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An astonishing prequel to the upcoming fiftieth anniversary special debuted last Friday, and now I’ve got some tidying up to do.
When I included the 'eighth-to-ninth Doctor' illustration in my last post, I intended it as a representation of ‘old’ (or at least twentieth century) Who being reborn as the ‘new series’.
The fact that Paul McGann’s brilliant, single-1996-appearance Doctor became Christopher Eccleston’s ‘vanguard of the new age of Who’ was taken for granted, completely unquestioned, even if we never had, and never would, see it.
But if you were to have asked me, and many other fans, what we most wanted for a fiftieth anniversary Doctor Who present, it would have been to see the eighth Doctor once more.
I would have been happy with a fleeting cameo, a flashback – even a voice-over would have been exciting enough, but the BBC remained resolutely silent on any possibility of us ever seeing McGann wielding a sonic screwdriver again. The actor himself had always expressed a great willingness to return, and this made the apparent ambivalence of the programme makers all the more disappointing.
So international Fandom collectively and loudly punched the air and ‘squee-ed’ when this happened last week:
Not just a cameo – but almost seven minutes of the best scripting Steven Moffat has produced in quite some time, augmenting McGann’s pitch perfect performance with equally character-nailing wit, melancholy and charm. Suddenly, those who didn’t realise it already have ample evidence of what a fantastic Doctor McGann would have made, had he been allowed to continue back in the mid-nineties.
But in a bitter-sweet way we finally rejoin the eighth Doctor adventures only to witness his last few minutes of life, suddenly giving The Night of the Doctor huge significance in the greater continuity of the programme.
If all that wasn’t enough, questions ranging from the very beginning of the new series to the most recent climactic episode are addressed in a truly ‘never-saw-that-coming’, stunning way. And then this happens:


Delivered in partnership with The Customs House Theatre this one-year performing arts programme will help you to learn and develop skills in dance, drama and singing in a professional working environment. You will gain an insight into the performing arts industry and have opportunities to both study and perform in the Customs House Theatre.
There are no formal entry requirements just passion and enthusiasm for the Performing Arts
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Remember Sulley, from Monsters, Inc? (he’ll be back in theaters in 2013 in Monsters University!) well, he makes a cameo appearance in the witch’s woodcarving shop. Can you spot him?
Did the witch only carve bears? Nope! Blink and you’ll miss the Pizza Planet truck, which has appeared in every Pixar film since Toy Story in 1995! Who knew they had pizza in 10th century Scotland!
Now be honest, did you catch these the first time around?


In third grade, Abigail rarely raised her hand to answer a question. When she did speak, her voice was soft and small, and tenuous. She was an avid reader and an imaginative writer, but it seemed like she tried to take up as little space as possible in her boisterous class. A wild rabbit senses alertness, and sniffs the air, anticipating danger.
Our class was putting on a play, an adaptation of Lois Lowry’s Number the Stars. I asked each of my students to fill out a form listing their top three choices for what part they wanted and why.
I was shocked when Abigail put the part of Annemarie, the lead in the play, as her number one pick. Intrigued, I went to speak with her after school and asked if she understood what she was asking for. “You’ll have to speak really loudly, in a stage voice, in front of many people. You’ll have to memorize hundreds of lines, act like a completely different person, and every eye will be on you. Are you ready for that? “
Abigail nodded vigorously. “Yes, Mrs. Levy, I understand. I can do it.”
“OK,” I said, “auditions are tomorrow. Practice the try-out pages for Annemarie.”
I was concerned for Abigail. This was unlike anything she had ever done before and I didn’t want her to freeze or begin crying in front of the class, but I had learned that motivation goes a long way.
When Abigail stepped on stage the next day to read for her part, her demeanor was no different. She seemed timid, mousy, like she might bolt at any moment. Then, to our amazement, her entire countenance transformed. She began to read in a loud stage voice, with perfect expression, as if she’d been in the theater for decades. Everyone in the room was stunned.
Others read for the part, but it clearly belonged to Abigail. Except for blocking directions, I don’t think I ever had to coach her about how to play her part. She never faltered and clearly, it was an extraordinary experience for her. She had never been in a play before and her parents were as surprised as the rest of us.
Abigail continued to act at our elementary school and continued in high school. She has graduated college and started her own theater which produces plays with Christian themes, some of which she writes and acts in.
I’m not sure what would have become of Abigail if she had not experienced the power of drama. It changed her life.
Fifth grader Andrew, new to our school, (and wrestling with many issues) wanted no part in the upper school play, a requirement for all 5th through 8th graders. We were performing The Tempest and he asked for, and I gave him, the smallest part – a mariner during the opening storm scene who says only, “Save us!” But the power of drama got hold of him and the next year he tried out for and was given a bigger part in our play about Queen Esther, and in addition, was excited to work the spotlight. Here’s what he wrote about the experience:
I was part of a team that was building something so large it would have been impossible for any one of us to do it on his own. The show that we were creating changed from day to day as each contributor had new thoughts and ideas they wanted to try out. It was alive and real and even though it took on more and more shape, week by week, no one knew exactly what it would look like on opening night.
The next year, Andrew was one of the scriptwriters, directors, and lead in our production of The Bronze Bow. Experiencing drama had a profound effect on this student; what if he had not had that opportunity?
I’m concerned that curricular demands are squeezing out the time it takes to involve students in drama, an experience that few forget. Whenever I ask adults, “Who still remembers lines from a play they were in as children?” almost every hand goes up. Here are some other powerful effects of giving time to drama:
When we give students meaningful stories to enact and guide them in reflecting on their character, we are providing what Jamie Smith would call “an embodied material practice.” One student who had played the part of Queen Esther as an eighth grader was living in a Muslim country a few years later, acting as a mother’s helper for two young girls. The missionary parents were attacked one night with hatchets while the girl was paralyzed with fear in another room with the two young children. She finally guided the girls out of the house to a hiding place where they were safe. Later on she told me that what gave her courage that night was the line Mordecai said to her in the Esther play, “Yet who knows whether you been raised up for such a time as this?” This young woman’s character had been formed, to some degree, by embodying the part of a courageous queen.
Being part of a play, whether onstage or off, is an experience that can help students understand what it means to be part of the Body of Christ. Every member is singularly important. The play cannot go on if even the smallest part is missing. Not everyone has the same gifts, but any member of the cast can shine in their part.
Students may discover hidden talents as they take on scriptwriting, directing, lighting, stage managing, singing. So many talents are needed to put on a play and most of them aren’t touched in a purely academic curriculum. One boy in fourth grade had rather severe learning disabilities, but he desperately wanted the part of King Herod. His image of himself (and his teachers and parents’ image of him) was that it would be almost impossible for him to memorize the lines. But, he was given the part and was the first one of the cast to have all his lines perfectly memorized. His success in the play transferred to other areas of his school life.
Plays can be woven into the Bible, social studies, or language arts curriculum. Students who have “lived” the story of Daniel or Joseph or Esther in a play will have that story in their hearts for the rest of their lives. The students who acted the part of mill girls during the Industrial Revolution, pioneers during Westward Expansion, migrant farm workers, etc. will have a new understanding of history and an empathy for people who lived those experiences. Drama doesn’t have to be an ”add-on” to the curriculum; it can be an integral part of it.
Students can be asked to journal about the core values they needed to engage to be part of a successful play. One of our words is integrity, an essential value when students are waiting to rehearse, have a deadline for memorizing lines, and are helping their castmates stay focused. Journaling about the core values of the characters in the play is also valuable, even when a student plays a character we would not want them to emulate. What core values was the character lacking? How would the story have been different if the character had lived out our core values? A boy who acts the part of Edmund in “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” will recognize betrayal and redemption in a deeper way.
Drama is such a powerful tool for gaining depth in historical, literary, and Biblical understanding. I’ve seen its potential to transform students’ lives, both in how they see themselves and in engaging core values through the embodiment of a character and the tasks and skills needed to produce a play. It’s an effective way for students to take ownership. And over the course of 30 years of putting on plays, I have found no pedagogical tool that surpasses the motivation, excitement, and engagement engendered by drama.
A practical suggestion:
If putting on a play seems daunting to you, try writing, or helping your students write a one-act play based on an event you’re studying in history, a chapter or incident from a book you’re reading as a class, or a story from the Bible. Kids love costumes, even very simple ones. The set also can be minimalist. Start by performing it for another class in your school. Keep it simple and have success, then you can get more complicated.
And may God bless your efforts in giving this gift to your students!


I first fell in love with filmmaking when I was 17 years old. In my early high school days, I wasn’t sure of the career path I wanted to take; so, I enrolled in several classes of varying subjects. I instantly found my passion when I entered our school’s film and broadcast course.
With most of my close friends graduating before me, I found myself using film making as to meet new people and communicate in a creative way. I most enjoyed the idea of making something from nothing. Putting concepts and images that I saw in my head onto the screen. The rush I got drove me to push myself harder and refine my skills as best as I could.
The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.
With every production I grow and learn and take my experiences to every new project. I have learned to wear every hat of the production process and do my best to create beautiful images for every film or commercial I am a part of.


Wednesday, 14 July 2010
KENYA ANTI CORRUPTION DOCUMENTARY PREMIERES
On Tuesday night July 13, Transparency International-Kenya in conjunction with A24 Media screened a documentary film that traces the historical journey of corruption in Kenya from the post-colonial period. The cocktail launch was at Westgate Mall Nu Metro Cinema. The film titled Kikulacho: The Bite Within highlights the progress of reforms in Kenya in relation to the war against corruption and the constitutional review process.
The well-researched and engaging documentary is partly retrospective and forward-looking, focusing on the corruption scandals that rocked the Kenyatta and Moi eras, and the more recent scams that have been unearthed during the Kibaki administration. Through incisive interviews with key individuals that served in government and other critical observers, the film examines abuse of office, undemocratic elections, inequitable allocation of resources and other ills that contributed to the systemic rise of corruption in Kenya.
The film also uses past footage of historical events to tell the story of Kenya’s quest for democracy and a new constitution.
Through this documentary film, TI-Kenya hopes to promote awareness on the impact of corruption and, in particular, to raise awareness on the importance of civic participation in political processes including but not limited to the upcoming Constitutional Referendum.


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About 'Human Residue'
Shot on micro-budget digital HD technology, Human Residue is a feature length atmospheric thriller blending intrigue, action and a cinematic atmosphere. The cast and crew are all volunteers collaborating for the love of movie making rather than for profit. The aim is to push the production values of micro-budget film making (the film was shot for less than seven thousand pounds) with a high concept and a unique atmosphere whist showcasing upcoming talent.
Production began in mid 2005 when director Chris Bouchard began developing the concepts for the post apocalyptic world in Human Residue. The concept trailers were shot during the summer of 2006 to visualise the atmosphere and style of the film, and to test the quality of production achievable on a micro-budget! The trailers depict some atmospheric locations available in York and showcase local and international artists. To date more than 100 enthusiastic collaborators from as far as Hong Kong and Mexico have contributed to the Human Residue production.
Free Internet Release means that on completion the entire film will be available online through this website for free download as well as hitting film festivals worldwide. We aim to be one of the first truly free feature films made available in the digital age. The idea being to reach a potentially huge international audience through the medium of the web and showcase undiscovered talent of the cast and crew. We also hope that Human Residue will appear at film festivals on completion.
How To See The Film
The film will be available on this website in various formats. Also a DVD image will be provided that can be downloaded and burned onto a DVD at home. We encourage our audience to do this.
Collaborative Film Making
Making a collaborative feature film would not be possible without the commitment of a large number of talented cast and crew. This production has been open to everyone for collaboration, and as a result, the passion for this project has drawn together a diverse blend of volunteers, students, enthusiasts, film professionals and passionate people from every walk of life. As unpaid volunteers, they are dedicating their skills to the project for the learning opportunity of working on high concept filmmaking. With talent from Hong Kong, Iran, Mexico, USA, France, Spain, Portugal, Scotland, and Wales; this York based production is enriched by the diversity of their contributors.


Just to illustrate how celebrated female sexual predators are in our culture I present to you three films released this year which were given good reviews which center around an older mature woman sexually molesting a teenage boy. The links to the trailers will be included below. The first film is titled "The Lifeguard" and the plot for this film is:
"Reporter Leigh leaves her life in New York City to go back home to Connecticut to get her high school job as a lifeguard. About to turn 30 years old, she begins a relationship with a troubled 16-year-old"
The LA Times loved the film and drools over the boy and refers to the sexual relationship as:
"a steamy dalliance that evolves with Jason (David Lambert), an antsy 16-year-old she meets at the pool. Sure, he's irresistible (the guy is underwear model material), but, more importantly, their affair proves Leigh's ultimate reconnection to her youth — or at least to feeling young."
Here is the trailer:
The next film is titled "Adore" and is about two grandmothers who sleep with each others teenage boys. Here is the Atlantic describing the plot:
"The premise of Adore, the new film from director Anne Fontaine, adapted from Doris Lessing's novella The Grandmothers, promises titillation, a dark flouting of taboo: Robin Wright and Naomi Watts play two childhood best friends who start sleeping with each other's teenage sons."
Here is the trailer:
Notice one of the woman gets to slap the boy in the face when he makes her feel uncomfortable too.
And last we have the film titled "A Teacher" the Huffington Post loved the film and had this to say about it:
"Hannah Fidell's A Teacher, opening in limited release this week, is exactly the kind of movie I love to discover at film festivals: small, low-budget, without famous faces -- but with a strong dramatic vision and the intelligence to carry it out with minimal resources.
It seems like a familiar story: a teacher who has an affair with a high school student. It's the kind of thing some people (okay, men) treat as a smutty joke: Whoa, wish I'd had a teacher like that."
And here is the trailer for "A Teacher"
So remember folks, women sleeping with teenage boys is sexy, trendy and funny in 2013.


For Blogtober today, we’re looking at films that we never get sick of watching. For me, the answer to that are Disney films (I’m a massive Disney Nerd btw). That’s pretty much without exception, but I can’t write about all of them. Instead, what I’m going to do is provide you with a list of what are, in my opinion, the most overlooked Disney movies of the lot. This includes all of their Pixar stuff too.
Disney films are timeless classics, designed so cleverly to entertain adults and children alike – it’s amazing what you pick up on when you re-watch them as a parent. The innuendos (intentional or not), voice actors you actually recognise and an appreciation for the subtle details. These five films however, you don’t really hear too much of and that’s a shame, because they’re fantastic.
The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)
This is one of my all time favourite Disney films, which is why it makes me so sad that it’s on this list. The Emperor’s New Groove kind of got lost in the transition between traditional animation and the computer generated stuff, but it’s a real gem of a film. It’s one of the funniest productions I think Disney have ever created. The casting of David Spade as a talking llama is outrageously on point. The characters are really likeable, the plot is ridiculous and there are so many hilarious moments that so many people have missed out on. This film has been left in the dust of it’s more popular siblings, but you should definitely give it a shot if you haven’t seen it.
Big Hero 6 (2014)
Sure, it’s famous and it’s truly brilliant. It’s largely based on futuristic superheroes, which is all the rage now. So why is it on a list of overlooked films? Because when it came out, Frozen fever was still very much a thing (it came out a little over a year after Frozen did) and it got entirely swallowed up in the hype of its predecessor. That’s a real shame, because this film is utterly fantastic. The plot is up there as one of the more creative that Disney have thrown together for a while, with new characters that make a welcome change from the usual princesses and talking inanimate objects ala Cars or Toy Story.
So underrated is this film, that all the merchandising has gone from Disney stores just eighteen months after its release. It’s seemingly done and dusted. Just look at the trailer though, because you definitely need this film in your life.
Basil The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
It’s Sherlock Holmes in mouse form. Tell me what is not to like about this. Basil is a film from before I was born and it doesn’t boast well-known voice actors or top notch animation. What it does have is super catchy songs, a super fun re-imagining of a literary classic and one of the cutest cartoon dogs of all time.
The plot is out there, for sure, which is part of this forgotten classic’s charm. One of the more astounding things about this film, is that without it, Disney’s animation arm may not even exist today. With the box office failure of the Black Cauldron behind it, this film and its success, made Disney bigwigs realise that the animation was still worth pursuing. If this film hadn’t been amazeballs, Disney as we know it may not even be a thing. For that reason alone, you need to re-live this return to form.
The Rescuers (1977)
With Disney’s animation business now firmly back on track, we have another overlooked film with mice in it. The original Rescuers film was released back in 1977 and to be frank, the animation has not aged well. It definitely looks almost 40, but do not let that put you off. This story is straight up cute. Two little mice (one of whom is making the leap from janitor to super hero) on a mission to rescue an orphan after she’s been abducted. It’s a classic Disney adventure that seems to get forgotten about. A lot of really famous films that were coming out in the 70s, such as the Jungle Book and 101 Dalmations. But for some reason the mice didn’t have the staying power for the general public. We should put this right, because The Rescuers deserves your attention.
The Sword in the Stone (1963)
The final entry is another one that got a bit lost among the real ‘classic’ Disney era. A Disney version of the beginnings of the legend of King Arthur. The Sword in the Stone introduces us to one of the most charming characters they have ever created. No, not Merlin. Archimedes, the owl. If you want a pantomime in a Disney film, this is the closest you’ll get and it’s equally as entertaining. This has aged far better than The Rescuers, and the story is a relatable tale of triumph over adversity. It’s kind of tame and predictable, but it’s fun and historical. So there.


The London Korean Film Festival organised by the Korean Culture Centre UK in collaboration with other organisations and sponsors, is in its 11th year and has grown to be the biggest festival of Korean film outside of Asia. The films are shown in different cinema venues around London (from Odeon to Picturehouse Central) for 2 weeks(3rd-17th of November) It then tours for approximately a week(18-27th November around the UK showing a few of the films in selected cinemas.
Some of you may recall that whilst I studied abroad I took courses in Media and Communication. During these course I took a lot of film modules which increased my already rather large interest in Korean film and television. I was so happy that I was able to attend the London Korean Film Festival this year, I had gone to a couple of events 2 years ago, (the last time I was in london before moving to Seoul) but this time went all out, booking tickets for 5 films and 3 talks, determined to get the full film festival experience. Every year the festival gets bigger and bigger and it’s really exciting to see how much more intros it got this year in comparison to 2 years ago when I last went.
The special focus this year was The Lives of Korean Women through the Eyes of Women Directors, a very pressing issue right now especially in the media, they’re were talking about Women in filmmaking, or more specifically, directing and others about representing women on screen. Half the films shown were selected to fit this category which meant we were able to see films from the most prominent women directors in Korea as well as the first ever film made by a women in Korea. On top of this the film festival showed many films that have had large commercial success in Korea 2015-16, including Asura: City of Madness (with a special appearance and Q&A by the lead actor Jung Woo-sung) and Seoul Station, which is the prequel in the famous Busan Station that came out this summer; and also a variety of short and indie films, an actor focus on Baek Yoon-Sik, and the classics of Lee Chang-ho. The talks were free and the tickets ranged from £4-8 per film. Because I live just outside of London I had to travel in to see the films so I tended to marathon the talks and films and pick ones on the same day and location so I wasn’t going back and forth too much. I was also really grateful that some my friends also wanted to come so I had company for most of the films.
The experience was really great, I was particularly happy to attend a talk with directors Lee Kyoung-mi and Yim Soon-rye. Director Yim Soon-rye is really well known and has directed 9 films, since 1996, spanning the millennium divide which I think may be a record for a female in Korea. Being able to listen to her experience in the film industry and how things have changed for the better in the 21st century was so interesting and a gave me such an insight into the film industry in Korea that I had never really considered before. Director Lee Kyoung-mi is a newer director who’s second film The Truth Beneath was chosen for the Opening Gala of the festival. After seeing her first film, Crush & Blush (which was also shown) 2 hours earlier before etc talk we were treated to a Q&A about the film and then later again a personal insight into her experiences and difficulties trying to make films in Korea. They were joined by a new British female director Jane Gull, and the difference in their experiences was strikingly obvious. IF you are curious about any of the events or talks KCCUK has a blog which has some of the interviews in written form etc.
On top of that I got to attend the Closing Gala of the festival in London, it took place last Thursday (17th) and was completely sold out! The film being shown was Hong Sang-soo’s Yourself & Yours, Hong is a highly respected director who has directed 18 films to date, and is known for his very distinctive style. The reason I was so happy to be at the closing Gala was because I studied him for a film criticism class last year. Because he was my professors favourite directors, he insisted that we all went to see Hong’s latest film which was coming out later that month… My friend who was a regular student there asked me if I wanted to go see it and it ended up being the first film that I saw whilst in Korea. I didn’t expect a chance to see his work on a big screen again, so was super happy to discover I would get to see one more. It was just as enjoyable as the first time I saw his films, if not more because I had english subtitles to help my lacking Korean…
The festival was very enjoyable and I think is a great way of making people more aware of Korean films. If anyone is interest and near a cinema showing a film I strongly suggest you go and see one and experience the unqiueness of Korean film!
The London Korean Film Festival Tour will also until 27th November


Cameras down, Awesomers!! The Box of Awesome#8 competition has come to a close, and it’s time to announce our BOA Oscar-worthy winners!
You guys made some #TotallyAwesome videos, and LOADS of you watched and re-watched them (including us)!
In the end though, there can only be TWO winners!! The most creative video gets a GoPro Camera, whilst the most #TotallyAwesome video gets an iPad Mini!!!
So, without further ado, let the BOA#8 Unboxing Awards begin!
First up, the winner of the most creative video, and soon-to-be owner of a GoPro Camera, is…
Who can open a Box of Awesome better than Mr. Snoodle?! Great work Alice! Please email firstname.lastname@example.org to claim your #TotallyAwesome prize!
Next up, the winner of the iPad Mini for the most #TotallyAwesome Video (as chosen by the BOA judges)…
Your video was HILARIOUS and won you a #TotallyAwesome iPad Mini!! Please email email@example.com to claim your prize
That’s a wrap, Awesomers! Remember, the Box of Awesome #9 is out on FRIDAY, so it’s nearly time to get the film rolling again!


Mariel Carr is a Philadelphia-based documentary filmmaker, radio and multimedia producer. She directed and produced the award-winning documentary film, A Confused War, about Richmond, California’s unorthodox and surprisingly successful efforts at ending a long history of gun violence. She produced the film as a student in the documentary film program at UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism.
Her work has been published by Al Jazeera, Grist.org, WHYY, and High Country News. Her radio stories have aired on WBUR’s Here & Now, WHYY’s The Pulse, 91.7 FM KALW, and other public radio stations throughout the United States.
Contact Mariel at marielantoniacarr [at] gmail [dot] com.


Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” is set to open March 17 at Maynard High School.
The musical production tells the classic Hans Christian Andersen story of Ariel the Mermaid who longs to become a human.
Ariel goes to great lengths to walk on land and stay “all day in the sun," and ends up in the hands of the evil sea witch, Ursula.
The part of Ursula will be played by junior Meredith Cormier, who has truly enjoyed taking on the role of this villain.
“She's such a strong character,” Meredith said. “And she's really a force to be reckoned with, and I'm kind of the opposite of all those traits in real life.”
Although Meredith said she struggled a bit with stage fright, she is very excited to be in her first musical, after starring as Ted in “Peter and the Starcatcher” last year.
“I love being in ‘The Little Mermaid,’” she added. “The main thing I like is probably connecting with all the people involved and doing what we all love.”
Some of the castmates Meredith has connected with are the two girls who play her eel henchmen, Flotsam and Jetsam.
Senior Katie Wilkins is playing Flotsam, who she says is a “slimy, gross, and creepy eel,” and Emma Jacques, also a senior, is taking on the role of Jetsam.
“I can safely say that I am nothing like the slimy little eel that is my character,” laughed Emma.
The girls agree one of the most difficult things was learning how to use Heelys. Because the eels swim fluidly underwater, Katie and Emma were instructed to use Heelys, a kind of shoe with a wheel on the bottom so they can glide across the stage.
“Learning how to Heely, sing, and act gross and creepy all at the same time was definitely challenging,” Emma said.
Katie and Emma have also been involved in Maynard High productions their entire high school career. Katie was head of the tech crew for the last few years, while Emma starred as the hilarious Betty Bumbrake in last year's “Peter and the Starcatcher.”
This year, however, they are both delighted to be villains.
Another source of villainy is Chef Louis, a zany chef who wants to cook fish and Sebastian the crab for dinner.
Chef Louis is being played by junior Lucas Pepin.
“I'm used to playing the crazy characters,” Lucas said, referring to his previous role of Fighting Prawn in “Peter and the Starcatcher.” “But this part is so diverse; his mood literally changes every phrase of his song.”
Lucas is also the student assistant director -- running scenes, and coming up with ideas when the director is busy.
“I'm interested in pursuing a career as either a stage manager or director,” Lucas said. “So it's been great to get some hands-on experience.”
This is Lucas’s fifth Maynard High production.
Another student that has been in many shows is sophomore Patrick O’Neil, who, as of this year, will have starred in eight consecutive Maynard High theater productions, starting with “The Wizard of Oz” in third grade.
This year, he plays Pilot, the captain of the royal ship and an old man filled with wisdom.
“I'm quite different from my character,” Patrick said. “Being a sophomore, I like to say that I'm filled with wisdom, but others may suggest otherwise.”
Patrick starred as Peter in last year’s show, and he's excited for “The Little Mermaid” to open.
“We’re running five shows during the day and at night, so there's no excuse to miss it,” he said. “The play is filled with many awe-inspiring musical numbers, all encased within a new auditorium filled with state-of-the-art technology. You'd be a guppy to miss this spectacular production.”


Some of the things that happen to me here in my part of Kansas.
Monday, August 23, 2010
The Christmas Story House
Visiting the house used in the movie "The Christmas Story" was fun. The house has been restored to look as it did when it was used in the movie, including the leg lamp in the window. You can tell how fond people are of the movie because everyone was saying quotes from the movie. Phyllis and I toyed with the idea of buying a leg lamp. I settled for a leg night light, and a bunny suit ornament.
It is interesting though, that the rest of the neighborhood seems to be improving itself since the house has been restored and people are visiting it from all over. That made me happy.


Our Team (SEASON 1)
Rebecca Davey is a lead in the series as well as one of the creators. For the past two years she has taken films to the Cannes Film Festival along with Marie-Claire. In her spare time she works on her Masters of Creative Writing and takes care of her two daughters, one of whom will be appearing in Running With Violet. Rebecca is an avid eavesdropper—watch out!
Marie-Claire Marcotte is a lead in the series as well as one of the show creators. Her first web series On the Heated Floor was an official selection at ITVfest and at the Raindance WebFest. She is also producing and acting in the feature film Pippa and the Bees written by Rebecca. She is originally from Saskatchewan and fluffy croissants make her really happy.
Lindsay MacKay is directing the series. She is a graduate of the prestigious American Film Institute. Her film Wet Bum premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2014. She splits her time between LA and Toronto. She’s had two perms in her life.
Jessii Vee has made a name for herself on her wildly successful YouTube channel which boasts over 700K subscribers. She is making her acting debut in Running With Violet! Did you know Jessii does her own graphics?
Violet is… well Violet. She is Rebecca’s daughter and super excited to be acting alongside Mama. She is full of smiles and lots of zany turns of phrase. We can’t get enough of this 3-year-old!
Guy Godfree is the Director of Photography for the series. He is a member of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers. His most recent film Maudie premiered at Telluride and the Toronto International Film Festival and starred Sally Hawkins and Ethan Hawke. He’s originally from Nova Scotia and will charm any woman or man with his accent.
The multi-talented Michelle Irving is composing all the music for the series. Michelle specializes in audio post-production including sound design & editing, music composition, music editing, foley, and mixing. She also DJs under the name Das Hussy. Michelle’s patterned ‘party pants’ make the whole Running With Violet team very happy.
Credits (SEASON 1)
RUNNING WITH VIOLET
Created and Written by Rebecca Davey & Marie-Claire Marcotte
A She Said Films Production
Guy Godfree, CSC
Roger et Sylvie
Lewis Birnberg Hanet LLP
Miguel M. Matias
Rebecca Davey (Jolene)
Marie-Claire Marcotte (Miranda)
Violet Alfred (Violet)
Jessii Vee (Frankie)
Jamie Spilchuk (Blair)
Claire Armstrong (Stella)
John Boylan (Gary)
Maria Vacratsis (Daddy)
John Cleland (Nick)
Shannon Kook (Stewart)
Debora Demestre (Rosa)
Katherine Gauthier (Astrid)
Jonelle Gunderson (Grete)
Peyson Rock (Ranger)
Sabryn Rock (Deedee)
Rachelle Casseus (Sue-Anne)
Djennie Laguerre (Sister Diane)
Kevan Kase (Teddy)
Dan Bryan Rosen
PRODUCTION DESIGNER/KEY PROPS
SECOND ASSISTANT CAMERA
BEHIND THE SCENES MANAGER AND EDITOR
FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
SECOND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
MAKEUP/HAIR/MAKEUP EFFECTS DESIGNER
SOUND RECORDISTS/BOOM OPERATORS
Steve & MaryEllen Rowley
Frontlines Community Centre
SUPERVISING SOUND EDITOR/RE-RECORDING MIXER
DIALOGUE EDITOR/ASSISTANT RE-RECORDING MIXER
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
SOUND RECORDIST/BOOM OPERATOR
Elizabeth & Alan Davey
Produced with the participation of the Independent Production Fund.
Thank you for the invaluable support from the St. Petersburg Clearwater Film Commission and Pinellas County, Florida, in making the webseries.


The exhibition “Stanley Kubrick”at the CCCB in Barcelona from October 24
The CCCB – Center of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona – presents the exhibition “Stanley Kubrick“. Retracing the creative career of the great director (1928-1999), the exhibition starts from his formative years, develops through materials related to the 12 films and closes with projects that have remained incomplete or have been continued from other directors.
cover image: A Clockwork Orange, directed by Stanley Kubrick (1970-71; GB/United States)
Alex DeLarge (Malcolm McDowell) Film still. © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
In 2003, Stanley Kubrick’s personal estate was, for the first time, made accessible and evaluated. Kubrick’s work archives contained an abundance of materials pertaining to all of his films: research and production documents, screenplays, correspondence, production stills, props, costumes, cameras, and lenses.
Over an area of approximately 1,000 square meters, the exhibition gathers together a representative selection of these objects. The director’s entire career is documented, beginning with his early short documentaries and ending with his last film, “Eyes Wide Shut” (1999).
All of Kubrick’s films are introduced, including masterpieces such as “2001: A Space Odyssey”(1968), “A Clockwork Orange” (1971), “Barry Lyndon” (1975) and “The Shining” (1980).
Original costumes and props illustrate key elements in Kubrick’s films. These include the star child and the man-ape costume from “2001: A Space Odyssey”, the dresses of the twin sisters and Jack Torrance’s axe from “The Shining”, the “Born to Kill“ helmet from “Full Metal Jacket” (1986) and the masks from “Eyes Wide Shut”.
Lolita, directed by Stanley Kubrick (1960-62; GB/United States)
Sue Lyon as Dolores ‘Lolita’ Haze. Film still. © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, directed by Stanley Kubrick (1963-64; GB/United States)
Stanley Kubrick and George C. Scott in the War Room playing chess
© Sony/Columbia Pictures Industries Inc.
The Shining, directed by Stanley Kubrick (1980; GB/United States)
The daughters of former caretaker Grady (Lisa and Louise Burns).Film still
© Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Kubrick was known for the high standards he demanded from his colleagues and, most particularly, from himself. Research and production documents attest to the director’s meticulous approach to the planning and execution of his works and the degree of detail with which he oversaw his productions. Stanley Kubrick’s films are renowned for their special effects and innovative pictorial composition. In the exhibition are various pieces of film equipment with which Kubrick worked: hand and studio cameras, a Moviola editing table and a selection of camera lenses, including the ultra-fast Zeiss lens with which the candle-lit scenes in Barry Lyndon were filmed. Models of various film sets demonstrate the complex use of studio constructions and camera technique.
Stanley Kubrick’s unrealized projects “Napoleon“ and “Aryan Papers“ are also presented in detail. The materials from the estate document how far advanced research and pre-production work had been on his film about the French emperor and on the screen adaptation of Louis Begley’s novel Wartime Lies. Not least, the exhibition also deals with Kubrick’s early career as a photographer. As a young photographer employed by the prestigious magazine LOOK, Kubrick took thousands of photographs.
Eyes Wide Shut, directed by Stanley Kubrick (1999; GB/United States)
Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, and Stanley Kubrick during a break in a shoot on the set
© Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
An Exhibition by the Deutsches Filmmuseum, Frankfurt am Main, Christiane Kubrick, Jan Harlan and the Stanley Kubrick Archive at University of the Arts London, with the support of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Sony-Columbia Pictures Industries Inc., Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios Inc., Universal Studios Inc., and SK Film Archives LLC.
Curators: Hans-Peter Reichmann, Tim Heptner, Deutsches Filminstitut
Curator in Barcelona: Jordi Costa i Vila
Exhibition design: Víctor Imperial and Andrés Ibáñez.
2001: A Space Odyssey, directed by Stanley Kubrick (1965-68; GB/United States)
Film still.© Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Stanley Kubrick – cccb – installation views
CCCB – Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona
Montalegre, 5 – Barcelona
From 24 October 2018 to 31 March 2019
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copyright Inexhibit 2020 - ISSN: 2283-5474


Title: “Obadiah Stane: The Shattered Mentor and the Dark Side of Ambition”
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the character of Obadiah Stane, portrayed by Jeff Bridges in the 2008 film “Iron Man,” serves as a complex and compelling antagonist. As the business partner and mentor to Tony Stark, Stane’s descent into villainy not only provides a formidable challenge for our hero but also explores the darker aspects of ambition and corporate power.
### The Mentor Figure
At the outset of “Iron Man,” Obadiah Stane is introduced as a trusted confidant and mentor to Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr. Stane’s role as the interim CEO of Stark Industries during Tony’s absence paints him as a stabilizing force within the company. His seemingly fatherly advice and guidance create an illusion of a mentor genuinely invested in Tony’s well-being and the success of Stark Industries.
### The Dark Side of Ambition
As the plot unfolds, it becomes clear that Stane’s ambitions are not aligned with the ethical standards expected of a mentor. His desire for power and control over Stark Industries drives him to make morally questionable decisions. Stane’s manipulation of events, including attempts to sideline Tony Stark, illustrates the destructive potential of unchecked ambition when driven by greed and a hunger for power.
### The Iron Monger
Stane’s transformation into the formidable Iron Monger is a visual representation of his moral decline. The massive suit, designed for combat rather than humanitarian purposes, symbolizes the corruption of Stark Industries’ technological advancements. Stane’s willingness to weaponize the very technology meant for protection and progress underscores the film’s exploration of the misuse of power.
### The Shattered Mentorship
The climax of “Iron Man” reveals the full extent of Obadiah Stane’s betrayal. His attempt to eliminate Tony Stark and seize control of Stark Industries showcases the shattered mentorship between the two characters. The confrontation between Iron Man and the Iron Monger becomes not just a battle of technology but a symbolic clash between divergent ideologies—one driven by responsibility and heroism, the other by greed and power.
### Legacy and Lessons
Obadiah Stane’s character leaves a lasting impact on the MCU, highlighting the vulnerability of mentor-mentee relationships when tainted by personal ambitions. Stane’s downfall serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of sacrificing integrity for power. His legacy lingers in subsequent MCU films, emphasizing the importance of discernment and ethical decision-making, even in the cutthroat world of business and technology.
Obadiah Stane’s character in “Iron Man” is a nuanced exploration of the pitfalls of ambition and the potential for corruption within mentorship. Jeff Bridges’ portrayal adds depth to the character, making Stane a memorable and complex antagonist. As viewers witness the shattered mentorship between Stane and Stark, they are reminded that the pursuit of power, when divorced from ethical considerations, can lead even the most respected figures down a dark and destructive path.


“Whenever we have engaged Zen Zen Zo for a Residency or Workshop, the students are amazed at what they can achieve, by the originality of their own work and the skills they can take back into the classroom to apply to their own forming work. The instructors are passionate about their craft and this is apparent to the students who strive to create exciting new work. I have found Zen Zen Zo to be a supportive, affordable and thoroughly professional company to work with.”
— Linda Statham, Stuartholme School
All workshops are taught by TWO Zen Zen Zo Teaching-Artists to allow maximum interaction with your students. Our Teaching-Artists are passionate educators and professional artists with national and international performance and teaching experience.
DURATION: 70-90 minutes per workshop*
COST: $16 per student (min 20 students – max 30)**
*You can choose the length of the workshop to suit your class duration.
** Class sizes can be smaller, this is the minimum booking fee.
Interstate and international bookings are priced separately, please email us to discuss.
BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES: please contact Nicole Reilly on email@example.com or 0431 322 774.
For Queensland teachers, we’ve got the NEW CURRICULUM all mapped out:
PHYSICAL THEATRE BASICS
A series of exciting and challenging exercises which introduce the key performance skills of Energy, Focus, Physical and Ensemble Awareness. This is a must-do introduction to the wonderful world of physical theatre and will lay a perfect foundation for strong, dynamic performance work.
DEVISING PHYSICAL THEATRE
Students practically explore the language and methodologies for devising drawing from the Viewpoints system, with the workshop culminating in the creation of a short, dynamic physical theatre piece. The skills they gain will enable them to independently devise their own work with confidence in the future.
CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE (INTIMATE, IMMERVISE & SITE-SPECIFIC)
Zen Zen Zo’s work has always been on the cutting edge of both Physical Theatre AND Contemporary Performance. This workshop introduces 3 fabulous approaches that unpack Contemporary Performance by exploring the post-modern conventions of Collaboration, Juxtaposition, Fragmentation of Time & Space, and Hybridisation.
The Viewpoints is an extremely fun and dynamic training and creation method that focuses on communication and connecting the ensemble by awakening the students’ instincts through impulse work and play. It also provides a brilliant shared language from which to work when discussing and creating theatre. This workshop focuses on applying the Viewpoints to ensemble improvisation. Zen Zen Zo were the first practitioners to bring the Viewpoints from the USA to Australia (in 1998), so learn from the original experts in this field!
JAPANESE THEATRE (NOH & BUTOH)
A powerful introduction to heritage non-Western dramatic styles, this workshop explores the history and abstract/expressive movement from the Japanese Theatre, including Noh and Butoh. This workshop covers image work, mask work and character work.
THE SUZUKI METHOD OF ACTOR TRAINING
This unique actor-training method draws from Japanese Martial Arts traditions and develops extraordinary energy, incredible focus and absolute commitment to performance allowing the students to discover the elusive concept of stage presence and develop their “inner warrior”.
Greek Theatre is big, bold, extreme and perfectly suited to physical theatre! This workshop will explore how to physically interpret classic Greek texts through choral movement and speaking, creating a heightened stage language, and a 4-step process for staging dynamic scenes using the physical and vocal viewpoints.
Physical theatre as a style lends itself to bringing Shakespearean characters alive. This workshop will unpack 3 clear methods fir creating dynamic, heightened Shakespearean characters – using animals, image scores and the Viewpoints.
This workshop leads students through a step-by-step method to stage key scenes from your choice of Shakespeare’s plays. Drawing on physical theatre techniques and Zen Zen Zo’s unique methodology, we look at how to marry narrative with theatrical poetry to make Shakespeare accessible to high school students.
BRECHT & EPIC THEATRE
The workshop looks at some of the central ideas in Brecht’s Epic Theatre including the Verfremdungseffekt or Alienation Effect. The aim is to make Brecht interesting and accessible through the techniques of Gestus, Montage, Transformation and the Breaking of the 4th Wall.


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Watch a film under the stars in the glorious surroundings of the Horniman Gardens.
Tuesday, 3 July 2018
Enjoy the ultimate night of open-air cinema with The Luna Cinema in the Horniman’s glorious gardens.
Wednesday, 4 July 2018
100 London RoadForest HillLondon SE23 3PQ020 8699 1872


Actors and Actresses performed well in the drama
English Drama Society members with the judges and our Principal Mr. Yuen Kwong Yip
Date: 27 April, 2017
Participants: QES English Drama Society
By: Cheung Sum Yuet (S.3A)
The School's English Drama Society participated in the 2017 English Drama Fest organized by the Association of English Medium Secondary Schools on 27th April with the play Mad in Pursuit and was awarded Outstanding Performance and Outstanding Directing. Cheong Kai Hei from Class 2C was awarded Outstanding Performer. The team then performed as one of the winning schools on 10th May at Sheung Wan Civic Center. The cultural event was a memorable experience for the Society members and it helped foster their creativity and skills in drama.


Alex Schein is a multimedia producer and part-time faculty at Temple University. He has directed and produced numerous promotional films for organizations, independent artists, and institutions such as The Common Fire Foundation, Frack Action, The New School for Public Engagement, and Swarthmore College. Currently he serves as a creative director for the African-American Policy Forum and produces content for WHYY, the local PBS affiliate in Philadelphia, as well as the Laura Flanders Show on GritTV. While a graduate student at the School of Media Studies at The New School, Schein worked as the lead editor and sound engineer of the short film AWednesday - an official selection of the 2014 NYC Downtown Short Film Festival. His documentary film, Making Sense, profiles the rising maker and micro-manufacturing movement in Philadelphia and made its world premiere in New York City at the 2014 DOC NYC Film Festival.
Pocket Documentaries: The Story is in Your Hands
How do you tell stories with images? What makes a compelling shot?
Smartphone technology gives us all the power to document the world, but not everyone knows how to tell a gripping story. This workshop will give you the basics of guerrilla filmmaking using mobile devices. From shot composition to editing a strong narrative, participants will learn the fundamentals of dynamic filmmaking. Students will have the opportunity to edit 3-minute film which will be screened on the evening of August 2nd. No prior experience necessary.
Possible projects might include: a video diary of your camp experience, a photo slideshow of your community, or a digital poem.


The 14th edition of Cineast will take place in Luxembourg between the 7th and 24th of October. The Central and Eastern European Film Festival will feature over 100 screenings including feature-length and short films as well as a wealth of accompanying events including concerts, art exhibitions and discussions.
After a holding a mostly online festival in their 13th year due to the coronavirus pandemic Cineast organisers are thrilled to be able to offer such an expansive programme of in-person events, being held in venues across the country.
Festival organiser Hynek Dedicius stopped by the Ara City studios this week and had a chat with Tom about what attendees can expect from the festival this year and what not to miss. Highlights include a feature film competition with seven films competing for the Grand prize presided over by an international critics jury, the ‘Dreams of Escape’ art exhibition being held at Abbey Neimenster and the opening party happening at Melusina on the 8th of October featuring celebrated slovenian singer Vasko Atanasoski and his new band The Uncles from The Dark.
This year the festival places a special focus on the cinema of Slovenia with 10 Slovenian films featuring in the programme.
Single tickets can be bought for single screenings or multi-screening packages at www.cineast.lu. Attendees should be reminded that all screenings are Covidcheck events and will require proof of vaccination or rapid testing before entrance.
Listen to the full interview with Hynek from Cineast below


10 roles to watch out for before his possible Marvel debut
Park Seo-Joon is one of the latest actors reportedly added to the MCU in Wonders. While being a great actor in South Korea, viewers in the United States may only know him for his small role in the Best Picture winner, Parasite. Prior to that, Park had already had a slew of TV roles in South Korea worth checking out ahead of his MCU debut.
His roles range from a hopeless romantic, to a small bar owner with a mission, and even a part-time worker who doesn’t have clear life goals. While his new role is unlikely to do much of Park comedy, MCU fans can get a feel for his acting skills and charisma, which are essential for any successful MCU actor.
ten Itaewon class
In Itaewon class, Park Seo-Joon plays Park Sae-ro-yi, a troubled young man who runs a bar after being released from prison. Park’s character grapples with a difficult past, the tragedy of losing his father, and finding the woman he loved to work for a company he hates. Viewers can watch Park Seo-Joon’s character develop through the series’ time jumps.
At the heart of the series, Park’s character tries to prove that he can do whatever he thinks about. Running a successful bar and taking down the aforementioned hated company are his two main goals. There are also romantic and comedic moments throughout the series to lighten up the heavier topics and themes. Having won the award for Best Drama Series at the 25th Asian Television Awards, it is a highly regarded drama known to captivate its viewers.
9 What’s wrong with Secretary Kim?
What’s wrong with Secretary Kim? tells the story of narcissistic Vice President Lee Young-Joon (Park Seo-Joon) who fights to keep Kim Mi-so, his secretary for nine years, from resigning. This show follows a classic k-drama trope where two people who hate each other end up falling in love.
Park Seo-Joon doesn’t play too many such egotistical characters, so seeing him in this series was a pleasant surprise for his fans. It’s light and fun with some serious moments dotted around.
8 Fight for my way
Fight for my way follows a group of young adults who happen to be the underdogs in the careers they pursue. Park Seo-Joon’s character, Ko Dong-man, is a mixed martial arts instructor who was once famous for taekwondo. Basically, the show is about a group of twenty-something people trying to figure out what they’re going to do with a living.
His character is tough and brash at times but eventually finds love and happiness over the course of the series’ 16 episodes. Throughout the series, fans also see some of Park Seo-Joon’s fighting skills that are essential to being a part of the MCU.
7 Hwarang: the youth warrior poet
Period dramas are an extremely popular genre in South Korean entertainment. It’s no surprise that Park Seo-Joon also has a role like this under his belt. Park plays Moo-Myung, a member of the lower class of society who progresses to be a highly respected Hwarang warrior.
The show takes place between 57 BC and 935 AD, but the stories and characters are just as relevant if they take place in our day. Park Seo-Joon was nominated for the âTop Excellence Award, Actorâ at the 31st KBS Drama Awards for his performance in the series.
6 Youth record
Youth record is about three adults who are trying to be successful in the fashion industry. Park Seo-Joon only has a small appearance in Youth file, but fans were happy to see him on the show.
Park has a cameo appearance as a famous actor in the series and befriends one of the protagonists at an awards ceremony. This is probably one of Park Seo-Joon’s roles that most closely resembles him as an actor. He is a highly respected actor on the show, just like he is in real life.
5 She was beautiful
She was beautiful is an adorable comedy whose main message is that there is more to someone than the way they look. Park Seo-Joon plays Ji Sung-Joon, an arrogant but sympathetic editor of a fashion magazine, who suddenly falls in love with Kim Hye-Jin, a clumsy and messy woman in his office.
Both have a classic “enemies of lovers” storyline that is packed with heartwarming and hilarious moments. Over the course of the series, audiences can see Park Seo-Joon’s character lighten up and fall in love with Kim Hye-Jin.
4 Kill me, heal me
Kill me, heal me was a critical success and to fans in South Korea. It covers topics such as dissociative identity disorder and child abuse. Park Seo-Joon plays Oh Ri On, a writer determined to unlock the secrets of celebrities, especially those of Cha Do Hyun who developed dissociative identity disorder.
The show balances comedy and more serious subjects. Park Seo-Joon’s performance has been praised and won several awards for his work on the series.
3 Love of a witch
Love of a witch has similar themes to previous seasons of TV Land’s Younger, since the main relation is between personages with an important age difference. It’s a story centered around the cynical Ban Ji-yeon, whose attitude has led her colleagues to call her a witch to work with. Ban Ji-yeon and Park Seo-Joon character Yoon Dong-ha meet and have an immediate connection. Ban Ji-yeon is put off after finding out about the 16-year age difference between her and Yoon Dong-ha.
Despite the ups and downs of their relationship, they end up falling in love and Park Seo-Joon perfectly embodies a young man in love. The show is weird and fun with larger themes that most viewers will be able to relate to and enjoy.
2 I call on you, gold!
I invoke you, or!, also known as Pots of gold, is the story of a woman who merges with a wealthy member of an elite family. She has to navigate the politics of a wealthy family while coming from a lower middle class background. Park Seo-Joon plays a younger, more innocent character in this series.
His character Park Hyun-Tae is the youngest brother in an upper-class family who receives special treatment from his father and older siblings. It’s a change from Park’s other roles since he’s not the drama’s primary love interest.
Family, also known as Shut up family, was Park Seo-Joon’s first television role. It’s a sitcom that centers on two very different families having to live under the same roof when the divorced mother of one family and the widowed father of another fall in love.
Park Seo-Joon plays Cha Seo Joon, a lovable and silly cafe worker. It’s a minor role, but sometimes it’s the characters that steal scenes. It’s a great show to experience and see where Park Seo-Joon started out.
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EXCLUSIVE: Vertical Entertainment has acquired North American rights to the multi-generational romantic comedy Maybe I Do, starring Diane Keaton (Mack & Rita), Richard Gere (Arbitrage), Susan Sarandon (Monarch), William H. Macy (The Conners), Emma Roberts (About Fate) and Luke Bracey (Elvis), from the global film and television studio Fifth Season, formerly known as Endeavor Content.
The first feature written and directed by Oscar nominee Michael Jacobs (Quiz Show) will be released exclusively in theaters nationwide on January 27, 2023.
Maybe I Do follows Michelle (Roberts) and Allen (Bracey), who have reached the point in their relationship where they are considering the next steps and decide to invite their parents to finally meet. The parents already know each other well – really well – leading to distinct and defining opinions about the value of marriage.
Maybe I Do was financed and produced by Fifth Season and marks the latest in a line of successful collaborations between the studio and Vertical, including Joe Bell starring Mark Wahlberg and Connie Britton, and Shadow in the Cloud starring Chloë Grace Moretz and Nick Robinson. Jacobs, Vincent Newman and Scott Mednick produced, with Keaton, Stephanie Heaton-Harris, Jennifer Semler, Jonathan Montepare, Skyler Mednick and Jason Pinardo serving as executive producers. WME Independent is repping international rights on behalf of Fifth Season.
“Michael’s funny, sad and wise take on marriage is fully realized by a dream cast and with the never-ending support from the entire Fifth Season family. We are thrilled to be in partnership with the excellent team at Vertical and to have Maybe I Do experienced theatrically,” said producer Vincent Newman. “The spirit on set and authentic moments delivered by these incredible actors made this film a joy for Michael, Scott, and me to produce. We look forward to audiences resonating with these moments of chaos that come in even the best of relationships, which these certainly aren’t.”
“We have an exciting 2023 lined up for the company and are thrilled to kick-off the New Year with Maybe I Do,” added Vertical Partner Peter Jarowey. “Michael Jacobs’ impressive track record continues as he steps behind the camera directing his first feature film with an ensemble of amazing actors bringing his words to life. We can’t wait for audiences to say, ‘I Do’ and see it in theaters this January.”
Vertical Entertainment is an indie distributor which was founded in 2012. Other current and upcoming releases from the company include Hans Canosa’s The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry, based on Gabrielle Zevin’s New York Times bestselling novel; Darren Le Gallo’s Sam & Kate, starring Dustin Hoffman and Sissy Spacek; the 2022 SXSW thriller Gone in the Night, directed by Eli Horowitz and starring Winona Ryder and John Gallagher Jr.; John Patton Ford’s 2022 Sundance pic Emily the Criminal, starring Aubrey Plaza, who is nominated for a 2022 Gotham Award for Outstanding Lead Performance; Krystin Ver Linden’s Alice, which also premiered at Sundance 2022 and stars Keke Palmer, Common, Gaius Charles and Jonny Lee Miller; and John Michael McDonagh’s The Forgiven starring Ralph Fiennes, Jessica Chastain and Matt Smith, which premiered at Tribeca 2022.
Vertical’s Jarowey and SVP of Acquisitions Tony Piantedosi negotiated the Maybe I Do deal with Fifth Season.
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Submissions are now open for the 2022-2023 Hendrix-Murphy Foundation Student and Alumni Playwriting Contests. The two contests are judged by a professional playwright and are open to current Hendrix College students and all Hendrix alumni. Cash prizes of $300 and $100 are awarded to the first and second place winners of each contest. Every entrant receives a written evaluation by the judge.
Both contests are limited to one entry per playwright. Each play submitted must be original, unpublished, and not produced or read in any venue previously. There are no restrictions of subject or style. Please review the contest rules and Modern Play format guide prior to submission. Student submissions must be emailed to Julia Lee McGill at McGill@hendrix.edu by Tuesday, January 31st. Alumni submissions must be emailed by Tuesday, February 14th.
One play of significant promise will be selected for a staged reading in Hendrix College’s annual Playwright’s Theater, which will take place in September 2023. The cast of Playwright’s Theatre is composed of Hendrix alumni and current students. Playwright’s Theatre, founded by theatre faculty Danny Grace and Rosemary Henenberg, furthers the efforts of the contests by giving the playwright the opportunity to hear their work read aloud by actors. Calls for Playwright’s Theater readers will go out during summer 2023.
These contests are jointly sponsored by the Hendrix-Murphy Foundation and the Hendrix Department of Theatre Arts and Dance.


Paige Morgan, a focused premed student falls for Eddie, who she doesn’t know is the crown prince of Denmark.
- Paige Morgan: a premed student and a farm girl who is determined to reach her life goals.
- Eddie: is the spoiled prince of Denmark. He decides to go to University because of a misrepresentation he sees on the TV and meets Paige who shows him the values of working hard.
- Rosalind: the Queen of Denmark and Prince Eddie’s mother. She initially disapproves of Paige before realizing that she has brings out a better side of Eddie.


Director, Comedy of Errors
Alyson King earned her BFA in acting and dance from the University of South Carolina. Alyson was an acting coach for over 15 years with Shakespearience, a theatrical education group in Los Angeles. Since moving to Cedar City 4 years ago, she has assisted with play production at Canyon View High School and has served as Company Manager and actor for Simon Fest. In her daily life, Alyson works in the English Department at SUU, toils side-by-side with her husband on the family cattle ranch. Alyson is proud to be chosen as the director for Women of Will’s next production, Comedy of Errors, and she looks forward to another fulfilling experience working with courageous women.


‘Eyelids’ is a movie genre Drama, was released in April 12, 2018. O Muel was directed this movie and starring by Lee Sang-hee. This movie tell story about An old man living on the island of Mireukdo lives a self-sufficient life, adhering to ascetic principles typical of a monk. Now and then the phone rings and shortly thereafter a visitor arrives; the old man dutifully prepares rice cakes for them. The cakes are the last meal these visitors will eat before embarking on the seemingly long journey to the next world. The first to arrive is an angler, then a rat, and the last a teacher and two students.


Roots film festival // Filmhuis Den Haag
Filmhuis den haag is a movie theater for film art and classics. It is also a cultural meeting place in the center of The Hague
ROOTS is an annual film festival, hosted by filmhuis den haag. The festival screens 50 films made by filmmakers from The Hague or set in The Hague.
During my internship at GRRR I worked on the poster for the ROOTS film festival that would be used as facade, posters, banners and profile pics.
The poster had to contain "070", the number of The Hague. And it also had to radiate The Hague and festivity.
I always start my process by making sketches, a lot of them
For this project, I made a lot of small sketches for the art. I chose the best ones and traced them in Illustrator.


Montana Repertory Theatre/Doubt: A Parable
Award-winning Montana Repertory Theatre presents John Patrick Shanley's Doubt. Doubt tackles faith, trust, dishonesty, friendship and the church with a deft and insightful touch.
Montana Repertory Theatre specializes in the great stories of our world, such as Doubt, an award-winning play by John Patrick Shanley. In one evening Shanley tackles faith, trust, dishonesty, friendship, and the Church with a deft and insightful touch. Winner of a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award, Doubt provides that rare evening of theatre that thoroughly entertains and is altogether captivating emotionally, psychologically, and intellectually. This is playwriting on the highest level, rivaling Moliére, Williams and Shakespeare, and was made into a movie in 2008 starring Glenn Close and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Montana Repertory Theatre was established as a professional touring company in 1967. Their mission is to tell the great stories of our world to enlighten, develop, and celebrate the human spirit in an ever-expanding community.


Forty Four Productions are thrilled to announce two concert performances of Children of Eden, the musical by legendary Broadway composer Stephen Schwartz, with book by acclaimed director and writer John Caird.
Featuring a West End cast including star of Come From Away and Wicked Alice Fearn and current Hamilton Karl Queensborough, they will be joined by Sharon Rose (Hamilton), Adam Pearce (The Prince of Egypt), Rob Houchen (Les Misérables) and WhatsOnStage and Olivier Award-nominee Tyrone Huntley alongside a chorus from Guildford School of Acting and featured children from Stage Box Musical Theatre.
PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO COVID-19 THE CONCERT IS CURRENTLY POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WITH CERTAINTY OF GO-AHEAD TO BE CONFIRMED.
CURRENT NEW DATE IS SET AS SEPTEMBER 27TH WITH OPTION FOR REFUND OR TRANSFER FROM PREVIOUS DATE TO THIS DATE.
THIS IS NOT YET SET IN STONE. WE WILL ADVERTISE ANY UPDATES AS SOON AS WE KNOW THEM.


RUSSIAN TATTOOS TRILOGY
Falling in love isn't a crime, but falling in love
with a Russian mob boss could be deadly.
A billionaire Russian cybercriminal becomes obsessed with a small-town American woman. Vladimir has been stalking Carter from Russia for years and moves to Ohio just to meet her. He works his way into her life, and Carter is drawn to the sexy and mysterious businessman with a delicious Russian accent.
Vladimir is a dangerous man who earned every tattoo inked on his skin. He's a bad guy in some respects, but he's not all bad. Vladimir spent five years of his life in a Siberian prison camp and has earned every tattoo inked into his skin.
He is a powerful man who gets what he wants, and after stalking the gorgeous tennis player for years—he wants Carter. A little charm melts her heart, and behind the scenes, he orders his henchman to track her every move.
He’s a tattooed stick of dynamite ready to blow at the slightest spark.
When Carter falls for his charms and gets in too deep with the Russian mafia, she must fight for her freedom before the attraction turns fatal.
American tennis player Carter Cook is being held prisoner by the Russian mafia...
Carter is the obsession of mob boss Vladimir Ivanov, a man she once loved. Now a mafia war has erupted on his home turf, and Vladimir’s enemies have put a bounty on her head to force him to surrender.
If she is captured, his rivals will deliver a deadly ultimatum—his life in exchange for hers. The price for Carter’s freedom is Vladimir’s blood.
Vladimir vows to get her home and never interfere in her life again.
Giving up the woman he loves is the only way to protect her from the bad guys—including himself.
Russian mob boss Vladimir Ivanov has many enemies—one of them just kidnapped his wife.
A mafia war has erupted in London, and Vladimir’s enemies know his one weakness is his deep passion for his new bride, Carter Ivanov. When rival mob boss Maksim Ovechkin kidnaps her, Vladimir is willing to pay the ransom with his own blood.
But Maksim’s plans go deeper than that. Vladimir’s blood may not be enough.
Maksim wants Carter for himself.


Bollywood Movie Mahisagarne Aare (1989)
Release Date: N/A
Movie Language: Gujarati
Movie Runtime: 148 min
Box Office Earnings: N/A
Movie Website: N/A
Movie Country : India
Mahisagarne Aare WritersN/A
Mahisagarne Aare DirectorsGirish Manukant
Mahisagarne Aare ProducersN/A
Mahisagarne Aare GenresRomance Movies
Bollywood Movie Mahisagarne Aare (1989) Story
Mahisagarne Aare is a Bollywood movie released in 1989 in Gujarati language.
Movie is released in India country and the movie cast is very powerfull, in this movie we found Mahua Chakraborty Ranjit Raj Firoz Irani Malay Chakrabarty.
Movie Mahisagarne Aare is written by N/A and directed by Girish Manukant.
Mahisagarne Aare is produced on big screens by N/A in 1989.
In short the movie talk about N/A.


(Pocket-lint) – Want an early Christmas present? A majority of the James Bond movie collection is completely free to watch on YouTube for a limited time.
Of course, you’ll have to sit through ads, but hey, they’re free. And not every film is on YouTube; you’ll have to rent or buy Skyfall and Spectre if you want to watch those two installments. There’s no word on how long they’ll be available to stream for free, but we imagine the deal won’t last forever, especially with the next Bond film, No Time to Die, set to release in April 2021 after a year of delays.
The best part about all this is you can also watch the films on Peacock (with a free account) and PlutoTV, as the 22 James Bond movies are now free on those services, too. You can also find them on Hulu and Amazon Prime. Even Netflix has a few. But you need subscriptions to all those three services.
So, you have plenty of options, which is nice, given Sean Connery recently died and many of you may be feeling nostalgic for the original 007. If you’d like to know where to begin, or which film to watch first, Pocket-lint has an in-depth James Bond viewing order here. Care to know which movies star Connery, or perhaps Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, George Lazenby, or Daniel Craig? We got you covered.
Writing by Maggie Tillman.


Rain doesn’t put a damper on sold out opening night at SBIFF
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Move over Hollywood, for the next 10 days some of the biggest movie stars and filmmakers will be shining bright at the 39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
Like Broadway, a “rush ticket line” across from The Arlington Theatre will sell available tickets each night five minutes before an event begins.
But there is so much more than the awards – films chosen by the festival will be showing in theaters all over town.
On opening night, the red carpet will fill up with local dignitaries, filmmakers and those connected to the premier of Disney’s ‘MADU’ about a Nigerian boy whose barefoot ballet in the rain goes viral.
The marquee will quickly change after dark to highlight Outstanding Performer of the Year: Bradley Cooper who portrays Leonard Bernstein in Maestro for which he just received three more Academy Award nominations.
Fans can stand nearby to catch a glimpse of Cooper.
They can also mark their festival calendars to see Robert Downey Jr., Billie Eilish, America Ferrera, Lily Gladstone, Annette Benning and many more in the festival days to come.
For more information visit keyt.com/sbiff.
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Writer, producer, and director John S. Wayne has just wrapped up shooting the movie Red All Over in Houston.
Some of the familiar faces in the movie will be Victor Love, Slim Thug, and activist Quanell X.
Here’s a synopsis of the film which is scheduled to be released in 2015:
Fifteen year-old Red Wright is a lost child on his way to self-destruction. His hard-knock life is a whirlwind of failure due to his neglectful parents and a relentless school bully who won’t back down. Red finds comfort in his older brother KJ, his friend Rahjer, and the pages of his secret notebook, filled with thought-provoking haikus and significant views of Red’s poignant life. Angel Bailios is one of Red’s popular classmates at Stevenson High.
Pretty and smart, she dates the well-admired jock “Big” Chris Mateo, although she disapproves of how he treats Red. Eventually the three students meet on a collision course of disaster which takes the rest of their worlds on a wild ride of self-awareness, betrayal, and overcoming adversity in the face of today’s gun violence issue. Red All Over is a stark observation into the other side of an often untold story. Take a look at life through Red’s gritty eyes, and what is seen will never be the same.


Tom Hanks is a popular American actor and is one of the highest paid all-time box office stars. He stole the limelight through his performance in ‘Splash’, a romantic comedy directed by Ron Howard. With his role as Robert Langdon in the movies ‘The Da Vinci Code’ and ‘Angels & Demons’, he earned widespread commercial success as one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood. His charm and upbeat attitude earned him instant stardom and he was also frequently being compared to the likes of Cary Grant, Henry Fonda, Jimmy Stewart, and Gary Cooper—all of whom were Hollywood legends. He has established himself not only as an actor but also as a writer and director with films like ‘That Thing You Do!’ and ‘Larry Crowne’. He has produced many films and documentaries like ‘From the Earth to the Moon’, ‘Band of Brothers’, and ‘The Pacific’. He is a man who shows interest in worldly activities, is an active humanitarian and has also boldly voiced his opinions on same-sex marriages. As an environmentalist, he realizes the need for alternative fuels for which he has expressed his interest to invest a handsome sum of money to promote electric vehicles. His original intention of becoming an astronaut has made him a fervent supporter of NASA’s manned space program.
Tom Hanks was born on July 9, 1956, to Amos Mefford Hanks, an itinerant cook and Janet Marylyn, a hospital worker, in Concord, California. His siblings are Sandra, Larry, and Jim.
His parents divorced in 1960. Tom, Sandra, and Larry were raised by his father while Jim, his youngest brother was brought up by his mother.
As a young boy, he had to cope with the continuous change in places, before his father finally settled in Oakland.
He completed high school at Skyline High School, Oakland and graduated from the institute in 1974.
He enrolled at Chabot College in Hayward, California, but he switched to California State University, Sacramento to pursue acting.
He quit his studies in 1977, accepting an internship offer from the Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival in Lakewood, Ohio.
In 1978, his performance as ‘Proteus’ in Shakespeare’s ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona’ won him the Best Actor award in the Cleveland Critics Circle.
From 1978 to 1980, he acted in various summer productions of Shakespeare’s plays and in winters, he worked for a theater company in Sacramento.
In 1979, he moved to New York with the dream of performing in Broadway. In 1980, he made his onscreen debut in the low-budget horror movie, ‘He Knows You’re Alone’.
The same year, he got a chance to perform in the television sitcom ‘Bosom Buddies’ which earned him critical acclaim.
In 1982, his guest appearance on the TV episode of ‘Happy Days’, impressed co-actor Ron Howard who invited him to star in the supporting role in ‘Splash’, a comic film in 1984 that became a great hit.
His performance as a 13-year-old boy trapped in the body of a 35-year-old man in Penny Marshall’s ‘Big’ (1988), was lauded and he soon began appearing in blockbuster hits.
His notable performance in ‘Punchline’ which released in 1988, won him a Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award.
His major breakthrough came in 1993 when he played the role an attorney with AIDS in Jonathan Demme’s film, ‘Philadelphia’. He reduced 37 pounds for the film and his performance won him an Oscar and an MTV Movie Award.
In 1994, he played the lead role in the movie ‘Forrest Gump’, an epic romantic-comedy-drama, based on the eponymous novel by Winston Groom. He won the Academy Award for his role in the movie.
In 1998, he teamed up with Steven Spielberg for the first time and performed a challenging role in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ that got him his fourth nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor.
In 2001, he caught the attention of the public when he was cast in ‘Band of Brothers, an HBO mini-series and in ‘A Tribute to Heroes’.
In 2004, he appeared in a number of films including Coen Brothers’ ‘The Ladykillers’, Spielberg’s ‘The Terminal’ and Robert Zemeckis’ ‘The Polar Express’.
In 2006, he teamed up with Ron Howard and played the role of Robert Langdon in the film, ‘The Da Vinci Code’, an adaptation of Dan Brown’s novel of the same name.
He co-produced ‘The Great Buck Howard’ (2008), where his son Colin Hanks co-starred with him.
In 2009, he played the role of the famed Robert Langdon once again in ‘Angels and Demons’, a sequel to ‘The Da Vinci Code’ that catapulted him to fame.
He was the executive producer of the 2012 film ‘Game Change’ which is about the 2008 presidential campaign.
The 1999 animated film, ‘Toy Story 2’, where Hanks lent his voice for the character, Woody, the leader of the cowboy dolls, became a box-office hit making a record-breaking box-office sale of $80.8 million.
‘Apollo 13’ a film that deals with the lunar mission, released in 2002 in the IMAX format became a huge success earning $500 million at the box office.
‘The Da Vinci Code’ filmed in 2006, based on the best-seller written by Dan Brown, earned over $750 million at the box-office.
He won two Academy Awards consecutively in 1994 and 1995 for his outstanding performance in the films ‘Philadelphia’ and ‘Forrest Gump’.
In 2002, he was the recipient of American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award, presented by Steven Spielberg. He became the youngest recipient of this prestigious honor.
He was inducted into the United States Army Rangers Hall of Fame in 2006.
In 1978, he married Samantha Lewes, an actress, and producer. They were divorced in 1987. The couple has two children, Colin and Elizabeth.
He married Rita Wilson in 1988, an actress with whom he worked in the film ‘Volunteers’. The couple has two sons, Chester and Truman.
An asteroid “12818 thanks” is named after him.
1 “If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. It’s the hard that makes it great.”
2 “From now on we live in a world where man has walked on the Moon. It’s not a miracle; we just decided to go.”
3 “Everybody has something that chews them up and, for me, that thing was always loneliness. The cinema has the power to make you not feel lonely, even when you are.”
4 “It’s just as hard… staying happily married as it is doing movies.”
5 “And I’m not apolitical – I’m very specific in my politics. But a lot of the time it’s nobody’s business unless you’re over at my house having dinner.”
6 “I’ve made over 20 movies, and 5 of them are good.”
7 “Movie-making is telling a story with the best technology at your disposal.”
8 “It’s always a combination of physics and poetry that I find inspiring. It’s hard to wrap your head around things like the Hubble scope.”
9 “My favorite traditional Christmas movie that I like to watch is All Quiet on the Western.
Front. It’s just not December without that movie in my house.”
10 “At the end of the day it’s got to be a good movie, it’s got to be a funny movie, and it’s got to make people think, ’Hey, I couldn’t have spent my time any better.”


Thursday, August 20, 2009
Fighting with MMA fighters...
So, today I got a last minute audition for a new film being shot in Louisiana called "Lockdown". They wanted a fighters that could act. Well, I am an actor who can fight. I also haven't thrown a kick in almost 4 years after the 2 months in the hospital which was about 4 or more years ago. I think 5. Anyway, I have to say for being one of the smallest guys in the ring I rocked that motha.. Feeling kind of proud that I can still move like I use to. Now I am off to take a really hot hot hot bath, drink a bottle of wine and then ice my ass! I am so freaking sore!!! My hip flexers and my back and hands hate me!
Also my two little girls leave me tomorrow. Michelle and Roxy are gong to back to Cali while I stay here and feel out some more work in the Louisiana film Industry. It's sad that they don't give local talent as much respect out here. If
I would send in an audition tape from Los Angeles they would be more willing to give me the time of day than if I walked in to the audition here even though I have been working as an actor in Los Angeles for so long.. Crazy..
I will miss my girls.. :(


See Ian McKellen’s ‘extraordinarily moving portrayal’ (Independent) of King Lear.
Considered by many to be the greatest tragedy ever written, King Lear sees two ageing fathers – one a King, one his courtier – reject the children who truly love them. Their blindness unleashes a tornado of pitiless ambition and treachery, as family and state are plunged into a violent power struggle with bitter ends.
Captured live from London’s West End in 2018, Jonathan Munby directs this contemporary retelling of Shakespeare’s tender, violent, moving and shocking play.
From Chichester Festival Theatre
BBFC rating: 12A
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Hard-boiled private eye, Philip Marlowe, is hired to find the lover of a glamorous heiress. Unexpectedly, Marlowe finds himself embroiled in a deadly mystery that he’s determined to either solve or die trying.
- Director: Neil Jordan
- Genero: Crimen Misterio Thriller
- Actores: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Alan Cumming, Billy Jeffries, Colm Meaney, Daniela Melchior, Danny Huston, Diane Kruger, François Arnaud, Gary Anthony Stennette, Ian Hart, Jessica Lange, Julius Cotter, Kim DeLonghi, Liam Neeson, Mark Schardan, Patrick Muldoon