.
The festival's low-key, very Austin vibe meant panelists could speak in a much more relaxed manner than you might see even at the city's more established film festivals, and there was a lot of interplay between those on stage and those in the audience. Cougartown creator Bill Lawrence remarked that the Atx Television Festival was awesome for all involved; after all, how often do those in the TV industry get to travel and talk to fans about their craft?...
The festival's low-key, very Austin vibe meant panelists could speak in a much more relaxed manner than you might see even at the city's more established film festivals, and there was a lot of interplay between those on stage and those in the audience. Cougartown creator Bill Lawrence remarked that the Atx Television Festival was awesome for all involved; after all, how often do those in the TV industry get to travel and talk to fans about their craft?...
- 6/11/2012
- by Virginia Yapp
- Slackerwood
Earlier this week, Austin Film Festival hosted an event to fete the second season premiere of On Story at Klru's famed Studio 6A. This locally-produced TV series focuses on writing for the big and small screen, using interview clips from past Austin Film Festivals.
Before the show got started on Wednesday, I snacked on some amazingly spicy creamed corn from Ranch 616 and sipped a mixed drink (courtesy of Tito's) as I chatted with new friends and old. Among the folks I met were local filmmaker Clay Liford, Maya Perez (Aff conference director, soon leaving that position to attend the Michener Center), and Tom Copeland (former director of Texas Film Commission and current Texas State professor).
Then we took our seats as Aff Director Barbara Morgan introduced the show. She told us that On Story is now on 50 percent of the nation's PBS stations. The program is broadcast locally on Klru-q...
Before the show got started on Wednesday, I snacked on some amazingly spicy creamed corn from Ranch 616 and sipped a mixed drink (courtesy of Tito's) as I chatted with new friends and old. Among the folks I met were local filmmaker Clay Liford, Maya Perez (Aff conference director, soon leaving that position to attend the Michener Center), and Tom Copeland (former director of Texas Film Commission and current Texas State professor).
Then we took our seats as Aff Director Barbara Morgan introduced the show. She told us that On Story is now on 50 percent of the nation's PBS stations. The program is broadcast locally on Klru-q...
- 5/25/2012
- by Elizabeth Stoddard
- Slackerwood
Peter Fetterman Gallery “Boy in Mid-Flight, Jodhpur, India” by Steve McCurry, 2007
At the Association of International Photography Art Dealers (Aipad) Photography Show, photography’s past blends with its present. Vintage black-and-white prints from Irving Penn, Edward Weston, Andre Kertesz and Ansel Adams sit juxtaposed with recent works from Misha Gordin, Massimo Vitali and Sebastiao Salgado (whose “Kafue National Park, Zambia” was printed and framed Tuesday night).
Up through Sunday at the Park Avenue Armory, 79 galleries will be participating in the 31st iteration of Aipad.
At the Association of International Photography Art Dealers (Aipad) Photography Show, photography’s past blends with its present. Vintage black-and-white prints from Irving Penn, Edward Weston, Andre Kertesz and Ansel Adams sit juxtaposed with recent works from Misha Gordin, Massimo Vitali and Sebastiao Salgado (whose “Kafue National Park, Zambia” was printed and framed Tuesday night).
Up through Sunday at the Park Avenue Armory, 79 galleries will be participating in the 31st iteration of Aipad.
- 3/17/2011
- by Alexandra Cheney
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Don't go away mad, just go away. That's not just a Mötley Crüe tune, but also Vince Neil's theme song right about now. The rocker remains under investigation by Sin City police for allegedly assaulting a woman in an elevator of the Las Vegas Hilton—despite the hotel's assertion that its own surveillance video does not show any such incident ever taking place. "He is listed as a suspect in a misdemeanor battery," Officer Barbara Morgan tells E! News. "As far as it's concerned it's an open investigation." No charges have been filed and Neil remains free. A publicist for Neil was unavailable for comment. The alleged victim filed a misdemeanor...
- 9/9/2010
- E! Online
Vince Neil, lead singer of Motley Crue, was arrested in Las Vegas on DUI charges Monday. Neil is currently being held in custody at the Clark County Jail, but is expected to post bail shortly.
Vince Neil (Photo: Paul.yuusuf - Wikimedia Commons)
Las Vegas police officer Barbara Morgan confirmed Vince Neil’s arrest on suspicion of DUI to CBS News. No other details of the rocker’s arrest have yet been released.
This is not the first time Vince Neil has been in trouble with the law over allegedly driving drunk. Neil lost control of his car in 1984, striking another vehicle. Hanoi Rocks drummer Nicholas “Razzle” Dingley, who was a passenger in Neil’s car, was killed. Two people in the vehicle struck by Neil were seriously injured.
Neil was charged with vehicular manslaughter and DUI following the crash and sentenced to 30 days in jail, five years probation and 200 hours of community service.
Vince Neil (Photo: Paul.yuusuf - Wikimedia Commons)
Las Vegas police officer Barbara Morgan confirmed Vince Neil’s arrest on suspicion of DUI to CBS News. No other details of the rocker’s arrest have yet been released.
This is not the first time Vince Neil has been in trouble with the law over allegedly driving drunk. Neil lost control of his car in 1984, striking another vehicle. Hanoi Rocks drummer Nicholas “Razzle” Dingley, who was a passenger in Neil’s car, was killed. Two people in the vehicle struck by Neil were seriously injured.
Neil was charged with vehicular manslaughter and DUI following the crash and sentenced to 30 days in jail, five years probation and 200 hours of community service.
- 6/28/2010
- by Ann
- SnarkFood.com
Anyone else going to Texas Book Festival this weekend? I figure I haven't had quite enough fest madness with Austin Film Festival, so I'm planning to head down to the Capitol on Saturday and/or Sunday to shop for books, meet authors, and generally have a good time like the bookworm I am.
But since I'm also a film geek, I'm interested in a couple of movie-related events that are part of Texas Book Festival this year:
Austin Film Festival is co-sponsoring the "Survivin' Hollywood: Three Texas Movie Pros" panel on Sunday at 2 pm in Capitol Extension Room E2.014. The panel includes authors Robert Hinkle, Gary Kent, and Billy Taylor, three Texans who have recently written books about working in Hollywood. You may remember Kent's reading/signing event at BookPeople back in July. Aff co-founder Barbara Morgan will moderate. This looks like a hoot, and I'm hoping to be there.
But since I'm also a film geek, I'm interested in a couple of movie-related events that are part of Texas Book Festival this year:
Austin Film Festival is co-sponsoring the "Survivin' Hollywood: Three Texas Movie Pros" panel on Sunday at 2 pm in Capitol Extension Room E2.014. The panel includes authors Robert Hinkle, Gary Kent, and Billy Taylor, three Texans who have recently written books about working in Hollywood. You may remember Kent's reading/signing event at BookPeople back in July. Aff co-founder Barbara Morgan will moderate. This looks like a hoot, and I'm hoping to be there.
- 10/29/2009
- by Jette Kernion
- Slackerwood
Guess what? Austin has had film-related news in the past week that has nothing to do with Fantastic Fest. Really! I'm as surprised as you are. Let's look at all the interesting stuff we at Slackerwood missed while we were watching festival films and then recuperating. If we left out anything else, feel free to share the news in the comments section.
Austin filmmaker/instructor Kat Candler is on fire this month, I swear. You can catch her 2006 feature jumping off bridges tonight at the Windsor Park branch of Austin Public Library at 6:30 pm. She also has two new short films playing at Austin Film Festival later this month: Quarter to Noon and Love Bug. Finally, a feature-film screenplay that she wrote with Chris Mass (Chalk), The Spider in the Bathtub, has just been optioned by Laf Studios, with Candler to direct.Speaking of Aff, Austin Business Journal has...
Austin filmmaker/instructor Kat Candler is on fire this month, I swear. You can catch her 2006 feature jumping off bridges tonight at the Windsor Park branch of Austin Public Library at 6:30 pm. She also has two new short films playing at Austin Film Festival later this month: Quarter to Noon and Love Bug. Finally, a feature-film screenplay that she wrote with Chris Mass (Chalk), The Spider in the Bathtub, has just been optioned by Laf Studios, with Candler to direct.Speaking of Aff, Austin Business Journal has...
- 10/6/2009
- by Contributors
- Slackerwood
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