Independent films

Because of my devotion to promoting the works of some actors (in this case, Rick Ravanello), I happened upon a future film of his--Jessica Frost. As it looked like filming was getting closer, I connected with the director, Runar Bernsten, and he was gracious enough to answer a few questions for me about his work in the entertainment business as well as this upcoming feature (and a special announcement--so read to the end!). 12801244_10208132083156331_1615824649449872754_n.jpg RH: It was…

story is mainly told through the perspective of Ransom Stoddard who seems to be the main character and yet I don’t think there’s a moment in the film where we get a shot entirely from just his perspective. I wonder if this had been done on purpose to remove the viewer from the action on screen and allow them to have a more voyeuristic approach to the film. Although, I have another theory that this was done on purpose to create another character through the audience and show them that not…

Moonlight, received the highest accolade of Best Picture, from one of the most prestigious ceremonies to celebrate film, the Academy Awards. In accomplishing two inaugural milestones, the first all-black cast to win such high regard, and the first LGBTQ-topic to be awarded Best Picture, Moonlight in context proves to be a memorable classic in performance, box office (for an independent feature), and universal critical acclaim. However, in the coming-of-age tragedy, based on Tarell Alvin…

The DIRECTOR of the film is Joe Cornish and the release date of the film was on the 13th of May 2011 in the UK. He worked with Edgar Wright, Nick Frost, and Simon Pegg. Edgar Wright was the executive producer for Attack the Block. The BUDGET of the film was £8 million and the FILMING LOCATIONS were in the London District of Brixton as well as consisting of various estates across London such as Heygate Estate in Elephant and Castle, Myatts Field in Brixton, Oval Tube Station in Kennington,…

Street is a 1945 film, produced and directed by Fritz Lang. The film, Scarlet Street, clearly represents the idea of film noir. Fritz Lang took the initiative to remake the 1931 film La Chienne. During this time the production code was being heavily implemented and this lead to the banning of Scarlet Street from hitting the theaters because it was a story about love and murder which went against the production code (New York Times). This film was released through Universal Pictures. Film noir…

history has undoubtedly created conventions that audiences have come to love and expect. However, just as other genres have combined into hybrids or evolved, the classic Western is no exception. Unforgiven (1992) is an example of a revisionist Western film. Directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, it tells the story of an old farmer, with a legendary reputation, who attempts to carry out one last job in order to earn some money for his family. The…

Hallmark film Love you Like Christmas, and I immediately contacted her for an interview. Quite ecstaticly, she agreed and shared a bit about how she got started as an actress, her current and upcoming roles, and her outlook and perspective on this business into which she has been jubilantly thrust. RH: Madison, I am so happy we get to chat today. MB: So am I. Madison, how old are you? I am twelve years old. As I was looking up your works, I noticed that you have done some independent films…

Phí Thị Thái Hà _ DOB: 13/07/1993 _ MSSV: 11032034 1 Full name: Phí Thị Thái Hà Class: GTLVH-ENG2054 02 Title: Intercultural Reflection Intercultural Reflection This essay considers the popular concept of culture shock that occurs in a famous film named “The Karate Kid” (2010). According to Kalervo Oberg, culture shock is “precipitated by the anxiety that results from losing all our familiar signs and symbols of social intercourse”. It involves “a sense of confusion and uncertainty sometimes…

and science fiction in a delightful blend. Films about musicians have potential for being very enjoyable. The plights of struggling artists, paired with some catchy tunes, can make for great cinematic experiences. They can be hilarious like ‘This is Spinal Tap’ or Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, or thoughtful like Crazy Heart or Inside Llewyn Davis. Either way, musicians can be great subjects for movies. One good example is ‘The Privates,’ a 2017 short film written and directed by Dylan Allen.…

theatrically in 1,653 theaters. Drop Dead Gorgeous, 1999: The American black comedy film directed by Michael Patrick Jann and starring Kirstie Alley, Ellen Barkin, Kirsten Dunst, Allison Janney, Denise Richards, Brittany Murphy (Lisa Swenson), and Amy Adams in her film debut. Girl, Interrupted, 1999: Brittany Murphy as Daisy Randone, a sexually abused girl with bulimia and OCD who cuts…