Film studio heads rarely make general public appearances, let alone teach. Larry Meistrich, head of Nehst Studios and producer of the Oscar winner Sling Blade, turns that concept on its head! Coming to Sacramento October 15,16 & 17, Meistrich presents the acclaimed, weekend-long Aspiring Filmmakers Boot Camp so those interested in film careers can get the rare opportunity of educatation and interaction with a film industry leader who is running a film financing, production and distribution company in today’s entertainment world. At the boot camp Meistrich shares a lifetime of insights, knowledge and powerful tips to help successfully navigate the film business – whether as a writer, direc

Full on Ficelle By: Bobby Hickey Ficelle, meaning small baguette in French, is a diamond in the rough found only in Winters. Opened in 2005 by sisters Joanne Martin and Marianne Washabaugh, with family tradition and culinary prowess that is evident in every bite of their Platos de Tapas (Spanish for small plates). Joanne and Marianne chose Winters because their first concept was a “Grab and Go” eatery, catering to tourists and those traveling through Winters. Although they didn’t want to be confined to the strictures of a “restaurant” per-se, they did know, quoting Vacaville Magazine, “they wanted it to be a food place”, and by having small platters, and a bar-tab-type of billing system yo

by Tony Sheppard Originally Published in Capitol Weekly This may be the least comprehensive restaurant review ever. So don’t be surprised if I go off on a tangent or two. Good Friends is located in South Natomas, in a small shopping plaza on the south-east corner of the I5 and West El Camino intersection. The location is close to several housing complexes and also the campuses of the University of Phoenix and the Art Institute of Sacramento. It’s a faculty favorite for the Arts Institute and, given that the Capital Film Arts Alliance meets there, also for some of the filmmaking community. For that reason, I’ve eaten there multiple times in the last couple of years, but I’ve never actuall