Author: Monteque

Championing and nurturing the arts in all its forms, Dreamweaverarts website is a vehicle for discovering new and established artists and their artwork. It is a place where one can uncover new ideas and experience new and traditional artistic expressions, which have the power to change the social dialogue, for we believe it is through the power of artistic creativity we can influence a better way of life.
Arts

ARCLIGHT CINEMAS TO OPEN NEW THEATER IN BOSTON

The Hub on Causeway marks first Boston location, expanding ArcLight’s loyalty to moviegoers nationwide ArcLight Cinemas continues its nationwide expansion, announcing the opening of a new location in Boston’s The Hub on Causeway development. Located adjacent to the TD Garden and above North Station, the development will feature over 800,000 square-feet of shopping, dining, residential, office space and entertainment. The 15-screen theater will serve as … Continue reading ARCLIGHT CINEMAS TO OPEN NEW THEATER IN BOSTON

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SUNDANCE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES $60,000 IN SLOAN SCIENCE IN CINEMA AWARDS

Embrace of the Serpent by Ciro Guerra wins 2016 Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize at 2016 Sundance Film Festival Writer/Director Mark Levinson (The Gold Bug Variations) and Co-Writers Darcy Brislin and Dyana Winkler (Bell) Receive Additional Support for Science-Based Projects New Award for Early-Stage TV/Online Series Announced Sundance Institute announced the awards for the most promising new independent films about science and technology, including Embrace of the Serpent directed … Continue reading SUNDANCE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES $60,000 IN SLOAN SCIENCE IN CINEMA AWARDS

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Arts

Change Is Coming To The Sundance Film Festival

Robert Redford the founder of The  Sundance Film Festival is pretty sure this is the best Sundance Film Festival they’ve ever had, and he also knows that things have to change. “It’s not the films. The quality, is better than ever!  It’s the size! I’m starting to hear some negative comments about how crowded it is and how difficult it is to get from venue to venue when … Continue reading Change Is Coming To The Sundance Film Festival

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Arts

The Revolution Of The Underground

By: Mark Padilla WGN AMERICA PARTNERS WITH THE BLACKHOUSE FOUNDATION DURING THE 2016 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL, IN CELEBRATION OF ‘UNDERGROUND,’ THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD ESCAPE THRILLER, FROM EXECUTIVE PRODUCER JOHN LEGEND AND CREATORS MISHA GREEN AND JOE POKASKI The event took place at Blackhouse’s Sundance headquarters located at the Buona Vita Restaurant, 804 Main Street, Park City, the exclusive “clips and conversation” panel event featured “Underground” … Continue reading The Revolution Of The Underground

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Movie Review

2016 Slamdance Film Review: “HONEY BUDDIES”

  By: Alystar McKenneh-O’Neill The best part of this film is the very talented Flula Borg who plays the best friend of David (David Guintoli) who has just been dumped by his fiancée. Unable to recoup the money for his honeymoon, David takes his best man Flula on the honeymoon.  Co-written by Flula Borg, David Guintoli (Grimm) and director Alex Simmons, Honey Buddies is a … Continue reading 2016 Slamdance Film Review: “HONEY BUDDIES”

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Movie Review

2016 Slamdance Film Festival Film Review: “Last Summer”

 Heartbreaking and real. “Last Summer”, is a beautiful achievement in craft, by writer/director Leonardo Guerra Seragnoli who  endeavors to make every frame meaningful while we wind our way through the heart wrenching, emotional bondage of the loss of a child when the child is right before our eyes.  Although slow paced, the pacing serves to connect the audience with the intense frustration this mother felt, … Continue reading 2016 Slamdance Film Festival Film Review: “Last Summer”

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Movie Review, Social Issues

2016 Sundance Film Review: “Sonita”

 By: Alystar McKenneh-O’Neill “Sonita” is the most important documentary of the 21st century. It is extremely well thought out, well shot, and enormous respect goes to Director Rokhsareh Ghaem Magham, who was forced to combine the subject of selling women and forced marriage, into her original subject matter of a woman rapper in Iran, to make an even more intriguing and important documentary than I think she … Continue reading 2016 Sundance Film Review: “Sonita”

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Movie Review

2016 Slamdance Film Review: “How To Plan An Orgy In A Small Town”

By: Alystar McKenneh-O’Neill The movie could have gone so many other directions, when it took a left turn into the most delightful story. After her mother’s death, Cassie (Jewel Staite) heads to the small town she escaped from after high school, where she expects and finds the old gang just as catty as she left them. But then the story takes a turn south and … Continue reading 2016 Slamdance Film Review: “How To Plan An Orgy In A Small Town”

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Arts

Sundance Film Festival 2016 Has Now Started!

  The 2016 Sundance Film Festival has officially started.  With an array of unique and cutting-edge voices tackling such controversial issues as gun control, abortion and the state of politics today; it is no wonder that this year’s 2016 Sundance Film Festival will be one that is truly unique.  For 11 days the 2016 Sundance Film Festival will take those attending on a grand journey … Continue reading Sundance Film Festival 2016 Has Now Started!

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Spirituality

10 Tribal Teachings To Live By

By: Nick Polizzi Director, The Sacred Science Like many of the teachings that come from indigenous culture, the 10 virtues below are intended as a roadmap for living a more balanced and connected life. The beauty of these ancient pillars of existence is that they always remain relevant, regardless of how evolved or learned we think we’ve become. 1) The Earth is our Mother, care … Continue reading 10 Tribal Teachings To Live By

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Arts

Anthony Figueroa: A Man of Strength and Honor

  By Monteque Pope-Le Beau In a perfect world there would be equality. There would be no suffering because everyone would have a multitude of opportunities. The world would be a different place where people were kind to one another and our most precious resource, our children would always be safe; but that’s not how the real world is. The reality is there are parts … Continue reading Anthony Figueroa: A Man of Strength and Honor

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About The Artist

Mary Fashbaugh: An Artist Of The Senses

  The artwork Mary Fashbaugh explores expectations and limitations of the senses in regard to human interaction. As Western culture grows more and more touch-averse, we rely on visual representation to navigate a majority of our communication. Loss of a more physical engagement with others and the world around us provokes her to explore personal boundaries and to question the integrity of sight. Humans have … Continue reading Mary Fashbaugh: An Artist Of The Senses

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About The Artist

Farhad Jafari Kiasaraei: An Artist Of Inter Contemplation

It seems there is no relationship between this course and painting and drawing, but in reality nothing is separated from these two at all.  Farhad Jafari Kiasaraei   Farhad Jafari Kiasaraei was born in a very beautiful and green city which is in the north of Iran named “Lahijan”. He feels his existence belonged to no special time or place during all of his life … Continue reading Farhad Jafari Kiasaraei: An Artist Of Inter Contemplation

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Arts

SUNDANCE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES SHORT FILM PROGRAM FOR 2016 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

72 Full-Scale Stories in Short Form will Inspire, Challenge, Engage and Entertain Audiences Sundance Institute announced today its full lineup of 72 short films that will leave a lasting impact on audiences long after the lights go up at their screenings at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, January 21-31 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Sundance and Ogden, Utah. Among the short films the Festival … Continue reading SUNDANCE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES SHORT FILM PROGRAM FOR 2016 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

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SLAMDANCE 2016 ANNOUNCES SUBVERSIVE LINE UP OF SPECIAL SCREENINGS, BEYOND FEATURES AND SHORT FILM COMPETITIONS

  From Adam Rifkin & Penn Jillette to Embers and Deep Gold, Slamdance Festival to showcase daring new filmmaking from four continents! Slamdance has announced its Special Screenings, Beyond, and Shorts programs for their 22nd Film Festival. The programs present bold DIY films by a variety of acclaimed and visionary filmmakers from all over the world and include 23 World, 13 North American, and 13 … Continue reading SLAMDANCE 2016 ANNOUNCES SUBVERSIVE LINE UP OF SPECIAL SCREENINGS, BEYOND FEATURES AND SHORT FILM COMPETITIONS

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SUNDANCE INSTITUTE COMPLETES FEATURE FILM LINEUP FOR 2016 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

  Premieres, Documentary Premieres, Spotlight, Sundance Kids and Special Events: Bright Stars, New Stories and Fest Favorites Round Out Robust Festival Program Sundance Institute has completed its feature film lineup for the 2016 Sundance Film Festival with the highly anticipated narratives, documentaries, episodic work and events in the Premieres, Documentary Premieres, Spotlight, Sundance Kids and Special Events sections. The Festival takes place January 21-31 in Park … Continue reading SUNDANCE INSTITUTE COMPLETES FEATURE FILM LINEUP FOR 2016 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

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Movie Review

A Review Of “All About E” A Simplistic Lesson In Self Acceptance

By: Monteque Pope-Le Beau What does it take for someone to stop running from themselves and face who they are? How hard can it be to step up and be your true self without fear or worry of what others may think about you let alone your family? Sometimes it may be harder than one might think! In the film “All about E” E played … Continue reading A Review Of “All About E” A Simplistic Lesson In Self Acceptance

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Arts

SUNDANCE INSTITUTE CELEBRATES NEW FRONTIER 10TH ANNIVERSARY AT 2016 FESTIVAL

  (1) #100humans, Credit: 8i; (2) theBlu: Encounter, Credit: Wevr;  (3) Queen Rose Family (da Stories), Credit: Kalup Linzy Studio. A revolution a decade in the making, Sundance Institute celebrates the 10th Anniversary of its New Frontier program with an exhibition of new work at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, including immersive cinematic works, virtual reality installations, an extensive lineup of documentary and narrative mobile VR experiences … Continue reading SUNDANCE INSTITUTE CELEBRATES NEW FRONTIER 10TH ANNIVERSARY AT 2016 FESTIVAL

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SUNDANCE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES FILMS IN COMPETITION AND NEXT FOR 2016 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

  (1) Morris from America, Credit: Sean McElwee; (2) The Lure, Credit: Robert Palka; (3) The Fits, Credit: Paul Yee.   The Sundance Institute is offering a first look at the year ahead in independent film, culture and new ideas, Sundance Institute announced  65 films selected for the U.S. Competition, World Competition and out-of-competition NEXT category set to premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, January 21-31 … Continue reading SUNDANCE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES FILMS IN COMPETITION AND NEXT FOR 2016 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

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