for breaking news visit www.timesnewsweekly.com OCTOBER 1, 2015 • times 23 QUEENS Celebrate Shocktober at Bushwick Film Festival BY THE RIDGEWOOD TIMES STAFF editorial@ridgewoodtimes.com @RidgewoodTimes Who’s ready for a terrifying Shocktober? Just in time for Halloween season, The Bushwick Film Festival will be screening some chilling movies. Its official selection includes potential cult shocker “Old 37″ by director Paul Travers, the story of two brothers who intercept 911 calls in a beaten up ambulance to torture and kill their victims. Following the screening will be a talkback with the cast and crew, including lead actress Brandi Cyrus (Miley Cyrus’ sister). Another fantastic frightening pick is “Altered Minds” from Michael Wechsler. Find out what happens when a horror writer hijacks his dying father’s birthday party in a desperate attempt to unearth family secrets from his father’s time as a CIA psychiatrist. Want tickets to these scary screenings? Write to tickets@bushwickfilmfestival. com with the subject “Shocktober,” the film you like to see and your full name for a chance to win two tickets to one of these screenings at the Anthology Film Archives in Manhattan! In addition to these features, the festival is proud to showcase a number of horror shorts including “Larry Gone Demon” (the story of a roommate in desperate need of an exorcism), “Bunny Bizness” (a clay-motion film about a gothic teen and a taxidermy raven), and “0 Feet Away” (a look into a dating app user’s greatest fears). You don’t want to miss these fantastic films! Get tickets on the Bushwick Film Fest site, http://bushwickfilmfestival. ticketleap.com/. ‘Gotham’ star greets fans in Forest Hills BY KELLY MARIE MANCUSO editorial@queenscourier.com @KellyMMancuso “Gotham” star David Mazouz made a special appearance on Sept. 27 at local Forest Hills comic book shop Royal Collectibles as part of a Batman Day celebration. The breakout star of the hit Fox drama plays a young, pre-Batman Bruce Wayne struggling to solve the mystery of his parents’ murder. When asked what it was like to assume the mantle of the Dark Knight, Mazouz explained that he approached the part with a mix of both excitement and trepidation. “When I first stepped into the role, it was a little nerve-wracking because it is such an iconic character,” he said. “When you have a show that is a comicbased TV show, you’re stepping into an already existing universe, as opposed to creating one like most shows do. There’s already a built-in fan base, a built-in following and expectations. That can be a good thing or a bad thing. I was nervous, but the pressure ended up being good because it motivated me to want to do my very best.” Judging by the hundreds of enthusiastic fans who lined up to meet him, it would be safe to say that Mazouz’s turn as Bruce Wayne has been very well received. Loyal “Gotham” viewers and fans of the Dark Knight lined up around the corner for their chance to grab an autograph and a selfie with Mazouz. Sunday’s event was held in honor of Batman Day, an annual occurrence celebrating the first appearance of Bob Kane’s legendary character in “Detective Comics” No. 27 back in 1939. The staff at Royal parlayed the celebration into Batman Weekend and offered fans free comic books along with a host of Batman merchandise. Even Mazous, a true fan of the genre, left with an impressive haul of newly purchased comics and trade paperbacks. “So far, I think my favorite is Hush,” he explained, referring to the 2002 Batman storyline by Jeph Loeb. Fans of all ages dressed in Batmanthemed T-shirts and caps, while some chose to arrive to the shop in costume. One fan was dressed as the Joker’s paramour Harley Quinn, complete with a spot-on impression of the lovelorn DC villainess. Royal Collectibles own Bob Lazauskas even got into the act, morphing into the comic book version of the stoic Commissioner James Gordon, complete with glasses, a fake GCPD badge and a pipe. Although complimentary glossy photos of Mazouz on the “Gotham” set were given out to fans, many chose to bring items and comics from home for the star to sign. Lindenwood resident Kenny Behler, a young artist and fan of the show, presented Mazouz with an original portrait he drew of his character with Batman drawn in haunting silhouette in the background. “It’s incredible,” Mazouz said of the outpouring of fans. “That’s why we make the show, so people could watch it and enjoy it. And so, when they do, that’s just so good.” Mazouz (center) with Royal Collectibles co-owner Michale Giordano and Diane Lazauskas Daniel Salon and Spa Back to school madness $5 OFF any Hair Cut Get your color service with us and get a FREE deep conditioning treatment. Offer available Tues-Thurs. Must Bring This Coupon 10% OFF any hair care product. We carry Aveda, Oribe and Morrocan Oil Hair Products 70-09 Myrtle Ave Glendale, NY 11385 718-628-0161
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