Tarantino hits P'Town!

This weekend, Provincetown hosted the 10th annual Provincetown Film Festival, and in keeping their own tradition, gave out the 10th annual "Filmmaker on the Edge award". In the past, names such as Gus Van Sant (Good Will Hunting) and John Waters (Hairspray) have been the honored recipients of this award, but this year it went to none other than Quentin Tarantino. According to Boston Herald, this was Tarantino's first trip to the Cape and loved it! To the Herald, he says "“It’s lovely here, I had no idea.”
As cool as this award is, this is not Tarantino's only Boston connection. After his very first film Reservior Dogs premiered at the Boston Film Festival in 1992, Boston University approached him about teaching a class on the French New Wave. Ironically, Quentin didn't even finish high school!

In honor of Tarantino's being at the festival, Provincetown screened the 1994 Tarantino hit, Pulp Fiction. Congrats, Quentin!

Old School Prom- GONE HOLLYWOOD!

Once again, Boston Movie Tours is proud to sponsor the Old School Prom! This year, the prom has taken a Hollywood focus, and will be a night to remember!

A little background: The Old School Prom came about as an idea for a house party -- a few friends, some funny outfits, and potentially good memories. However, after talking to people about it, it became very clear that lots of people wanted to relive their prom -- with none of the original stress or pressures, just a chance to cut loose, have some good times and make fun of the whole thing.

Here we are in 2008 with the same old-school theme and a bunch of new-school twists. Break out your penny loafers and poofy hair -- because we're back -- and we're taking you with us!

Here are the stats:

• When: Saturday, July 26th (8p-12a)
• Where: Belcourt Castle
• Why: To support the I Need a Hero Fund and the Royal Arts Foundation
• Cost: $75 in advance; $100 at the door

A True Star Shines Everywhere

There are tons of stars in Hollywood.

Tons.

Boston is proud to boast that several of these stars are from the hub. But not all of them are there for the lights or the camera, but for the action. Locals Matt Damon of Good Will Hunting fame and Shooter's own Mark Wahlberg were sitting courtside to watch the Boston Celtics take on the Los Angeles Lakers. (little bro, Donnie Walhberg, was also in attendance, yet not sitting with Marky Mark. hmm?) Not only are these guys fantastic actors but they are die hard C's fans. That's how we breed them in Boston, and I could not be prouder to say that these Boston natives represented cross-country to cheer the Boston Three Party and the rest of our boys on.

It has been 22 years since the Celts have been able to call themselves NBA champions, and now they are just 4 quarters away from doing it again!

Other stars at the game included Jack Nicholson, Tom Arnold and Chris Tucker.

GO GREEN! BEAT LA!

Boston Movie Tours his the Film Festival!

Last weekend, Boston Movie Tours employees Nicole Mayne and Stephanie Costello hit the opening night of the Boston International Film Festival in style. Donned in blue gowns and VIP passes, we hit the red carpet last Friday night. After seeing some really moving short films regarding environmentalism, the effects of Rwanda, and the end of the world, the feature film This is not a Test captivated us for 89 minutes.

The film, featuring Hil Harper, Robinne Lee, and Tom Arnold told the story of a billboard designer in L.A. He becomes so paranoid and obsessed with his fear of a terrorist nuclear attack on the city that he destroys his marriage. The film made its world debut at the film festival.

At the afterparty, Stephanie and Nicole caught up with Tom Arnold and got to take in all of the excitement surrounding the opening night gala! Take a look!

The Love Guru in Boston?

Boston Movie Tours has teamed up with our friends and took The Guru Pitka around the city! Check it out!





Pitka will hit Boston on the big screen in his movie, The Love Guru next Friday, June 20!

Matt Damon recognized for Kicking Ass!

Here at Boston Movie Tours, we take pride in the number of Grammys, Oscars, Tonys, MTV Moon Men, and other prestigious awards bestowed upon the city's talent. However, this week, our fair city can be proud for a different kind of award. Personally, I think this makes me more proud than an Oscar. Hub native Matt Damon was awarded the “Biggest Ass Kicker” for his “Bourne Identity” series at the Guys Choice Awards (Sponsored by Spike TV).

Speaking of kicking some ass, Damon also issued some trash-talking towards the L.A. Lakers. Fans loudly booed during his Guys Choice Awards’ acceptance speech. Damon announced that the Celts will “categorically, positively, unequivocally, undeniably kick your ass (L.A.)!”) . . .

GO CELTS!!! BEAT L.A!