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Dec 15

Golden Globes 2010 Nominations -

So the Golden Globe nominations were announced today. I’d say there wasn’t one surprise in the bunch but maybe I’m just jaded.

Okay, no, I take that back. I was surprised to see Sandra…

Dec 09

Paranormal Activity -

Somewhere between THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT and CLOVERFIELD lies this movie…

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…and that’s not necessarily a bad place to be. Yes, many folk want to tear it down (sorta me too) but…

Dec 08

FCP Rig of the Day -

Check it out, I’m the rig of the day.

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Thanks Final Cutters.

Dec 03

Derek Cianfrance Stalks Me -

No, not really.

Well, sorta.

First, yesterday, Sundance announced their line up. I looked at it, thought “you gotta be in it to win it” and bounced within 30 seconds. What can I say, I…

Dec 02

Spirit Awards 2010 Nominations -

The Spirit Awards were announced yesterday and I’d say there were few surprises. Still, that’s just me. This IndieWire writer was surprised 10 times. I was going to discuss the nominations but…

Nov 30

Where The Wild Things Are -

Why do I end up on the outside of these things? Apparently this might be the most divisive movie of the year.

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I think I can understand why there’s such an uproar. This is an incredibly…

Nov 24

The Road -

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Okay, I know THE ROAD doesn’t open until tomorrow but I saw it way back at The FIlmmaker Forum by Film Independent. I know I’m gonna incur much wrath for this but I have a one…

Nov 23

DIY Days LA 2009: Wrap Up -

“Welcome to the future. Nothing is as it was. Everything is new so no one knows anything.”

In a sense, that was the working thesis for the recent DIY Days in Los Angeles. I’m not bashing the…

Nov 19

DIY Days LA 2009: Getting Ready -

Tonight The Workbook Project is sponsoring DIY Days in Downtown Los Angeles.

Did you just think that I spoke Klingon? Allow me to decipher. The Workbook Project is the brainchild of

Nov 04

The Informant! -

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Is a comedy still a comedy if it’s only happening in the main character’s head? What if we aren’t allowed in that character’s head? The answer, at least in regards to this film, is “no.”