Each year there are film festivals that last sometimes weeks on end, in which journalists and cinema enthusiasts are inundated with movies day after day, some of which will hit and some of which will undoubtedly miss. One of my favorite functions to attend each year is a single-night event called IT CAME FROM DALLAS, which celebrates films made right here in Big D. Some of the movies are schlocky, some are just plain weird, but almost all are in some way endearing. If you’re looking for a fun time in Dallas this Thursday night, look no further. Treat yourself to an evening of memorable clips, rarely seen photos, and local filmmakers and actors/actresses. It really is one of the coolest events of its type. You may bump into me out there as well. This year’s IT CAME FROM DALLAS is their 7th, something my site shares in common with them, since we just celebrated our 7th anniversary last December. They’re featuring local film pioneer Jim Rowley and local actress Angie Bolling (all three ROBOCOP movies), both of who are expected to be in attendance. More info below, don’t miss the fun!
Visit: www.ItCameFromDallas.com
WHEN
Thursday, February 23, 2012
7:30pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Suggested Donation: $10
CASH BAR & FOOD FOR PURCHASE
WHERE
Studio Movie Grill
11170 N Central Expy.
Dallas, TX 75243-6717
We have a variety of local filmmaking professionals and celebrities who will appear on-screen at this show and they’ll be introducing clips from films made in North Texas throughout the years. The Gentle Musers from 1310 The Ticket (George Dunham, Craig Miller and Gordon Keith) will make presentations, The FOX4 Good Day team will also introduce clips from their favorite DFW-made films, and there will be “behind-the-scenes” stories told by local industry pros who worked on the films. Film historian Gordon K. Smith will be back with “Gordon’s Vault”, a collection of offbeat clips from lesser known films made in the Dallas area, we’ll present DPA’s Pioneer Award to two extraordinary Texas filmmakers, Jim Rowley and the late Spencer Williams, and we’ll top off the evening with a variety of wonderful raffle prizes. You won’t want to miss this show in it’s new format!
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Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff. 
