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Abel Ferrara: Allora Film Festival Interview

Independent eccentric filmmaker Abel Ferrara, a hard-core New Yorker (born in the Bronx in 1951), is in the land of his ancestors, Southern Italy, a special guest of the 1st edition of the Allora Film Festival in Ostuni, Puglia. The director of Bad Lieutenant (1992), King of New York, Body Snatchers, The Addiction (1995), The Blackout and many documentaries on the most varied subjects (among them the city of Naples and writer/filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini) talked to an enthusiastic crowd of young filmmakers and students during the festival.
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Car Stars: Where Movies and Automobiles Come Together

Think fast: is there any film you had seen that didn’t have a car? Difficult, isn’t it? Cars and movies were born and developed at the same time, from the late 19th century to the early 20th, a moment when movement and speed fascinated new generations and opened opportunities for new horizons. The first moving picture – The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat Gare, in 1895 -  showcased a protagonist from the previous century – the locomotive.
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Acting Schools in Los Angeles

Not all aspiring performers have taken acting classes, but many actors will attest that their career would not have been possible without learning the techniques and skills that formal training can offer. Here are some of the best schools in LA to consider: The Stella Adler Academy of Acting One of the most prestigious acting schools in the world, The Stella Adler Academy of Acting was founded by Adler, an actress and teacher who created the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in 1949, in New York City.