James Ivory and Barry Levinson come to Williamstown Film Fest on Saturday, Oct. 31st.
James Ivory
Lunch Seminar
James Ivory: A Man with a View
An illuminating conversation with the award-winning
director of A Room with a View, The Bostonians, Howards End,
The Remains of the Day, and Mr. & Mrs. Bridge. Mr. Ivory will
talk about his proliļ¬c career, working with such actors as
Emma Thompson, Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Hugh
Grant, Julianne Moore, Anthony Hopkins, Maggie Smith,
Vanessa Redgrave, and Christopher Reeve, as well as his
44-year collaboration with producer Ismail Merchant.
Saturday, October 31 at 12:30pm
The Orchards
Barry Levinson
Barry Levinson/POLIWOOD
WFF salutes Oscar-winning director Barry Levinson
(Diner, Rain Man, Wag the Dog, Bugsy) who brings his gripping new documentary to WFF. Grab a front-row seat to the 2008 presidential campaign as Poliwood explores the collision and collusion between politics and Hollywood and the ever-thinning line between news and entertainment. A sizzling look at the roles media and celebrities play in society. New England Premiere, followed by a Q&A with Mr. Levinson and the annual champagne/desserts party.
Saturday, October 31 at 8:00pm
Sterling & Francine Clark Art Institute
Tickets at (413) 458-9900 or http://www.williamstownfilmfest.com/