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Smells like bad cologne

A cheap marketing ploy? Sure, but a fun one. On May 3 fans of NBC's My Name is Earl will be allowed to smell their way along with the popular sitcom. The catch: you've got to own a copy of next week's TV Guide, which will include scratch and sniff panels. Scents include new-car smell and obnoxious cologne; onscreen boxes tell you when to scratch. continue...

Record of Iraq War Lies to Air April 25 on PBS

Record of Iraq War Lies to Air April 25 on PBS
Submitted by dswanson on Thu, 2007-04-12 05:12.

By David Swanson

Bill Moyers has put together an amazing 90-minute video documenting the lies that the Bush administration told to sell the Iraq War to the American public, with a special focus on how the media led the charge. I've watched an advance copy and read a transcript, and the most important thing I can say about it is: Watch PBS from 9 to 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25. Spending that 90 minutes on this will actually save you time, because you'll never watch television news again – not even on PBS, which comes in for its share of criticism. continue...

TV: "Arts with Religion" on CBS today

From SAJA E-mail Lists @ http://www.saja.org

Bharata Natyam and SAJA Lister Swati Bhise are among the features of this program. Questions to producer Bruce Wallace <bruce.wallace@gmail.com>

THE ARTS WITHIN RELIGION, an interfaith religion special, will be broadcast
Sunday, April 22 on the CBS Television Network.  Please check your local
station for exact time.  (For those of you in New York City, it will air on
WCBS at 11:30 Sunday morning.)

    This special  profiles an Islamic Hip-Hop group called Native Deen, who
use rap music to promote a message of tolerance and understanding while
maintaining their religious and cultural identity. The members, Joshua
Salaam, Naeem Muhammad and Abdul-Malik Ahmad call themselves "Native Deen"
drawing from the Arabic word "deen" meaning Religion.

    The program also looks at 'Bharata natyam,' the classical dance of South
India. This art form originated five thousand years ago in the temples of
ancient India. The roots of this tradition are from the Hindu Vedas, the
holy books of India. Through a performance and interview with Swati Gupte
Bhise, the program explains how this colorful dance is a reflection of the
religious and cultural history of India.

    The program also features The Church of Holy Apostles soup kitchen,
where a weekly arts program was created to foster a sense of community and
provide those in need a chance to express themselves through music and art.
We hear from the program's founder, Marion Williams, an artist and a student
at Union Theological Seminary in New York City.

John P. Blessington is the executive producer of the special, Liz Kineke is
the producer. The special is produced with the cooperation of the National
Council of Churches, The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops , The Islamic
Society of North America, and a consortium of Jewish organizations.

Tribeca Film Festival-How to Tribeca for Free

You don't need a ticket to everything! Not only do we show movies, we’re also committed to giving back to the community that hosts us every year by offering these free events. See the list below and keep checking back for updates.

Free Premieres Spider-Man
In addition to the U.S. premiere in Queens, the Tribeca Film Festival will also present, with Columbia Pictures, free, simultaneous screenings in NYC’s other four boroughs. Stay tuned to this website to find out how you can get tickets. »Get the Details

Tribeca Drive-In
Catch cinema under the stars at the Tribeca Drive-In, the Festival's classic outdoor screening series, returning to the World Financial Center Plaza. This free public event will entertain families and movie lovers of all ages.
»Get All the Details

Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair
Kids rule the streets of Tribeca for a full day of family-friendly films and fun activities. Saturday, May 5.
»More Info

Sports Saturday - Get Your Head in the Game!
Also on May 5th, enjoy a full day of sports flicks, stars and more at Sports Saturday, part of the ESPN Sports Film Festival. Right down the street from the Family Festival!
»Find Out More

Daily Video and Festival Coverage
During the Festival, check this website daily for up-to-the minute coverage and new videos posted every day.
»See Some of Our Videos

Film Technology Workshops
These free workshops give filmmakers the nitty-gritty on everything they need to know about science and technology of filmmaking.
»Get Dates and Times

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Every year, world-renowned artists create works we present as awards to winning filmmakers at the Festival. Their contributions will be honored with a special exhibit, free and open to the public.
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11am-6pm Tuesday, April 14th - Sunday, May 6th. »Visit Gallery Vietnam

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Taxi to the Dark Side

International Documentary Feature Competition 2007, 105 mins Interests: Documentary, Asian, War This documentary murder mystery examines the death of an Afghan taxi driver at Bagram Air Base from injuries inflicted by U.S. soldiers. In an unflinching look at the Bush administration's policy on torture, the filmmaker behind Enron: the Smartest Guys in the Room takes us from a village in Afghanistan to Guantanamo and straight to the White House. In English and Pashtu. Sat, Apr 28, 8:30pm - Clearview Chelsea West Theater 2 Sun, Apr 29, 9:45pm - AMC 34th Street Theater 13 Tue, May 1, 6:30pm - AMC 34th Street Theater 10 Wed, May 2, 3:00pm - AMC 34th Street Theater 10 Thu, May 3, 3:00pm - AMC Kips Bay Theater 15 2007 Tribeca Film Guide

TV: Prajwala tonight on NewsHour on PBS

Subject: Prajwala tonight on NewsHour
Hi....
Tonight, the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer will broadcast a report on Prajwala, an outstanding anti-trafficking organization based in Hyderabad. I first learned of the founder, Sunitha Krishnan, from SAJA, so THANKS. She is impressive beyond belief, ............ Fred (de Sam Lazaro) More on Prajwala.

"Taxi To The Dark Side" Accepted to the Tribeca Film Festival!

"Taxi to the Dark Side", a new film from Alex Gibney, will have its World Premiere at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival. For more information, please visit Tribeca Film Festival 2007.

"Taxi to the Dark Side" is a documentary murder mystery that traces the homicide of an Afghan taxi driver at the Bagram Air Force Base from Afghanistan to Guantanamo right up to the corridors of power in Washington. This disturbing and often brutal film is the most incisive examination to date of the entire arc of the Bush Administration's policy on torture.

The film is written, directed and narrated by Alex Gibney; executive produced by Donald G. Glascoff, Jr., Robert Johnson, Sid Blumenthal; produced by Eva Orner, Susannah Shipman and Gibney; shot by Maryse Alberti and Greg Andracke; and edited by Sloane Klevin.  http://jigsawprods.com/