Friday, January 29, 2010

~ Cast & Crew of Twelve ~


The cast and crew of Twelve visited Silver Queen Fine Art today for an Esquire interview and to help with our Partners in Health fundraiser. It was a pleasure meeting all of them but Fifty left us speechless. Thank goodness we were closed for business. His smile and personality are as big as his celebrity. Make sure to catch their film this weekend at Sundance. It premiers tonight at the Eccles Center.



Thursday, January 28, 2010

2.5 Queens for Banksy Film

I have to say Exit Through the Gift Shop wasn't what I'd expected. I thoroughly enjoyed this film but would have appreciated more aggressive editing. This documentary follows the efforts of Thierry Guetta with a handheld camcorder, aspiring to make a film about urban street arts. After 10 years of footage and thousands upon thousands of miles around the globe, Thierry realizes he doesn't have the resources to finish his project. The highlight of the film was his chance meeting with most notorious London street artist, Banksy.

Unfortunately after meeting Banksy, Theirry decided to follow his own artistic career making a mockery of the entire California art scene. Hiring a variety of studio artists, Theirry successfully created a body of work that he admittedly borrowed from a combination of Banksy, Wharhol, and other successful pop artists. Without ever being represented by a gallery or selling art on his own, Theirry marketed a one-man show in Los Angeles, selling over 1 million dollars of his work in just under a month. I don't know what kind of cruel joke this was, but I bet there are a few art collectors out there who aren't laughing.

The nicest thing about having the film premier at Sundance was having him tag our city. It's an amazing piece with a cameraman filming a flower. I give his painting 5 Queens but his film gets a 2.5 Queen rating. I'd like to apologize in advance for the citizens of Park City who will most likely cover it up. Pretty strange that a community so concerned with appearances and fame would actually paint over an original Banksy. His original paintings sell for $100,000.00. It's a shame someone wouldn't work with the city to do something worthwhile for a much-needed charity instead of painting over it.




Bravissimo Peepli Live



BollyDance 2010

Witty, brillant, and touching, Peepli Live was a welcome surprise during the Sundance Film Festival. Anusha Rizvi delivers an unfortunate tale the viewer could only wish to not be true. With a full heart and empty pockets, Natha (Omkar Das Manikpruri) is forced to play his part in a circus of events that would eventually either end his life, or even worse, take his family and farm. Caught up in a media and political frenzy, Natha's choices are limited. Even with its serious nature, this film is full of funny moments worthy of laughter and heartfelt moments worthy of tears. I really enjoyed the question/answer session that followed the film. I admired Mahmood FarooQui, co-director challenging the audience to make the world a better place for all people, including the poor.

Monday, January 25, 2010

Italian Vogue at the Silver Queen

Elodie Bouchez being interviewed by Italian Vogue. We couldn't understand a word they were saying but they sure looked good doing it. "The Imperialists Are Still Alive" was a Silver Queen favorite for Sundance. Break a nail girl, we hope you win.


Jose Maria de Tavira, actor, and Zeina Durra, director, being interviewed by Italian Vogue. Make sure to check out www.theimperialistsarestillalive.com
Silver Queen Fine Art is so Bollywood. Our favorite new actor, director, producer friend Aamir stopped in for another visit today and signed a few autographs for our "Star Power Ebay Auction". Make sure to see one of his films and place a bid for Partners in Health.

Pssst. . . Laura Ruth Labar eat your heart out.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Morgan Spurlock on Main Street

Thanks Becca for nabbing this shot and autograph of Morgan Spurlock. We're not sure if he was here promoting a film or making one. He was being followed by a film crew up Main Street. Make sure to check out our celebrity autograph ebay auction after the festival that benefits Partners in Health.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

The Queens of Sundance 2010


The drag, bingo girls from the First Baptist Church in Sugar House were out enjoying the festivites of Sundance. Looks like we're not the only queens in Park City.

Star struck with Ryan Reynolds



You know I hate to say it but the Queen Team was star struck today with Ryan Reynolds, promoting his 2010 Sundance Film "Buried". It takes a lot to impress us here at the Silver Queen but he's got all the right stuff. It wasn't the fact that he's married to Scarlett Johanson or that he's worked with my favorite Betty White, this guy's got more than just his big guns he's got an amazing personality. Thank you Ryan for your generosity and time. Also a special thanks to Vanity Fair for thinking of us.

Friday, January 22, 2010

~ Lil Jon ~


This guy doesn't look little or like a Jon but he was very kind to give us an autograph. Make sure to check out our ebay auction after the festival to benefit Partners in Health.

I've decided instead of going by Timm you can now call me T-Zizzle.

~ "Big Love" at the Silver Queen ~

There's was a lot of big lovin at the Silver Queen today with Shawn Doyle star of the hit HBO show "Big Love" promoting his new film "Grown Up Movie Star". What a hunk and a nice guy. Thank you to Indie PR and the cast of this great movie.

Make sure to check out our ebay auction following the festival to bid on a Silver Queen Fine Art autographed credential. 100% of the proceeds will go to benifit Partners in Health.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

~ Star Power ~


Use your star power this Sundance and help support "Partners in Health, Stand with Haiti". Visit the gallery during the festival and pick up your Silver Queen credentials badge. Return your laminate with a celebrity autograph and receive a $100.00 Silver Queen gift coin. Your autographed credential will be auctioned on ebay following the festival. 100% of the proceeds will go to "Partners in Health".




Don't be an art snob and help us raise $2,000.00 for a much needed charity.





Enjoy Sundance. Give us a call if you have any questions about the festival or Partners in Health.

Take Care,

Timm & The Queen Team



Special thank you's to Frank Gonzales and Richard Salcido for the artwork.


Saturday, January 9, 2010

They're Back!!!!!!


This will be our second year to host both Frank Gonzales & Richard Salcido for a show at the Silver Queen. Their new body of work, "Collective" blows me away. When I first saw this collection it made me proud to be in the art business. Thanks guys for such a great 2009. I can't wait to be a part of your 2010.


Silver Queen Fine Art is excited to announce the newest member of the Queen Team, Becca Wood. Moving here from Cincinnati Becca came from a background in fine art, graphic design and illustration. We’re very pleased she’s chosen Park City and the Silver Queen. Please stop by the gallery and ask Becca about her trip on the bus with Laura Linney.

Friday, January 8, 2010


Now that doesn't mean you're going to see me up on that mountain.
Thanks Becca Wood for the fabulous poster.