Vincent Pastore to screen new film

“Vincent Pastore to screen new film”

By Michael Aaron Gallagher of StayFamous.Net

(Syracuse, NY) – Perhaps best known for his role on the HBO original series “The Sopranos,” Vincent Pastore is a guest judge at the 7th Annual Syracuse International Film Festival. He will also be a host at Wise Guys Comedy Club, 201 S. Salina St., Syracuse. His film “Pizza With Bullets” is 8:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Palace Theater, Syracuse.

Michael Aaron Gallagher: “As a guest judge for the 2010 Syracuse International Film Festival, what criteria do you look for when you watch a movie?”

Vincent Pastore: “Three acts: beginning, middle, end … like ‘The Searchers,’ like ‘Shane.'”

Michael Aaron Gallagher: “You will be appearing at Wise Guys Comedy Club as well?”

Vincent Pastore: “Yes. I will be there to tell a few jokes and do some audience participation with skits and trivia.”

Michael Aaron Gallagher: “Of course, one of the biggest things you’re known for is your role in ‘The Sopranos.’ Was the process of working on an HBO drama like working on a movie set, or are there differences from the way a film is made?”

Vincent Pastore: “TV is much quicker – no time for second takes, no sitting around in a trailer.”

Michael Aaron Gallagher: “Your new comedy ‘Pizza with Bullets’ is a new take on the traditional cinema portrayal of the mob. Did you enjoy poking fun at something ‘The Sopranos‘ took a little more seriously?”

Vincent Pastore: “I was able to take the character I created and run with it and Talia Shire was great to work with.”

Michael Aaron Gallagher: “What are you looking forward to the most during your visit to Syracuse?”

Vincent Pastore: “It’s great to get out of NYC once in a while and although Syracuse is in NY state, I don’t feel like I’m in NY state. So it’s the fresh air and relaxed attitude and of course … the fans who love to see us come up there. This will be my third visit in two years.”

For more information on the Syracuse International Film Festival visit www.syrfilmfest.com.

Photo by Michael Aaron Gallagher