Information about the background. The music performed by Picard in “The Inner Light” was an extract from the piece “Scottish Fantasy,” which was originally penned by Max Bruch and re-arranged by Jay Chattaway for the film. The Ressikan flute prop was created using a variety of different types of tin whistles to get its look.
- 1 Does Picard actually play the flute?
- 2 What is Captain Picard catchphrase?
- 3 How old was Jean-Luc Picard when he became captain?
- 4 Was Captain Picard married?
- 5 How much money did Patrick Stewart make on Star Trek?
- 6 How much did Picard’s flute sell for?
- 7 What did Kirk say before warp?
- 8 What did Janeway say instead of engage?
- 9 Who said make it so?
- 10 Why does Picard have a British accent?
- 11 Who is Picard’s wife in generations?
- 12 Will there be a season 3 of Picard?
- 13 Did Picard marry Beverly Crusher?
- 14 Is Wesley Crusher Picard’s son?
- 15 What happened to Beverly Crusher?
Does Picard actually play the flute?
It is later discovered that the probe includes Kamin’s flute, which Picard has learned to play over his 40 years as Kamin and has kept the musical talents he learnt while playing it. The probe is brought on board for study afterward. He preserves it as a souvenir of the series for the balance of its run.
What is Captain Picard catchphrase?
“Make it so” is a command. Despite the fact that it is tempting to place Picard’s “Make it so” ahead of “Engage,” for some reason the formality of the command places it closer to the “Manifest” or the “Execute.” Having said that, it has become legendary for a reason. Don’t ever forget that one occasion when Picard told him to “Step on it” when he was still behaving in the manner of Dixon Hill.
How old was Jean-Luc Picard when he became captain?
He was 23, not his father, Stephen Macht, at the time of the incident. Jean-Luc Picard, the captain of the Enterprise in Star Trek: The Next Generation, is in his fifties and sixties, which makes him much older than William Shatner’s Captain James T. Kirk in the series.
Was Captain Picard married?
Picard has a son called René Jacques Robert François Picard, according to the Pocket Books books. Picard and Beverly Crusher have a son named René Jacques Robert François Picard. Jean-Luc also maintains a frequent correspondence with Marie, his sister-in-law, who is still in charge of the family vineyards.
How much money did Patrick Stewart make on Star Trek?
“Star Trek: First Contact” earned him a salary of $5 million, which he used to fund his own expenses. Following that, he received a $9.5 million paycheck for the film “Star Trek: Insurrection.” “Star Trek: Nemesis” earned him a total of $14 million in 2002 for his performance, which also included producing credits for the film.
How much did Picard’s flute sell for?
Picard’s Ressikan flute is valued at $48,000. This property went under the hammer for $48,000 after being assessed to be worth between $800 and $1200 dollars. The flute was first seen in Star Trek: The Next Generation’s episode “The Inner Light,” and it was also used in the episodes “Lessons” and “A Fistful of Datas” (2).
What did Kirk say before warp?
Captain Kirk’s most famous quotes from the Star Trek series. The phrase “Wrap me!” or “It’s wrap time” is used again and over again by Captain James T Kirk while discussing entering into the Warp seed. As a result of the Star Trek franchise, several Captain James T Kirk statements have grown commonplace and have become part of the public’s everyday vocabulary.
What did Janeway say instead of engage?
While Jean-Luc Picard had the command “make it so,” Spock had the command “live long and prosper,” and Checkov had the command “wessel,” Janeway ended up with the command “do it!”
Who said make it so?
Make it so, says Jean-Luc Picard, according to wikiquote. Gene Roddenberry initially used the term in “Encounter At Farpoint” (28 September 1987), and it has since been used in several episodes and films to direct a crew member to carry out an order, among other things.
Why does Picard have a British accent?
Why Did a Notable Frenchman Appear in Star Trek? When Jean-Luc Picard speaks, his voice has a distinct British accent. That is, the character was created before the casting was settled, and having the exceedingly British Sir Patrick Stewart in the role did not entail a big departure from the character’s French heritage.
Who is Picard’s wife in generations?
Elise Picard was Jean-Luc Picard’s wife during his Nexus experience in 2371, and she was portrayed by: Kim Braden was cast in the role of Elise Picard.
Will there be a season 3 of Picard?
Jean-Luc Picard appears in the third season of the American science fiction television series Star Trek: Picard. Production for the season is being handled by CBS Television Studios, in partnership with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment, with showrunners Akiva Goldsman & Terry Matalas on board to oversee things.
Did Picard marry Beverly Crusher?
Crusher and Captain Picard had been married and subsequently divorced, but it was clear that they still had affections for one other despite the passage of time. There is very little information provided on the circumstances of their marriage or separation from one another. Beverly and Jean-Luc are now married, although they continue to serve aboard the Enterprise-E as a team.
Is Wesley Crusher Picard’s son?
Although it is unclear whether or not this was the initial goal, Star Trek eventually refuted the notion that Wesley Crusher was Picard’s son. It is true that Picard and Beverly had a previous relationship: Beverly’s late husband, Jack Crusher, had served as Picard’s former first officer and best friend aboard the USS Stargazer.
What happened to Beverly Crusher?
While Beverly Crusher was dismissed by Gates McFadden at the end of Star Trek: The Next Generation season 1, she returned to the Enterprise in season 2. Despite her portrayal of Beverly Crusher on Star Trek: The Next Generation and the TNG movies, McFadden’s character was recast in season 2 of the show due to backstage concerns. Dr.


Amidst all the audiences and commentators, Al Pacino is considered to be one of the greatest actors of all time. Al Pacino is an American actor of stage and screen, film maker and screen writer.
Along with his number of accolades and honors, he has also won competitive Oscar, an Emmy and a Tony award for acting. And apart from all that, people would never forget Al Pacino for “The Godfather” and the sequels.
So here is a list of quotes and sayings inspired by Al Pacino. Have a look at our collection for the 30 Best Al Pacino quotes.
30 Best Al Pacino quotes
1. Don’t tell me you’re innocent. Because it insults my intelligence and makes me very angry
2. It’s easy to fool the eye but it’s hard to fool the heart.
3. Vanity is my favourite sin.
4. My weaknesses… I wish I could come up with something. I’d probably have the same pause if you asked me what my strengths are. Maybe they’re the same thing.
5. The actor becomes an emotional athlete. The process is painful - my personal life suffers.
6. My first language was shy. It’s only by having been thrust into the limelight that I have learned to cope with my shyness.
7. I know it was you. You broke my heart. You broke my heart!
8. Attica! Attica! Attica
9. You’re outta order. You’re outta order. This whole trial is outta order.
10. Just when I thought that I was out they pull me back in.
11. I subscribe to the law of contrary public opinion: if everyone thinks one thing, then I say bet the other way.
12. You are in no position to disagree. I’ve got a loaded .45
13. You think you’re big time, you gonna f****** die big time. Here comes the pain.
14. It’s like you said. All I am is what I’m going after.
15.On any given Sunday you’re gonna win or you’re gonna lose. The point is – can you win or lose like a man?
16. You’d better look into it, because I’m getting two things: p****d off and curious.
17. This guy crossed the line and didn’t even blink.
18. I’ve learned that time does not heal the wound. It will, though, in its most merciful way, blunt the edge ever so slightly.
19. Sometimes it’s better to be with the devil u know than the angel u didn’t know
20. Either we heal now, as a team, or we will die as individuals.
21. It wasn’t until I got older that I realized acting was something I could really do.
22. The literal, basic thing of the stage is really like a magnet. It brings me back to earth.
23. All I am is what I’m going after.
24. Freedom, baby, is never having to say youre sorry.
25. I was never very happy with performing; it didn’t turn me on much.
26. Sometimes the only way you can get an audience is at an audition.
27.The only thing in this world that gives orders is balls.
28. You’ll never be alone if you’ve got a book.
29. It turned out that time doesn’t heal the wound, but in it’s so merciful way, blunts the edges ever so slightly.
30.You’re as good as the chances you take.


Periwinkle Cinema started as an underground monthly queer film series at the legendary big GAY warehouse in San Francisco in 2011. After a brief hiatus, it moved to Artists’ Television Access in San Francisco’s Mission District, where it has been presenting queer cinema every third Wednesday for the past 5 years. It is overseen by host Lorin Murphy and Gentry McShane plus volunteers from the SF Bay Area queer film community. We welcome guest-curators! Periwinkle features experimental film and video that doesn’t easily fit into the boxes of ‘homo-normative’ film programming or narrative restrictions, and work by artists under-represented within the LGBTQI community.
If you would like to guest-curate a screening with us, or to submit your film or video art for upcoming events, contact: email@example.com
We screen queer films every 3rd Wed at 8PM at
Artists’ Television Access
992 Valencia Street (at 21st)
San Francisco, CA 94110
BUS: Take Muni line 14 down Mission to 21st Street, or Muni line 22 down 16th Street to Valencia and then walk, or Muni line J-Church to 21st Street and then walk.
BART: The nearest station is 24th St & Mission, but the 16th St & Mission station is almost as close.
CAR: An affordable city lot is located on 21st Street between Mission and Valencia.
BIKE: Bike parking spots are available between 20th and 21st street.


The PromaxBDA Promotion, Marketing, and Design awards were given out June 20th, at their annual conference in Los Angeles.
yU+co took first place in the "program open/titles" category for the Season 3 title sequence of AMC's THE WALKING DEAD.
We're excited to receive this award from our peers in the marketing/design community and congratulate our entire team for all their hard work.
Click the link below to watch the sequence!
For two weekends in a row, Sam Raimi's Oz The Great and Powerful took the number one spot at the box office. It's earned over $144.1 million domestically in it's first 10 days!
yU+co is proud to have worked on such a fantastic project. The title sequence we created is also turning heads. You can check out some frames of the design at the link below.
The movie is now playing in theaters everywhere. Go see it!
Congratulations to "Life of Pi" director Ang Lee who took home the "Visionary award" at the the 11th Annual Visual Effects Society awards. His film also took home four other major awards to make it the biggest winner of the night including: Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects-Driven Feature Motion Picture, Outstanding FX and Simulation Animation in a Live Action Feature Motion Picture, Outstanding Animated Character in a Live Action Feature Motion Picture, and Outstanding Compositing in a Feature Motion Picture.
According to Deadline.com The Walking Dead’s Season 3 premiere now ranks as the most-watched drama telecast in basic cable history. The landmark episode saw the debut of the show's all new main title sequence produced by yU+co. Check it out!
We were deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Tony Scott. He will be truly missed. As a tribute to his memory we would like to share one of Garson's very first title sequences created for Scott's 1996 film, "The Fan". Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Scott's family.
More than a decade ago, OFFF was born as a post-digital culture festival, a meeting place to host contemporary creation through an in depth programme of conferences, workshops and performances by the most relevant artists of our time. Today, OFFF is a way of understanding art. A way of life. Evolving and transforming.
The debut trailer for the latest game in Ubisoft's hit Splinter Cell franchise, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist was unveiled at E3 2012 to riotous applause. yU+co had the pleasure of creating the graphics package for the exciting, action packed trailer. If you're as stoked for this game as we are, look forward to the games release in Spring 2013!
Our very own Designer and Art Director, Etsuko Uji, was interviewed by Digital Hollywood University, school of digital communications in Japan as an inspiration to current and prospective students. Be sure to check out the wonderful things she had to say about becoming a designer when her interview goes live on their site, http://www.dhw.ac.jp/en/ in June.
As we head into the Summer blockbuster season, no venue is more famous for red carpet premieres, flashing camera bulbs, and celebrity hand-print ceremonies than the world famous Grauman's Chinese Theater. Check out the new logo that yU+co designed for the beloved Hollywood landmark!


I just finished watching the new film by Steve McQueen, Widows, and I liked it a lot! It’s R rated, so much profanity and a bit of gratuitous nudity/sex, but surprisingly un-gruesome in its action sequences—I’ve seen way worse in some recent PG-13 films. If you plan to see it, you’ll probably want to skip my reflections, which are mildly spoiler-ish.
- I love heist movies, and this was one, but the structure was very different than others in the genre, which made it fresh for me.
- I like the new trend of genre movies (and TV shows) centering on female characters, and I cut them a lot of slack because they are trying to do something new and difficult—simply substituting women for men in the old formulas won’t work. So part of what I enjoy is watching them find their way. For example, I enjoyed Ocean’s 8 far more than I would have enjoyed a male-centered version of that story (kind of skimpy, I thought), and some of the turns that would have been misses for me in a male-centered version intrigued me instead—was that the better choice for a group of women? Does that make more sense from the female viewer’s perspective? But, good news, Widows does things differently because of the women but still has a solid and satisfying structure—and even better, at least one of the plot points depends critically on them being women.
- I loved how this heist film minimized the actual heist—not that it wasn’t the most exciting sequence in the movie—but it was way into the movie, shorter than I expected, and not at all gimmicky. Which left lots and lots of time for Steve McQueen to explore the very rich setting he created. Another movie would have dropped the scene meeting with the preacher at his church since it doesn’t really move the plot forward—but I thought it did some pretty heavy lifting in making the Chicago-politics angle of the story feel real.
- This is the first Steve McQueen film I’ve seen, and I very much like his directing. Several of the scenes are shot in ways I’ve never seen and which never would have occurred to me, but for me they only added to the experience rather than bringing attention to themselves.
- Widows is based on a 1980s BBC series, and was remade once about 15 years ago. I don’t know how much of the plot from either was carried over—the setting was definitely changed—but at several points key points I found myself thinking, wow, Gillian Flynn (Gone Girl) definitely co-wrote this script! Several twists, very well done.
- Samuel L. Jackson dissed Jordan Peele for casting Daniel Kaluuya (a British actor) as the African-American protagonist of Get Out, saying the part should have gone to an American actor. Wonder what he thinks of Kaluuya’s performance in this one? (I thought he was great in both, as well as his Black Mirror episode.)


An Appeal to Old Frees for Funding
For the Staging of
SWORDFISH + CONCUBINE
(a play written by
Kee Thuan Chye, an Old Free)
To Raise Funds for Old Free DATUK OOI EOW JIN
Two years ago, I was much humbled to have been able to play a small part in highlighting Ooi Eow Jin’s plight to the general public and the response was generally very well received. Today, I am calling on everyone to rally around Uncle Ooi again.
In particular, I am calling on well-wishers to help fund the staging of Swordfish + Concubine, a play by Kee
Thuan Chye, to raise funds to help Ooi Eow Jin, who is 78 and suffering from Alzheimer’s and whose son recently underwent surgery to remove a brain tumour.
Penang-born Eow Jin retired many years ago as RTM Orchestra conductor. After that, he was a lounge pianist at Hotel Majestic in
Kuala Lumpur until he was stricken by Alzheimer’s.
What the play is about
Swordfish + Concubine takes two myths from Sejarah Melayu and re-enacts them in a highly theatrical fashion, full of comedy and spectacle, to reflect on Malaysia today. Previously entitled The Swordfish, Then the Concubine, it was judged one of the top five plays in the International Playwriting Festival 2006, organised by the Warehouse Theatre in the United Kingdom. It has already been staged twice in Singapore but not yet in Malaysia in its original English language. The play is written for a vibrant physical and visual staging. It is replete with song, movement, elements culled from traditional Malay theatre, colourful costumes, and music by a gamelan ensemble.
Kee Thuan Chye is staging Swordfish + Concubine for the first time in English in Kuala Lumpur in October 2017.
Proceeds from the show will go to Ooi Eow Jin and his family.
What sponsor/contributor gets
For the aid provided, the contributor will be duly credited.
- RM5,000 to RM45,00 – Contributor will be credited in the souvenir programme.
- RM50,000 onwards – Contributor will be credited in a half-page advertisement in the souvenir programme.
- RM100,000 onwards – Contributor will be credited in a full-page advertisement in the souvenir programme.
Complimentary tickets will be given to every contributor to any performance of their choice. Other special benefits that the contributor may require can be discussed.
About Kee Thuan Chye – Producer, Director and Writer
Kee Thuan Chye is producer, director and writer of Swordfish + Concubine. He has written numerous plays for stage and radio since 1973 and is best-known for 1984 Here and Now, The Big Purge and We Could **** You, Mr Birch. All three plays have been published and are available from Amazon.com.
- 1984 Here and Now is included in an anthology called Postcolonial Plays edited by Helen Gilbert and published by Routledge (United Kingdom). When it was first staged in 1985, it played to full houses.
- The Big Purge was selected as the play to close Typhoon 4, a playreading festival organised by Yellow Earth Theatre in London in May 2005.
- We Could **** You, Mr Birch is being studied in several Malaysian universities. It also played to full houses during its first run in 1994. The following year, it was invited to the Festival of Asian Performing Arts in Singapore.
His subsequent play, The Swordfish, Then the Concubine, was judged one of the top five plays in the International Playwriting Festival 2006, organised by the Warehouse Theatre in the United Kingdom. It has been staged twice in Singapore – by W!ld Rice in 2008 (directed by Ivan Heng) and by Young ’n’ W!ld in 2011 (directed by Jonathan Lim).
Kee has also written numerous radio plays many of which were broadcast on RTM in the 1970s. He has been a judge of the prestigious Commonwealth Writers Prize. He has been invited as a guest writer to numerous writers’ festivals in Australia, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Britain, the Philippines and Singapore.
He is also an actor who has had speaking roles in international films like Entrapment, Anna and the King as well as TV productions Marco Polo (for Hallmark) and Secrets of the Forbidden City (for BBC and The History Channel). On stage, he has acted in countless productions since 1977, including lead roles in the Australian plays Gulls and Honour, and in the one-man play The Coffin Is Too Big for the Hole by Kuo Pao Kun. He considers his best stage role as that of Willy Loman in Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman. He has also directed a dozen plays for the theatre.


Mar 30, 2020
In this episode of For Canon Sake, Ethan Van Sciver joins to show to talk Marvel, DC and much much more.
Mar 25, 2020
On this episode of For Canon Sake, Eric July is joined by Nerdrotic to discuss the state of Marvel Comics.
Mar 18, 2020
this special episode of For Canon Sake, Eric speaks with showrunner
and writers of X-men: The Animated Series, Eric and Julia
We speak about everything from their upcoming Book to Stan Lee.


03.20.09: Upcoming Events:
Coming soon: Official Selection of the 2009 Newport Beach Film Festival (April 23-30)
NOW PLAYING at the 2009Cleveland International Film Festival (March 19-29)
02.17.09: Upcoming Events:
Official Selection of the 2009 Cleveland International Film Festival (March 19-29)
Official Selection of the 2009 San Joaquin International Film Festival (May 14-23)
10.02.08: "GOLDFISH" WINS AT SAVANNAH FILM FESTIVAL
Thank you for looking away from CNN for a sec to read this, I'll keep it brief...
Goldfish racked up 2 more awards in the last month! On Saturday it won Best Comedic Short at the Savannah Film Festival, and a few weeks prior it won Best Narrative Short at the Toofy Film Fest in Colorado. Awards now include:
- Austin Film Festival, Audience Award Best Short
- Gen Art, Grand Jury Award Best Short
- Gen Art, Audience Award Best Short
- Savannah Film Festival, Best Comedic Short
- Showcommotion, UNICEF U.K. Best Narrative Short Award, Speical Mention
- Showcommotion, UNICEF U.K. Audience Award Best Short, Special Mention
- Toofy Film Festival, Best Narrative Short
And Goldfish has been invited to a bunch more fests in the coming months - amazing, still going strong. All invitations have been from screenings at earlier festivals or word-of-mouth.
Savannah's historic theatres were incredible. If you get the chance, I particulalry enjoyed Darren Aronofsky's "The Wrestler" and Mike Leigh's "Happy-Go-Lucky" (You try making a good, full-length feature about a woman who's happy).
Ok, the polls have changed since you started reading this, hurry back to the news...
08.18.08: "GOLDFISH" AT PALM SPRINGS FILM FESTIVAL, UNICEF U.K. AWARD, SAVANNAH FF, AND MORE...
PALM SPRINGS FILM FESTIVAL
Goldfish is an official selection of the Palm Springs Film Festival, my home town! It plays at the Camelot Theatre Saturday, August 23 at 10a. I cannot think of a more ideal time to play in Palm Springs. The audience will be so grateful to be in an air-conditioned theater it won't matter what's on the screen.
Growing up in Palm Springs, to get out of the house in the 120 degree summer we saw every movie that was out (many at the same Camelot Theatre). Maybe that's why so many of my friends now work in entertainment. (The other thing to do was sneak onto the golf course at night, drink beer, and go ice-blocking. You buy a big block of ice, find a hill in the golf course, and slide down it like a sled). Hopefully they'll give me some free tickets to this I can give out. If anyone's going to be in PS and wants to go get a beer and see a movie with me, lemme know (hey, maybe we'll go ice-blocking).
UNICEF U.K. AWARD SPECIAL MENTION
Earlier this summer, Goldfish was invited to the Showcommotion Festival in Sheffield, England. I recieved word that we got a Speical Mention (runner-up) for the UNICEF U.K. Award. We also recieved Special Mention for the Audience Award there...
SAVANNAH FF AND OTHERS
Goldfish will play in the Savannah Film Festival between Oct. 25 and Nov.1. They're flying Jill and me over there and puttin us up - I'll be in some panels and discussions. Looks like a great festival - I'll keep you updated!
Thanks to GenArt and Tribeca, "Goldfish" has been asked to play in lots more fests, including 1 Reel Film Festival (Seattle, WA), Solstice Film Festival (Minnesota), Spud Fest Film (Idaho), Williamstown Film Festival (Massachusettes), Toofy Film Fest (Colorado) and others!
07.09.08: "Goldfish" wins the GRAND JURY AWARD at GEN ART!
As I've always said, short films will make you rich. Well maybe not, but the five grand that came with the Grand Jury Award at Gen Art was a sweet suprise. And looks like we followed up with the Audience Award for Best Short there too! What an amazing event - we played in a packed 800 seat theatre as the only short of the evening (before the delightful feature film 'Bart Got a Room') then off to a party where there were Vodka drinks named after the film (a couple 'Goldfish Bowls' did the trick). That's an actual picture of the theatre as people were filling in. So basically the whole thing kicked ass.
If you like, here's some pics from the Gen Art web site. As you can see, everything was very fancy - except me. At least I was savvy enough to buy a new shirt earlier in the day - one with a collar (This is sadly true, the shirt in those pictures is about 4 hours old. My new fancy shirt). One day I promise to go shopping and get clothes like a real grown up. The girl in the pink dress is Alia Shawkat from 'Arrested Development' (which I hope everyone saw - if not, get over to NetFlix, it was a wonderful show). She is very charming in 'Bart Got A Room' and turns out she's from Palm Springs, my home town. And I thought I knew everyone from Palm Springs...
TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL
Yep, that's an actual line outside the theatre to see shorts in Tribeca. Took a picture to prove it. Tribeca was a blast, really amazing to see Goldfish with a full theatre, projected in HD, people laughing and responding to every little thing - what a fantastic audience. Thank you again to Patrick Kerr and family for joining us, Laura Marano's family, and everyone else who caught a screening there!
After Tribeca, I went back to work with DP Ralph Kaechele (ever-talented Goldfish DP) on a live-action web promotion for Dickies. This is an Internet campaign created by the web promotion geniuses at Site Systems. I produced/directed the live-action, shooting these incredible dancers against greenscreen. We shot in HD at 60fps for some great variable speed slo-mo action. This will all be incorporated into a web piece that's coming soon!
At the end of June, Goldfish will be 1 of 5 short films playing in the GenArt Film Festival in Chicago! We will be playing before "Bart Got a Room" starring William H. Macy and Cheryl Hines - and the whole audience is invited to the afterparty. Looks like a very cool night! I'll let you know when I have the exact dates...
04.04.08: There will be Five screenings of Goldfish in Tribeca, great times too!
Jill and I will be there Sat., May 3. We're really looking forward to going back to NY! Here’s the info:
Fri, Apr 25, 4:45PM AMC Village VII Theater 4
Sat, Apr 26, 6:00PM AMC Village VII Theater 4
Wed, Apr 30, 5:30PM Village East Cinema 6
Sat, May 03, 4:30PM AMC Village VII Theater 2
Sun, May 04, 2:30PM Village East Cinema 3
There's also an industry screening on 4/24 at 12:30p.
NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL
Goldfish was also selected for the Nashville Film Festival, another Academy Award qualifying festival! In the program, they describe Goldfish as a “grand theft fish rescue.” Best description I’ve heard yet. Looks like a really fun program - playing with “Cutlass” starring Dakota Fanning. It all goes down on April 20,at 3:00pm. I’ll keep you updated!
03.01.08: Woohoo! Goldfish is an official selection of the Tribeca Film Festival!
I was unable to attend the Goldfish screening in the Santa Barbara Film Festival earlier this month because my kid got sick. So instead of partying with Angelina Jolie, I got to have Lucas spit phlegm on me. But he is better now and I have showered, so we are all good. I did get up to Santa Barbara a bit earlier in the week with my mom and saw some stuff, most notably the Russian film "Mongol." A beautifully made film about Genghis Khan. Who I always thought was a bad guy. And he kind of is, it's complicated, but they made a movie so at lease you don't have to spend time trying to read about it. Anyway, cool movie about a guy taking over the world - what more could you want.
Congratulations and thank you to everyone involved with Goldfish for getting into Tribeca! It's a big one, and a real privilege to be a part of it!
01.07.08: Hope everyone had a great holiday! Found out over the break that Goldfish has been selected for The Santa Barbara International Film Festival! It will be in the family shorts section, don't have the exact time yet.
Looks like Angelina Jolie, Tommy Lee Jones, Cate Blanchett, and others will be there getting special awards. Which goes to show, everyone likes to vacation in Santa Barbara. This should be a lot of fun, I'm planning on going for a couple days. The festival runs from Jan.24 - Feb.3.
ALSO IN FEBRUARY
Thanks to the award in Austin, Goldfish has been invited to these cool festivals in February:
Oxford Film Festival: The festival runs from Feb. 7 - Feb. 10. Goldfish plays at the Malco Oxford Studio Cinema, Screen 1, on Saturday, 2/9 at 11:45a.
Omaha Film Festival: The festival runs Feb. 16-24. Don't have the exact time yet....
screenings coming up this weekend...
Nov. 10: Fort
Worth, AMC Palace 9, 7:45pm. Lone Star Film
Nov. 11: St. Louis, Tivoli Theatre, 9:30pm. St. Louis International Film
to talk about! "Goldfish" won the Audience Award
in the Austin Film Festival!! "Juno" won for Out-of-Competition feature and "Kabluey" won the Competition Narrative Feature.
The festival was a blast! Got talk with Jason Reitman and Ed
Solomon, even bumped into Oliver Stone (where I said, and this is an
actual quote: "excuse me.") And even more importantly,
they let you drink beer in the movies in Austin!
Should of mentioned
this earlier, but Goldfish has been accepted to the St. Louis International Film Festival!
(Nov. 8-18: http://www.cinemastlouis.org)
It's going to screen in a fantasic program along with 7 other shorts, including "Room 10" directed by Jennifer Aniston, starring Robin Wright Penn and "Lance is a Jerk" starring Rainn Wilson from "The Office" (One of my favorite shows). Screens Nov. 11, 9:30 p.m., Tivoli Theatre.
From the Austin Film Festival, we were also invited to the inaugural
Lone Star Film Festival, (Nov. 7-11 http://www.lsiff.com).
This is a festival in Fort Worth that Bill Paxton is helping launch. Looks like they have some really cool movies and panels lined up...
10.03.07: Ok - the trailer's up! Posted on YouTube. Was kind of tricky making a trailer for a 13 minute film without just telling the whole thing. Hope you enjoy...
trailer really is coming soon...
is going to Sweden! We will be in the acclaimed Uppsala
International Film Festival from October 22-28! As the web
site says "Founded in 1982, the Uppsala International Short Film Festival has since become Sweden's premier arena for short film, having attained both national recognition of the Swedish Film Institute and genuine international renown."
To learn more, go to www.shortfilmfestival.com!
an official selection of the Austin
Film Festival! Can't wait - I will be in Austin for the
first of two screenings here. Austin is also accredited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as a qualifier for Oscar
and is known for having wonderful panelists and conferences.
"Goldfish" will be screening at 3:15p on Sat., 10/13 and
5:15p on 10/17.
07.25.07: "Goldfish" is an official selection of the 11th annual Rhode Island International Film Festival
(RIIFF)! It will be playing at the Feinstein IMAX Theatre on Aug.
8. The Festival is accredited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as a qualifier for Oscar in the Best Short (Live Action) category. It was cited by Chris Gore in “The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide" as one of the Best International and Short Festivals in the United States.
06.15.07: "Goldfish" is complete and the web site is up! For updates and screenings, please sign up for the mailing list.


Friday, 11 November 2011
More on Grierson here from the Grierson Trust. Among his many achievements, John Grierson established the National Film Board of Canada during World War II, and served as UNESCO's first Director of Mass Communications and Public Information in 1947. Throughout his long career, he was in some way responsible for the production of well over 1000 films and television programmes. There is an annual award given at the BFi each autumn during the London film festival.
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The ONE Big Reason You Need to Hire a Video Production Company
and....action! Lights are flooding the room, the talent is delivering their line and the journey to delivering your message has begun. The cogs of the production crew are turning in synchronicity. You see the lighting technicians meticulously redirecting, shaping, and coloring lights. The sound engineer listens intently to their studio headphones while monitoring the audio levels. The script supervisor overviews the script and shot sheet ensuring all the shots are covered. "CUT!", the director stops everyone in their place, "I really like the way you delivered that line, but I think if you twist it this way it'll leave a more lasting impact on the viewer...and...action!"
In today's age of video anyone and everyone with a smart phone has the potential to create a high resolution, good looking video. However, not everyone can separate themselves from the endless sea of videos living all across the web. At the start of this post I attempted to place you in the midst of the controlled chaos of a film set. Did you feel like you were there? In one paragraph, which took roughly 30-45 seconds to read you were put in the shoes of someone on set. Now imagine telling the same story in 5 seconds. Expertly crafted video has the potential to tell a story and to emotionally engage your audience in 5 seconds. Currently, it is the most powerful, engaging medium for a viewer, but...and there's a big but...It is very difficult to achieve this engagement. This begs the question: How do you achieve this engagement?
If you have never been a part of the video production process, there is a high probability you don't understand what it takes to achieve this goal of engagement. Read our "3 Phases of Video Production" to get an over arching view of the process. In terms of the crew members, here's a comprehensive list of the core production members on set:
- Director - Producer - Director of Photography - Sound Engineer - Light Technician (Gaffer) - Script Supervisor
- Production Assistant
Each of them have a specific job. They are masters at their craft, and their craft is putting all of their effort into their artistry to deliver your message. Where we come in is outfitting a production with the best members to create that engagement.
As I mentioned previously in this post, today's age of video allows anyone the potential to create a high resolution video that looks and sounds good. Because the barrier of entry to the industry has essentially eroded, a new kind of professional as emerged. They are what is called a "Shreditor". Here's an explanation of the type of professional that does this. However, When a single person takes on multiple responsibilities important details are overlooked, and all accountability is with that single individual. Why has this professional emerged? Cost. A person or duo doing this type of work will charge a modest amount compared to a production company. The trade off...craftsmanship.
What's the one big reason you should hire a video production company? Craftsmanship. In summary, the production process is more complicated than simply showing up with a camera and capturing some good footage. It's a collective of talented individuals all coming together to craft an engaging video which leaves a lasting impact on your audience.


We are a script-to-screen team of experienced artists.
Retna is a turnkey video production company that specializes in luxury action cinema. We service the widest gamut of digital storytelling, from concept through execution to finishing and multi-format delivery.
Jad is a business-minded creative with a background in product management and development. With over 10 years experience in the industry, he has worked with ESPN, SPEED, Discovery Channel, National Geographic, etc. As advertisers explore new creative methods to get their brands noticed, Jad has become increasingly adept at servicing their needs.
From humble beginnings comes great achievement... Avi began his film career in the school of hard knocks by leaping into the world of doc-cinema, venturing where other directors could not or would not go. He built a reputation by capturing amazing moments in time and now he's made a career of creating them. Avi's distinct visual style is borne from his intimate relationship with the lens. Visceral movements, dynamic sequences, bold asthetic. Every shot tells a story.
David Zennie is an award winning American filmmaker who has produced and directed over 70 professional productions working on various formats such as 35mm, ARRI ALEXA, and the RED Epic. Currently based out of Dubai, and at just 25 years of age, David is acclaimed to be one of the youngest visionary directors in the region working on productions regionally and abroad in the United States, India, Egypt, Sudan, China, UK, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia.
Randal Kirk II is a feature film & commercial director living in Los Angeles. His work crosses the full spectrum of visual media from branded content for Casio, Nintendo, OldSpice, Jeep, DGK, National Lampoon, Yellow Pages & Victoria’s Secret to PSA, entertainment & music driven projects for Paramount, and Universal Music Group. Randal has also directed multiple hit viral music videos including "Why? Where? What?" for the rap group King Fantastic, and "WTF" by Matt Zarley.
Evan is a digital artist with a background in creative design for feature films and commercials. A resident of southern California all his life, Evan started his career working on commercial projects with companies including The Mill and DreamWorks Animation, eventually moving to the feature film medium with projects at Digital Domain and MPC. Now working in Los Angeles as an art director for commercial projects, Evan's interests include photography as well as digital and traditional art.


Jennifer Stein and Peter Robbins: The Travis Walton Incident
This is UFO modPod–a modern introduction to the UFO phenomenon for a new generation. On this episode, Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, and Ryan Sprague discuss the alleged alien abduction of Travis Walton in 1975. Then Ryan meets up with Jennifer Stein and Peter Robbins at the Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival in New York to discuss their film Travis: The True Story of Travis Walton. More information about the movie is at TravisWaltonTheMovie.com.


Movie Night At Pacific Audi
Join us at Pacific Audi on Thursday, June 21 at 7 PM for a screening of Audis Truth In 24 II. this is a follow-up to the 2008 documentary which followed the Audi team through the 24-hour of Le Mans race. The latest addition follows the Audi team as they battled Peugeot in the 2011 24 hour Le Mans. The race contained high drama, excitement, as well as heartbreak. This is a fantastic movie which really captures the drama and excitement and the atmosphere of what being in the pit stall is really like.
Since the 2012 running of the 24 hours of Le Mans is this coming weekend this will be a great opportunity to talk about the race with fellow motorsports enthusiasts, and hopefully celebrate another Audi win!
We will be showing truth and 24 on Thursday, June 21, and ask everyone to arrive by 7 PM we will have refreshments and popcorn for everyone. We will begin showing the film at 7:30PM SHARP! we encourage everyone to be early so that you can get a great see, the movie will run a little more than an hour in length.


The franchise's first remake saw a total of four different masks grace the screen. The first two were a vintage Collegeville clown mask (recast) and "Clean" Myers mask, both worn by Young Michael (Daeg Faerch). The next mask we see is what is now known as the "pumpkin mask", worn by adult Michael (Tyler Mane) during his mental asylum escape, and the final mask that we see throughout the rest of the film is known as the "scarred" mask, which is a rotted version of the earlier "clean" mask.
There were many masks pulled for filming and they were given away to main cast members along with several kept by the director, Rob Zombie. Rob owns one clean and several scarred masks, Daeg Faerch is said to own one clown and one clean mask, collector "Dimue" also owns a scarred mask.


Our first foray into narrative film, No Nuts stretched us in ways only our largest projects can. Our wonderful partners at Etc. Pictures helped us manage the torrential chaos that is organizing and executing a film set and crew. Together we've made a final product that entertains audiences, compels some self examination, and promotes and supports the kids we've come to know and love in Upstate NY. You could say the passion for narrative film No Nuts bred in us has stuck like peanut butter to the roof of your mouth.
No Nuts is a short film featuring kids from Central New York, made by four young women in charge of two up-and-coming indie production companies. It’s a romantic comedy, it’s a character development workshop for CNY youth, it’s a dream in our hearts, coming to your screen.
A film set poses a unique opportunity for kids to learn leadership skills. We expose these bright-eyed, talented children to the craft of troubleshooting and storytelling, and show them new paths for mindfulness, attitude control, and problem solving skills.
No Nuts is one of our favorite projects, and everything it does and represents is thanks to the amazing folks at Etc. Pictures. It has been amazing working with them so far on this project. They are a special team and we are psyched every time they call us on our walkie-talkies (they live downstairs, so we see each other pretty often).


The adults don’t get to enjoy ALL the fun, let your kid experience Back to the Movies as well!
We’re gearing our Back to the Movies series toward kids to engage them and make church fun! This year’s movie themes include: Toy Story, Despicable Me, Secret Life of Pets, How To Train Your Dragon, and Lion King. We use these films to tell the greatest story ever told, the Gospel. With this lineup of spirituality meeting film, Back to the Movies is sure to make an impact in every kid’s walk with Jesus!


Family Christmas Movie Night
December 04, 2019 05:00 PM until December 04, 2019 08:30 PM
Wednesday, December 4th | 5:00 pm - Movie begins at 7:00 pm
That's right The Sly Fox is starting Christmas off right, we will be screening the Christmas classic movie "Elf". A $5.00 buffet is offered to children 10 and under. There will also be a prize offered to the best dressed pint size elf. Best to feed the kids before, buffet opens 5:00 pm and the movie starts at 7:00 pm.
Reservations are required due to limited seating. Call 910.725.1621. Please make sure you give the number of children coming to event.


The holiday classic, "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus," opens at the Clinton County Showcase's Avon Theater in Breese this weekend.Show dates are Dec. 3-5 and Dec. 10-12. The Friday/Saturday shows are at 8 p.m.; the Sunday shows are at 2 p.m.
All seating for the production will be general admission.
Two compelling stories come together in this heartwarming two-act play inspired by the famous editorial "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus," by Andrew J. Fenady.
On Christmas Eve, 1897, in New York City, eight-year-old Virginia is left pondering whether or not Santa really exists after a series of unhappy events.
Meanwhile, a young newspaper editor also struggles against tough holiday times as he is faced with losing his job if he can't find his writer's voice by morning.
Even though they don't know each other, the spirit of Christmas is about to bring these people together, creating, in the process, an unforgettable and cherished part of classic Christmas folklore.
The play's title comes from a line in an editorial titled "Is There a Santa Claus?" which was printed in the Sept. 21, 1897 edition of the New York Sun.
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March 22, 2018
Break A Leg – A Checklist for Show Choir Stage Safety
The phrase “break a leg” has been a long-standing tradition in the theatrical world. Theatre people, being superstitious by nature, think that whistling in the theatre or wishing someone “good luck” is actually bad luck.
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There’s something you don’t know about me—I LOVE movies. I’ve been a big movie fan ever since I can remember when my twin and I would watch movies such as Milo & Otis, The Brave Little Toaster, Jaws (c’mon TBS had Jaws playing all the time!) and ofcourse the entire Disney collection over and over. But it was in a college World Film class that I really developed the need to love all types of movies—the Hollywood ones, the foreign ones, the unknown ones, the film festival ones and yes, even the really really f*cked up ones.
I’m joining Ellen at Company of Clever again today for her Friday List Link-up! I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite movies, those movies that I could watch over and over again. I love LOTS of movies and the list keeps growing (got any recommendations??), but for now, check these out! Warning: this is a really broad range of amazing flicks--in no particular order--and some are definitely not for everyone! I have a strange taste in movies I must say. Click on the movie posters for the trailer!
Enjoy the show…!ANIMATED
1. Finding Nemo – or as we call it ‘Finding Neems’ is an all-time favorite between me and my best friends Smitty + Ink. We shout out one-liners such as ‘What’s a mollusk?’ and ‘Awwww you made you ink!’ sometimes non-stop in a day and never get sick of it. Dory, Crush the turtle, Sharks trying to kick the fish-eating habit, to name a few are too cute. Who wouldn’t love watching Marlin the Clownfish darting off to P. Sherman 42 Wallaby Way Sydney to rescue lil Nemo? And remember…fish are friends, not food!
2. How to Train your Dragon – I LOVE this movie. The cleverness of the story of a colony of Vikings fending off dragons with ofcourse one of its own lil warriors vowing to protect one of ‘em—Toothless! Toothless the Night Fury is adorable, I may have watched the movie and after a few minutes of silence said to Christian ‘…I want a dragon!’ The ending is so so so sweet and cute lil Toothless reminds me of my black cat Migs (awww RIP). I’ve never met someone who DIDN’T love this movie! It’s definitely a feel good movie :).
3. Up – After the heart-wrenching first 20 minutes, the entire movie symbolizes what I live for—ADVENTURE! There are too many hilarious aspects of the movie that will leave a smile on your face: Russel the boyscout’s naivety and just trying to get those damn boyscout badges, Dug the talking golden retriever, Kevin the female bird and Mr. Frederiksen make a perfect pack of explorers venturing to Paradise Falls (based on Angel Falls, Venezuela!) in a house attached to a bazillion balloons. I won’t say what it is to avoid spoiler alerts but the message of the movie is pretty powerful too. And I’ve already let Christian know numerous times that I’m dying to have an ‘Our Adventure Book’ :).DRAMA
4. Requiem for a Dream – this is one of my favorite movies of all time. I think the best types of movies are ones that stick with you long after the movie is over—this was the first one that had that effect on me. It’s a very raw, real yet artistic take on the lives of addicts living in Coney Island(?), New York. The acting is great, the scenes are powerful and, I won’t lie, it’s definitely shocking. Most people I talk to about this movie don’t like it…it’s a really heavy film but it’s amazing.
5. The Shawshank Redemption – This is probably the first movie that became a favorite of mine. When I was younger and supposed to be in bed, my mom was watching this downstairs and I was sneakily sitting on the stairs watching it too and she didn’t know :). Since then I’ve watched it COUNTLESS times. I don’t think a synopsis is necessary since it’s rated #1 on IMDB’s list of the Top 250 movies (that should say enough about how wonderful Shawshank is) so plenty of you are also probably big fans! If you haven’t seen it, take my (and IMDB’s!) word for it, and go rent it right this second!
6. The Fountain – This movie mesmerized me. It takes place in 3 different eras of time with the same couple-Rachel Weisz and Hugh Jackman (the brief bathtub scene is pretty hot!)-transcending time and trying to find the Tree of Life. It’s one of those that ya need to watch 2-3 times to really understand it fully and it’s devastating but at the end, it gives optimism. The music, switching between eras (16th century Spain, present day and the future), and beauty of the scenes themselves and the creativity of tying each era and scene together captivated me and I think I sat in the same exact position (nearly hypnotized!) throughout the entire movie staring in wonderment.
7. Forrest Gump – ok c’mon, who doesn’t love Forrest? And Bubba? and Jenny? It’s no secret that Tom Hanks is a damn good actor and Tom as Forrest Gump first in Alabama, then in ‘nam, next as a ping pong star then an across-the-country runner and a father/husband is an amazing story. And the one-liners in this movie are classic! Life is like a box of chocolates, ya know ever know you’re gonna get :)COMEDY/CLASSICS
8. The Goonies – BLAST FROM THE PAST alert! A group of youngsters venturing to find hidden treasure and a sunken ship while trying to evade booby-traps and underground passageways will bring out the adventurer in anyone.
9 and 10. Ace Venture Pet Detective (#1) & When Nature Calls (#2) – The escapades of Ace Venture Pet Detective trying to find a missing dolphin (1) and albino bat (2) never fails to put a smile on my face. My older sis took me to see this movie when it came out and I think it was the first time I laughed so hard at a movie that tears flowed down my cheeks. Over ten years later, we still don’t get sick of saying ‘Bumblebee tuna’. Then the 2nd one came along and “Shacaca!’ and “excuse me your balls are showing’ make for the best ice-breakers in an awkward situation or just in the middle of a conversation in general. And yes I did bust out some Ace one-liners at my twin sister’s wedding just before she walked down when she needed a bit of comic relief!
11. The Notebook – I love this movie AND the book so much! Before the movie, I read the entire book on a flight from LA to NYC when I was 17 and my sister was trying to mask my endless sobs from the whole plane (“Yes she’s ok, it’s just a really good book”…’Rachael, shut up! Everyone is staring!’). Many movies fail to live up to the book but Ryan Gosling as Noah Calhoun and Rachel McAdams as Allie as two lovers during a summer fling lasting a lifetime is quite possibly the best love story-turned-movie ever. Oh and Ryan’s HOT…me and my BFF Ink saw him at California Pizza Kitchen at Los Angeles Airport just before the movie came out and after we said hi to him and said we couldn’t wait for the movie HE SAID HI BACK TO US AND SMILED…I REPEAT, HE SAID HI BACK TO US!DOCUMENTARIES
12. Dear Zachary – you WILL need a box of tissues for this excellent documentary, actually make that TWO boxes of tissues. This covers the appalling story of Dr. Andrew Bagby who was tragically murdered by his ex-girlfriend (also a doctor) filmed thru the eyes of Andrew’s best friend who is also a filmmaker. What started out as funny but heart-breaking interviews from all of Andrew’s friends and family to remember their long-list friend turned into a movie to be presented to the son Andrew would never meet—Zachary (psycho murderer ex-girlfriend found out she was pregnant). I laughed, I bawled my eyes out, I sympathized and then was completely horrified with events later in the documentary—HORRIFIED! Watch it. Then watch it again because as soon as I watched it the first time, I started it over…yep twice in one night. Then again the next night ;).
13. War Photographer – my friend Fred sent me the link for this movie (which you can watch for free here) with only a few words: ‘you gotta watch this.’ The documentary follows award-winning war photographer James Nachtwey throughout his photographic treks in post-war Kosovo, the West Bank, and warring Indonesia, to name a few. With all of this sorrow, suffering and danger this man witnesses and risks his life for, you wonder how he could keep doing it and not have a permanently broken heart. His pictures are breath-taking and his strength to withstand these sorrow-ridden parts of the world is impressive. The hunger camp in Africa is indescribable.
MOVIES I SAW RECENTLY:
14. Drive – my friend Smitty said it best: Drive is very much a movie from our generation. Artistic, musical, and there’s something about it that seems new but 80’s at the same time. Ryan Gosling (again!) is a stunt driver by day and getaway driver by night until he gets involved in some bad ish. Now he just wants to protect the girl so he’s gotta do what he’s gotta do! And he’s so badass at it! It’s more violent than I expected, not one of my ultimate favorites but I definitely enjoyed it.
15. The Artist – Oscar Winner 2012 hollaaaa’! And very rightfully so…this movie is magnificent! And I really want to go see it again. I hadn’t even seen the movie trailer for this French movie when I went to see it…that was a funny discovery—it’s a silent movie!! A so simple, so emotional, so magical, so beautiful glimpse at the life of silent film star George Valentin during the 1920’s. It’s a totally different experience to watch a movie without words and it brings a whole new appreciation for watching a ‘moving picture’ :). Definitely adding this to my favorites list and gets me thinkin’ who needs the hoopla from all modern movies! Not only talented actors, but also a very talented lil doggie :)
OK…now your turn, what are your favorities? And I’m always taking recommendations! :)All image credit from IMDB


In the cinematic realm, vehicular mayhem often translates into box office triumphs. We find ourselves enthralled by the spectacular destruction of cars in high-speed chases and explosive collisions. Not merely props, these vehicles often become central to the storytelling, their ruin serving as a visual barometer for the intensity and drama unfolding on screen. The annals of film history are heavy with movies that have pushed the envelope in terms of automotive wreckage.
As aficionados of action-packed blockbusters, we’ve witnessed a significant number of cars sacrificed in the name of entertainment. From classic car chase sequences to contemporary high-octane thrillers, the casualty rate of cars can serve as a yardstick for a film’s commitment to practical effects over computer-generated imagery. It’s not merely about tallying wreckage, but appreciating the craft and logistical prowess required to orchestrate these chaotic symphonies of metal and momentum.
Films like “The Fast & the Furious: Tokyo Drift” and “A Good Day to Die Hard” stand as monuments to cinematic car destruction, with each production laying waste to over a hundred vehicles. The destruction delivers not just thrill and spectacle but also serves as a testament to filmmaking’s capability to create unforgettable scenes. Behind every crumpled bumper, shattered glass, and pyrotechnic display is a complex dance of precision, planning, and often, a bit of movie-making magic.
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- 1 Evolution of Car Chases in Cinema
- 2 Behind the Scenes of Iconic Action Franchises
- 3 The Impact of Car Imagery on Action Film Success
Evolution of Car Chases in Cinema
Car chases have long been a staple of action-packed entertainment, evolving from their origins to encapsulate innovative techniques and ever-greater spectacles of vehicular destruction. We’ll trace this progression, highlighting key films and directors that have left indelible tire tracks on cinematic history.
The Thrill of Chase: Origins and Pioneers
In these early days, directors like George Miller began etching their names into the annals of film history. Utilizing the limited technology of their time, they crafted chases that relied on practical effects and real stunt driving, eliciting genuine thrills despite their simplicity.
Modern Spectacles: Innovative Filmmakers
Car chases evolved dramatically with the progress of cinematic technology. Directors such as Christopher Nolan, the Russo Brothers, and James Cameron have been pivotal in this transformation, using cutting-edge tools and techniques.
|Innovations in Car Chases
|Impeccable realism in “The Dark Knight” series, utilizing CGI sparingly.
|The Russo Brothers
|Complex choreography and large-scale destruction in “Avengers: Endgame”.
|Integrating groundbreaking VFX in “Terminator 2: Judgment Day”.
These filmmakers have contributed to the adrenaline-fueled sequences that define modern blockbusters, often combining practical stunts with visual effects to heighten reality beyond the conceivable.
The Art of Destruction: Embracing Chaos
Films like ‘The Blues Brothers’ and ‘Blues Brothers 2000’ epitomize the sheer scale of vehicular carnage that can be achieved in cinema. Directors have embraced this chaos, often seeking to shatter previous records for the most cars wrecked during exhilarating chase sequences.
Our thrills are derived no longer just from the speed and the pursuit, but from the magnitude of destruction a single sequence can convey, testing the limits of what audiences can experience from the safety of their theater seats.
Behind the Scenes of Iconic Action Franchises
Within the adrenaline-fueled realms of action cinema, the Fast & Furious series and Michael Bay’s explosive spectacles have carved out monumental legacies. These franchises are renowned for their unparalleled vehicular destruction and audacious stunts that perennially redefine the genre.
Disruptive Storytelling: Fast and Furious
The Fast and Furious franchise, particularly under the direction of Justin Lin, is synonymous with gravity-defying car chases and a hearty appetite for destruction. Fast Five specifically stands out in the franchise for raising the stakes with its high-octane Rio de Janeiro heist.
|Destructive Car Ballets
Dom’s crew, featuring Vin Diesel’s iconic character, ensures that every film showcases a fresh collection of scrap-worthy stunts—so much so that the series has become a benchmark for automotive carnage.
Transforming Action: The Influence of Michael Bay
Michael Bay’s name is almost synonymous with pyrotechnic mayhem. His work on the Transformers movies has pushed the boundaries of what action scenes can convey on a grand scale. With each installment, the destruction tally skyrocketed, with Transformers: Dark of the Moon holding a shocking record for vehicular destruction.
Bay’s dynamic visual style creates a cinematic playground where metallic clashes and fiery explosions are not just spectacles but characters in their own right. Audiences are drawn into a visceral experience where the impossible becomes possible on screen.
In exploring these directors’ behind-the-scenes prowess, we witness the craft of two of Hollywood’s most influential and explosive storytellers. The Fast and Furious franchise and Michael Bay’s Transformers have not only shattered records but have also elevated the art of action filmmaking to staggering new heights.
The Impact of Car Imagery on Action Film Success
The vehicular mayhem in action films often correlates with box office success, as audiences are drawn to the high-octane thrills of car chases and explosive crashes. Car imagery is integral in crafting memorable action scenes that resonate with viewers.
Cinemagraphic Techniques: Capturing the Action
We carefully consider lighting and camera angles to enhance the visual spectacle of car chases. Directors like Spielberg and Nolan are masters at utilizing dynamic lighting to create tension and depth in scenes involving cars, from high-speed pursuits to narrow escapes. The key is to maintain clarity while showcasing the speed and power of the vehicles.
Filmmaker’s Toolbox: Special Effects and Practical Stunts
Our industry often balances practical stunts with visual effects to create seamless action sequences. George Miller’s “Mad Max” series illustrates the raw energy of practical stunts, while the “Transformers” franchise showcases high levels of CGI to depict robotic cars in combat. Blending these techniques allows for a more grounded, yet visually extraordinary experience.
|Beverly Hills Cop 3
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Hi Everyone, My name is Divyanshu Rawat a movies fan from past 6 years. Today I will tell you some movies with which people have a lot of expectations.
The list is here –
1. Shotgun Wedding
American romantic action comedy Shotgun Wedding, which stars Jason Moore and Mark Hammer, was released in 2022. Lenny Kravitz, Cheech Marin, Jennifer Coolidge, Sônia Braga, Josh Duhamel, and Jennifer Lopez all appear in the movie. Shotgun Wedding will debut on Prime Video on January 27, 2023, after being released on December 28, 2022, in Singapore and Indonesia.
2. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
A superhero movie based on Marvel Comics starring Scott Lang as Ant-Man and Hope Pym as Wasp is titled Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. It is meant to be the follow-up to Ant-Man (2015) and Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) and the 31st movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It is produced by Marvel Studios and released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures (MCU). Along with Paul Rudd as Scott Lang and Evangeline Lilly as Hope van Dyne, the movie also stars Jonathan Majors, Michelle Pfeiffer, Michael Douglas, Kathryn Newton, David Dastmalchian, William Jackson Harper, Katy O’Brian, and Bill Murray. It is directed by Peyton Reed and written by Jeff Loveness.
3. Scream 6
The planned American slasher film Scream VI will be directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, written by James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick, and executive produced by Kevin Williamson, the genre’s original originator and franchise writer. It will be the sixth movie in the Scream series and a direct continuation of Scream (2022). Hayden Panettiere, Courteney Cox, Mason Gooding, Jenna Ortega, Melissa Barrera, and Jasmin Savoy Brown all reprise their roles from prior movies in this one. Later additions to the cast included Dermot Mulroney, Henry Czerny, Samara Weaving, and Tony Revolori.
4. Creed III
A new American sports drama film called Creed III will be directed by Michael B. Jordan in his feature directorial debut. Keenan Coogler and Zach Baylin created the screenplay from a story that they co-authored with Ryan Coogler. The ninth entry in the Rocky franchise and the follow-up to Creed II (2018) Michael Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Jonathan Majors, Wood Harris, Florian Munteanu, and Phylicia Rashad. Sylvester Stallone no longer plays Rocky Balboa in this movie, however he continues to produce under the Balboa Productions label. Additionally, Warner Bros. Pictures will distribute this movie abroad for the first time as a United Artists Releasing production.
5. Shazam! Fury of the Gods
An upcoming superhero movie in the United States called Shazam! Fury of the Gods is based on the DC Comics character Shazam. It is scheduled to be the follow-up to Shazam! (2019) and the 12th entry in the DC Extended Universe, and is being made by Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema, DC Studios, The Safran Company, and Seven Bucks Productions (DCEU). Starring Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer, Rachel Zegler, Adam Brody, Ross Butler, Meagan Good, Lucy Liu, Djimon Hounsou, and Helen Mirren, it is directed by David F. Sandberg and written by Henry Gayden and Chris Morgan.
6. John Wick: Chapter 4
An forthcoming American neo-noir action thriller movie titled John Wick: Chapter 4 will be helmed by Chad Stahelski and written by Shay Hatten and Michael Finch. The fourth movie in the John Wick series, it is a sequel to John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019). From June to October 2021, filming for the movie’s main character, played by Keanu Reeves again, took place in Berlin, Paris, Osaka, and New York City.
7. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
The planned American superhero movie Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (stylized as Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3) is based on the Marvel Comics superhero team Guardians of the Galaxy. It was made by Marvel Studios and will be released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It will serve as the 32nd instalment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the follow-up to Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017). (MCU).
8. The Little Mermaid
Future American musical fantasy film The Little Mermaid is being directed by Rob Marshall, based on a narrative by Magee, Marshall, and John DeLuca, and a screenplay by David Magee and Jane Goldman. It is a live-action remake of Disney’s 1989 animated picture of the same name, which was in turn partially based on Hans Christian Andersen’s 1837 fairy tale of the same name. It was co-produced by Walt Disney Pictures, Lucamar Productions, Marc Platt Productions, and 5000 Broadway Productions.
9. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
An upcoming American science fiction action movie called Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is based on the Transformers toy line from Hasbro and heavily inspired by the Beast Wars plot. The movie is a standalone sequel to Bumblebee and the seventh in the Transformers film series (2018). From a screenplay by Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters, Erich Hoeber, and Jon Hoeber, the movie is directed by Steven Caple Jr.
10. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning
Christopher McQuarrie is the author, producer, and director of the next American action spy movie Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. It is the seventh entry in the Mission: Impossible movie series and the sequel to Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018). Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Vanessa Kirby, Hayley Atwell, Shea Whigham, Pom Klementieff, Esai Morales, Rob Delaney, Henry Czerny, and Cary Elwes are among the cast members.
Barbie is an upcoming romantic comedy film that Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach wrote and directed. The movie, which is based on Ruth Handler’s Barbie fashion dolls, is the first live-action Barbie movie after a number of computer-animated direct-to-video and streaming television productions. Along with Will Ferrell, Simu Liu, America Ferrera, Ariana Greenblatt, Ncuti Gatwa, Emma Mackey, Alexandra Shipp, Michael Cera, Issa Rae, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Rhea Perlman, and Kate McKinnon, the movie stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Barbie and Ken.
12. The Nun 2
The Nun 2 is a forthcoming gothic supernatural horror film from the United States that is being written and directed by Michael Chaves from a screenplay by Akela Cooper and James Wan.  It is the ninth entry in The Conjuring Universe series and the follow-up to The Nun (2018). Storm Reid, Taissa Farmiga, and Anna Popplewell appear in the movie. Wan, Peter Safran, and Judson Scott all serve as producers alongside Wan.
13. Dungeons & Dragons
Future American fantasy adventure film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves will be directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, who also wrote the screenplay with Michael Gilio based on a scenario by Chris McKay and Gilio. It is based on the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing game and takes place in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. It is unrelated to the 2000–2012 movie trilogy. Hugh Grant, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, and Chris Pine are all featured in the movie.


Auditions for this year’s community play, “Mary Poppins,” will be Monday (May 23) and Tuesday (May 24), while audition’s for this summer’s children’s play, “Little Red Robin Hood,” are Thursday (May 19) and Friday (May 20).
Katie Wojtalewicz returns for yet another summer production this year, saying she selected “Mary Poppins” because it’s already familiar to many (and even beloved by some), but this stage version is also unique from either the P.L. Travers’ books or the famed Disney movie. The play is relatively new--in fact, this was the first year folks like Wojtalewicz could procure the performance rights--and it boasts new “awesome” songs.
“It’s big, it’s fun, there are lots of people involved,” she added. “It’s an easy sell.”
Indeed, the theater version of “Mary Poppins” offers music and lyrics written by the Academy Award-winning Sherman Brothers, along with George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. Furthermore, the script is by Julian Fellowes, of “Downtown Abbey” fame. (Fellowes also won an Oscar for his “Gosford Park” screenplay.)
“Little Red Robin Hood” will be the first directorial effort from 2015 St. James High School graduate Chenoa DePoppe--who should be eminently recognizable to locals from her scintillating and sublime performances in recent high school plays like “Grease,” among others--but she has a couple assistant director credits under her belt, and though she’s found herself wandering in the dark on multiple occasions in this maiden undertaking already, “I’ve always been able to find the light switch.” “I’m so excited to do this, work with these kids, and get them excited about theater.”
DePoppe has been acting essentially her entire life, taking part in community theater productions before she was even eligible for children’s theater, and she’s majoring in theater at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where she just punctuated her freshman year by gaining acceptance into the school’s “astounding” theater program following a rigorous examination of monologues, interviews, and dancing. “I love theater, it kind of just hits you; you don’t want to come off the stage--I’ve always been more comfortable on the stage than off of it.”
In terms of children’s theater, “Little Red Robin Hood” has a rather large cast, at least two-dozen roles, DePoppe said. “There are lots of opportunities, I want everyone to get their chance to actually do something.”
“Mary Poppins,” on the other hand, has a central cast of six-eight characters “we all know and love,” but there are also myriad supporting parts, and Wojtalewicz is hoping families use those chorus-esque chances to become involved in the production. “There’s a place for everybody, we want people engaged and involved.”
There are a pair of plum roles for youth, the nine-year-old and 11-year-old of the Banks household, and very young children are more than welcome to join their parents in rounding out the cast, but “Little Red Robin Hood” is open only to students in grades four-eight, Wojtalewicz said. While “Mary Poppins” is a musical, with copious amounts of singing and dancing, “Little Red Robin Hood” is a play, albeit a riotous one, and a major key for success in both will be having enough individuals audition to ensure a quality cast.
In “Little Red Robin Hood,” a fractured fairy tale, the heroine is the connective tissue uniting a plethora of diffuse characters and situations well-known in childhood fantasy, from the big bad wolf to the three little pigs, DePoppe said. The set-up is a sister attempting to put her younger siblings to bed for the night, but they demand a story, and she delivers a “mashup” of “pure comedy.”
Like the best animated movies, “Little Red Robin Hood” will be effective for children and adults, DePoppe said. “There are jokes for kids, and they can dig in and get their hands into it, but parents won’t be pained to sit through it.”
Though DePoppe has spent the preponderance of her theater career on the stage, theater majors are compelled to take part in every element of production, which has given her a leg up in directing. “You gain a deeper appreciation of all the layers, it’s not just performances.”
Wojtalewicz added that, since DePoppe has acted under multiple excellent directors, “you know more about directing than you think.” “Through osmosis, it just sort of seeps in.”
DePoppe anticipates her biggest hurdle will be “connecting with the kids, getting them out of their shell.” Many are timid and only read their lines rather than expressing character.
Due to construction next summer, 2017 might be “an off year” for community theater, as the Little Theater will be unavailable, Wojtalewicz said. Consequently, for those who have been playing Hamlet regarding whether or not to take the plunge in a local production, “now is the time.”
St. James High School’s Little Theater will host auditions, rehearsals, and the production. Auditions for “Little Red Robin Hood” are 3:30-5:30 p.m., while auditions for “Mary Poppins” are at 7 p.m.; “Mary Poppins” will be performed July 28-30, while “Little Red Robin Hood” will coincide with this year’s Railroad Days festivities, with performances June 24 and 25.
St. James community theater has picked up more attention in the last few years, and Wojtalewicz is hopeful they can continue the solid run with adults and children through these two plays. “We are gaining momentum.”
Ryan Anderson can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.org and followed on Twitter @randerson_ryan


Students and Parents are invited to join with Highland teachers to view Girl Rising, a movie that explores the lives of girls around the world and the power of education. The movie will be shown in the Learning Center on Friday, April 25 after school. We'll have snacks and some discussion as we watch the film.
Please note, this film is rated PG-13. Students who attend without an adult will be asked to have a parent signature. A permission slip and invitation to the event is available below! If you want to attend, just print this out, have a parent sign it, and be sure to bring it with you on Friday.
This event is part of Project Pretty Powerful, a grant project funded by the District 70 Partners for Excellence in Education. Over the course of the school year teachers involved in this project have worked to promote positive messages and build self-esteem among girls at Highland.
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In Baltimore, the future of film culture is an old-school video store
You cannot trust the internet to keep media available, and you cannot trust corporations to commit to supporting film culture.
I love the idea of keeping video stores alive.
Unlike vinyl, there’s really no advantage to the physical media of films. That’s not the part that’s missing.
Here’s what I miss about video stores:
Walking around, scanning the shelves, and picking up boxes to read the back. I could easily see 100 videos at once and just sort of visually scan them. It’s not the same as looking at Netflix or Amazon apps.
More importantly, I miss actually choosing a damn movie to watch. These days I scroll around with the remote and watch trailers and never decide what to watch because it feels like everything ever made is just one click away so let’s check and see. To watch a movie from the video store, you had to pick one. Then you brought it home and that was what you had to watch. What now seems like a limitation was actually awesome.


YU’s Eric Goldman to Co-Host Turner Classic Movies’ Month-Long Showcase of Jewish Cinema
This September, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) proudly presents The Projected Image: The Jewish Experience on Film, a month-long showcase of movies focusing on Jewish history and heritage as portrayed on screen. Airing Tuesdays throughout the month, the showcase will feature introductions by TCM host Robert Osborne and Dr. Eric Goldman, adjunct professor of cinema at Yeshiva University and an expert on Yiddish, Israeli and Jewish film. Goldman is the founder and president of Ergo Media, a distributor of Jewish film, and is the author of two important books on the topic, The American Jewish Story Through Cinema (2013) and Visions, Images and Dreams: Yiddish Film Past and Present (2011).
“Movies can provide a terrific lens on Israel and the Jewish people,” said Goldman. “What a terrific opportunity to have this series on TCM.” Read the rest of this entry…Comments Off


A Man Escaped, directed by Robert Bresson, is a 1956 French film based on the memoirs of André Devigny. Devigny was a member of the French Resistance, imprisoned by the occupying Germans during World War II. He broke out of the Montluc prison in Lyon in 1943, a place where about 7000 prisoners died, and the location the story takes place. Bresson himself was also imprisoned by the Germans as a member of the French Resistance.
In the film the main character, Fontaine, knows his chance of survival in prison is low. He devises a plan of escape, and shares it with another inmate named Orsini, who is also intent on breaking out. Orsini makes his attempt first, and is caught. Before he is to be executed, he tells Fontaine how to improve his plan of escape. Fontaine soon learns he is also to go in front of the firing squad. Just as he's running out of time, a new cell mate further complicates his plans.
For this illustration I wanted to show more than just a prisoner making his escape. I wanted to show the power and oppression the occupying German force had over the French. The Giant hand represents the Nazi stranglehold on the French people, and their determination to take whatever they wanted through force. Most of the movie focuses on the prisoners, with the Germans a secondary presence. Likewise in this illustration, as it unfolds to the left, the Nazi officer appears secondary to the French characters on the cover.
The design and layout is inspired by a gate fold design used on some classic movie DVD & blu ray releases. Below is the full illustration, as well as the layout with credits, acknowledgements and other information.


One Piece fans, rejoice! The wait for episode 1074 is nearly over. The highly anticipated episode will be released on Crunchyroll on Sunday, September 3, 2023. The episode is titled “Believe in Momo – Luffy’s Final Powerful Technique!” and is anticipated to depict the continuation of the battle between Kaido and Luffy.
The episode will pick up where the previous episode left off, with Luffy and Kaido locked in a fierce battle. Luffy has just awakened his new Gear 5 form, and he is now more powerful than ever before. However, Kaido is also a formidable opponent, and he is not going down without a fight.
The episode is expected to be full of action and excitement. Fans are eager to see how the battle between Luffy and Kaido plays out, and whether Luffy will be able to finally defeat the Emperor of the Sea.
In addition to the fight between Luffy and Kaido, the episode is also expected to focus on Momonosuke. Momonosuke is the rightful heir to the throne of Wano Country, but he is still young and inexperienced. In the previous episode, Momonosuke was tasked with lifting Onigashima Island into the sky. However, he was unable to do it on his own.
It is likely that the episode will show Momonosuke struggling to lift Onigashima Island. However, Luffy is expected to give him the strength he needs to succeed. This would be a symbolic moment, as it would show that Luffy is now ready to take on the role of Pirate King.
The episode will be released on Crunchyroll at the following times:
- Pacific Time: 6:00 PM PDT
- Eastern Time: 9:00 PM EDT
- British Time: 2:00 AM BST
- European Time: 3:00 AM CEST
- India Time: 7:30 AM IST
- Philippine Time: 10:00 AM PST
- Australia Eastern Daylight Time: 1:00 PM AEDT
How to Watch
One Piece episode 1074 will be available to stream on Crunchyroll. You can watch it for free with ads, or you can subscribe to a premium plan to watch ad-free.
If you are not in a country where Crunchyroll is available, you can use a VPN to access the service.
One Piece episode 1074 will not be available on Netflix. Netflix does not have the rights to stream One Piece episodes in most countries.


This trip was so exciting for so many reasons. I got to see people dress up as their favorite people. See... here is Captain America! How awesome is it to just see people walking around all costumed up for the hell of it? Walking around downtown Calgary, at the Expo, on the C-train. They were everywhere!
And here is IRON MAN! Seriously this guy was incredible. He made this costume his own self! Anyone who knows me, knows I love Iron Man so this was freakin awesome!
Here is Robert Patrick. I have known Patrick since X-files, Terminator but my favorite show with him was the Unit. Check it out, it's on Netflix and is AWESOME! I got to watch the X-Files panel with Mitch Pileggi, Gillian Anderson and Robert Patrick. It was a 45 minute session on X-files. It was amazing to be in the same room with anyone of these people, let alone THREE!
Well done up cars!
I also got to meet the incredibly talented Peter Dinklage! Her is working on my absolutely favorite current tv show, Game of Thrones! The second panel was for Game of Thrones. Seriously, I loved it. Lena Headly and Peter Dinklage were AMAZING! The whole audience just hung on every word he said.
Other actors in attendance were Carrie Fisher, Wil Wheaton, Eliza Dushku, Richard Dean Anderson, Stan Lee, Linda frickin Hamilton!, and also nearly half the cast of The Walking Dead! and so so so many others.
But, you've been waiting patiently for the most important picture haven't you? So here it is!
And in case you don't recognize Nathan,(which seems absolutely crazy to me) he is the actor who plays Castle on tv check him out here http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0277213/?ref_=sr_1
Here is Nathan and I! Yes, that's right... he is touching my shoulder!!!! Me screaming like a 16 year-old girl! Isn't he dreamy? He's also funny!
Here is my slightly nerdified Soul!
Hope you enjoyed today's cardless post as much as I did!


While this is rant about originality in movies, I think Cracked.com pretty much sums up a point that John Beiswenger needs to realize:
Originality is actually pretty overrated when it comes to movies, at least when it comes to basic story lines. There’s really only so many basic stories that can exist. The main character is trying to get somewhere (the Odyssey), get something (the legend of the Golden Fleece), win someone’s heart (the Iliad), get revenge (Cain and Abel) or save the world (Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure).
Believe it or not, sharing even a massive amount of plot similarities doesn’t make movies the same (exception: The Hangover and The Hangover Part II). Does anyone really feel like they get nothing out of watching The Lion King if they’ve already seen Hamlet? If they’d kept every single line of Shakespeare’s original text and just made Hamlet an animated lion, I’m pretty sure that would have still been a significantly different experience.
The basic plot is like a mannequin. You’re pretty limited in the number of shapes you can come up with — curvy or straight, thin or fat. The rest of the movie — the subplots, the personalities, the atmosphere, the pace, the number of explosions you add — that’s like the costume you put on the mannequin. Someone pointing out that a plot is “basically the same” is pointing out that two designers are using the same fat mannequin. One could be wearing a bloodied Viking costume and one could be wearing a flowery muumuu, but they’re both size 40, so they’re “basically the same.”
At one point, Joseph Campbell even came up with a concept he called the “monomyth,” which is a basic outline that describes almost every myth and epic adventure in history, and which George Lucas used as an outline to write Star Wars. Since then, tons of stoned people and nerds have “stumbled upon” the amazing coincidence that Star Wars is really similar to The Lord of the Rings or the Greek myths or something.
It’s amazing because George Lucas pretty much ripped that shit right off, directly, and Star Wars has still done such a good job of becoming its own story that people have to get very high or spend way too much time thinking about it in order for them to notice.
So yes, everything has been done before, and finding its previous incarnations can be a fun and worthwhile exercise, but acting like the new version is repetitive or unnecessary just because something similar exists is stupid. Again, unless we are talking about The Hangover Part II.


Are you a Harry Potter fan(atic)? I am, but I know there are bigger fans out there. I mean, I don’t even know which house I belong to! I remember reading the first book with my oldest son when he was 5 or 6 and was home from school with the flu. We were hooked.
Then, the movie version came out. I am an avid reader, and I try to stay away from the movie version of any book. I am almost always disappointed. Sometimes it is because of how they cast the characters. Sometimes it is because they had to cut a good scene from the book for time.
The Harry Potter movies, in my opinion, have been cast perfectly. I cannot imagine anyone else but Alan Rickman playing Severus Snape. What if Robin Williams played Hagrid? It almost happened. According to this article I found on Hollywood.com, there were quite a few famous actors/actresses who were being considered for a role in the series.
Fans of Harry Potter can now relive all 7 books (or 8 movies) in the production “Potted Potter” now playing at the Broadway Playhouse in Chicago. The venue, located in Water Tower Place, is an intimate 500+ seat venue. Originally built as a Drury Lane location, this theater was renovated and reopened as a Broadway in Chicago location in 2010.
This two-man show was created by two actors, Dan Clarkson and Jefferson Turner, as a 5-minute street show. This was expanded to a 70-minute show and now tours all over the United States and the United Kingdom. While this is advertised as a parody, it is a family friendly show. So, while it was not “adult humor” funny, it was still quite funny. One running joke was that one of the actors spent the whole prop budget, which resulted in the props being less than spectacular. One example is the dragon that Harry battles in the Goblet of Fire (Book 4) is reduced to a hand puppet:
There was also one audience participation scene where two children were brought onstage to help facilitate a group quidditch match.
“Potted Potter” is playing until January 19, but the show has been in Chicago in the past and is sure to return again. Tickets can be purchased through the Broadway Playhouse website, or you can grab discounted tickets through Goldstar. And don’t be afraid to show your Harry Potter pride. There were a good number of people in house scarves, robes, and Harry’s signature glasses. And yes, I am talking about the adults in the audience, not the kids.


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Aladdin: Directed by Guy Ritchie. With Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Marwan Kenzari. A kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.
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Aladdin och den magiska lampan Jasmine can't take the pressure of palace life anymore, so she sneaks out one night and makes her way into the town. There, she manages to get her hand nearly cut off but is saved by Aladdin. He's a total dreamboat, but their romance takes a turn for the worse when the palace guards capture Aladdin.
Aladdin wikipedia Suddenly, Aladdin came to life. A violent spasm shot through his body and he coughed up a cupful of seawater. He wasn't quite aware of what he was doing yet and almost spit the water over Genie's arms. "Probably could've done that the other direction" Genie remarked, but the relief sounded through in his voice.


Mandeh's assistant film director Adriyas Putradi Padang on Monday admitted that the making of the film had long been worked on and the production was quite large.
He said the film 'Mandeh' worked for months which was the final task of his team at the Jakarta Arts Institute in collaboration with the Padang Panjang Indonesian Institute of the Arts.
"From the beginning I believed that the story of Mandeh's film represented a lot of people's feelings," he said
According to him the message in the film 'Mandeh' was quite simple, namely a mother's love for her child that never runs out even though conveyed in other ways.
"Mother's love along the way. Mother's love is inexhaustible. The message in this Mandeh movie even though his son made a mistake but a mother still does not change her love, "he said.
He said besides participating in the festival in West Sumatra his party was trying to participate and display Mandeh films at national level festivals.
"We are also working in making language translation into English in the Mandeh film in order to advance to the international level," he said.
The Head of the West Sumatra Tourism Office, Oni Yulfian said the West Sumatra Film Festival event greatly influenced the development of the film industry in Ranah Minang.
Moreover, W Sumatra has a wealth in the field of high creativity, especially in the field of film.
"We hope that the number of films that appear showing the natural beauty of W Sumatra is able to attract tourists to come and revive the economy of the community," he said. (*)
Baca juga: Film 'Mandeh' raih tiga penghargaan di ajang Sumbar Film Festival 2019
Baca juga: The importance of constructing two-lane roads in Mandeh
Editor: Mutiara Ramadhani
Transslated by: Internship Student of ANTARA 2019


Martin Richards (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
NEW YORK (AP) - Martin Richards, the Tony Award-winning producer behind such Broadway hits as "Sweeney Todd," and "The Will Rogers Follies," has died after battling cancer, his publicist said Tuesday. He was 80.
Publicist Judy Jacksina said Richards died Monday.
In addition to his stage work, Richards was the producer of the original "Chicago" on Broadway and went on to win an Academy Award for producing the film version in 2003. His other films include "The Shining," ''Boys From Brazil" and "Fort Apache, The Bronx."
The marquees of Broadway theatres will be dimmed in his memory Tuesday night. Richards' shows won more than 40 Tonys during his five decades producing plays and musicals.
"The popularity of his shows has brought many generations to Broadway. He was an admirer of talent, and we were an admirer of his," Charlotte St. Martin, the executive director of The Broadway League, said in a statement.
Richards' other Broadway pr oductions include "Crimes of the Heart," ''La Cage Aux Folles," ''Grand Hotel" and "The Life."
Richards, along with his late wife, Mary Lea Johnson Richards, was instrumental in founding Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids and Meals on Wheels. Richards also created the New York Center for Children to care for abused children and their families.
In a statement, actress Chita Rivera said she had lost a great friend.
"What a privilege to have shared a part of his flamboyant history. Through Marty and his courageous eye and infallible taste, I have inherited gifts I had never imagined would come my way," Rivera said.
Richards most recently produced the new musical "Big Maybelle: Soul of the Blues" at The Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor, New York, this summer.
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Things that bothered me the most in the Harry Potter movies and why, a compilation
Okay so after my rewatch I’ve decided to make one post explaining everything that annoys me. This is from movie 3 onwards because I believe the first 2 did a good job. The only problem is certain characters ages, but they didn’t know how young they were at that point so I have to forgive them.
- Psycho Dumbledore. He is so out of character it’s physically hard to watch. He calms down a bit in the 6th movie and more so in the 7th but I still believe Michael Gambon played him terribly. Normally I don’t blame the actors too much but in this case I do, he refused to read the books, saying he saw ‘no point’. If he had maybe he would of learned Dumbledore didn’t yell at his students and frighten everybody every time he spoke.