36th cleveland international film festival :: march 22 - april 1, 2012
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April 3rd, 2011 @ 6:30pm

The final round comes around again...

Every year, as the final round prepares to go in and the Closing Night Ceremony closes in, I'm a little bewildered as to how quickly the time has passed and how much has happened in it. Things are a bit of a blur at times, but I've had the most wonderful time this year, meeting incredible people and making new friends. There are so many people I'... more

Posted by Lara Klaber

April 3rd, 2011 @ 4:25pm

Missed the film your heart was set on?

Don't give up hope! Our friends at Cleveland Cinemas have been paying close attention to which films have had huge crowds, especially if some of you had to be turned away because we ran out of seats! They're working on arranging to have the films come back to Cleveland, as soon as they... more

Posted by Lara Klaber

April 1st, 2011 @ 11:15am

Opening Day... for someone else, anyway!

So it's the Home Opener for the Indians this afternoon, and that's probably going to mean some traffic and parking headaches. So it's time to talk about parking again! But I'm going to start off, yet again, by saying that everybody really ought to consider letting RTA bring them downtown today. On game days, ... more

Posted by Lara Klaber

March 31st, 2011 @ 6:00pm

The evening is gearing up again!

Tonight is our fourth excursion out of Tower City, as we return to our roots with our Rick Whitbeck Evening at the Cedar Lee Theatre. A lot of you may already be hanging out at NightTown prior to the show! ... more

Posted by Lara Klaber

March 31st, 2011 @ 3:20pm

Hilarious times tonight!

Have you noticed some cool, bubbly people in hospital scrubs wandering around, handing out buttons? If not, you should really look for them. First, because those buttons are awesome and you need one. They'll ask what you're dying to do, and put it on a button for you! Get your life's goal -- or your most urgent need of the moment (with... more

Posted by Lara Klaber

March 31st, 2011 @ 2:10pm

Another parking update!

So it's time to remind everybody yet again that tomorrow is the Indians home opener, and the crowds coming into downtown are going to be crazy. There will be a lot of people trying to get the same parking spaces that you are, so if you can, you might want to let RTA do the driving for you... more

Posted by Lara Klaber

March 31st, 2011 @ 12:55pm

So how was Wednesday?

Wednesday was yet another broken record day, that's how it was! Our new Wednesday high is 5,581 film attendees! There were wonderful -- but so well-behaved! -- crowds both here and at the Capitol Theatre last night. And you've remained so philanthropic, too! The Challenge Match now stands at $26,000 and you've bought almost $15,00... more

Posted by Lara Klaber

March 30th, 2011 @ 6:00pm

Are you a "Foodie?"

If you are, you probably already have your tickets to A Matter of Taste (formerly "A Mouthful" and listed that way in the program guide). And if you are, you'd probably like to meet the director, preferably somewhere that has great food!... more

Posted by Lara Klaber

March 28th, 2011 @ 8:30pm

Tomorrow is College Day!

Feel like showing a little school spirit? Tuesday is College Day, so let the emblems fly! Wear a college shirt or other gear and come see us -- you'll get a voucher and a gift! No, I'm not telling you what the gift is. It's a surprise! Meaghan may have a few more hints for you tomorrow in the Buzz. ;) There's also a College Day Tweet-Up in T... more

Posted by Lara Klaber

March 27th, 2010 @ 4:10pm

Pinned: The Musical!

Looking for something to do this evening? Didn't get into the film you were hoping for? Take in "Pinned: The Musical!" A whole bunch of local bands are coming together at the Phantasy Theater tonight to hold a benefit concert for ... more

Posted by Lara Klaber

March 21st, 2010 @ 2:00pm

Wake up with the Turtles on Saturday!

I just escaped the sumptuous peace and quiet of the Hospitality Suite's Media Hub for a few minutes to go check out the action down at the Cinema, and to take a look at the Stand-By situation. It looks like Turtle: The Incredible Journey may actuall... more

Posted by Lara Klaber

March 19th, 2010 @ 4:30pm

2010 Midnight Madness!

Remember Frank Ippolito from last year? He was the director of the short zombie flicks &Teller and &Teller 2, which featured Teller (of Penn & Teller fame) battling zombies. Frank is back again, with a new film that'll feed your horror movie cravings: ... more

Posted by Lara Klaber

March 19th, 2010 @ 1:00pm

Sneak Peek at the 2 PM Round

Now that the noon round has gone in, we can go into more depth about what's coming up in the afternoon, and take a quick walk through the options. If you haven't already watched Bill's Buzz about today, this will hopefully help you make up your ... more

Posted by Lara KLaber

March 19th, 2010 @ 10:30am

A Wild First Friday!

Well, I wasn't imagining the size of last night's crowd. You broke our Opening Night records, with 1,300 people in five theaters! That's just amazing! And you're already doing amazing things today, too. We've never had a First Friday that had a lot of Stand-By films, but at the moment, Bill tells us that six out of the seven fil... more

Posted by Lara Klaber