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The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. In this new adventure, they tackle their biggest threat to date: a mole in the Men in Black organization. The film stars Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Kumail Nanjiani, Rebecca Ferguson, Rafe Spall, Laurent Bourgeois, Larry Bourgeois, with Emma Thompson,and Liam Neeson.
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A Devil in the White City for early Hollywood: a true story of drugs, prostitution, intrigue, and murder at the dawn of the film industry. In the seminal year of 1920, movies were making a huge amount of money and never before had such a popular art so captured the public’s imagination, nor had a medium ever possessed such power to influence.
Unfortunately, when things seem too good to be true, they usually are. William Mann follows the labors of those building the studio system, their struggles and rivalries, as well as the many scandals and mysteries that defined these early days of the film industry.
He tells the true story behind the deaths that shaped Hollywood, as well as a portrait of an eccentric, lawless town by providing insights into the lives of people like Louis B. Mayer, Mary Pickford, Fatty Arbuckle, and Asa Keyes. He also delves into the death of William Desmond Taylor—a murder Gore Vidal called “Hollywood’s greatest and most notorious unsolved mystery.” Reading this, it will be apparent that Tinseltown is as dark, fascinating and intriguing as any silver screen noir.
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The Ghost Train
By Arnold Ripley
Arnold Ridley's classic drama was first produced in 1925 and filmed no less than three times. A very silly young man accidentally strands six passengers at a small Cornish wayside station. Despite the stationmaster's weird stories of a ghost train, they decide to stay the night in the waiting room. Soon they regret this decision as ghostly and not so ghostly apparitions materialize, before the young man reveals the true reason behind the night's events.
Cast of Characters (in order of appearance)
The Ghost Train Reviews
"Really enjoyed The Ghost Train last night. It was very well cast with excellent costumes and set. The cast established a really good atmosphere of mystery and suspense and it was great to see a good plot well performed. Hope all goes well for the rest of the run!" Jo Pearsall
"The play was very good and I think I liked it as much as Flare Path which was my benchmark for a “goodun”. The set was excellent, the cast had strengths, and the direction, a triumph. Look forward to the next." Michael Collins


The latest, 2018 Window Dressing is one of nine award winning short films invited to screen at this years Stay in May Festival "Throughout multiple and unique venues across Naples, The StayInMay Festival presents concerts and events spanning art, chamber music, cinema, culinary, dance, opera, fashion, theater and orchestra." stayinmay.com April 23rd - May 12th Naples, FL WD shows in a program of three short films 7pm Sunday April 29, 2018 Q and A with film makers will follow the screenings for more info and tickets stayinmay.com
2017 Window Dressing was nominated for three awards at the Brightside Tavern Film Festival -Best Short Film, Best director, andBest Cinematography- We took home the Runner Up Prize for Best Short Film www.brightsidetavernfilmfestival.com/
SNOB Film Festival presents New England Indie Fest Concord, NH
Big Mini Media Festival Brooklyn, NY
Window Dressing is a twenty minute dramatic short film about a professional couple living in NYC with a newborn baby. On a cold winter's morning in 2009, while Sara (Amy Staats) puts up new curtains in the baby's room (Austin Farr-Hardy), Steve (Stephen Girouard) arrives home having been laid off. Even with tough economic times at hand, it's not so easy to see beyond the window dressing.
Written and directed by Stephen Girouard New York City, 2015
Bit by Bit Productions/Damon Street LLC https://www.facebook.com/windowdressingshortfilm/ For more information see IMDb


we are BFD PRODUCTIONS...
A New York-based award-winning video production and entertainment studio creating commercial, television, web and film content. BFD is a full-service production company seeing projects from development through post founded and run by husband and wife team, Roxy Hunt and Tony Castle.
We are driven (often obsessed) with story-first filmmaking - focusing our lens on character, emotion and passion. Our team brings together a diverse collective of creatives devoted to the future of how stories are told and consumed.
Some of our most recent work includes, “Marvel’s Storyboards” premiering on the new Disney+ platform, The CNNgo Original Series, "Mostly Human with Laurie Segall", the Fullscreen Original Series, "Present Tense with Jillian Rose Reed", the critically acclaimed political ad campaign, "James Franco Presents... The Most Interesting Woman in the World" and The Clio Award winning film "In Motion" for H&M. Our original comedy series "Vicky & Lysander" was nominated for 2 Writers Guild of America Awards and we had the honor of working on the Webby-Award Winning Series, "Street Food With Roy Choi".
The team at BFD also founded and continues to run the Lower East Side Film Festival, now entering its 10th year in Manhattan's vibrant Lower East Side.


(New York) July 1, 1999 - Cleveland based Red Card Films announced today that principal photography on their first feature film "Grave Matters" (AKA "Master Criminal"), will commence July 10, 1999. Shot on location in Berea, Akron and Cleveland, the independent film represents Red Card's first feature production, and the reunion of several Berea High School class of 1985 graduates.
Red Card Films was started in 1998, by Berea High School Class of '85 graduates Denis J. Underwood, Kevin Hines, and Evan Lloyd, friends with a passion for movies and a desire to create them on their own terms. The script for "Grave Matters," a dramatic comedy, was completed after two years of work in May of this year. The film is executive produced by Red Card, and the script was written by Denis J. Underwood and Evan Lloyd.
Two additional Berea High graduates were tapped by Red Card, Michael T. Capone, and James A. Pearson:
Mr. Pearson, who will direct "Grave Matters", has credits that include films and television work at Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Productions, John Hughes' Hughes Entertainment, and screenplays for Tim Allen and Whoopi Goldberg. Pearson resides in New York where he runs Sons of Thunder Entertainment, and is a Consultant to Razorfish, Inc. Mr. Pearson is a graduate of Wright State University in Dayton.
"I'm pleased that I'll be in my Cleveland, making a film at the same time," said Pearson. "I have worked on films in America and Japan, but to be on location ten minutes from my high school is a strange and great feeling."
Michael T. Capone will be editing and associate producing "Grave Matters." Capone's credits include Discovery Channel, and Disney. He was also employed by Tim Allen's Boxing Cat Productions as a screenwriter. Mr. Capone is no stranger to working on movies in Cleveland: he served as an Assistant to the Executive Producer on "Double Dragon," which shot on location in Cleveland. Mr. Capone is also a graduate of Wright State University in Dayton.
RED CARD PRINCIPALS
Kevin Hines, also a co-founder of Red Card films, was raised in New Jersey and settled in Cleveland at a young age. Kevin runs his Kinetic Rust Productions in Cleveland, where he works in film/video production. Kevin is an Executive Producer of the film, as well as Unit Production Manager.
Evan Lloyd another Cleveland native, is a co-founder of Red Card Films and currently resides in San Francisco where he spends his time managing business development and screenwriting for Red Card Films. He received his bachelor's degree from Miami University (OH) in 1989.
He is also a graduate of the Philip Bennett Theater Lab in San
Francisco. Mr. Lloyd is Executive Producer of "Grave Matters."
Additionally, he will play the lead role in the film .
"We have an opportunity with Red Card to do the kind of films we like to see," said Executive Producer Denis Underwood. "Working with old friends is like icing on the cake"
© 1999 Red Card Films. All rights reserved.


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Who is zack braff dating
(performer: "Welcome to Sacred Heart", "Everything Comes Down to Poo", "The Rant Song", "When the Truth Comes Out", "Guy Love", "Friends Forever / What's Going to Happen", "All Right") [on his mother's conversion to Judaism] Well, my mom converted - she was Protestant - so she doesn't have any of the stereotypical attributes of a Jewish mother. I got all the benefits of having an amazing Jewish mom without having any of the annoying things. Braff was nominated for three Golden Globes and an Emmy for his work on the show.Braff directed several episodes of Scrubs, including its one-hundredth, "My Way Home".Braff directed his second film, Wish I Was Here (2014), which he partially funded with a Kickstarter campaign.
which he wrote and starred in, premiered in New York City in 2011 before playing in London's West End, and he played the lead role in a musical adaptation of Woody Allen's Bullets Over Broadway in 2014. His father, Harold Irwin "Hal" Braff, is a trial attorney and sociology professor, and his mother, Anne Brodzinsky (born Anne Hutchinson Maynard), worked as a clinical psychologist.
You can rank all of these people, including Zach Braff's exes like Drew Barrymore and Mandy Moore. She is best known for her leading role as Liz Parker in the television series Roswell.
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Sedona earned its title “Little Hollywood” honestly because over 70 motion pictures have been filmed in the red rocks since 1923. Stars the magnitude of John Wayne, Barbara Bel Geddes, Robert Mitchum, Joan Crawford, and Elvis Presley have all filmed movies in Sedona. Starting in 1994, the stars of Hollywood were invited invited back to Sedona for the
greatest celebration of best independent film from around the world…and thus, the Sedona International Film Festival made its debut.
The Sedona International Film Festival (SIFF) has built a solid reputation. Academy Award nominee films including Genghis Blues (1999), Spellbound, and Why Can’t We Be a Family Again? (2002) have been screened at the SIFF.
Internationally recognized by filmmakers and audiences as one of the top festivals in the nation (and named the “Fest to Impress” by MovieMaker Magazine), the 2017 Festival will continue a tradition of honoring those film professionals motivated by passion for their art and driven by a love for making timely, moving and important films.
From February 18-26, 2017, the hottest ticket in town is to the Sedona International Film Festival. During the nine days, more than 160 films including features, shorts, documentaries, animations, foreign films, and student films will be shown.
In 2016, the band, Chicago, played the opening night and later, debuted their documentary. Each year, SIFF honors entertainers who have contributed to the world of film. Past honorees include Donald O’Connor, Ann Miller, Jonathan Winters, Jane Powell, Tony Curtis, Lee Meriwhether, Gary Sinise, Elliot Gould, Susan Sarandon, Stefanie Powers, Alan Cumming, Joan Collins, and Richard Dreyfuss. One year, film critic Robert Osborn presented several film classics including The Third Man (1949), Sunset Boulevard (1950), Some Like It Hot (1959), and North by Northwest (1959).
The Sedona International Film Festival is your opportunity to join filmmakers, celebrities, industry guests, and film buffs from around the world. If you are a cinephile, this is your dream vacation!
Let us, the friendly folks at Sky Ranch Lodge, welcome you to your dream vacation during the Sedona International Film Festival. At 500 feet higher in elevation than the rest of Sedona, we are above the event’s hustle and bustle. From Sky Ranch Lodge, you have the most spectacular red rock views because you are looking out at the red rocks rather than up to them. In fact, the other hotels in town send their guests up here for that once-a-day light show quaintly called a Sedona sunset. When you stay at Sky Ranch Lodge, you have your choice of two gorgeous overlooks which are not open to the public. From here, you get to enjoy peacefully the light show as the last rays of the sun paint the red rocks in shimmering shades of gold, coral, and pink.
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BOISE — Idaho farm groups have come up with the $8,000 needed to bring the feature-length documentary “Farmland” to the Gem State.
The film, which provides viewers a first-hand glimpse into the lives of six young farmers and ranchers around the nation, was released May 1 and distributed to more than 60 major markets.
It was not scheduled to be shown in Idaho, but Idaho State Department of Agriculture employee Chenal Tewalt, a rancher, contacted the production company to see what it would take to bring the film here.
The answer was $8,000. The ISDA put the word out to Idaho agricultural groups, which came up with the money.
“We think it’s a great opportunity to bring something like this to people who know nothing about agriculture,” Tewalt said. “It’s an opportunity for them to peek into our world a little bit.”
The film will be shown at a Boise theater in July, though no date or venue has been selected yet.
“It’s a done deal. We’re just waiting for a date,” Tewalt said.
A wide range of groups representing Idaho’s beef, wheat, sugar beet, bean, potato, barley, grain, and fruit and vegetable industries pitched in to raise the money.
“We are always willing to consider supporting efforts to better educate the public … about what we do,” said Kelly Olson, administrator of the Idaho Barley Commission. “It’s an impressive, high-quality film with a positive message about the industry we participate in.”
The film was directed by James Moll, a documentary filmmaker who has won an Oscar, two Emmy’s and a Grammy award. It was produced by Moll’s Allentown Productions, with financial support from the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance, which consists of almost 80 farming and ranching groups that represent a wide swath of the agricultural industry.
“This is the first time a Hollywood producer of this caliber has created a documentary about farming and ranching,” said Lisa Cassady, agriculture communications manager for the USFRA.
While USFRA provided financial support for the film, “It is James Moll’s documentary,” Cassady said.
Moll visited six farmers and ranchers in their 20s who run their own farming operations and chronicled their ups and downs throughout the year.
“In ‘Farmland,’ audiences will hear thoughts and opinions about agriculture, but not from me, and not from a narrator,” Moll stated in a news release. “They’re from the mouths of the farmers and ranchers themselves.”
The film was shown in Seattle May 1 and in Portland, Ore., May 15. It is being shown in Camas, Wash., through June 19.
For more information, visit the film’s web page at www.farmland.com


Seishi from Stefan Werc on Vimeo.
Incredible piece of film. The lighting is superb, the atmosphere is dark and foreboding. Give it a little watch, it’s really inspired me for my video installment project.
DEVIL | ★★
As a sufferer of claustrophobia, this film was like a nightmare.
A long story cut very short, five sinners are trapped within a lift and one of those people, is Satan himself… or is it herself? We’re introduced to the general story of the Devils meet during the first scene, which had you prepared for what was about to commence. There was no mystery, asides of course, who has actually done it? I personally didn’t work out who it was, but I did predict what would happen, which is always a let down after you seize your moment of glory.
One by one, the sinners are murdered, until you’re left with two suspects, who was it? What was their motive? Was the Devil really involved? If you’re looking for cheap thrills and something easy to follow, then it’s a film for you. If you’re more of a boundary pusher or you like a little depth to what you watch, then I wouldn’t suggest wasting your time.
FOR FANS OF : Mirrors, Rec
Henjel gwa Geuretel | ★★★★
(Hansel and Gretel, South Korea, 2007)
There’s no happy children within “The House of Happy Children.” When I caught wind of Hansel and Gretel I had to see it for myself. Fantasy and Horror being my two favourite genres, I couldn’t refuse.
Our protagonist, Eunsu, is wounded in a car accident and discovered by Manbok, one of three siblings, who guides him back to her home and her family so he can rest and recover from his injuries. During a turn of events, the parents go away for a while and leave Eunsu with no choise but to take charge of the home and the children in their absence. Eunsu is desperate to get home to his wife, whom is heavily pregnant and needs him by her side but his struggles are constantly in vain. He soon uncovers the secret of “The House of Happy Children” and the three siblings residing within, leading to suprising and horrifying consequences.
The movie was shot beautifully and I couldn’t give enough credit to the set design throughout. The house was beautiful and the rooms within left an eery atmosphere sorrounding any scenes within them.
Towards the end of the film, we’re given a series of flashbacks which I found brilliantly executed through the young actors whom played Manbok, Younghee and Jeongsun. Usually I find myself really searching to believe young actors and actresses but they were incredibly convincing in their roles and worked well.
The storyline itself is very lengthy,as is the film. I believe the film could have been slightly shorter, I found this the main downfall. There was a lot of unnecessary scenes throughout which could have been cut and could have ultimately reduced the film by half an hour atleast.
All in all, a very entertaining watch and a film I will show friends and recommend. Just be warned, the film is long and may be complicated to some, so get comfy, switch the lights off and give it a try. I’d like any feedback from anyone who watches it.
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The The – Royal Albert Hall
VE CREW recently worked with Black Label Productions on the revival tour of alternative 80s band The The. Playing for the first time in sixteen years, the band sold out the Albert Hall in a matter of minutes and we were there to film all the action! Working alongside legendary Music Director Tim Pope and Producer Jules Fennell, VE CREW were involved in all stages of production from the initial briefings and recces through to crewing, planning, shooting and post.
Our expert team of technicians covered all areas of the shoot and included unit managers, camera operators, gallery engineers, grips, sound recordists, assistants and riggers.
We supplied Arri Amira and Alexa Mini cameras, together with a selection of cine style lenses including: Angenieux 24-290s, Angenieux 28-340s, Canon CN20s and Fujinon 75-400s to cater for a wide variety of angles and camera positions. Panasonic UE70 remote head cameras were rigged on stage for the band’s close-ups. A Furio dolly was also supplied to enable remote controlled movement of one of the front of stage cameras.
We built a bespoke location gallery to enable camera racking, camera iris control, 4k vision mixing, ISO recording and full talkback functionality. We laid a multi-core cable back to the gallery to also ensure we had control over the live sound mix. All of these contributed to us being able to provide an edit-ready recording at the end of the show.
The gig provided a great opportunity to showcase VE CREW’s Digital Television System – our optical fibre broadcast video and audio transport set-up which offers native, uncompressed transmission of 4K video. By ensuring exceptional image quality with the look and feel of film, it is the perfect way to capture a true cinematic live event experience.


So they cast Ben Affleck as the new Batman for Man of Steel 2, still reeling from the shock. I can kind of see him surprising us but not enough to ever make it the best decision, have to wonder who else was on that list if Affleck was the number 1.
I don’t have a problem with casting Ben Affleck as Batman.. IMHO he will do a better job Christian Bale. Not least because you can barely understand a word he says when the is doing his “Batman Voice”. When Kevin Conroy speaks you can hear very menacing syllable.. as it should be. Anyway will put together a post that goes over all the problems I had with the last film another time.
No, my biggest problem is what they did a Comicon because a line from the Frank Miller classic “The Dark Knight Returns” got quoted. That implies to me that they are going to do a version of Batman and Superman facing off… and if you know how that ends you know what it is important. But that story really only makes sense once Batman and Superman have known each other for a long time, and Batman knew some day Superman would be sent to kill him. Ben Affleck just isn’t old enough to play that Batman, tell you who would make an amazing older Batman.. Pierce Brosnan though he isn’t really old enough either.
Only time will tell, but I am going to be sticking with the comics. I have given up thinking they will get Batman right. But the animated film versions of The Dark Knight Returns Parts 1 and 2 are on Netflix and worth seeing. Check out “Under the red hood” while you are there ;)


Ok so not exactly Broadway because I wasn’t in NY, but it was Broadway across America series in Baltimore. From the minute it began to the minute it ended I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. It was an amazing show! I am always impressed when they can turn an animated film into real life. The show was a great way to spend a Sunday right before the Christmas Holiday.
This show had great costumes and “effects”. The most impressive I feel like were the giraffes. The actors had to walk on stilts in the giraffe costume and walk across the stage several times without running into other “animals”. It was neat how many of the “animals” were the person’s body in a variety of animal shaped costumes, the Lions however only wore lion heads (on top, not as their actual head). To see what i actually mean head over to the Lion King Website and watch the banner.
The music was awesome as well! I found myself singing along to all of the good favorites like “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” “Circle of Life,” and “Hakuna Matata”.
Finally it was great seeing it through the eyes of a child. You may say “huh?!” with that, but let me explain. Sitting behind me was a child probably 4 years old. She was well behaved the entire show, but of course often added her own commentary. She would ask “who’s that character?” which for me was very helpful since I didn’t always know either (it’s been a while and I couldn’t remember everyone’s name). She also would say she was scared when it was a darker scene and you knew something bad was about to happen (like Mufasa dying). It was great listening to her react and enjoy it just as much (or maybe more) than the adults did.
I would give it 4.5 out of 5 stars. I really enjoyed the show. I would also suggest that you go out and see it at a theatre near you. It’s playing in Baltimore until January 8.
What’s your favorite musical or play?
Of course Mary Poppins is still my favorite muscial!


As we embark upon presenting the American Premiere of Heart of Darkness, we want to uphold our goal of engaging our audience with compelling new works. One way we do this is by bringing the story to life with the creative use of artwork and new technology. The rich symbolism found in Heart of Darkness’ libretto will be enhanced by the use of an immersive art installation. OP is extremely passionate about creating awareness of social issues, and in this piece we hope to strongly highlight elephant extinction prevention. In our production of Heart of Darkness, 60 giant tusks will be handcrafted as part of the art installation and will then be utilized throughout the performance as set pieces. These are an essential component for us to share this chilling story. We rely on the generosity of our supporters to bring this innovative production to the Bay Area. Each Kickstarter donation helps – contributions of all sizes are welcome and appreciated.
Click HERE to watch the video and read more about our Kickstarter!
Our Latest SF Chronicle Review
“Sunday afternoon’s performance was a small miracle of theatrical inventiveness and musical delight. And it demonstrated yet again why this company, led by Artistic Director and Conductor Nicole Paiement along with her husband, stage director Brian Staufenbiel, has quickly become one of the Bay Area’s most indispensable artistic assets.”
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Saturday night my husband and I finally got to see the new version of “The Lion King” at the drive in to fulfill our tradition of at least one drive in movie during the summer. We typically see kids movies at the drive in and “The Lion King” in particular is one that’s close to both of our hearts and we were very excited.
I remembered more of the movie than I thought I would, and we were actually pretty happy that they stuck pretty close to the original script. Pretty much our only disappointment was that Rafiki didn’t wack Simba over the head with his walking stick when he’s trying to literally knock sense into him. But I digress, this post is about the grief aspect of the movie so if you have never seen either version of “The Lion King” this is your notice for spoiler alerts.
Are you gone if you haven’t seen it? Ok here we go.
Some sort of grief theme seems to be a part of every Disney movie, which I love. Grief is such a non-topic in our society, so I enjoy that they try to integrate it to normalize it. I’m not sure that they do this on purpose, but right now I’m choosing to give them that much credit. In “The Lion King”, Mufasa dies early in the movie due to his power hungry brother wanting to get rid of Mufasa (the king) and Simba (the future king) so that he could be king. Scar in turn tells Simba that he is to blame for Mufasa’s death and Simba runs away from the pride. WHAT? How horrible do you have to be to put that on a person? But as I was thinking while watching the movie that kids often blame themselves for people dying.
Kids are still egocentric in development so they truly believe that their simple actions affect the whole world. I remembered that I often blamed myself for my dad’s death as a child. It was not my fault, and my rational brain knew that, but as a 9 year old, this is where my brain was able to process to try to input where this information should go as I tried to make sense of what happened. This was my thought process: My dad had his first heart attack after he had shoulder surgery because he had broken his shoulder when he fell in the shower getting ready for my dance recital. So obviously, if he had not been getting dressed for my dance recital he would have been fine.
Another point that kept resonating with me during the movie was that the past can hurt. Timon and Pumba decide to deal with this by just forgetting the past and they teach Simba this slightly negative coping skill. Simba earlier in the movie had been taught by his father that the past has an affect on the future. You can see Simba struggling with this when Nala finds him in his desert oasis and tries to get him to come home. Rafiki even works his tree magic to try to remind Simba of his past and to get him to go back to Pride Rock.
While Simba is with Rafiki, Mufasa speaks to Simba in this always awesome cloud storm Disney magic. In the original movie, Mufasa says to Simba that he has forgotten his father. Simba disagrees but Mufasa says back to him, “You have forgotten who you are, therefore you have forgotten me.” It’s not in the remake which I was upset about, but the theme of the conversation was still there. Mufasa was reminding Simba that remembering these things that hurt us help us in the future. When we remember our loved ones on a day to day basis we continue to grow and learn who we are. They stay tucked into our daily lives and sometimes, yes it hurts. But we can learn and grow from the things they did or said to us as we walk through our lives. So here, we learn that leaning into the pain, allowing it to come when it needs to, remembering our loved ones even when it hurts, can make a large impact on our life. For Simba, this was gaining the courage to return to Pride Rock, face his Uncle Scar, and well you know the rest. I also think about the courage he had to have to face his mother and other pride members again knowing he was carrying so much shame with him thinking he had been the one that had killed his father.
If you haven’t seen the remake yet, I recommend it fully! There are several grief themes I think this movie touches on, and I hope to hear about what your favorite parts are and what you took away from the movie’s message.


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LongRider wrote:The successful use of revolving doors as a comedy prop. In this thread, viewtopic.php?f=3&t=13267" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank the film includes Arbuckle and a revolving door and I thought it was funnier than what I've seen Chaplin do. They are not seen much as a comedy props anymore.
If my experience last Friday is anything to go by, they wouldn't work as comedy props anymore. The one I often walk through on my way to work is programmed (I found out by mischance) to stop dead if your back foot so much as brushes against the panel behind you. Not much fun in a revolving door designed with safety-stop technology!


I admit it: I’m a Trekkie. I was drawn into the franchise in the late 80s, with The Next Generation, when I was first out of college and living with my dear friend Michelle in a little apartment in Somerville, MA. She persuaded me to go to a Star Trek convention at the Hynes Convention Center, although I refused to go in costume, which, ironically, ended up making me feel like the outsider. It was quite something, all these Klingons and Vulcans mingling with humans in full Enterprise garb. Marina Sirtis was there as well, though I didn’t give her the pleasure of empathically sizing me up.
I also admit to enjoying a wide range of story-telling quality out of the ST franchise. Hey, let’s be honest, it’s not all Shakespeare, but still it is fun. The story – whether on the big screen or in one of the many TV iterations – isn’t always what matters most (thankfully), so much as the spectacle and the sense of being in the ST universe with all those familiar aliens.
But lately, story is the thing for me. Maybe that’s because I’m trying to write one (gulp… only one page in so far) and I want to learn from the good stuff. This has been a banner week for me in that regard, as not one but two different (VERY different) stories have presented themselves to me as excellent benchmarks: Star Trek – Into Darkness (saw in movie theater on opening night) and The Help (listened to audiobook during commute).
I know, can I stretch the connections any further? What does the plight of domestic help in Jackson, Mississippi during the early 1960s have to do with genetically engineered super-humans, angry Klingons, and an intergalactic assembly of Federation officers in the way distant future?
Well, turns out, quite a bit, at least having to do with good story-telling. Here’s my shortlist of “how to tell a good story” (or “how to tell a story that Kelly really likes”) from these two delightful works of fiction:
- Create complex characters. Give your protagonists some character flaws and your bad guys some things to like about them (you know, like how in real life people are multidimensional). OK, maybe there wasn’t much to like about Hilly in The Help, but there was plenty to pity.
- Include both humor and sadness. Again, like real life. With both Star Trek and The Help, I laughed out loud and cried like a baby. Well done, author author!
- Put your characters in risky situations. A little danger is exciting and keeps you wondering what’s going to happen next. These two stories had risk to spare for all the main characters.
- Add the unexpected. There were a few times in both stories when I found myself thinking, “Wow, I didn’t see that coming.”
- A touch of nostalgia (just a touch) doesn’t hurt. Whether it’s the passing references to Bob Dylan and bouffant hairdos in The Help, or the tip of the hat to the original ST, the stories included just enough touch points to make the audience feel a sense of belonging and connection.
- Give us something beautiful to look at (or read or hear). With ST, the cinematic spectacle was splendid. With The Help, the writing – each line – was delicious.
- Leave the reader/watcher/listener wanting more. Is Skeeter going to be successful in New York City? What will Kirk and the rest of the Enterprise crew find in deep space? Now that the writers have made me care about these characters, I really want to know.
- Leave the reader/watcher/listener with hope. In both stories, the ending is a new beginning. There is a sense that anything is possible. And as the reader, I choose to continue the stories in my mind, stories of bravery, discovery, and possibility.
(And now breathe a sigh of satisfaction as you hear in your mind’s ear that familiar soaring music – Oo ooooh da da da da dooooo – and the credits roll…)


”All good things go by three”, as Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall would say (at least in his latest TV-cooking-program). And this is equally true when mentioning Alfred Hitchcock, Ingrid Bergman and Robert Capa in the same sentence.Watch Full Movie Online Streaming Online and Download
Hopefully, none of the above will need a further introduction but I guess some of you will ask in what way they are related. Famous Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman and equally famous photojournalist Robert Capa had an affair in 1945. This story later on was portrayed in “Seducing Ingrid Bergman” written by Chris Greenhalgh (2012), which is a good book, by the way. But earlier than that master of fear Alfred Hitchcock, made a movie loosely portraying the loving couple. In this great movie “Rear Window”, we see James Stewart as photographer Jeff (Capa) with “best friend” Lisa (Bergman). The film is almost filmed as a stage set with few out-of-the-apartment scenes. It is tight, thrilling and greatly performed by Stewart and beautiful Kelly. But more important, a photographer was the star of the movie. The whole film is shot in an indoor movie-set and it has an inspiring color scheme as well.
Inspiring music… “Just kissed my baby” with The Meters (1974).


My partner is Sabor the lioness–a curious animal who shares my sense of humor even if we’re different species with different aesthetic sensibilities. Sometimes we like to watch old genre movies and we write down her thoughts about them. The other night we finally watched Waterworld. She demanded her thoughts be published here.
Waterworld needs no introduction. I never saw it in the 90s, but there weren’t a lot of other big budget movies about the world being flooded. It was eco-woke before the rest of us. We already had a vague sense of the plot of the movie before we watched it.
The movie opens with Kevin Costner relishing and gargling his own pee. (View above). He spits it into a plant. He is living at sea on his trimaran. He has no name and is known simply as the Mariner. He is going to some kind of trading post, a port floating in the middle of the ocean. It is surrounded by wooden walls. There is a medieval aesthetic to all of it.
This all raised sociological and anthropological questions. I put them to Sabor. “How many people are there?”
She replied, “More than you would think.” She explained, “Most people cling to each other as a remnant of the Old World. It’s not far enough in the future for that to have been bred out of us.” (Wikipedia notes the setting of the film is likely 2500).
“What percentage of people are slaves?” I asked.
“Probably 80%.” She answered with little hesitation. 15 minutes in, I had drawn no conclusions about the social structure of Waterworld. By the end of the movie I still didn’t know, but I liked that there were pirates who lived on the Exxon Valdez.
To follow up with my slavery question, I asked Sabor how many people lived free at sea like the Mariner.
She explained, “It’s a unique thing that Kevin Costner is doing and that’s why they made a movie about him.”
The Mariner ends up responsible for a child and a woman. The Mariner is a bad man. He wants to throw the child overboard. He tries to sell sex with the woman and/or the child to another seafarer. One time he gets angry and actually throws the child overboard. But eventually the magic of children overcomes his heart and also he and the woman predictably hook up. It could have been any action movie from the 90s, except it was at sea (which was great).
The fight scenes in this movie are very fun. There is an underwater knife fight. The Mariner climbs scaffolding and does a lot of bad ass things. In a voice over montage of him killing people, the child explains that the Mariner has no name so that Death can’t find him. We noted that the film appeared a year before 1996’s Donkey Kong Country 2, and so Kevin Costner is likely the inspiration for Dixie Kong.
It is compelling story-telling how little one learns about the Mariner from watching the movie. At the end of the movie, the Mariner leaves the woman and the child on the world’s last surviving island and returns to the sea where he belongs. I asked Sabor if the Mariner knew where he came from. She said yes but that he didn’t like to think about it.
I would take-in more stories about him. The other day I found myself wanting to read the tie-in novel and four issue comic mini-series. Was this movie Kevin Costner’s idea? I want to believe.


Originally Posted by cujobyte
I'll have to admit, I'm tempted to start watching Vampire Diaries now lol, and get the cards.
As a 28 year old male, I can honestly say that it is one of my current favorite shows on television, and it is a set that I am proud to have completed a master set of (I've only completed master sets of LOST and TVD). It had always been an "I'll watch that eventually" type show until I saw it was on Netflix- watched all 44 episodes in 4 days while I was writing papers and have been addicted since
Also, in regards to Supernatural- I think the only time that the brothers have been shirtless is if they are doing the deed with another woman who is wearing even less that they are. Kind of funny that there is that stereotype of homoerotic drama, when really it is basically the opposite.


I couldn’t resist a final post about The Memory of Water seeing as the memories came back to haunt me last night. Quite literally, in the shape of seven of the cast and crew, including my ‘dead mother’, although she wasn’t wearing ‘that turquoise flowery dress’ or making the room smell of ‘Phul Nana’.
In the days since our final performance, the play has refused to leave me completely, by continuing the series of coincidences that accompanied the rehearsal process.
Then last week I attended with Husband of Mine, the funeral of his aunt, who had suffered with Alzheimer’s during the past year of her life, and had died on our opening night, leaving behind three grown-up daughters. In the words of Catherine: “I went to a brilliant funeral.” Well, no, it wasn’t actually: can a funeral ever be brilliant? But it was made especially poignant, given the similarities of the situation.
We also received a great review in the local press, emphasising ‘extremely strong performances’. No mention of the director though, which I feel is a great disservice given that it was her vision that allowed us all to give performances that were ‘stunningly portrayed’. Grrr. It’s always ‘Sir Peter Hall’s revival-this’ or ”Sir Trevor Nunn’s production of-that’ – why not afford the same respect to all?
And then so last night, most of the cast and crew came round to mine for something to eat and to watch the DVD of the film version of the play. There were some key people missing; Charming On-Stage Lover for one, still suffering with a trapped nerve aggravated by too much lawn mowing. Probably just as well he was missing; I would have been embarrassed all over again during the film version of pages 27-33, given that a lot of the action took place up against a tree, albeit without a neatly trimmed lawn. Thankfully the stage play is written to be performed on one set, although I’m sure our set designer would have been able to come up with suitable greenery.
The film version came out in 2002. Entitled ‘Before You Go’, it stars Julie Walters, Joanne Whalley and Victoria Hamilton as the three newly bereaved sisters. The consensus from all at the end of the evening was that it worked better as a play than as a film; we felt that the characters lacked depth and the emotion of the piece was barely visible. No mention was made of the mother’s death from Alzheimer’s; something that had been an integral part of the play. But the interesting and most major change was in a scene between Mary and her mother, Vi (now right at the end of the film; although it is Scene 1 in Act II in the play). The emphasis had been shifted from the mother forgiving Mary for her coldness and indifference in the years since she was forced to give her baby away – ‘I forgave your father; now I’ll forgive you’ – to the mother asking for Mary’s forgiveness, presumably for making the decision to give the child up for adoption and for it never to be mentioned again – ‘I forgave your father; now can you forgive me?’ (or words to that effect). Shelagh Stephenson wrote the screenplay for the film, but it is hard to understand her reasons behind this change that alters the fundamental relationship between Mary and her mother.
‘Learn to love the cold.’
This is the final line of the play – showing Mary’s acceptance of being ‘second best’ to her lover’s wife and resigning herself to staying childless for the sake of the relationship.
I’ve been thinking about the literal resonance with me of those words and in particular, some of her other last words to Mike, “I’ve hated winter all my life. Ice on the windows, dark at three in the afternoon…. I’ve hated the stasis, the waiting for Spring.”
So true. As Mother of Mine will tell you, I’ve always dreaded that gloomy January to March period, when the anticipation of Autumn gives way to the excitement of Christmas and the prospect of a new year, one that often falls desperately short of all it first promises to be. But this year? For the first time, I have felt truly invigorated and ready to take on those first three months – thanks to ‘The Memory of Water’.
And next year? Do I ‘learn to love the cold’ as Mary did, or do I seek out something to fill those dark winter months?
Well today, Spring has well and truly sprung – we had our first ice cream cone of the season on the seafront this morning, and this afternoon, Children of Mine have had water fights in the garden.
The answer is clear – the cold’s not here any more.


Yesterday, I was lucky enough to receive a press ticket to the opening night of “Birdsong” at the Kings Theatre in Glasgow. Now, before I get into the review, I am a massive First World War literature geek – from studying “Dulce et Decorum Est” (the famous poem by Wilfred Owen) in school when I was 14, to reading book after book, poem after poem, and diary after diary covering the Great War for my university studies. I am slightly obsessed. So when I heard the stage adaptation of Birdsong was coming to the Kings, I jumped at the opportunity to go.
Birdsong has been voted one of the greatest books of all time, and with the recent drama series (starring Eddie Redmayne) a whole new generation of fans have jumped on the Birdsong bandwagon. But just how would a novel, that spans three generations and a time span from 1910 – 1970’s transfer to the stage?
Rachel Wagstaff’s stunningly beautiful adaptation of the novel is 2 and a half hours of heartbreak, tears and goosebumps, with a few laughs thrown in, acted out incredibly by every member of the cast.
The story centres on young Englishman Stephen Wraysford (Jonathan Smith) who embarks on a dangerous affair with a rich factory owner’s wife, Isabelle Azaire (Sarah Jayne Dunn formerly of Hollyoaks fame) in pre-war France. When the First World War breaks out, Wraysford finds himself at the Battle of the Somme. The play follows the British troops at the front from 1916-1918 but also has flashbacks into Wraysford’s past and memories of his time with Isabelle, in Amiens in 1910.
There is quite a lot of movement through time within the play. Sometimes these are set up separately, but often two time spans are acted out parallel to each other – a great testament to the company’s acting skills and in particular to Smith who was outstanding at portraying the change in time simply through body language alone. This is where I think having read the novel and seen the television series really helped me, as I knew exactly what was happening. But, overall, it is easy to keep up with and understand, through the fantastic acting and simple scene changes.
The set itself is very simple but extremely effective. Through the use of incredible lighting the set comes alive and the audience is sucked in to both the feeling of claustrophobia within the tunnels, to the romance and passion of Wraysford and Isabelle’s first embrace and then on to the feeling of sheer terror and helplessness as the boys are going over the top at the Somme. It is beautiful.
Caution must be taken by audience members of a nervous disposition as there were a couple of moments where I very nearly jumped out of my skin (and over the balcony!) but what else is to be expected from a play portraying the First World War?
Jack Firebrace (played by Tim Treloar) also has to be noted. His performance as a tunneler at the front line dealing with death, loss and heartache both in his life at home and in the trenches is superb. The use of narrative through letters from the soldiers and their families is extremely poignant, in particular those of Firebrace and his wife, which also helps to give the story another dimension.
The cast works incredibly well together. Smith (Wraysford) is a compelling and believable addition to the acting world. He is truly exceptional in this play and a stand out star. Dunn (Isabelle) portrays her character with a sensitive and heartbreaking understanding that easily gets the audience hooked.
Also, recognising the relevance of the play at present, with ongoing conflicts around the world – the tour is supporting Help for Heroes – an amazingly worthwhile charity – and collection buckets are set up at the end of the show for donations.
Overall, this show is a stunningly poignant adaptation of an incredible novel. The acting, the writing, the directing, the music. It is beautiful. A must see.
And it is all set to the background sound of…. Birdsong.
Birdsong is showing at the King’s Theatre from 8th April – 13th April including two matinée performances on Wednesday and Saturday. Tickets can be bought here –
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- Best Actor
Most Likely Winner: George Clooney as Matt King in The Descendants. A complex role, Clooney plays a man dealing with his wife's coma and impending removal from life support, dealing with his two daughters he is not close with and finding out his wife is cheating on him. It involves doing so much its almost more than one role. Clooney pulls off a very difficult ask.
Backup Pick: Jean Dujardin as George Valentin in The Artist. And competing with Clooney is the man they call the French Clooney. A silent role as a falling movie star who refuses to enter into 'talkies'. It's very difficult to capture attention without talking and that alone is enough to warrant a prize.
Most Deserving (My Pick): Gary Oldman as George Smiley in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. I love Gary Oldman. I think its criminal he was never nominated before. For him to win for a spy movie adapted from a John Le Carre novel would be the coolest thing ever.
- Best Actress
- Best Supporting Actor
- Best Supporting Actress


An unstable janitor reaches his breaking point after a supernatural encounter with his past
Raj is the resident janitor at a local small-time movie theater. He has an ambiguous past that no one has ever bothered to know about. On this stormy night, all power inside the theater cuts and he is tasked with getting it up and running again. His boss, Nasser, the resident security guard, becomes emboldened by the power cut and decides to take the rest of the night off – drinking and watching movies inside his office while Raj continues with his duties. After returning from the boiler room, Raj notices a remnant from his past sitting there on Nasser’s desk – an old brand of whiskey that his father used to drink. At this moment, Raj’s most traumatic memories as a child return to haunt him, and his perception of the present reality becomes mixed with his past – dooming himself by repeating a fatal mistake he once made as a child.


Last week my husband and I decided we wanted to go see a movie. The last movie we had seen in theaters was The Rise of Skywalker two years ago. We had been hearing about Free Guy and thought it would be a movie we would enjoy. Luckily we got in on the last week it was showing in the Cinemark by us (and on $5 Tuesday 😎). My guess is in the next couple weeks or so it’ll be leaving every theater completely. Soon the only way you’ll be able to watch it is through DVD/Blu-Ray or if a streaming service decides to release it on their platform. Since more likely than not you’ll have to spend money (and time) to watch Free Guy, I’ve decided to share some spoiler-free thoughts on the movie so you can better decide if you want to watch it.
Some Good Things
Free Guy focuses around an NPC called Guy (played by Ryan Reynolds) who becomes self aware and realizes he’s a background character in a violent video game. The movie focuses on his journey as well as some things happening outside in the real-world that affect his game.
There were a lot of things I appreciated in Free Guy as a gamer. For one thing, they featured a lot of famous streamers (like Ninja, LazarBeam, and Pokimane) rather than just having a bunch of fake streamers in the movie. There were still some streamers that weren’t real, but they mostly showed real streamers playing the game. This was fun for my husband and I to see some famous video gamers in the movie, and really showed that the creators of Free Guy went all out to make this a legit video game movie!
They also talked about and made a lot of jokes about NPC behavior, such as not wanting to deviate from what they’re supposed to do. I actually laughed out loud at a lot of these jokes! There were also many other video game references and jokes I thought were pretty good and fit well into the movie.
Some Not So Good Things
I actually liked the plot okay. It wasn’t the most riveting plot ever, but I did enjoy the story. However, there were many flaws with the plot. For example, the “bad guy” in the movie does a lot of things for the sake of money, while just basically going and wasting more money than he would’ve saved. There were many other things but I honestly couldn’t talk about them too much without spoilers.
I also wasn’t a huge fan of some of the actors. Millie (a main character played by Jodie Comer) wasn’t the most amazing actor in some parts of the movie. I lowkey feel like they could’ve gone with any basic female actor and gotten the same level of acting (or better). Some other characters were pretty mediocre as well, but I mostly had complaints about Millie.
There’s also a lot of language (including one full F-Bomb) and inappropriate/adult humor in Free Guy as well. While its nothing too crazy for adults, it definitely isn’t kid friendly (and depending on some parents, teenager friendly). This would definitely be a movie parents would have to watch before showing it to their kids.
So Is It Worth It?
I definitely enjoyed Free Guy and would recommend it to any video game players. I feel like Free Guy is a good tribute to the gaming world and a true gamer would appreciate it. If you’re not a huge gamer, you probably wouldn’t enjoy this movie. It’s also definitely not a family movie, so I wouldn’t advise getting it to watch with your kids. And even though I really enjoyed Free Guy, I probably wouldn’t go back and watch it again. Free Guy wasn’t the most amazing movie I’ve watched, but I definitely enjoyed it and would say its worth watching at least once.
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The Risolve Studio Artist Collection is a curated selection of limited edition Risograph art prints produced by Risolve Studio. Our twelfth print in the series is by Los Angeles based artist Austin Page.
About the prints
- Title: Long Distance Still Life
- Edition size: 50
- Print size: 11"x14"
- Inks: Fluorescent Pink, Yellow, Aqua, Blue, Kelly Green
- Paper: Mohawk Via Vellum Cream White 80lb C
- Stamped, signed, and numbered on the back
- Ships flat in a no-bend mailer
- Please note: these prints are very fluorescent and brighter in person than how they appear on screen
About the artist
Los Angeles, CA
Originally from Orange, California, Austin graduated from Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts with a degree in Film and Digital Art.
Now living in Los Angeles, Austin works in the entertainment industry for studios such as Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Netflix and Bento Box, and creates independent short films as part of the filmmaking group The Trimira Collective, of which he is a founding member and Creative Director.
Most of Austin's biggest artistic and musical influences were involved in the psychedelic scene of the '60s and 70's. Homages to films such as Hausu, artists such as Keiichi Tanaami, and musicians such as Stevie Wonder can be found all through Austin's body of artistic works which often feature a mix of live-action, animation, humor, horror and funk. His film Dissection of a Rose (2018) won “best experimental short film” at the New York Psychedelic Film Festival as well as Humboldt Int’l Film Festival, and received honorable mention at Fargo Film Festival in 2019.
Currently he is working on his latest film Food for Thought! With Dorris Jibbler, aiming for a Fall 2023 premiere, and will be submitted to the festival circuit.


Theron Schmidt, 1 March 2012Posted: 21 February 2012
Our next London Theatre Seminar is 1 March, 6.30pm, in Room 261 (Senate House, second floor).
The speaker will be Theron Schmidt (King’s College London):
Acting, disabled: Back to Back Theatre and the politics of appearance
For Hans-Thies Lehmann, the political relevance of postdramatic theatre derives from its potential opposition to spectacle and representation. Referencing Debord, Lehmann writes, ‘the task of theatre must be to create situations rather than spectacles,’ such that ‘the structural problem becomes exactly how to suspend the fundamental law of the spectacle itself.’ The work of Australian theatre company Back to Back, which for over 20 years has employed performers with intellectual disabilities, might at first glance appear to embody the kind of resistance to spectacle that Lehmann describes. The ‘realness’ of the performers’ disability might be understood to transform the theatre-event into a situation rather than a spectacle, to which audiences are witnesses rather than spectators (to borrow Tim Etchells’ distinction).
And yet, Back to Back’s recent production Food Court (2008) seems to engage with questions and dynamics of theatrical spectacle and dramatic representation – not in order to overcome them, but rather as a way of engaging with the politics of appearance itself. Rather than getting to the ‘real’ politics behind these representational surfaces, the work stages the idea that disability is precisely a question of appearance (or non-appearance), and that, as Jacques Rancière has argued, the distribution of appearance is the domain of politics.


Self-encouraged poster illustration for the forthcoming Paul Thomas Anderson movie, Inherent Vice. It was inspired by a scene in the novel. 11 x 14, really nicely printed.
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This poster features every Woody Allen character from his movies, spanning 26 different incarnations over 45 years. Has any other actor played a robot, a mobster, AND a magician? I didn’t think so. When starting this project, I feared having to draw him over and over, but I really loved it. Here’s to you, Woody!
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Of course I’m excited enough to see it in theaters. We’re being spoiled this weekend with Avengers: Endgame and Episode 3 of Game of Thrones.
As its own movie, Endgame gets a 9/10. As the closing bookend to a long story arc, it gets a 10/10. All the references in the movie really rewards you for being a fan and for having sat through all the other movies. Will be happy to see it again before it ends its run in the theaters.
As an aside, go to Google and search for Thanos. Then click / tap on the Infinity Gauntlet on the right for a surprise.
My poor bladder would not wish that. However, I would love to have an “Extended Edition” like in the Lord of the Rings movies where Marvel Studios would add in a bunch of extra scenes that they had to shave off to get the time down to even three hours. There’s got to be a bunch of footage on the cutting room floor.
A few things in the trailers and teasers for the movie were not in the actual movie, for example. Hell, if it’s the end of Phase 3 in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the story arc has completed, why not put in as much extra material as you can and have it play as a branched movie on the Blu-ray / UHD release. That would be epic.
I read something saying Spiderman Far From Home was going to be the official end of Phase 3. I’m hoping to get more resolution from that.
They did a pretty good job and I’d give the movie a solid 8/10. I was a little disappointed by how much it strayed from the comics but that was to be expected.
This movie was 3 hours of pure fanservice in the best possible sense. The last act delivered me both the greatest joy and greatest sadness I think the superhero genre has yet given me.


Jensen Ackles: Resident Evil 4
Jensen Ackles’ career
Jensen Ackles has become an increasingly well-known face in the acting world with his roles in popular television shows such as Supernatural, Smallville, and Days Of Our Lives. His latest venture has seen him take a major role in the highly anticipated video game, Resident Evil 4. This marks an exciting new chapter in Jensen’s impressive career, and it is a testament to his versatility that he can take on such a challenging role. The game offers a gripping blend of horror, survival, and action, and Ackles has been praised for his portrayal of the protagonist, Leon S. Kennedy. It is safe to say that this game will be remembered as another great milestone in his career.
Role in Resident Evil 4
Jensen Ackles stars as Leon S Kennedy, the protagonist in the 2004 installment, Resident Evil 4. Leon is a previous police officer who has been recruited by the United States government to look into the kidnapping of the president’s daughter Ashley, who has been taken to a remote village in Europe. When he arrives, he discovers that the village has been taken over by a powerful cult and its infected citizens. With the help of his special agent enemies, Leon must battle his way through hordes of undead humans, powerful mutants, and giant mechanical beasts in order to save Ashley and send the cultists back to the hell that spawned them. Along the way, he discovers secrets about the organization behind the kidnapping, and learns to take a stand against their ultimate evil plan. With his mind sharp and a few guns at his side, Leon embarks on an epic mission to save Ashley, and to take a stand against the nefarious forces of evil.
Jensen Ackles has starred in a variety of films and television shows throughout his acting career, but one of the most memorable roles was in the hit horror video game series Resident Evil 4. In the game, Ackles gives a chilling performance as Leon S. Kennedy, a special agent sent out to investigate a zombie outbreak in a remote village in Europe. His character is tasked with saving innocent survivors, uncovering the truth behind the virus, and ultimately saving the world from total chaos. Ackles’ performance in the game was widely praised by both gamers and critics alike for his skillful portrayal of a hero struggling to save humanity from an unstoppable horror. His dedication to ensuring a thrilling and immersive experience for players is what makes Resident Evil 4 an unforgettable gaming experience.
Jensen Ackles’s critically acclaimed performance as the lead protagonist in Resident Evil 4 was certainly impressive. The game has been highly praised for its intense and thrilling narrative, along with great visuals, sound design and motion capture. In particular, Ackles’s portrayal of Leon S. Kennedy, the game’s protagonist, has been widely praised as one of the most captivating and immersive performances in the entire Resident Evil franchise. Critics have highlighted his powerful performance and ability to bring the character to life, making him one of the most iconic characters in the series. With such a well-received performance, it is no surprise that Resident Evil 4 is one of the most beloved and acclaimed entries in the franchise.
Jensen Ackles is best known for his role in the horror movie franchise “Resident Evil 4”. Not only is Ackles a successful actor, he is also a loving father and husband. He is married to actress Danneel Harris and the couple have three children together. Away from the big screen, Ackles is a passionate supporter of animal rescue charity, Retrieving Freedom. Ackles is also an active member of his local church and spends his time volunteering to feed the homeless and give back to the community. With a successful career and a fulfilling family life, Ackles appears to have found a successful balance between both worlds.
Jensen Ackles is an actor on the rise. He is best known for his roles in the popular television show Supernatural, as well as the hit movie Resident Evil 4. Now, Ackles is set to take on even more roles in the future. He has recently expressed interest in a variety of projects, including a sci-fi thriller, a horror remake and a musical. With his incredible talent, Ackles is sure to make these upcoming projects a success. He has already proven himself to be a talented actor and fans are eagerly awaiting to see what else he has in store. Fans of Ackles can expect to see a whole new side of him as he takes on these new roles.


The Hong Kong Docummentary Initiative, together with the HKU Spanish Programme are proud to present the documentary film Havanna Mi Amor documentary and a Q&A with director Uli Gaulke at HKU.
HAVANNA, MI AMOR
Uli Gaulke | Germany | 2000 | 82mins | Spanish with English subtitles
Every evening the inhabitants of Havana gather in front of their TV’s to submerge themselves in the world of Televisions. These days it seems as though the ancient Soviet television sets can no longer fulfil their wish to escape reality. HAVANA, MI AMOR tells of their struggle in those images, and the relationship between their everyday lives and the endless soap opera episodes. An homage to love, old television sets, and to one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
DATE AND TIME
Thu 25 October 2018
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM HKT
The University of Hong Kong
CPD-LG.18, Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, LG/F Central Podium, Centennial Campus
(Exit C1, HKU Station)
Hong Kong Island


My friend and former work colleague, Olivier, asked me to review Conan the Barbarian a little while ago, and I’m pleased to report that I finally got around to doing so. (This one’s for you, buddy!)
I’m happy to take your requests, but I make no promises. Let me know which movies you would like me to watch, and...I'll see what I can do.
Synopsis: Big, beastly barbarian berserker bangs buxom burglar babe, busts badguys, battleaxes bodies.
Blurb From the VHS Jacket: “Through the history of mankind, the times that are most recorded in mythology and song are those of great deeds and fantastic adventures. Such was the Hyborean Age. Such a tale is the story of ‘Conan the Barbarian.’”
What Did I Learn?: Snake cults are bad news.
You Might Like This Movie If: You always felt this TV series needed a few scenes involving topless women and squirting blood.
Really?: 1) What exactly was the big 'Wheel of Pain' that Conan was chained to in his adolescence? A grist mill? Did it have a purpose besides torture? 2) One could ask how a black guy (Thulsa Doom, AKA James Earl Jones) wound up in “Hyborean Age” Europe, but it turns out the Hyborean age was fictional, and this film isn’t exactly an accurate depiction of pre-Christian civilization.
Rating: Conan the Barbarian remains one of Ahhnold’s best movies. The story is simple and powerful, the musical score is inspirational, and Thulsa Doom is such a bastard that it’s tough not to find the finale richly rewarding. 8/10 stars.


Kudos to Steven Moffat and the rest of the brains behind Doctor Who for bucking the trend of filling the title role with ever-younger actors. And it will certainly be interesting to see how the fans react to a Doctor that isn’t a teen heart throb.
The only down side is that the lovely trend on the first edition of this chart has been turned on its head.
One bit of genius found in the long-running BBC hit Doctor Who is that the time traveling lead regenerates into a new being upon death. This gimmick has been used to replace the show’s star with a fresh face ten times since the series first aired in 1963.
A side benefit of this it that it sets up a great chance to look at changing casting choices over time. Not surprisingly, this examination revealed that the actors playing the Doctor keep getting younger.


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23 June, 2023
Family favourite at Lighthouse
THE Lighthouse Theatre stage will again light up in colour and music this weekend.
An all-time favourite among many families, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory can be seen tonight (Friday) and tomorrow afternoon thanks to a group of talented and dedicated local children.
The ‘Primary Performers’ – a group open to all primary aged students from years one through to six – will present this light-hearted and comical show at 6pm tonight and 2pm tomorrow (Saturday).
Under the watchful eye of directors Richard and Kerry Ziegeler, the cast and crew have been rehearsing since February to bring the colourful characters and storyline to life.
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a very well-known production and our cast and crew are excited to perform,” Kerry said.
“We have been rehearsing twice weekly for months now and I’m sure the audience will love what these children bring to the stage.
We have a cast of about 70 and just as many crew so it truly is a wonderful team effort.
“Primary Performers is supported by Warrnambool City Council to bring a production to the Lighthouse Theatre each year; for Richard and I this is our 22nd show and we just love being involved.”
With tickets going fast, contact the Lighthouse Theatre today to check availability.


The Summer Repertory Theatre (SRT) is Santa Rosa Junior College Theatre Arts Department's professional training program for career-orientated theatre students. The program is an 11-week intensive exercise designed to offer career-oriented students the opportunity to experience a professionally run theatre company first-hand. Participation in SRT is determined by audition/interview only.
Santa Rosa Junior College Theatre Arts Department
(707) 527-4418 • 1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401


In The Little Mermaid,1989, being forbidden from going on land by her father King Triton, the youngest daughter and rebellious 16-year old princess Ariel, who dreams of becoming human to gain a human soul, and going on land to be with Eric, a human, mortal prince with whom she has fallen in love. She goes to see the terrible sea witch Ursula who had been banished by Ariel's father, in hopes of being given passage to land to be with her love, Eric. She makes a dangerous three-day deal with Ursula, hoping her wish will come true? Unknown to Ariel, Ursula plans to get revenge on Ariel's father by destroying the little mermaid. Not to be telling the story ahead of the awesome details such as the "kiss of true love" that follow for the openly lovesick Ariel, it is no wonder the animated musical film first released November 17,1989 and produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation, brought in more than $84 Million at the box office, domestically, on its initial release in 1989. And, $211 Million gross worldwide over its lifetime with an initial budget of $40 Million. The story is similar to the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale by the same name. The animated musical romantic fantasy film, produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and Walt Disney Pictures, owned by The Walt Disney Company, in 1989 was nominated for five Oscar awards, including two wins, make it a film to put on your "must see" list, if you haven't already. To go with your Disney adventure, Disney items are available for your selection including Mickey Mouse and Minnie, the other Disney family, friends and gift pieces at Treasure Island Gift Shop, 12399 State Rd 535, Orlando, FL 32836. Close to the Disney World theme park, much of what is Disney will be found here for your gift selections for family and friends. A reasonable place to shop, all air-conditioned for Florida summertime shopping, well-stocked, just what visitors are looking for when in the area for the theme parks with plenty of assistance available. You may be surprised after weathering all the twists and turns in the story of The Little Mermaid, how the romantic fairy tale evolves to an ending worthy of all love stories, so let us not tell you here but ask you to save the ending for its rightful time, and in your heart of hearts. Everyone may need a love story to tell, this one may be yours. Certainly for the young ones it has a story to tell, immersed in fairy tale detail that only Disney can describe so well where younger viewers will understand so well.
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(This entry is part of “Monster May,” a look at classic and iconic monster movies all leading up to the United States premiere of Godzilla on May 16. For more on what’s going on this month, check out our original post here.)
Average Size: Height, 25 ft; Weight, 20-60 tons.
Claim to fame:
First off let me say: I realize this was supposed to be posted the 15th. And then I opened up the video file and realizes that wasn’t going to happen because contrary to popular belief, I do have a life. But before we start, allow me to tell you a story about how this movie got a director:
Once upon a time, Universal Pictures was like “Well, we have this 100 minute original and it’s really good and part of history and deemed ‘culturally, historically and aesthetically significant’ by the Library of Congress, but we wanna top it. Where do we find an Oscar-winning big name director that can take a really simple story and add, oh I don’t know, an hour more to the run time?” Of course only one name came up, which made this movie even more significant because it’s his only film that can’t be used as a travel ad for New Zealand: Peter Jackson.
Oh yes. This movie is 3 hours long. 3 hours. And he doesn’t have the appendices of the original King Kong to blame it on either.
But actually, there’s very little that’s changed form the original film in this adaptation. Looking to film his next big movie, struggling director Carl Denham (Jack Black) decides to take a voyage and film his next flick on the undiscovered Skull Island. Before he goes he manages to convince Ann Darrow (Naomi Watts) to join as a lead beside actor Bruce Baxter (Kyle Chandler, yes, the same one that starred as the dad in Super 8), as well as screenwriter friend Jack Driscoll (Adrien Brody). They head off and eventually crash on the famous Skull Island, where they meet some not-so-friendly natives that kill off a few guys before being driven away by the ship’s crew.
MEANWHILE, the native are all “ohh, she’s blonde!” and tie her to this weird trap thingy and offer her to the legendary King Kong. However, little do they know he totally has a thing for blondes, and instead of eating her or whatever they thought he was gunna do, he grabs her and takes her back to his lair. Because that’s how you win a woman. Show them your lair. Women love lairs.
In between there are a lot of giant monsters and people dying and oh yea, good ol’ Peter Jackson takes a simple love story between Ann and Jack that wasn’t essential to the plot or even really prominent and totally emphasizes it so that it becomes a major thing in the movie, and not just like a natural progression.
But King Kong battles some dinosaurs, the group trying to save Ann get picked off one-by-one, until finally Jack shows up and saves Ann, only to lead King Kong into a trap where Carl throws an entire bottle of chloroform on him to put him into a nice giant-monkey dream. Probably about equally giant bananas or something.
Carl, being the genius he is, bring King Kong back to 1930’s New York (did we mention it’s a period piece?), where true to form, King Kong breaks loose. Because whoever thought you could tie down King Kong?
Well King Kong finds his blushing blonde bride, and there are some touching scenes of snow and ice, and then the US Military shows up (they are literally always the bad guys!) and well… Empire State building, planes flying around, and:
Now let’s get something straight: it’s an entertaining movie. However, let’s talk some key points.
Jack Black is, well, Jack Black. I’m pretty sure his opening lines where he’s trying to convince the producers to fund his film were the same lines he used to convince Nickolodeon to do Nacho Libre. As Carl in the movie, he famously says “I’m good at crapping the crappers.”
However, it’s nice to see Andy Serkis as the chef Lumpy, considering his “usual” movie costume.
However, let’s admit it. Andy Serkis is the Ringo to Peter Jackson’s the Beatles. Jackson needs him, but really doesn’t give Serkis much to do outside of, well, King Kong. He kinda just looks gruff and says menacing things, and that’s pretty much it.
In addition, King Kong was too big a reveal to jump the shark so soon. Let’s take a look back at some of the great monster movies we’ve seen here at CPP: Call of Cthulhu, Incredible Hulk, Jaws, Attack of the 50 Foot Woman, Super 8, Cloverfield. You know what’s really good about all those movies? They hold back the monster. The atmosphere and characters take center stage, and that makes the monster even more scary because, well suspense. You show the monster right away, it’s not as… impactful.
That being said, I have to applaud Peter Jackson. The movie is still a good movie, and it brings a heart to King Kong that really hasn’t been shown in, well, ever. Plus, it looked awesome, with Jackson’s work on CGI tracking shots working really well in the Skull Island parts. Plus, having it be a period piece made it fun.
Rating: Paste. Could it have been better? Not really… at least, I can’t think how. But there’s still something… missing, which is why I’m giving it a Paste.
(I’m a day late I know, so we aren’t ending Monster May quite yet. Stay tuned for Roland Emmerich’s 1998 Godzilla, a review of the new one, and then a special Honorable Mentions post! [Don’t worry Troy, we haven’t forgotten about The Black Hole![ )


There's been a spate of six packs in the film world ever since Shah Rukh got his. The question on the top of my mind is - Why the hell didnt these guys do it sooner?
I mean its so obvious that a star has to look his or her best and the six pack has been around for ages in Hollywood. And not just the action stars by the way.
My take is that unfortunately our stars - the Shah Rukhs, the Salmans, the Aamirs, the Bachans, etc. are just not athletic. Take a look at Matt Damon in the Bourne movies. He's got a six-pack - but he doesn't look like crap - the way Shah Rukh Khan looks in my previous post on this.
Surya - my claim to fame is that he was my classmate in school! - looks like a body builder. Which is good on a body builder on stage. But for an action star I'd rather have a body like Matt Damon or one of the many guys in the Fight club. Personally I thought Brad Pitt in both Fight Club and Troy was a bit over done.
But my point is simple - there's a difference between an action oriented physique and a show oriented physique. Bollywood doesnt yet get it. (Eg.: Kamal Hassan has 250 inch biceps that pair very well with his 500 inch waist - and he keeps showing it off at every opportunity as well)
Until next time!


“Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits and the rebels.” This is the tag line for a movie about an eccentric group of high school students who formed an underground organization called the Apple Girls. The movie was an immediate hit and became one of the most critically acclaimed movies of all time. In fact, it still is one of the most highly regarded films of all time.
Directed by none other than Oprah Winfrey, the film was a box office smash in two weeks it opened. But not its success was solely measured in dollars. Its success was measured in the warm response it received from audiences worldwide. In fact, the film was so successful that in the second week of its release, it surpassed the entire run of the Harry Potter franchise.
This is all but unprecedented for an independent film. But it was no accident that the film’s lead actress, Taylor Swift, was a vocal critic of the commercialization of culture. And this is just the beginning. As the apple marketing message runs through every scene in the film, the theme of the film, which is that corporate greed has corrupted the apple tree, becomes more relevant with every viewing.
The film’s central conflict is the battle between the apple corporation and the evil Mrs. Worldcom, a.k.a. Worldcom, which wants to monopolize the business of selling apple products. The film’s lead character, Cece, is the daughter of a poor immigrant family that struggles to fit into apple-dom, while also working long hours at her dad’s dry cleaners, washing windows, and delivering merchandise for apple-themed superstores.
Cece’s mother, played by Johneshia Bell, tries to help her daughter escape from the pressure cooker atmosphere of her home, but Cece’s Uncle Rico (Ron roth) also tries to manipulate the family to run apple business on his behalf. As the tension between the two families rises, Cece develops a crush on the local girl (Emma De Laurentiis), but when she discovers that her new best friend (Katrina kaif) is also running an apple store, the two girls team up to run it. But when a mysterious stranger arrives, it changes the dynamic of their friendship. John Shuster, the director, uses unusual story structure to keep the momentum of the film going. This is another one of my favorite film directors from the 1990s who I feel most comfortable discussing films issues with.
As Cece and the other former apple customers begin to market their wares, the pressure from the larger apple corporation grows, and the pressure from local business owners grows as well. When they learn that the local bakery, run by Ms. Worldcom, is the apple company’s new front office, the pressure really begins to mount. However, Cece and her new best friend quickly learn that they can work together to create a business that will thrive – even if it doesn’t want to. The three girls form a triangle that will unite them despite competition from everyone in town. And of course, each of their new business ideas must contend with the greedy Worldcom executives.
Edward Grossman directs this film just as well as he did with revisions on How to Eat Before You Eat and How to Get Fit. His unique style manages to combine the personal characters of the Apple Girls with the business world they’re trying to get into. I especially like how he plays with different pacing and point-of-view angles throughout the film. This suits his strengths as an author very well – and definitely suits this film since it would make an interesting movie with strong narrative potential. The film has some fantastic set design and the special effects are realistic and quite entertaining.
Director Edward Grossman also co-directs With a Wozniak, another great comedy from the late ’60s starring Bill Murray as the always clueless Wozniak, Murray’s character is as joyfully clueless as ever. Meanwhile the late John Lithgow plays the cynical and slightly cynical Worldcom executive, while Cate Blanchett plays the apple-loving, computer-savvy computer genius behind the company. Overall, This Is Spinal Cord is a fun, light-hearted film that’s well worth the time spent. It’s not just a funny movie, but it also taps into our universal human need to find meaning and purpose in everything we do!


Sliding Doors 1998
- Director: Peter Howitt
- Based on book: No
- Cast: Gwyneth Paltrow, John Hannah, John Lynch, Jeanne Trippelhorn, Zara Turner, Douglas McFerran
- Personal “oh yeah him/her” reaction, i.e. have seen this actor in:
- Gwyneth Paltrow – Proof, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, The Royal Tenenbaums, Shakespeare in Love, A Perfect Murder, Moonlight and Valentino, Seven, Hook
- John Hannah – Four Weddings and a Funeral
- John Lynch – Merlin (Merlin’s father Balinor), Some Mother’s Son, Moll Flanders
- Why? Liked it the first time
- Seen: Twice. Now: February 15, 2014
Helen loses her job and takes the London underground home. In one universe, in which she just barely makes it through the sliding doors and meets the lovely Scottish James, she gets home to find her boyfriend Gerry in bed with his old girlfriend Lydia. In a parallel universe, in which the sliding doors of the underground close in her face, she gets home much later, after the old girlfriend Lydia has left.
The film flips back and forth between the two stories. In the one in which she catches and ditches Gerry, she falls in love with her underground friend James. In the other one she suspects Gerry of infidelity. In both Gerry is desperate to break with Lydia because he really truly loves Helen. But we know better. James is so much nicer…
It’s a confusing but very likeable film. Gwyneth Paltrow and John Hannah are utterly charming together. John Lynch is very earnest but Gerry is essentially a jerk. Lydia is simply awful.
It’s a comedy, but quite sad as good comedies are. It takes an unexpected grim turn at the end but sliding doors do their thing again…
It’s a nice film. It would have been nicer if Gerry wasn’t so dumb and Lydia so obnoxious. A pity. Still…
3 * of 5


It’s a miracle you still beat after everything you’ve been through. Heartbreaks, broken promises, fake people. You went through it all… but yet you still beat. You still run as though you are a well-oiled machine, only slowing when an obstacle gets in your way. You still pound as though you are a drum that beats to the ecstatic rhythm of life. You keep going as though your life depends on it, but you and I both know that it is only the brain's commands that keep you going. How does it feel to have something else in charge of your survival? Going day by day wondering if someday the commands will stop- and your time in the spotlight is done. After all, life is just a big show, where each of us are the main characters but others are just side characters mixed in. Where we all have a problem that just furthers our plot along. Where we all have a climax and a downfall. And finally, the resolution, death.
Just something to think about,


Express Yourself is the weekly meme where Dani @Entertaining Interests and I ask a question or discuss a topic for other bloggers to share and learn more about each other.
Some topics and/or questions could be repeats, but we do that because things change with time. This way, it keeps things updated. Please join us HERE!
Jan 12-16: What's a musical or play you've viewed?
In college, my sis and I went to the Stratford Festival in Canada. We saw William Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor and Peter Shaffer's Amadeus. I don't remember much about the first play, not to say that it wasn't great, but Amadeus trumped it. The man who played Mozart was amazing, and the play itself had me mesmerized from the opening act.
Jan 19-23: What's your favorite movie you saw in 2014?
I watched a few awesome movies, but the one that stands out to me would be Guardians of the Galaxy. I love that movie!
Are there any musicals or plays you've watched that you loved? How about movies in 2014?


How you tell a story is arguably more important than the story you’re telling.
photography by Phillip Faracne
Chelsea Nwasike is an award-winning Filmmaker who holds a BA degree in Media Production at Bournemouth University, England, and a Master's degree at New York Film Academy in Los Angeles.
She first began her directorial journey in England when she shot a 45 mins pilot for the series "Twisted". She was awarded an Arts Award and Co-Creation Award plus a grant to lead and direct the production of the project, "Genetics for the public".
Chelsea moved to Los Angeles where she continued writing and directing films. Her work went on to be recognized as official selections and film festival winners; her accolades include her film, "Reaction", which was awarded; Best Female Director, Best Sound Designer, Best Sci-Fi, Best Original Story, Best Narrative Film, Best Thriller, Best Editing.
Chelsea was recruited to design work for global brands such as Bosch, TCL Electronics, Talia Di Napoli etc. Her work earned her several awards for her strong and distinct understanding of brand identities as well as her creative innovation, such as the American Advertising Awards for her teams Talia Yankees Campaign.
Chelsea is known for her uncompromising devotion to quality storytelling and depiction of true emotions. She is set to continue building her body of work as a writer, director, and designer.
“To me, everything is about how best I can help tell your story and I get to tell that through a multifaceted lens.”
I’d like to begin by expressing the type of person she is. Chelsea is extremely caring, compassionate and understands the responsibility she has in telling her stories. She has razor focus and is as passionate of a filmmaker as I have been around. From a technical standpoint, her creative decisions come very natural and she knows exactly what she wants visually. She has a unique ability of getting people to rally behind her and is a great communicator, which is essential in working with cast and crew. I can attest first hand to both her character and ability.
Justin J. LaReau
Co-President at Tidal Wave Entertainment,


Festival Family Movie Night – Toy Story 3 (please get tickets on the door)
Festival Family Movie Night, Hill Cliffe Church, Saturday, 7pm
Another classic family film comes to Stockton Heath Festival. Toy Story 3 has delighted audiences of all ages since its release and was met by critical acclaim due to the rolercoaster ride the characters (and audiecne) are subject to, and the musical score from Randy Newman.
The animated story follows Woody, Buzz Lightyear and friends as they are accidentally given away to a day care centre. How will they make it back home?
This event is free and as spaces are limited to you will need to collect a ticket for entry, 7pm.
Please get remaining tickets on the door.
Apologies for this event first being billed Toy Story 2. Toy Story 3 is every bit as enjoyable!
Here’s how to find Hill Cliffe Church, Red Lane WA4 5AL.
Here’s a map showing the venues involved in the Stockton Heath Festival 2019, including blue badge parking.


Inspired by six-time James Beard nominated Chef Whims' many trips to Italy, the kitchen at Oven and Shaker unites tradition and creativity in the arena of wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and Italian street food. Oven and Shaker Restaurant and Bar and the non-profit, Fly Fishing Collaborative, approached us to produce a short film featuring renowned mixologist Ryan Magarian. This cocktail class short film was used in FFC's 2021 Online Banquet and helped raise more than $215,000 to combat poverty and sex trafficking.
An 8-minute short film that was included in FFC's live-stream online event.
Ryan Magarian, the co-founder of Aviation American Gin and co-owner of Oven & Shaker, was an absolute stud and joy to work with. From capturing the look and feel of his restaurant and bar to his charisma and passion for high-end drink-making, we storyboarded a two-take scene by scene as he taught the viewer to make his signature Honey Basil Collins drink.
The short film was a massive success and helped raise more than $215,000 to combat poverty and sex trafficking through FFC.


Climate change can be seen around us; what can we do about it?
As part of our Ten for Ten series, Harmony Centre is sponsoring three participatory climate-action activities that will culminate in a full stage performance in our Auditorium. These activities will help shape the vision of change we wish to create.
1) Earth Day Grey Bruce will be holding papier-mache puppet-making workshops on March 12 and 26 in the Harmony Centre Lower Hall to create animal figures to carry in the Earth Day parade.
2) During March Break, Sheatre and Georgian Bluffs Climate Action Team will hold theatrical workshops to have participants, age 10 and up, create characters, scenes and stories together focussed on climate change and what we can do about it. These theatrical workshops will see puppets, costumes and characters come to life and will be performed during the Earth Day parade.
3) The Digital Directors film workshop for ages 14 and up will document the theatrical explorations during March break and then continue through March. Participants will learn the basics of creating with digital editing tools, and skills to hone narratives and perspectives while filming the theatre workshop and finalizing their films.
A screen and live performance bringing together all of these three actions will take place at Harmony Centre at a date to be announced following Earth Day.
All of these events are free to participate. Register here to ensure your spot in the Theatre workshop or the Digital Directors workshop. Register for the puppet workshops at email@example.com And watch this space for the date of the full performance.


The Making of Star Trek the Video Game
A brand-new Star Trek story awaits players of STAR TREK: THE VIDEO GAME, which is available on Friday, April 26, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. Written by BAFTA-award-winning writer Marianne Krawczyk, it whisks players into the heart of an adventure that takes place in the time between 2009’s blockbuster film Star Trek and the upcoming Star Trek: Into Darkness.
In a new video feature released today by Paramount Pictures, STAR TREK: THE VIDEO GAME executive producer Brian Miller delves deeper into this rich, exciting story and examines the plot that awaits players.
We are all looking forward to the newest addition to the Star Trek Universe and we hope they can pull it off. Too many great names and franchises have tried and failed to make a great game from the Movies and capitalise on the amazing fanbase that’s grown since the original Star Trek graced the small and large screens.
The fact that they are making this game based around the era that 1st launch the Tv series makes it credible and great marketing, please lets get the game we are all looking forward to. We hope to have a review in place soon