So I watched Six Degrees of Separation for the first time this week. I knew of the film of course, and its reputation as the film that proved that ‘Will Smith can act’. But even knowing that going in, the film left me in shock… Will is really good in this film. In terms of pure acting, I think […]
I had the privilege of getting an advanced screening of the documentary: Islamic Art: Mirror of the Invisible World. The film, narrated by Susan Sarandon, traces the religion’s history through the art and architecture. It wisely addresses the subject of Muslims creating art vs. ‘worshipping false idols’ (there’s a million ways to answer that question). The […]
The last shoot I worked on was a personal milestone; I’ll talk more about the finished product when it’s ready to go on air. I knew when I got that particular role what it meant to my personal growth, when I got the call sheet the night before I let out an audible ‘whoa’ […]
“Besides, if I ever need help, who’s a better consigliere than my father?” – Michael Corleone You know, I spent the whole day trying to think of the most grandiose, melodramatic statement I could make about the positive effect my father has had on me in all facets of my life. But in the end, […]
Last year a film I kept hearing about but didn’t get around to seeing in the theatre was ‘Attack the Block’. The pitch I heard was interesting enough; a group of inner city London(!) kids thwart off an alien invasion on their own. Now that it’s available to rent, I finally had time to check […]
I was going to write a review today but I really like Shannon’s review of one of my all time favorites…
I had a conversation with some friends not too long ago about movies from our younger days that now seem incredibly dated. Documentaries have a great advantage here in that sometimes it’s great to capture an exact moment in time and look back and reminisce. ‘Rhyme and Reason’ was one of those docs that at […]
A year’s worth of great and not so great moments the first five months of 2012 for yours truly. I’m on the upswing right now though, so we’ll see how successful I am with another seven months to go… So I start my (and your) week off with this goodie as I push forward. […]
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