We're just as excited as you are to hear that the Plaza Classic Film Festival is returning to Downtown El Paso this year from July 30th to August 9th! Not only is it coming back, but the festival has been heavily retooled for our safety. And with a "pop-up" drive-in movie element, may still manage to be the most memorable yet. We spoke with Program Director, Doug … [Read more...]
Candid Talk with Doug Pullen of the Plaza Classic Film Festival
Doug Pullen, Program Director for the Plaza Classic Film Festival talks to us at the INSIDER about the themes for this years festival. He also gives us some great tidbits about the local connections and what to expect in the "Local Flavor" segment (Aug. 6), where our REEL Authentico Video Contest winning entrants videos will be … [Read more...]
7 Things Not to Miss This Summer!
Downtown is bursting with free summer events, concert series and activities for families, adults and all! Don't miss out on these community events! Here are 7 things not to miss so we better not catch you saying that there isn't anything to do in the Sun City! Concerts in the Park Starting Friday, June 17, 8 p.m. the El Paso Parks & Rec Department … [Read more...]
Plaza Classic 2015: El Paso Connections
The Plaza Classic Film Festival (PCFF), now in its 8th year has drawn national attention over and over with the rich attention to detail the festival gives to film selection, celebrity speakers, and the marriage of history to modern logistics. Started in 2008 after the restoration of the Plaza Theatre in 2006 in a partnership between the El Paso Community … [Read more...]
Q&A with Plaza Classic Film Festival Coordinator DOUG PULLEN
The INSIDER insisted on pestering Doug Pullen, former reporter for the El Paso Times and newly christened coordinator for the Plaza Classic Film Festival, despite his immensely dense schedule. The days and hours count down quickly before this year’s Film Festival launches once again to thousands of classic movie fans. The audience will descend upon downtown with … [Read more...]