Planning To Go Out This Weekend? Think Again! Netflix' Mindhunter Will Be Your Next Binge!
It's been a while since Netflix has come out with a real good original that requires immediate binging. Ozark was a hit but not necessarily a show you could watch in a day, unless you wanted to get depressed.
This Friday, Netflix releases its newest crime drama Mindhunter by veteran director David Fincher (Zodiac, House of Cards) The show consists of 10 episodes and has already been renewed for a 2nd season!
Netflix must really be confident that viewers will love this show.
Set in 1979, in the early days of criminal psychology and criminal profiling at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Mindhunter revolves around FBI agents Holden Ford played by Jonathan Groff (Glee, Looking) and Bill Tench played by Holt McCallany (Blue Bloods), who interview imprisoned serial killers in order to understand how such criminals think and apply this knowledge to solving ongoing cases.
Anna Torv also stars as Wendy, a psychologist; based on Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess.
It is based on the true crime book Mind Hunter: Inside The FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit written by Mark Olshaker and John E. Douglas and adapted for Netflix by Joe Penhall
Check out the tense trailer below.
Mindhunter premieres on Netflix this Friday October 13th!


Updated: Jun 4, 2020
Words by Jade Reid
Croydon born rapper Jords releases stunning and intimate visuals in 'Almost An Adult: The Film' with accompanying 4 track soundtrack. The film features the singles "Halos" ft. Thea Gajic, "Rose Tinted Glasses" ft. Jaz Karis, "Mrs. Chambers Kitchen Pt. 2" and "Patterned" ft. Dotty, all taken from his anticipated album 'Almost An Adult' due to be released May 15th!
Make sure to check out this amazing short film and also stream the soundtrack on all major platforms!


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2010 has been a pretty disappointing year as far as horror goes. You would have to go all the way back to the early 2000’s to find a less exciting year. With that being said, 2010 wasn’t a total loss. We did have some very fun and solid horror flicks released this year. Below is a list of what I consider to be the ten best horror films of 2010. Enjoy.
# 10. The Horde (AKA La Horde): Plot: After>
# 9. The Human Centipede: Plot: Two stranded American tourists are given shelter by a famed German doctor who made his fortune surgically separating conjoined twins. Now his mad genius is pushing the doctor to do the reverse. He tells the women that they will be surgically attached to a Japanese businessman mouth to buttocks,>
#8. Paranormal Activity 2 Plot: After experiencing what they think are a series of “break-ins”, a family sets up security cameras around their home,>
#7. Frozen Plot: A typical day>
#6. Sella Turcica: Plot: Plot: Sgt. Bradley Roback returns home after a mysterious accident leaves him paralyzed. Upon Brad’s return, his family remains unaware of the details of the accident and severity of his condition. As hours pass, Brad’s health terribly worsens barreling down to a gruesome conclusion that will change the family forever.
Out of all of the horror directors out there, none have inspired me more than Underground horror director Fred Vogel. Say what you want to about him, but he is very passionate about the horror genre and he truly loves it. He isn’t some greedy studio executive, he is a true horror movie fan who makes real horror films for real horror fans. Out of all the ToeTag films, The Redsin Tower is my favorite, but Sella Turcica blew me away. Sella is a chaotic and at times an emotional descent into madness. It is unlike any horror film I have ever seen and it is totally different than anything else the ToeTag team as done. From a technical standpoint the film is as perfect as can be. The story and the pacing are spot>
# 5. The Reef: Plot: A great white shark hunts the crew of a capsized sailboat along the Great Barrier Reef.
Out of all the horror films of 2010, this>
#4. Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever Plot: It’s back: The flesh-eating virus that decimated a cabin full of coeds is>
# 3. Piranha 3D lot: After an earthquake under Lake Victoria, thousands of prehistoric piranha are released upon a bunch of spring breakers…. Or at least something like that happens. All I remember is the boobs and blood.
Looking for a story or anything that resembles a plot? Well, looks elsewhere, because you won’t find it in Piranha. Piranha 3D is as close as your going to get to a modern day exploitation movie. Much like Cabin Fever 2, Piranha 3D isn’t going to win any awards. It was made to entertain and that’s exactly what it does. Featuring absurd amounts of gore and nudity, including a bizarre underwater softcore porn scene(Apparently Riley Steele has the lung capacity of a fucking dolphin) Piranha 3D is a blast to watch and a perfect example of American horror. Funny how it took a French director to make a good American horror flick.
#2. Hatchet 2 Plot: Marybeth escapes the clutches of the deformed, swamp-dwelling iconic killer Victor Crowley. After learning the truth about her family’s connection to the hatchet-wielding madman, Marybeth returns to the Louisiana swamps along with an army of hunters to recover the bodies of her family and exact the bloodiest revenge against the bayou butcher.
As much as I love the first Hatchet movie, I have to say that it wasn’t the holy grail of slashers that the trailers made it out to be. The sequel however is a different story. I do believe it’s>
#1. Black Swan: Plot: Nina (Portman) is a ballerina in a New York City ballet company whose life, like all those in her profession, is completely consumed with dance. She lives with her obsessive former ballerina mother Erica (Hershey) who exerts a suffocating control over her. When artistic director Thomas Leroy (Cassel) decides to replace prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre (Ryder) for the opening production of their new season, Swan Lake, Nina is his first choice. But Nina has competition: a new dancer, Lily (Kunis), who impresses Leroy as well. Swan Lake requires a dancer who can play both the White Swan with innocence and grace, and the Black Swan, who represents guile and sensuality. Nina fits the White Swan role perfectly but Lily is the personification of the Black Swan. As the two young dancers expand their rivalry into a twisted friendship, Nina begins to get more in touch with her dark side – a recklessness that threatens to destroy her.
I came very close to not mentioning this movie due to the fact that it isn’t a horror movie in the traditional sense. But after reading a article about the film in Fangoria magazine, I decided to add it. If it’s close enough to horror for Fangoria to write about it, than it is a horror movie. I had previously had no intentions of seeing Black Swan until I came across said article. After reading the article I knew I had to see the movie and that’s exactly what I did. Good thing I did, because If I wouldn’t had, I would have missed the best film of the year. Not just the best horror film, but the best film period. Those familiar with Aronofsky know that he is very capable of creating a masterpiece. He did it in the past with Requiem for a Dream and he’s done it again with Black Swan. Black Swan is a perfect combination of beauty and horror.
The cinematography is superb and the camera movements at times seem hypnotizing. The film is shot in a way that makes it seem as if the characters are standing right in front of you. The color schemes and the set pieces are perfect as is the lightning and every other aspect of the film. The acting is simply amazing and almost the entire cast gave an Academy Award worthy performance. Especially Natalie Portman who pretty much plays two different roles.>
Honorable Mentions: Harpoon : Whale Watching Massacre, My Soul to Take, Predators and The Night of the Demons remake. Well, there you have it. My top ten horror films of 2010. So Now I ask, what were your favorites from 2010?
Editors Note: With 2010 coming to a close you can all particpate in our Top Horror Films of 2010. Simply go and vote ( you can use your site login or your facebook/twitter login to vote ). Vote for every film you have seen in 2010 and be a part of our Top 10 of 2010.


Whenever I think of timeless love stories, Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet invariably comes to mind. Its poetic language, intense emotions, and tragic ending have always left an indelible mark on my heart. In this post, I’ll walk you through a brief summary of Romeo and Juliet and touch upon the central themes that make this play an enduring masterpiece.
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Quick summary of Romeo and Juliet
Set in the vibrant city of Verona, two prominent families, the Montagues and the Capulets, are locked in a bitter feud. Amidst this backdrop, Romeo Montague crashes a Capulet party, where he lays eyes on Juliet Capulet. It’s love at first sight. Their passionate romance blossoms in secret due to the animosity between their families.
With the help of Juliet’s nurse and Friar Lawrence, the young lovers marry in secret. However, their bliss is short-lived. Tybalt, a Capulet, challenges Romeo to a duel, leading to Tybalt’s death at Romeo’s hands. As punishment, Romeo is banished from Verona.
Desperate to be with her love and pressured to marry another, Juliet hatches a plan. She takes a potion that makes her appear dead. Romeo, unaware of the ruse and believing Juliet to be truly dead, buys poison and drinks it beside her. Juliet awakens, finds Romeo dead beside her, and in her grief, takes her own life.
The play concludes with both families mourning their lost children, realizing too late the devastating consequences of their feud. In the face of such tragedy, the Montagues and Capulets reconcile, but the cost of their enmity is the lives of two young lovers.
Key themes of Romeo and Juliet
- Love and Fate: The play showcases the intense, almost predestined love between Romeo and Juliet, suggesting that love is a powerful force that can transcend even death.
- Conflict and Revenge: The ongoing feud between the Montagues and Capulets underscores the destructive nature of hatred and the dire consequences of holding onto grudges.
- Youth and Impulsiveness: Romeo and Juliet’s hasty decisions, driven by youthful passion, play a crucial role in the tragic unfolding of events.
- Death and Transience: The play delves deep into the themes of mortality, exploring the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death.
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Alec Baldwin is the oldest, and best-known, of the four Baldwin brothers in the acting business the others are Stephen Baldwin , William Baldwin and Daniel Baldwin. Alec Baldwin burst onto the TV scene in the early s with appearances on several series, including The Doctors and Knots Landing , before scoring feature film roles in Forever, Lulu , Beetlejuice , Working Girl , Married to the Mob and Talk Radio In , Baldwin appeared in the first on-screen adaptation of the "Jack Ryan" character created by mega-selling espionage author, Tom Clancy. Baldwin instead went to Broadway to perform "A Streetcar Named Desire", garnering a Tony nomination for his portrayal of "Stanley Kowalski" he would reprise the role in a TV adaptation. Baldwin won over critics as a lowlife thief pursued by dogged cop Fred Ward in Miami Blues , met his future wife Kim Basinger while filming the Neil Simon comedy, The Marrying Man , starred in the film adaptation of the play, Prelude to a Kiss in which he starred off-Broadway , and made an indelible ten-minute cameo as a hard-nosed real estate executive laying down the law in Glengarry Glen Ross He also made a similar tour-de-force monologue in the thriller, Malice , as a doctor defending his practices, in which he stated, "Let me tell you something: I am God".
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Not including specials and digital series, the program has won 67 Emmy Awards, the most for any show in television history. SNL also holds the title for the most nominated television show in Emmy history with nominations, not including specials and digital series. Beyond politics, the show's cast of recurring characters and take on pop culture targets remains spot-on. The addition of the show's Emmy Award-winning SNL Digital Shorts continues to keep the show as current today as it was when it debuted. Lorne Michaels is the executive producer.


Up until about ten minutes ago, I would have given a thoroughly mixed review of Idlewild. I came out of the movie satisfied with the excitement and the style, but a little skeptical about the narrative, whose first hour seemed a broken record of drama film clichés. But if there’s anything film studies has taught me, it’s that thinking about a movie can improve the overall experience, and that a film becomes a lot better when its themes have been identified, even retrospectively.
Idlewild featured the acting debuts of Outkast (“Andre 3000” Benjamin and Antwan “Big Boi” Patton), and it was the first big-screen endeavor of Outkast’s music video director, Bryan Barber. I was initially attracted to the movie because I love the word “Idlewild”… it’s a pair of syllables that affects my brain like a code word. The word “idle” suggests a sort of compulsive laziness and libertarian apathy, and the addition of the word “wild” makes me think of a maritime anti-hero whose fury is spontaneous, unreasonable, but perfectly appropriate to the way he lives his life. I also happen to love the band Idlewild, a Scottish rock outfit.
I also liked the stylistic decisions embodied in this movie, which were apparent in the trailer. I love the rogue spirit of hip-hop (especially when it subverts the urban thug paradigm), I appreciate the class and hustle of the prohibition-era underground, and I fully support their synthesis. Idlewild didn’t let me down… the crackling big-band aesthetic and the halting improvisation of vinyl found a compelling common ground, securing my admiration of Idlewild’s fresh-faced director.
Unfortunately, where Idlewild’s aesthetic was well-executed, its narrative was a little green around the ears. The conclusion worked fairly well, first in the speakeasy and then in the darkness of Percival’s living room, but the road was paved with tired filmic clichés that became comical at times. There was a slow-motion walk through the rain (a la The Shawshank Redemption, The Matrix), a bullet-stopping bible (a la Disney’s Three Musketeers), a timid performer empowered by the gaze of her True Love (a la Save the Last Dance), booze transported in a coffin (a la Some Like It Hot), and all sorts of smaller-scale film tropes. Every scene seemed to be a music video, building up to its own short-term conclusion.
So I liked the synthetic, derivative style of this film, but I was skeptical about the artificial, derivative plot. I’ve only just come to realize that this is a double-standard. If I’m content with music that samples and shuffles and remixes the climaxes of classic tunes, and I can accept the same aesthetic in Idlewild’s stylistic choices, then why am I so hesitant about accepting a patchwork plot of film trivia? Honestly, I kind of enjoy going back through this movie and figuring out why each narrative moment seems familiar.
Turns out I was looking for a film in a pure pastiche… a remix movie, plastered together from a series of tried-and-true ideas, musical, aesthetic, and narrative. Barber dropped the Shakespeare (slightly misquoted) in between beats of magical negro and Harold and Maude, stitching together a sharp-edged answer to Moulin Rouge’s ballad sentimentality. When I think too hard, I come to the erroneous conclusion that I dislike derivative media. Isn’t that ridiculous?


What I have been working on
Years of Cinema, Storytelling and Creativity
In-charge of strategy, creation and production of commercial video for TURN8's Accelerator Startups (about 40 films per year). On top, I was handling the Media Lab, an extended production facility to provide services for external clients of Innovation360, such as Children's National, a group of corporate videos in collaboration with Ministry of Health of UAE.
Hired on a freelance basis to produce a webmercial for LoadMe - An award winning logistics startup - "The Uber for Trucks".
Hired on a freelance basis to produce a TV Commercial for Pizza Hut - "Dorito's Pizza Unboxing" that had more than 300.000 views in the first 24 hours.
In-Charge for the video production department in a small photo studio. Created corporates for brands like Scholl Arabia, Galderma, Nth Degree.
My first experience in the Dubai Creative Market. Created Video Content for Social Media.
Assumed roles as the Main Editor and Principal Colorist for "The Hunter", a Russian-speaking thriller feature film made in Moldova.
Handled a complete RAW post-production workflow from acquisition to delivery for a thriller feature film in Moldova.
Temporary hired on freelance basis to handle TVC versioning for famous brands (DHL, Poiana, Ford). Handled Final Cut Pro and After Effects Sessions.
Became a licensed cinematographer. Handled TV Commercial projects for local advertising firms and facilitated documentary film production for clients like BBC, EURONEWS, RUSSIA TODAY.
In-Charge of producing TV Promos and leading the production department.
Advisor near the Project Manager regarding technical aspects for launching the first privately owned News Channel of Moldova.
In-Charge for training over 100 video editors to use Final Cut Pro for the 8 newly launched Realitatea TV subsidiaries.
Focused on creating content for promoting the brand and producing TV Commercials for its clients. Made the first TV commercial in a local market with actors and storyline while keeping a ridiculously low budget.
What I am good at
Where I learnt everything
I am grateful to have been learned the secrets of the filmmaking craft from some of the best teachers in Romania.
A workshop held by Hollywood Professionals in how to use camera movements to portray emotion in a shot.
A workshop held by Kodak about shooting film. From learning about different type of film rolls to how to actually shoot and process film, it was an amazing experience.
I was studying Computer Science and programming.
What clients are saying
Bogdan is by far one of the most talented and creative video professionals I have had the pleasure to work with. He produced a masterpiece film for my company LoadMe. He had a real strong vision, passion and drive towards all ares of production as if it was his own. His masterful skills played an integral part in creating and producing the picture, voice for the film. Bogdan's skills are very rare to find in today's world of film and video production. My experience with him was the absolute Best! The end result was a perfection!
Bogdan-Alexandru Zoicas LIVES for whatever you can connect with filming. He already has plentiful experience in film-making and developed a keen eye for details. I have known and worked with him for the past 4 years and I can say wholeheartedly that if you want a serious, dedicated and professional DOP, colorist or creative person to consult with in your production, he's the man for the job. He thinks outside the box and is ever improving, devouring whatever's new in his sphere of activity. His English is perfect and the technical knowledge is outstanding. He communicates as a professional and NEVER finishes something off if he "didn't squeeze the lemon all the way to the last drop" - his striving for perfection is the main quality why he should be in your project. I know. I've seen it time and again.
Bogdan is a natural artist, gifted both with talent and creativity. You definitely want to work with him, as he is the best barometer for your capabilities of managing a creative professional. If nothing comes out of your head, Bogdan will give you back what you deserve: 0 from your mind, multiplied by 100. You can verbalize an idea and he will turn it into a splendid movie. He is a professional asset. Don't use him unless you aren't.


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This week is all about moving away from audio and towards video, specifically towards how everything we have explored over the last couple of weeks comes together to make a scene. With that being said, the first assignment we were to complete this week was meant to really get me thinking about all of the details that go into film and video.
The week started off reading Roger Ebert’s How the Read a Movie. This reading I honestly thought was a little dense, but it did a really great job of introducing to the basics of film analysis. The main point that I took away from this reading is all of the little details that go into film making. Something as simple as the way an actor walks is intentional. Everything that we see in film or in a video serves a purpose and even if we don’t understand it immediately, we would immediately notice its absence.
After reading Ebert’s article, the next thing I did was watch a couple of episodes from Tony Zhou’s series, Every Frame a Painting in which he analyzes details of film making. In total, I probably watched about 8 videos that each highlighted a different detail in filmmaking, but these videos really served to once again highlight all the details that go into film making and how nothing is accidental.
Once I read the article and watched some videos, it was my turn to analyze a scene myself. I decided to do a video essay of the Interrogation scene in the second Batman movie between the Joker and Batman. I decided to analyze this scene because I had just watched the movie the night before and learning about all the little details that go into filmmaking really made me look at this scene differently. Overall, this scene was a perfect example of demonstrating the details that go into video, particularly how a film is shot, the setting of a film, and the lighting used.
This scene is an interrogation scene, so it takes place showing a conversation between two characters. The scene starts with Commissioner Gordon interrogating the joker. In this scene, we see the use of shot-reverse shot using a short lens. The lighting in the room is extremely dark which intensifies the conflict and tension in the scene. However, Gordon leaves and the lights quickly turn on to reveal a white room with only a table and two chairs. The scene then moves to an interrogation between the joker and the Batman. This scene again utilizes a shot-reverse shot with a longer lens.
As I learned from the reading, everything in this scene was very intentional. From the use of lighting, to the setting/props, to the way the scene was shot all has the purpose of invoking a response/psychological effect in us as the audience. The way a scene is shot can be used to not only convey a message, but it can also be used to convey meaning. This scenes use of lighting, shot-reverse shot, and setting all carries the meaning that we as the audience are supposed to feel (the tension and conflict).
As I said, I watched this scene the night before this assignment, but after reading and watching the videos on all the details that go into videos, I really looked at this scene differently. I am an avid movie watcher, and this assignment really made me realize the ways that all the details, small and large, in cinematography combine to make the movies and videos we watch every day. It’s really interesting to think how when we watch a video or movie, we often overlook the details that go into making the movie, but without said details, the movies that we love to watch might not look the same.


Ben Stiller is an American comedy legend and a Hollywood actor. He writes, directs and produces. As a result of this he is a defining figure in some of the best and funniest movies to grace the big screen.
He is best known for his comedic flair but he has also taken on some serious roles over the years.
Stiller is a comedy genius and a fantastic artist, many of the risks he takes have paid off and we have been rewarded with some of the most lovable, memorable and intense cinematic experiences.
His track record is full of gems, but which are the best? Well if you need a list before embarking on a Ben Stiller marathon we have got you covered.
10. Meet The Parents
Meet the Parents was a film with a very simple premise. A neurotic, recently engaged male nurse with the unfortunate name of Gaylord Focker moves to the suburbs of Long Island with his fiancee to meet her parents.
The film had a large well known cast along with Ben Stiller with such people as, Robert De Niro, Owen Wilson and Blythe Danner, the film was a comedic masterpiece.
Actors like De Niro who is not known for being in comedies is hilarious throughout the film playing a former CIA father in law.
Stiller’s slow meltdown through the course of the film is the face of constant setbacks and being humiliated is portrayed brilliantly.
The film made in the year 2000 made over $300 million at the box office and launched two sequels with neither reaching the height set by the original.
9. Reality Bites
There are few movies more full blown 90s than Reality Bites. Stiller directed the 19934 film that centers around a group of recent college graduates attempting to find their own way in the world.
They are forced to deal with sexuiality, AIDS, unemployment and the pressures that come with adulthood.
“Stay” by Lisa Loeb became a huge hit after being used on the movie’s soundtrack, at the time she was a relatively unknown and unsigned artist at the time of the film’s release.
The film also made another popular song have another run in the charts. Knack’s 1979 hit “My Sharona” was brought back into the spotlight thanks to the song.
Finally, the movie helped to make Ben Stiller a major MTV player just a year after the cancellation of The Ben Stiller Show.
Before Judd Apatow became a well known presence in Hollywood he was a screenwriter creating scripts for films such as 1995s Heavyweights.
The film is based around a fat children’s camp that is taken over by an insane fitness guru played of course by Ben Stiller.
Kenan Thompson stars as one of the kids in the camp and Paul Fieg who would later famously create the brilliant ‘Freaks and Geeks’ plays a role in the movie.
If you were a 90s kid then you probably would know this move off by heart. If you were not then then there is a very large possibility that you have never heard of the film.
7. Permanent Midnight
Who remembers Alf? The sitcom from the 80s all about an alien who comes to Earth from the planet Melmac who lives with a family in California, it included writer Jerry Stahl.
The man was very self destructive and had a severe addiction to heroin. This sounds like a bizarre plot for a film but in 1998, Ben Stiller portrayed Stahl in the bizarre movie named ‘Permanent Midnight.’
The film would receive mixed reviews from critics and the public alike, this lead to limited theatrical releases. However the film has aged rather well and now has a devoted fan base who love to speak about and spread the movie to new audiences.
There are not many films that begin as skits on the VH1 Fashion Awards, but Stiller makes the character such a hilarious depiction of the long gone TV specials of the mid 1990s he felt compelled to turn the skit into a full feature length film.
‘Zoolander’ hit the big screen only a few weeks after the tragedy of 9/11 and initially it could have been seen as awful timing for a goofy comedy to be released right as the country was mourning.
However, people flocked to the cinema as they were desperate for a distraction from what happened.
The film grossed well over $60 million at the box office and the film took on new life after it was released on DVD. In fact a sequel is planned to be released soon introducing a new generation to Zoolander.
5. DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story
Perhaps the most infamous Ben Stiller film. Dodgeball sees a group of misfits teaming up to compete against a team of strong brawly elites in a sporting match, the idea is hardly a new concept but Stillers charm manages to make the film compelling.
The owner of a rundown gym needs to raise fifty thousand dollars in just thirty days to save his establishment.
Fortunately for him there is a large dodgeball tournament in Las Vegas where the prize as you probably could guess. Fifty thousand dollars.
Ben Stiller plays a psychotic owner of a rival gym that competes against him. The film was a surprise hit and grossed $167 million with a sequel that many consider long overdue currently reportedly in the works.
4. The Royal Tenenbaums
The success of Wes Anderson’s ‘Rushmore’ gave him the option to make whatever film he would want to make. He opted to make a major ensemble movie about a family of former child prodigies who are struggling to live a normal life as an adult.
Ben Stiller plays Chas Tenenbaum who is a genius that can not get over the tragic death of his wife. It is a film that only gets better with repeat viewings and much like ‘Rushmore’ was well accepted by the critics.
3. There’s Something About Mary
Before starring in ‘There’s Something About Mary’ Ben Stiller’s career had had some ups and downs, but after the incredible success of the Farrelly brothers gross out comedy his career would never be the same again.
Stiller would from then on be able to freely choose his pick of roles in upcoming major comedies, and soon after he starred in ‘Meet The Parents’ and plenty of passion projects like ‘Zoolander’ were being greenlit.
The movie was a high watermark for the Farrelly brothers and since then they have struggled to regain the magic that was ‘There’s Something About Mary.’ They could truly never top the “hair gel” scene.
2. The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty
James Thurber’s 1939 short story based around a sad, middle aged man with an amazing family life was then adapted into a movie in 1947 with Danny Kaye. It came close to being remade with Jim Carrey in the title role almost 50 years later.
The project would ultimately fail to be made but Ben Stiller would finally in 2013 create a new contemporary adaptation.
This time around Mitty was working for the photo department of Life magazine when he was forced to travel to a far off corner of the world to track down a lost negative. Still both directed and played the lead role with the film grossing $188 million.
1. Tropic Thunder
Tropic Thunder is a very controversial but popular movie, Ben Stiller managed to convince Robert Downey Jr one of the most reliable actors in Hollywood at the time to wear blackface.
He also managed to get Tom Cruise to wear a fat suit and a ball cap whilst playing a stereotypical Jewish film executive.
Those decisions could have been career ending for both actors but the movie is so hilarious that very few people made a deal of those issues.
The movie is about a group of privileged actors shooting a movie about the Vietnam War when they find themselves in the middle of the actual war.
The film was so popular that Ben Stiller who had a minor role in the film is still incredibly memorable as Simple Jack. He played a mentally challenged child named Jack.
The parts we do see of him are some of the funniest scenes in the movie and they manage to make the comedy somehow even more anti politically correct and offensive.
There we have the definitive list of amazing Ben Stiller films for you to sit and binge watch whenever you want.
We even missed some other greats that just missed the cut to go on the list, this includes my personal favorite Stiller film ‘Night At The Museum.’ If you have never heard of it, imagine Toy Story but in a museum.
No matter which films you watch you are guaranteed to have a great time so go out get some popcorn and other snacks and enjoy some incredible cinema.
If you liked this article, you might enjoy our post on ‘10 Amazing Ben Affleck Movies Worth Your Time‘.


Looking to take a break? Why not break out those Pillsbury Christmas cookies and invite your friends over for a holiday movie marathon! If you’re like me it’s officially socially acceptable to get in the holiday spirit. Check out my top five picks for holiday movies to watch while roasting chestnuts on an open fire.
Who doesn’t love Elf? This movie works for everyone ages 3-103, and will guarantee laughs from the holiday grinches in your life. However, if you’re like me it’s hard to keep in mind that not everyone wants to hear you recite every line.
All right, I’m specifically talking about the first and second instalments. We all know it wasn’t the same without Kevin McCallister (and realistically, who forgets their kid that many times anyways?). Relive your childhood fantasy of being home alone, and get into some trouble with this 90’s classic.
The Santa Clause
This one gives us a fresh new origin story for Santa and who can say no to Tim Allen? I never thought I’d say I wish Santa fell off my roof as a kid, but here we are!
Are you ready to be hit in the feels? Based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg, the Polar Express will make you believe in magic again with it’s heartwarming story for the whole family. If you’re a super fan you can now even take the Polar Express train in real life in different locations across North America!
A Very Murray Christmas
This Netflix special is perfect for a light hearted night in. Packed with famous celebs, follow the hilarious misfortunes of Bill Murray as he worries no one will show up to his TV show due to a terrible snowstorm in New York City.


Updated: Aug 12, 2019
Margot Robbie in ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD
Set in Los Angeles in the summer of 1969, Tarantino’s upcoming movie focuses on a male TV actor named Rick Dalton (DiCaprio) who’s had one hit western series and is looking for a way to get into the film business. His sidekick Cliff Booth (Pitt) who’s also his stunt double, is looking for the same thing. The horrific murder of Sharon Tate (Rick’s neighbor in the film) and four of her friends by Charles Manson’s cult of followers serves as a backdrop to the main story.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is a 2019 comedy-drama film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. Produced by Columbia Pictures, Bona Film Group, Heyday Films, and Visiona Romantica and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. It is an international co-production between the United States and the United Kingdom. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Emile Hirsch, Margaret Qualley, Timothy Olyphant, Julia Butters, Austin Butler, Dakota Fanning, Bruce Dern, Mike Moh, Luke Perry, Damian Lewis, and Al Pacino. The film is set in 1969 Los Angeles where a fictional aging television actor and his stunt double and longtime friend navigate the changing Hollywood film industry. It features a large ensemble cast who star in "multiple story lines in a modern fairy tale tribute to the final moments of Hollywood's golden age.
Sony Pictures won the distribution rights, having met several of Tarantino's demands including final cut privilege. Pitt, DiCaprio, and Robbie, as well as several Tarantino regulars such as Zoë Bell and Kurt Russell, joined the cast between January and June 2018. Principal photography lasted from that June through November around Los Angeles. It is the last film to feature Luke Perry, who passed away in March 2019.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2019, was theatrically released in the United States on July 26, 2019, and is scheduled to be released on August 14, 2019, in the United Kingdom. The Hollywood Reporter wrote that critics had "an overall positive view" of the film, who called the film "Tarantino's love letter to '60s L.A." and praised its casting choices and setting, though some were "divided on its ending.
In February, 1969, Los Angeles, actor Rick Dalton, former star of 1950s Western television series Bounty Law, laments to his best friend and former stunt double, Cliff Booth, that his career is over. Booth, a war veteran who lives in a trailer with his pit bull, Brandy, drives Dalton around town and relies on him for work due to rumors that Booth killed his wife. Meanwhile, actress Sharon Tate and her husband, director Roman Polanski, have moved into the house next door to Dalton's. Dalton dreams of befriending the couple in order to restore his status. Later that night, Tate and others attend a party at the Playboy Mansion.
Booth fixes Dalton's TV antenna and reminisces on a sparring match he had on the set of The Green Hornet with Bruce Lee.Charles Manson stops by the home of Polanski and Tate looking for record producer Terry Melcher, who used to live there, but is turned away by Tate's friend Jay Sebring.
Later, while driving Dalton's car, Booth picks up a young hitchhiker named Pussycat, dropping her off at Spahn Movie Ranch, where Booth filmed Bounty Law. Pussycat tries to persuade Booth to stay, but he is suspicious of the large number of hippies squatting on the property, and suspects they are taking advantage of the owner, George Spahn. Booth insists on checking on Spahn despite Lynette Fromme's objections; Spahn dismisses Booth's fears. Returning to his car, Booth discovers that Steve Grogan has slashed his front tire; Booth brutally beats Grogan and forces him to change the tire. One of the Manson girls, Sundance, goes to fetch Tex Watson, but by the time Watson arrives on horseback Booth is driving away. Tate goes for a walk and decides to go to the theater to watch herself in The Wrecking Crew.
Meanwhile, Dalton lands the role of a villain in a new series called Lancer. He strikes up a conversation with his eight-year-old co-star, Trudi, a method actress. During one of his scenes, Dalton struggles with his dialogue due to his alcoholism. After having an emotional breakdown in his trailer, Dalton returns to the set and delivers a powerful performance that impresses the director, Sam Wanamaker and Trudi, bolstering Dalton's confidence. After watching Dalton's guest performance on an episode of The F.B.I., casting agent Marvin Schwarzs offers Dalton the opportunity to shoot a Spaghetti Western in Rome. Dalton, who considers Spaghetti Westerns to be the bottom of the entertainment totem pole, reluctantly agrees, bringing Booth with him for the six-month stint in Rome, where Dalton films several movies and gets married.
Upon returning to Los Angeles, Dalton informs Booth he can no longer afford his services, and they agree to go their separate ways. They go out for drinks and return to Dalton's home, where Booth smokes an acid-laced cigarette and takes Brandy for a walk. Meanwhile, Tex Watson, Susan Atkins, Linda Kasabian, and Patricia Krenwinkel park outside in preparation to murder everyone in Tate's house. Dalton hears the car, comes out, and angrily orders them to leave. They drive off, but Atkins hatches a plan to return and kill Dalton. Kasabian deserts the group in their vehicle and the remaining three proceed with Atkins' plan. The three break into Dalton's house and confront Booth, who recognizes Watson from Spahn Ranch.
When Watson's gun malfunctions, Brandy attacks and along with Booth kills Krenwinkel and Watson and severely injures Atkins, who stumbles outside into the pool, alarming Dalton, who is in the pool with headphones on, oblivious to the mayhem inside. Dalton retrieves a flamethrower he'd kept from a film shoot and incinerates Atkins. Booth is taken to the hospital for injuries. Sebring engages Dalton in conversation and Tate, over the intercom, invites Dalton up to her house for drinks.
Leonardo DiCaprio as Rick Dalton
Photo by ANDREW COOPER - © Sony Pictures Entertainment
An actor who starred in the television Western series Bounty Law from 1958 to 1963, based on Wanted Dead or Alive (1958–1961). His attempt to transition to film failed and in 1969 he is struggling. Dalton's relationship with Cliff Booth is based on that of actor Burt Reynolds and his long time stunt double Hal Needham. Dalton is modeled on actors who started their career in Classical Hollywood, but faltered in the 1960s after their type of leading men went out of fashion.
Brad Pitt as Cliff Booth
A pregnant actress and next door neighbor of Dalton.
Robbie did not consult with Polanski in preparation for the role, but read his 1985 autobiography Roman by Polanski.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2019. It was released theatrically in the United States on July 26, 2019, by Sony Pictures Releasing. The film was originally scheduled for release on August 9 to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Tate–LaBianca murders.
A teaser trailer was released on March 20, 2019, featuring 1960s music by The Mamas & the Papas ("Straight Shooter") and by Los Bravos("Bring a Little Lovin'"). The official trailer was released on May 21, 2019 and featured the songs "Good Thing" by Paul Revere & The Raiders, and "Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show" by Neil Diamond. All-in-all, the studio spent around $110 million marketing the film worldwide.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2019
Star studded cast


If you were at the Zee Cine Awards in Mumbai on Friday, the pandemic would probably be the last word in your mind.
Ratata 7 fun Instagram filters and games to help you beat the WFH blues – At
Irrfan Khan’s film Angrezi Medium is off to a disappointing start at the box office due to the cinema halls remaining closed.
The ensemble cast is fronted by Arjan Bajwa, Vivek Dahiya, Arjun Bijlani, Tara Alisha Berry among others.
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The ensemble cast is fronted by Arjan Bajwa, Vivek Dahiya, Arjun Bijlani, Tara Alisha Berry.
It was the darkest night for.
From Sara Ali Khan and Ananya Panday, to Ranveer Singh and Tara Sutaria, here are the best and worst dressed celebrities at.
Last night, Zee Cine Awards 2020 took place in Mumbai and amidst all the coronavirus scare, celebs including Hrithik Roshan,
A Crime Writer On How Anger Powered Her Debut Novel – I’d watched movies in the evenings and returned home at night. I’d tried to find whatever joy I could in my life.


Hey, everybody! I’m currently working on a collaborative project at the Columbus College of Art & Design. The pitch is a film that combines live-action and animation, and the crew is made up of various animation and cinematic arts students. It was originally titled Toon Town, but at the latest story meeting we shifted focus to Columbus 911, which would be a cop movie parody with a human policewoman and her puppet sidekick, with various animated creatures thrown into the mix.
That’s primarily what we settled on at the last story meeting, so the options were pretty open. I started drawing out some gag ideas, but I eventually got carried away and thumbed out an entire story. I’ve posted the thumbnails I came up with below.
I tried to strike a balance here between standalone slapstick gags and character-based comedy, with the policewoman serving as kind of a straight man to the aggressively obnoxious puppet character. I looked at a lot of the great comedy teams to get inspiration (Laurel & Hardy, Abbott & Costello, Martin & Lewis, the Marx Brothers), and many of the gags come from the classic Warner Bros. school of comedy. Hopefully it turned out to be pretty funny… it definitely spins wildly out of control by the end.
Anyway, this is just a draft I came up with, so it’s possible that none of this makes its way into the finished film, and the designs here are just placeholders for when our team arrives at more finalized character designs. But this is what I’ve been working on:
As for my Gap Project (i.e. the personal project we’re working on alongside the group work), I haven’t gotten into actually animating it yet, but here’s the animatic for the film:


Each year, the College stages a full scale musical in our on-site theatrette, which showcases the diverse and plentiful talent of students from all year levels. This spectacular event is not limited to simply those who wish to be involved onstage as performers, with opportunities available to students in the technology area to assist with lighting, technical support, set design, props, make-up, costuming, stage crew and front of house. Auditions for production are held throughout Term 1, with weekly rehearsals beginning in Term 2 and continuing until the performances which take place in mid Term 3.
In 2017, Wheelers Hill Secondary College will be presenting the hit Disney musical, “Beauty and the Beast Jr.”, with performances happening in August.
Past college productions have included
|2015||BACK TO THE 80'S|
|2012||ALICE IN WONDERLAND|
|2009||THE MUSIC LIVES ON|
|2007||HILLSTOCK (WHEELERS HILL CELEBRATES WOODSTOCK)|
|2006||LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS|
|2005||GUYS AND DOLLS|
|2004||THE WIZARD OF OZ|


Enchanted for the Last Time…
Spoiler Alert: If you haven’t seen the last Harry Potter movie, do not read on. There are many spoilers in this post.
My husband and I just left the theater, the familiar sounds of the Harry Potter theme song playing in the background for the final time. I can’t believe it is over.
I am a fan of all things Harry Potter; I devoured the books and participated in midnight signings both as staff at the former Borders stores, and when taking my niece to celebrate her 15th birthday, where I could be seen sporting my old college graduation robes which comprised my Hogwarts costume for the occasion. We even created proper wands from some long twigs we found in my in-laws’ back yard. That night, my niece stayed over at our apartment, and I outlasted even her, by staying up to read the entire 5th book, no easy feat in one six hour period.
I know the movies left out a lot of the details that are more thoroughly explained in the books, but I have been equally enchanted by both media formats, enjoying the merits of each without feeling that one spoiled the quality of the other. I just love the Harry Potter world.
So it was with great sadness, and yes, I’ll admit, which might seem overly sentimental for a 32 year old woman, with a few tears, that I experienced the final “novel” viewing of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on the big screen this Sunday. I was not disappointed.
Entranced into the lives of the characters, my heart strained along with them as I saw Hogwarts diminished, beloved characters succumb to a deathly fate, and the dazzling, magical world that we have experienced as we follow these children from childhood through young adulthood, turned utterly dark.
The courage of all of the characters was tremendously acted, and I was particularly moved when Harry reenters Hogwarts and is greeted by his former classmates, when Professor McGonagall steps forward to “defend” him against Professor Snape, when Neville Longbottom risks it all to demolish a bridge and defy Voldemort at the end.
Most of all, I felt the intensity of the scene when Harry Potter finally sees Professor Snape’s enduring love for Harry’s mother and Snape’s ultimate sacrifice on his behalf as he uses Snape’s last tears to enter his memories through the Pensieve.
And who could not be moved as they watch the scene where Harry moves through the quiet intermission in the battle, to find Remus and Tonks dead and the Weasley family grieving for the loss of Fred.
As a mother, the scene where Mrs. Weasley finally deals the killing blow to Bellatrix Lestrange, is both gripping and immensely satisfying as a measure of justice for the death of her son. Already, I want to watch again, to read all of the seven novels, to watch every last movie, and to connect every moment of the story in my mind in one satisfying and magical strand.
I loved the Harry Potter world and I am glad to be alive in the period of history where I could experience it all, fresh, for the first time, for a moment vacating my life to believe in a world where self-sacrifice, noble actions, knowledge, loyalty and friendships, and ultimately, the strength and power of love can defeat even the most pervasive and insidious evil. It is a magic I hope we can draw from in our own lives, even when we depart from the fictional world J.K. Rowling has given to us.


We are currently watching The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty. We’re up to episode twenty-eight, and all I have running through my mind is, please let Wang Zhi be a good guy. Please, please. He’s got to be.
Wang Zhi isn’t one of the two ‘true’ good guys in the story. When you first meet him he’s torturing someone. Not much later you see him threatening a fellow government official telling him that he knows the official accepted bribes and one wouldn’t want the emperor to hear about it.
Bad guy alert.
But Wang Zhi grows on you.
So much so that by episode twenty-eight, which is a bit over half-way through, I’ll be devastated if he turns out to be bad.
I’m not saying he’s a true good guy. He’s not. He’s scheming, manipulative and a whole lot more. He’s just … loyal, and I want him to stay loyal. I don’t want him to turn out to be working to overturn his boss. And I also want his boss—the emperor—to stay loyal to him and continue to trust him.
So far, Wang Zhi seem to be on the side of the other two protagonists. He’s giving them work, trusts one of them to do the job. But … I’m still worried the whole story will have this awful twist. Someone at Wang Zhi’s level or higher has to be involved the overall plot. Well, we already know for sure that some of them are, but I think we’re still missing one of the key players.
Putting on my reader’s hat now. As a reader, I love characters who seem bad but aren’t really. Not that Wang Zhi is bad so much as he is manipulative. But I also expect that the characters I like to be ultimately be ‘good’. And I like Wang Zhi. There’s a point of no return in a story where if a character turns bad after you have truly become invested in him, it doesn’t work.
A perfect example of this is Anakin Skywalker. (Or maybe not so perfect, but an example, anyway.) Enough said.
I love stories where you don’t see the end coming. Stories that are so logical that after the twist, you say, “Of course, this is so obvious.” Having said that, however, if it’s a character I love who turns out to be evil then that twist has to be spectacularly good to overcome that betrayal I feel.
A reader wants to finish a story feeling satisfied, not betrayed.


Unsur Pembangun Naskah Drama Gentayu Ulak dalam Karya Rusmana Dewi
The research objective was to analyze the structure of drama manuscript of Musi Rawas folklore. The approach used was qualitative descriptive approach with library research method. The data were collected through reading technique, inventory technique and noting technique. The data were obtained from reading and coding were classified based on the object, described, organized into the report. The results presented: the conflict was when Gentayu recognized her mother was still alive and she kept meeting her, so that Remas Samar, whose father, was angry. It becomes the main problem in drama manuscript in Musi Rawas folklore "Gentayu Ulak Dalam". The plot in the drama was straightforward. The settings were in the village, forest, Baru Hill and river. In conclusion, according to the analysis, the drama included as tragedy because the climax of the story described the sadness and death.
Keywords: Analysis, Drama Manuscript, Structural Approach
Herawati, Lilik. (2018). Analisis Struktural Naskah Drama Raja Galau. Cirebon: Jurnal Indonesian Language Edukation and Literature. ISSN. 2502-2261. 3(2):171-180.
Malikastin, Titik. (2007). Pengantar Ilmu Sastra. Jember: FSU
Muslich, Masnur. (2009). Latihan Apresiasi Sastra. Jakarta: Triana Media.
Rozak, Abdul. (2007). Kamus Sastra. Jakarta: Balai Bahasa
Wibowo, Hakim. (2013). Sastra Indonesia. Jakarta: PADI


Before I get into this one, if you haven’t read it and are thinking about it, you should know it’s horribly depressing. It is still a good read and all that, but horribly depressing.
Ok. So, The Pact. My first Jodi Picoult experience! While in the airport on my way to Florida with the team the girls and I were talking about good books and someone recommended Jodi Picoult. I’d heard good things before, so I decided to give it a whirl. There was quite a selection in the library of Picoult books, and The Pact had “Soon to be a Lifetime Original Movie” on it, so I figured it had to be good!
And here’s the disclaimer, if you haven’t read it and are planning to, read no further! Though there’s not too much shock value to this one…
So page one, here we are, what is going on!? There’s a gun shot and we’re not quite sure what’s happened. Though over the next few pages we get a little history of the Gold and Harte families it becomes abundantly clear that Emily Gold has been shot and killed. The only remaining question was why? Suicide? Murder? And how is Chris Harte, her boyfriend, involved? Chris is taken to the hospital along with Emily (who is pronounced dead) because he was found suffering from a head wound at the scene. The book jumps back and forth between “now” and “then” to describe both the history of the two families and Emily and Chris’ relationship as well as what happens in the aftermath of Emily’s death. Chris is suspected of murder and the reader spends the whole book trying to decipher the truth along with the jury: did he shoot her or did she shoot herself?
I did really enjoy the format of the story. The flashbacks were very vivid and really helped illustrate Chris and Emily’s relationship to the point where I really felt like I knew them both. The details about their family only filled out my images of them. Very nice.
What I didn’t like was the over-dramatic way Picoult handled her characters towards the end. My roommate told me she found Picoult to me a little heavy-handed with the drama and I have to say I agree.
Emily Gold, we come to find out, was sexually assaulted at the age of nine in a bathroom at McDonalds. This horrible experience (which she told no one about) stays with her as she comes to be in a relationship with Chris. As their relationship advances sexually, Emily struggles with her past and trying to make Chris happy. It sounds horribly miserable for her. Here’s part one of why I don’t like this. This one horrible incident in Emily’s past really comes to be the defining point of her life as her problems stem from there. If she had never been abused she would never had problems with people touching her and wouldn’t have been so messed up…more on that…
So, Emily suffers through a sexual relationship with Chris because she really does love him and the poor kid is going nuts. She ends up pregnant but tells no one. She ventures to Planned Parenthood and seeks an abortion, but when the moment comes, she can’t face the doctor touching her. Going back again to the time she was sexually assaulted! If that had never happened she would have been able to get the abortion and none of what followed would have even happened!! Note, not that I’m condoning abortion, but given the alternative Emily comes up with…
So, unable to face abortion, unable to face disappointing her parents and Chris and changing the course of her life, Emily decides to kill herself. KILL HERSELF!? Here’s where I get annoyed. Because she tells Chris she has some horrible secret that’s tearing her apart and she wants to die because she can’t live with it.
Chris goes through a lot of phases. Denial, trying to reason with her, deciding to play along, agreeing to commit suicide as well in order to be there and try to stop her when she does try to kill herself…he decides he wants to play the hero and doesn’t tell anyone about Emily’s suicidal plans. OK WHAT?! The love of your life tells you she’s suicidal and your instinct is to want to play the hero and take the risk of messing up!? Chris thinks about telling someone but decides against it. I don’t believe that. If he loved her, he would have told someone as soon as he realized she was serious, which she was.
So then the time comes and Chris acts like he’s going to kill himself after she does, and she holds up the gun to her head and he yanks it away and tries to stop her. She freaks out, he runs away and listens for a shot, which he doesn’t hear. So he goes back to her and finds out she can’t do it herself so she asks HIM to do it.
Again, WHAT?! I can’t bring myself to understand the rationality that Chris has for deciding to shoot his girlfriend in the head and kill her. And Picoult tries to make us understand, she really does. Oh, she’s suffering, she can’t bear to live with this secret, and he’s suffering because she is. It would be selfish of him to keep her alive when she so badly wants to die. He knows she’ll just try again if he doesn’t help her. Save it. I don’t buy any of it.
Your girlfriend tells you she has some horrible secret she wants to kill herself over? You get help, you tell an adult. Certainly being pregnant is not worth killing yourself over! Yes her parents would have freaked and her life plans would have changed, but at least she would have a life!!
And, as Chris realizes as he’s sitting by himself after the trial (they find him not guilty by the way), he realizes that Emily asking him to kill her was the most selfish thing she’s ever done. Seriously! I mean I know they grew up together and were practically inseparable, but I get the feeling Emily did not care about Chris even half as much as he cared about her. He’s better off without her, if she’s going to be such a psychopath, though obviously she needn’t have died!!
Anyway, that’s my assessment. Still a good read, I might try another Picoult in the future. Any good ones?


Transport and logistics for theatre and reality shows
In the case of theatrical performances, reality shows and entertainment in general, the logistical aspect is fundamental: sets, systems, stage costumes, objects, panels … nothing can be left to chance.
This is why at WeDo, we never say no to transport and logistics for theatrical and reality shows.
Transport service for theatrical performances anywhere in the world?
Customised logistics solutions according to the event, place and type of cargo?
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Monday 28th March 2016
What’s better on a rainy day than a Netflix marathon? Not a lot.
Since the weather here has definitely not been great, I thought that I’d share my top 8 go to TV shows that are currently available on UK Netflix. I’ve watched these shows for years and could probably recite the majority of them in my sleep so enjoy, and I hope I manage to inspire you to watch them yourself. If I do then, you’re welcome.
Holy smoke this one’s a goodin’. It’s revolves around the detective Sherlock Holmes and his partner John Watson as they conquer and solve each crime they are presented with. The characters are adorable and if you don’t fall in love with Benedict Cumberbatch by the end of the show then I honestly don’t know how your brain works. 10/10
2. BATES MOTEL
This is a show that I’ve been watching for probably just under three years now and it just keeps getting better and better with each season. It is a prequal TV show to Hitchcock’s famous Psycho. It shows Norman Bates and documents his decent into a psychotic state and development of his obsession with his mother. I would describe it as a mild horror because I’m awful with horrors and I can stand it. It’s brilliant and Freddie Highmore pulls off Norman amazingly. The on-screen relationship between Freddie and Vera Farmiga (Norma Bates) is incredible, 8/10
3. ORPHAN BLACK
AHHHH my favourite show of all time, only trouble is that it is almost impossible to describe. It’s basically about a set of clones who become self aware of their situations and find each other. They work together to fight off scientists and institutes who are trying to control them. It will blow your minds. I’ll be the first to admit that the first episode is confusing as hell but when you get into the season you’ll be hooked trust me. This is honestly the best show going, Tatiana Maslany, who plays the clones, gets no where near as much credit as she deserves. 10/10 without a doubt. Bring on season 4!!
4. HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER
This one’s still new to me, I started watching in January but that doesn’t change the fact that I love it. It’s about a criminal defence team who are trying to win their cases whilst attempting to hide the fact that they actually murdered someone who was a vital part of one of their cases. The drama is intense but there is a perfect mix of comedy and romance in there too. The acting is amazing and the chemistry between the protagonists will keep you coming back for more. Ps. The final episode of season 1 will send you CRAZY!!!! In the best way possible. 7/10 but only because it took me a while to get into it.
This is a new Netflix series that follows Mickey as she goes from an old relationship to a new one, with two guys who could not be more different. The episodes are short which make this show a perfect, chill time distraction from everyday life and stress. Season 2 is on its way and I can’t wait to watch it. The characters are super lovable and you will be tempted to watch the whole series in one day (which I did woops). 6/10
6. PRETTY LITTLE LIARS
OK. I know I’m late to the party on this one but I really do love this series. Even if it does manage to get on every nerve in my body. You can’t help but fall in love with the characters from the first episode. The series follows 4 girls and their friends/family as they take an investigation into their own lives to find out who is tormenting them. You don’t find out until season 6 but I guarantee you’ll watch it all. In my opinion it is good and I wasn’t too disappointed as to who ‘A’ was, even though we all saw it coming. 6/10
7. MAKING A MURDERER
OH MY GOD. This show will rip you to shreads, I HATE thinking about it. It follows the case of Steven Avery as he is jailed for varies crimes that he did not commit. It just seems to take years to win the case to get him out of prison. I really don’t know who committed the murder but I’m just going to say that the womans brother looked real shady. If you need to spice up your life with some drama, or just needa programme that you can let your anger out to, this one’s your guy. 8/10 but only because it makes me really angry.
8. JESSICA JONES
Last but certainly not least. I usually don’t go for the typical super human, Marvel films or TV shows and I’m not going to lie I only watched it because I found out David Tennant was in it. Who doesn’t love a bit of Danvid Tennant. I was actually surprised at how much I loved the show. Jessica isn’t a nice person but she uses how power for good which makes you love her so much. David’s a dick but we can look past that because it’s David. His character actually makes the show so much more interesting and I was devastated at the end of season 1. This has a really good story though and you’ll be left wanting more. 8/10
So, that’s it. There’s obviously more that I love but these are the best (in my opinion of course). As you can see, most of these, if fact all bar one of these shows link to the crime genre. I think that might be my favourite genre you know. These are genuinely great shows and it annoys !e that some of them *orphan black* are so under appreciated. That’s all for today, till next time


(if you’re a pretentious snot like me)
Since this blog is not Buzzfeed I am trying to avoid the lazy writing that is “listicles,” which is apparently the only sort of internet content available outside the New Yorker, but you can only read so many articles in the New Yorker for free, which is a pain. Having said that, I’ve wanted to start incorporating book/film/TV recommendations into the blog, but didn’t want to just hash out the same tired review format that everyone uses, so I decided to use an exposé, here’s-all-the-weird-crap-I-watch style. Rather than being a review of all the best stuff, I’ll just tell you all the stuff I’ve watched lately and whether or not you should give it a go. Take these recommendations (or lack thereof) with a grain of salt since I’m a big loser.
This was actually my second time in the last couple weeks watching this film. The story centers on a young French woman, Amélie Poulain, who’s somewhat lonely. I think the film tries to paint her as being happy on her own, but ultimately it follows her learning to take risks outside her own solitary, simple pleasures in life and building elaborate plots designed to make the people around her happy. It’s in French, which I enjoyed (though it means you can’t be on your phone through the movie or you’ll miss half of what’s being said) and it’s just beautifully made. Watching it feels like you’re swimming through a beautifully curated Pinterest board—I won’t pretend it isn’t arty and hipster, but I really enjoyed it. The first time I watched it I thought it might be my favorite, but I don’t think it holds up super well to rewatching since it’s more about the experience of watching than a gripping plot. I do still think it’s very well made and a very good film.
The Time In Between
This has been presented on a few websites I’ve seen as something to watch to fill the gap in your life now that Downton Abbey is over. Well, Downton Abbey was kind of garbage by the end, so this show certainly fills the gap by being garbage from the beginning. That’s a little strong, but I was immediately irritated off the bat that the creators of this show expected me to believe that the protagonist, a young dressmaker from Spain, would (spoilers, but it happens thirty minutes into the first episode) break off her engagement to the nicest man alive to go live with some greasy loser who doesn’t know what no means and has deceased caterpillars for eyebrows. To make matters worse, every ‘romantic’ moment of the episode was completely ruined by the bizarre stylistic choice to zoom in on his nasty eyebrows for the entirety of the dialogue.
This is not sexy. This is bizarre. At any rate, it’s only the first episode and I might be too caught up in the throes of love-angst to see past this probably minor detail. I’m only one episode in, and I haven’t gotten to the premise yet so maybe I ought to give it a go. Just be warned if you tend to root for the nice guy. The show is in Spanish, bringing the foreign language count of this list up to two. (I warned you it was pretentious.)
A Very Secret Service
(French title: Au Service de la France)
This show is fantastic—watch it immediately. Drop everything and watch it. I want to watch it again. It’s set in Paris in the 1960s and follows André Merlaux, a young man who is suddenly inducted into the French Secret Service. When I started watching it, I was surprised when a) it turned out to be in French and b) it was a comedy. It’s an extremely dry satire, with short, quippy episodes. My initial critique of the show is that you don’t get much backstory on the characters, even André, but these criticisms were answered the further I watched. Everything is fast-paced and a bit, “Wait, what?” but in a good way. I watched the entire first season in under 48 hours and am anxiously waiting for the next (which will probably not be for ages). A Very Secret Service is both subtle and not at the same time, but it is unquestionably very clever and very very good.
Full disclosure I watched exactly three minutes of this because my friend Abby wanted to show me how ridiculous it is. And it is… very. The brief clip I watched included the trippiest CGI unicorn/fantasy dream I’ve ever seen (including some weird butterfly nonsense?) and a woman doing some form of martial arts on a vending machine. So? Watch at your own risk? (Don’t watch this.)
Phineas and Ferb
This show is fantastic and no one will ever tell me any differently. Is it made for 11 year olds? Yes. But is it also excellent? Yes. I loved Phineas and Ferb when I was in middle/high school—it’s a children’s show that actually treats kids like they’re smart. So many Disney Channel/Cartoon Network/Nickelodeon shows when I was growing up resorted to crude humor or characters that acted like morons in 25 minute bursts for humor, so Phineas and Ferb was a diamond in the rough. It’s so intelligent and self-aware, fun without being demeaning, and really gets at the nature of childhood. If you don’t know the show at all, the basic premise of every episode is that the two brothers, Phineas and Ferb, build or invent something crazy and their older sister, Candace, attempts to get them in trouble (“bust” them). Meanwhile, their pet platypus, who is actually a secret agent (somehow?), sneaks off to fight an evil scientist. (Yeah.) Over the course of the show all the characters become incredibly well fleshed out and the universe of the show becomes more and more intricate. (They expect you to understand instantly when they reference back to an episode three seasons ago and make a joke about it.) Watching Phineas and Ferb feels like being one of the group, complete with inside jokes and the suspension of disbelief that comes with childlike imagination. I discovered recently that a season I never saw when I was a kid was up on Netflix, which is why it’s now on this list. I want to go finish that now, having written this. If you watched this as a kid, well done you, and if you didn’t, it wouldn’t hurt to watch it now.
Of everything on this list, Frida is probably the best. I knew a little about Frida Kahlo’s life and work, but watching this film gave me a new appreciation for her. It’s an incredibly challenging movie; something I’ve been grappling with lately (after seeing The Free State of Jones) is how one criticizes films that are of a biographical nature. It’s difficult to say, “Oh, this has problematic themes” when all the film is trying to do is show you what happened and let you make a judgment of your own. The Free State of Jones struck me in weird ways, not because of how the film was made, but because of the events it depicted. The same was true with Frida; the film does not try to glorify or justify her life, it merely depicts it how it was and I don’t know the way in which I’m meant to respond. All I know is that I’m grateful for having seen it and I now understand Kahlo’s work in a much deeper way. I believe art should stand on its own, as the artist’s message will show through without the viewer reading their prior knowledge of the artist’s biography into it; at the same time, if only to understand the context of Kahlo, this film is very worth a watch.


Whatever the Mess You Are, You're Mine
|Whatever the Mess You Are, You're Mine|
|Author||Jason M. Hardy|
|First published||24 February 2009|
|Timeline||3 February 3071|
|“||Tensions flare in war zones, and sometimes even after the fighting is over. It’s always after the danger has passed that the rumors begin...||”|
Set against the backdrop of the raid against Niops V by the Marian Hegemony in February 3071, this tale narrates the complicated relationship between Colonel Sara Hart-Rose, Lt. Col Johann Rose and Captain Alicia Carmichael. During the course of the internal monologues, Sara - the commanding officer of the Black Heart Roses mercenary unit and a keen BattleMech collector - discusses her relationship with Johann, the tension between them, and the struggle between her feelings for him and the tension between the two of them. Johann, commanding officer of the Briar Patch Guards, the Black Heart Roses' infantry forces, discusses the beginnings of the friendship between himself and Alicia Carmichael in shared experiences under fire, and how in gaining her as a confidant, he gains a friend he can talk to honestly about his relationship with Sara. He also discusses the differences in morality between how you act on the battlefield, as compared to off the battlefield. Alicia's monologue focuses on the problems she has earning respect in the Niops Association Militia as an attractive woman, and the characteristics an officer, a leader, needs to have to be able to survive and win on the battlefield, and her exasperation with gossip and insinuations.
In the closing stages of the battle, Sara finds herself with Johann in her sights as her 'Mechs support the infantry in pushing the Marians back; presented with the opportunity to kill him, Sara stops herself... and admits that while she was happy she didn't kill him, she was also furious that he wasn't dead, and that she wants him to know how close he came.


The new Cats Movie has been far from enthusiastically received, and the producers of the movie have responded swiftly in an attempt to ward off criticism. CGI effects in Cats have been strongly criticized, and this has led to what is effectively a Cats 2.0 release.
CGI effects included in the original Cats movie were subjected to a torrent of criticism, meaning that the move was not particularly warmly received. Considering that Cats is supposed to be a massive movie for Amblin Entertainment and Universal, the producers have moved quickly in an attempt to ward off critics.
Indeed, the move to update the CGI is virtually unheard of for a movie of this magnitude, and is an acknowledgement that something is seriously awry with what is expected to be a big hit for Universal.
A memo obtained by the The Hollywood Reporter, notes that “the updated movie will be available to download Sunday via a satellite server, while exhibitors who don’t have access to the server will receive a hard drive by Tuesday, per Universal’s note. The studio is asking that theaters replace the current print of Cats as soon as possible.”
There have been so many clunky errors in Cats that those attending the original version have spotted no end of utter clangers. Most of the issues revolve around CGI failing to transform actors to the cat-based appearance that is required. Tweets on the original Cats mix have been pretty brutal, and clearly Universal have concluded that the issues need to be addressed ASAP.
With a backlash facing producers, director Tom Hooper has been open about the issues that the movie has faced, and also about the eleventh hour amendments that the studio has been forced to deliver. In fact, the updates to the movie were finished merely hours before its release, after an intense 36-hour cram intended to get the picture over the line.
While CGI plays a major role in many recent movie releases, there can also be major problems with some of the quality of animation delivered. One of the most prominent disasters of recent months befell the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, with the trailer for the Paramount picture having been savaged by Sonic fans.
Back to the drawing board
This provoked the producers to go back to the drawing board with the design of Sonic, and it seems that the makers of Cats have now also been forced to make major adjustments due to faulty CGI rendering.
Early reviews of Cats have been less than favorable, and this has resulted in the movie performing in a less than stellar fashion at the box office. In the US, Cats took $6.5 million on its opening day, while it managed £3.3 million ($4.3 million) from its release in the UK and Ireland, which resulted in a total worldwide opening that was well below the $20 million that analysts predicted.
Universal will now be hopeful that the tweaks help reinvigorate the sagging performance of Cats at the box office.


In early 1990s Boston, ADA Decourcy Ward forms an unlikely alliance with a corrupt venerated FBI veteran, Jackie Rohr. Together, they take on a case that changes the city's entire criminal justice system.
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So by tradition and definition, he had to be well liked, brave, and trustful. Although Iago made it look as if him and Roderigo were partners in crime, it turns out Roderigo was just being manipulated.
He uses the pleasing appearance of the fruit to deceive her. It takes a long time, and a lot of falsifications, before Othello finally abandons his intuitive perception of the truth of his domestic situation.
Concluding Act I 2. I had rather have this tongue cut from my mouth. What facts lend to his defense, favorably? He tells others just what he wishes them to know, sets one character against another, and develops an elaborate web of circumstantial evidence to dupe the vulnerable Moor.
How did the convention of Christianity contribute to the negative perception of the moor? Satan also uses appearance to create deception. This, sometimes, makes it hard to distinguish between the two evils. Desdemona gives her response in lines His primary role within the play is to reconcile Othello and Brabanzio in Act I, scene iii, and then to send Othello to Cyprus.
Through deception, Iago creates the appearance of good, which is what ultimately fools the people around him into thinking that he is loyal and honest. In comparing himself with Satan, he says: Who is Brabantio, and why does Iago and Roderigo awaken him in the middle of the night?
William Shakespeare An analysis of the strange film powder A. Othello, it would seem, has fallen for this appearance when he tells Iago: How is the lack of knowledge and ignorance of the moors evident in the play so far? Analysis of Characterization passage from line 3. Most of the miscommunication in the play is planned.
There is no further purpose to his life.
The mighty general was a very capable soldier of Venice, commanding respect on the battlefield, he could do no wrong, brave, ferocious, dynamic, his sword deadly, still life is more complicated than just war, though, the Moor was a fish out of water, in a quite different, and strange culture, becoming a Chri Jealousy, "The green -ey'd monster," that is what the wise Shakespeare wrote He is the classical Renaissance atheist—intelligent, beyond moral scruple, and one who finds pleasure in the corruption of the virtuous and the abuse of the pliable.
Miscommunication and death abound. And the woman said, The serpent deceived me, and I ate.An Analysis of William Shakespeare’s Othello Othello Theme Analysis Essay In the play Othello, the characters depend only on their eyes, and with that, they jump to major conclusions. Many times in life we often take things for what we see them as or what they appear to be instead of looking to see what something or someone really is.
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The most striking difference between Othello and Shakespeare's other tragedies is its more intimate scale. Since the play focuses on personal rather than public life, Othello's private descent into jealous obsession is especially chilling to behold. Although Othello has frequently been praised as William Shakespeare’s most unified tragedy, many critics have found the central character to be the most unheroic of Shakespeare’s heroes.
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I know I've posted this up before, but I thought I'd do it again. I have a film screening tonight at Intermedia Arts. It's a part of The Dance Film Project put on by Cinema Revolution. Should be great, a few short films, live performances, live music, a real cabaret of art. I don't remember details well, but you can find all the details on tonight's screening here.
My film is called "Alongside Sympathetic Neurons" and it's a collaboration with choreographer Mandy Herrick. If the whole film was still images, one part of it would like the picture here.


Bring out the movie buff in you at BFI London
London has always been a popular location for moviemakers from around the world to film their blockbusters, so when the annual BFI London Film Festival takes place, visitors flock from near and far to watch new releases and old classics, snap up tickets for workshops, masterclasses and to be in the audience of interviews with those who make it happen in the industry and to share their love of all things cinematic with those there with them.
Taking place from 8-19 October 2014, if you’re staying at luxury hostels, London based Palmers Lodge, you’re in the ideal spot to take in the wide range of genres of film or to have the chance to go behind the scenes at events to find out about what makes the industry tick.
What’s happening at BFI London Film Festival
The festival is taking place across the city at 17 venues with 248 films being shown over 12 days.
Many films are enjoying their world premiere at the festival with the opportunity to walk the red carpet to see Gala screenings which include The Imitation Game – the story of the life of WW2 codebreaker Alan Turing on the opening night and the action drama Fury from renowned director David Ayer on the closing night.
Between these dates are film competitions, award ceremonies, classes in technical animation, a talk from the animation geniuses at DreamWorks and the showing of a secret film which the festival organisers promise will ‘reward those willing to take a risk’.
The locations include:
- BFI Southbank
- BFI IMAX
- Ciné Lumière
- Hackney Picturehouse
- Odeon Covent Garden
- Odeon Leicester Square
- Odeon West End
Tickets – how to buy
Tickets can be bought online, by telephone or in person. If you’re interested in the Gala performances, talk to BFI about the ballot they have in place for seats at these prestigious events.
Online: Create an account and log in http://www.bfi.org.uk/lff
Telephone: 020 7928 3232 (9:30 AM-8:30 PM daily)
In person: BFI Southbank (11:00 AM–8:30 PM daily)
You can also buy last minute tickets from 2 October or if you just want to turn up and join in, then you can buy returns tickets from each venue on each day.
Prices start from £9 per adult depending on the location, film or event and there are a number of concessions available.
Free things to do at the festival
If you’re on a budget, don’t worry as there are a number of free film screenings you can attend. A range of movies including classics such as Animal Farm or international titles from India such as the compelling Margarita, With a Straw are available at no cost. There are also workshops and talks which are free to attend so you can certainly more than fill your days with film pleasure and still have a purse full of cash as you head back to the hostel.
How to get there
Luxury hostels central London based Palmers Lodge is only a tube ride away from the action.
Just a minute or so away from Swiss Cottage tube, reach the main venues with these journeys:
BFI Southbank and BFI IMAX: Jubilee Line to Waterloo and then walk to Southbank or to the IMAX
Ciné Lumière: Jubilee Line to Green Park and then Piccadilly Line to South Kensington
Attending the festival is an enriching experience for those who love film and for those who watch the occasional movie. It will be a combination of motivational presentation from industry leaders, glamour at the Gala events and the ultimate in film education opportunities. Even if you only watch the occasional DVD on a Saturday night, visit whilst in London and broaden your horizons and immerse yourself in the suspension of your disbelief as you join others in this feast of film.


Check out A Thing of Beauty: A Novel of Glen Eyrie on Amazon!
Colorado Springs, 1895—After the death of their mother, three young women are faced with a jolting reality: they must leave their home in England and travel across the Atlantic Ocean to live with a father they barely know. Nestled at the base of Pikes Peak, his stately home, Glen Eyrie, is filled with mysterious servants, a secret tunnel, and a history firmly rooted in intrigue. As the girls navigate their new lives in the West, they discover the power of adventure, romance, and passion—until a terrible tragedy threatens everything they hold dear.
Elsie, Dorothy, and Marjory Palmer are the little-known daughters of Civil War hero, railroad tycoon, and eccentric philanthropist General William Jackson Palmer. This coming-of-age story will take you back in time to a fledgling pioneer town at the turn of the century, and give you a glimpse into the daily lives of one of Colorado’s most influential families.


Issues in the Media
Amy Herdy, Amy Ziering and Kirby Dick Directors of Allen V. Farrow for the film’s stunning and insightful look into sexual abuse and the failures of the family court system. We also applaud the informative Podcasts that allowed viewers to learn more about the important concepts introduced in the film. Many survivors contacted providers and our organizations stating how much the film resonated with their own experiences. The film also serves to educate the legal system on some of the impediments to prosecuting child sexual abuse in young children. Companion podcast to the HBO Original documentary series Allen v. Farrow
David Ulich, Dr. Steven Ungerleider, and Professor Marci Hamilton for the documentary film ‘At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal’.
The film provides a sensitive and informed portrayal of the wide-ranging effects of Nasser’s
abuse on his victims, as well as the corrupt system that enabled him, and shines a spotlight on
how abusers are allowed to flourish in our institutions.
Wendy Murphy for her numerous op-eds on various forms of Interpersonal
Violence. Since 1993, Murphy has also dedicated her career to representing crime victims in
civil and criminal cases and working as an impact litigator, filing test cases to change the law and
improve civil rights and constitutional rights for women and children.
James Redford for his documentary films Paper Tigers and Resilience
These films provide stories of children, educators and scientists grappling with the results of
trauma on young people. Resilience chronicles the dawn of a movement that is determined to
fight against the effects of abuse on children’s brains. Trailblazers in pediatrics, education, and
social welfare are using cutting-edge science and field-tested therapies to protect children from
the dark legacy of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Paper Tigers examines the promise
of Trauma Informed Communities – a movement that is helping traumatized youth heal from
The film Antwone Fisher for its courage and accuracy in portraying the adverse consequences of child abuse, and the importance of therapeutic intervention and personal resilience in healing. Our special recognition to Todd Black, Producer, Denzel Washington, Director/Producer/Principal Actor, Antwone Fisher, Screenwriter and Derek Luke, Principal Actor.
Garland Waller for her groundbreaking documentary Small Justice: Little Justice in America’s Family Courts. This film exposes the widespread failure of family courts to protect victims of domestic violence and child abuse from their abusers. You can learn more about this important film by going to the Small Justice website.


I must be the last person on earth who didn’t twig to this title being written by a well-known, Emmy winning actress, Alison Sweeney. But – I don’t watch soaps anymore – the last time I followed one was during the wedding of Luke and Laura (I know – years!) on General Hospital. But I liked the premise of this story, and thought a bit of chick lit would be a nice listen.
fun, funny and engaging story with a touch of romance and plenty of ‘insider’ feel.
Maddy is a script supervisor (don’t know what that is? It is explained) for a major primetime drama. She’s one of those uber organized unflappable people who knows her job, her place and is aware of where everyone else needs to be at any given time. She’s easy to like: she’s down to earth, doesn’t wander about with stars in her eyes and keeps her work and love life separate by holding fast to her ‘no actors’ rule.
Maddy has a clear vision of her path and where she is heading, but she drops the ball a bit to collaborate with a co-worker, Craig, in the production of a new reality show based in her hometown. Maddy’s naiveté works against her when she doesn’t see the red flags in Craig’s intentions: both toward her and his own upward career military. Fortunately, through this near-miss, Maddy puts the confidence she demonstrates in her job into her own personal affirmations and finds that she is capable of standing up for her own wishes and desires and things she believes in, Craig be damned.
Maddy is an interesting contradiction: gung-ho and solid in her work with a bevy of personal insecurities that are displayed in strange ways, and with her real shot at romance with Adam, an actor who has pursued her for a while. Their romance is sweet, but Maddy’s insecurities undermine a fragile relationship.
With wonderfully well-developed characters and lovely insets from behind the scenes, Sweeney has crafted a story that is intriguing and engaging, even with the few moments of predictable pitfalls that appear.
A self-narrated title, Alison Sweeney brought her acting skills to the table, adding emotion and impact to the words on the page, without overwhelming the moment or the text. I particularly enjoyed Maddy’s voice in her “I am woman’ roar moments: managing the difficulties, solving problems and wresting control of the world around her to make her day move smoothly. Subtle changes mark different character voices and the polished presentation made this a wonderful listen.
Stars: Overall: 4 Narration: 4 Story: 4
Title: Scared Scriptless
Author: Alison Sweeney
Narrator: Alison Sweeney
Published by: Hachette Audio, Hachette Book Group
Published on: 28 October 2014
Source: Hachette Audio
Audio Length: 8 Hours: 19 minutes
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Maddy Carson is a mass of contradictions. She loves her job as Script Supervisor on a hit TV show, but hates "Hollywood." Super-organized and down-to-earth, Maddy is clearly one of the best at her job, and her strict dating rule - "No Actors!" - helps her keep focused on her career. However, a budding relationship with Craig, one of the executives at her company, may even propel her into the big leagues. Could Wolf County, her beloved hometown in the mountains, be saved from a financial crisis by creating a reality show featuring the eccentrics in the small ski village? Maddy is determined to try, even when she learns that Craig's agenda doesn't exactly line up with her altruistic goal.
Meanwhile, Maddy still has a full-time job to manage, her family to deal with, and a gorgeous new actor, Adam Devin, determined to wear down her resistance. Eventually Maddy must learn to break all her self-imposed rules and simply follow her heart.
Scared Scriptless offers an engagingly relatable heroine, laugh-out-loud humor, and a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how television is made.
A copy of this title was provided via Hachette Audio for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.


A few days ago I headed downtown LA to watch The Swell Season documentary, which might be coming to a theater near you. And if you love Glen and Mar, you should check it out. If you don't know what I'm talking about, you should first go watch Once, and then we can talk.
I will never get tired of Falling Slowly.
Anyway - that's not my point.
Before the film, this little clip played. And I liked the animals and animation, and I liked the song (and Willie Nelson) and then at the end I was really surprised to see who/what was behind the video.
Do you know? Can you guess?


In the late 1980s and early ’90s, long before hypebeasts spent hours waiting for coveted drops outside the Supreme store in SoHo, skaters assembled at a smaller shop on Lafayette Street. There, they would smoke and watch skate videos, listen to music and crack jokes with friends.
“All the Streets Are Silent,” a documentary from the director Jeremy Elkin, is a portrait of that time, capturing the transformative moment when hip-hop and skateboarding culture converged in New York. It draws on archival footage of influential figures like Justin Pierce and Harold Hunter, among dozens of others, and incorporates new interviews with major players like Fab 5 Freddy and Darryl McDaniels, of Run-DMC. Throughout, Elkin explores how racial associations with both subcultures crumbled as their worlds collided.
The film revels in fuzzy, intimate home videos from the period, courtesy of the narrator, Eli Gesner, who spent much of his youth filming the scene on his camcorder. There are shots of skaters dodging traffic at Astor Place or partying at the now defunct hip-hop nexus Club Mars. At one point, a young Jay-Z appears, rapping at lightning speed over a breakbeat. The film immerses us in this world, rendering a loving, tender homage to the city’s street culture before it went global.
Ultimately, “All the Streets Are Silent” has little more to give than nostalgia. An ending that considers the mainstream explosion of these subcultures is ambiguous and offers surface-level analysis. The film excels when it harnesses the wistful thrill of a bygone era, reminding us of a rich, creative past that deserves ample recognition.
All the Streets Are Silent
Not Rated. Running time: 1 hour and 29 minutes. In theaters.


Celebrate the legendary Bounty Hunter and the galaxy of characters he has encountered, with this Monopoly: Star Wars Boba Fett edition board game. Star Wars fans will love the gameboard spaces that depict iconic Star Wars characters and the cardboard Boba Fett tokens showing him in a classic pose or one of his more recent looks. Players move around the board collecting characters, equipment, and Imperial Forces, and relive favorite Boba Fett moments from Episodes V and VI of the Star Wars movies, as well as action-packed scenes from The Mandalorian TV series. The Monopoly game is for 2-4 players, ages 8 and up.
Get yours today!
- 4 cardboard Boba Fett tokens (with plastic bases)
- 22 Title Deed cards (16 Characters, 4 Equipment, 2 Imperial Forces)
- 16 Bounty Hunter cards
- 16 Pursuit Craft cards
- 44 cardboard armour symbols (32 Sigils, 12 Skulls)
- 2 dice
- Money pack
- Game guide
- Star Wars Theme: Celebrate a legendary bounty hunter and the characters he's encountered! This Monopoly game featuring Boba Fett is inspired by the original Star Wars movies and The Mandalorian TV series on Disney+
- Gameboard Features Beautiful Artwork: Fans will love the exciting artwork on the gameboard, celebrating iconic characters from a galaxy far, far away. It depicts iconic Star Wars characters including Darth Vader, Grogu, Jabba the Hutt, Stormtroopers, and Dark Troopers.
- Boba Fett Character Movers: Move around the board as Boba Fett as he looked in one of the early Star Wars movies, or how he looks in The Mandalorian series.
- Themed Card Decks: Relive memorable Boba Fett moments when drawing from the Pursuit Craft and Bounty Hunter card decks.
Official Star Wars licensed merchandise


Immigration Nation: Secret History of Us
About the book
Immigration Nation is an ambitious and revealing three part series telling the secret history of how modern multicultural Australia was forged against the odds. The series uses interviews with eminent historians and eyewitnesses to these momentous events that built a nation, together with rarely seen archive footage and specially shot sequences in the actual places the events unfolded both here and overseas.
This is the story of who was allowed in and who was pushed out of a daring social experiment known as the White Australia Policy.


A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams - directed by Lizzy McCabe
A grittier, more modern take on the Tennessee Williams' classic. Out of money and down on her luck, Blanche DuBois visits her sister Stella and her husband Stanley Kowalski in their dilapidated apartment in New Orleans. Tensions rise between Blanche and Stanley as they battle it out for Stella's loyalty. Stella is left to choose between two undeniable forces of nature.
A Steetcar Named Desire is meant for mature audiences and depicts sequences of domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual content, alcohol use and tobacco use.
This production utilizes flashing lights and vapor from e-cigarettes during the show.
Audience discretion is advised. Suggested for ages 13 or older.
Approximate show run time is 3 hours; there will be one 15-minute intermission.
Accessible seating available.