13
July

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes – over-rated

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I don’t know what I’m missing but this movie was just okay. The script was fine but nothing incredible. The acting was also adequate but no Academy Award nominations here. Special Effects were well done but seeing it in 3D was a total waste of money.  At times the movie moved at a rather slow pace.  I give it a 1/2 star more because of the twist and the  development of Ceaser as a character.  The only reason I can understand the critics rave review is because they might have liked the underlining political message “there is good and bad in all types”. 

06
July

Movies that died before they ended

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Name a movie that was great until it got to the ending?  A movie that’s ending was so bad it made you feel like the whole movie stunk. I’ll begin the list with “Nonstop” I wish I had stopped it with 30 minutes left to go

 

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YOU FEEL LIKE A STUFFED TURKEY AFTER WATCHING THIS ****

 

21
May

Distribution of Independent Films

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As the market gets tighter for distribution of Independent Films. Those filmmakers must think out of the cubicle to find new markets to sell their art.  These including working as a team such as noted in previous blog “Filmakers Society” and  looking for different niches that might be interested in their product. Here are a few suggestions (below).

(1) Hardware Store Distribution-There are distributors that sell thousands of stores at a pop so once you’ve sold one you’ve sold thousands. Here is where a P.O.S display would be helpful.
(2) Educational Institutions- Many H.S. need to show this films during  “a rainy day” especially a film with some strong values.
(3) Foreign Market- If your film has a diverse cast there are plenty of ways you can sell rights to different locations for distribution.
(4) Military Market- The military has plenty of down time and if you have a GSA or other governmental contract you might be able to slip in your film.
(5) Game Makers- Who might want to tell your story through a game and be willing to give you a cut of the profits in return.
19
May

Filmmakers Society

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It’s time to create a society that enables the talented film making community to work along with those truly interested in the art of making a film, to produce projects where everyone has the chance to get involved.  The “Film Makers Society” would be such an organization where you can play a role in making film(s). The role you play will be based on your talents, interest and financial commitment to the organization. Where various membership will receive different benefits but to keep it simple here is what the standard membership would get you (below).

(1) Invite to Red Carpet Screening.

(2) Invitation to watch production of films (at certain dates)

(3) Discount on film merchandise

(4) Vote on which film we should produce.

(5) An Opportunity to try out for cast and/or crew in film.

(6) An opportunity to be in an extra in the film.

(7) Special invite to any film parties.

WOULD YOU PUT YOUR NAME IN THE LIGHTS?

 

 

15
May

Better on T.V. then Live

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It’s amazing how many events are better to be watched on television then to see them live. It might be because of the special effects, camera angles, or even the commercials that continue to entertain; which making watching an event on television more enjoyable. Events such as attending a Presidential Inauguration Ball or America’s Got Talent show seem so big but when you’re actually there they appear much smaller, then the appearance that you’ve anticipated    Yet a few events are still better live (see below). PLEASE ADD TO THE LIST

(1) Baseball Games- The pace is much faster live and the hot dogs are better as well.

(2) NFL Games (with good seats and decent weather). I know I don’t have any Packers blood because when it gets below 40 the television set is quite hot.

(3) Hockey- I can even watch this sport on television. The pace is so much faster live and the sounds of the rink really come alive.

(4) Indoor Concerts- The sound and feel of such an event is incredible especially when you have good seats.

(5) Theater- There is no way to capture the excitement of seeing live performers dance, sing, and act in front of you on a television set.

 

02
May

Guilty Pleasure

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I love listening to Opey and Anthony in the morning. I feel cleansed but still a bit dirty with this confession.  Yes they’re crude and rude but they can also be hysterically funny.  It’s also a safety issue because other shows can put me to sleep and that’s not a great option when you’re on the Palisades Pkwy or LIE.  My views and the shows views can be quite different and sometimes it can be so annoying that I have to switch the channel but if you don’t take it too seriously it’s mostly a lot of fun.  Their humor brings me in but their support of the 1st Amendment keeps me listening. They will defend any person who is attacked for saying something whether they be from the left, right or even off the wall.  So if you need a break from the mundane and aren’t afraid to laugh or be offended turn on to Opey and Anthony. I can guarantee you won’t fall asleep listening to those guys.

02
May

“Bad Teacher” is better

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It’s like finding a Pearl in an Oyster, actually finding a show that makes you laugh but “Bad Teacher” fulfilled that mission at least last night. There are so many television comedies that are so bad that they make you cringe or cry but laughter is only found on the track. You can tell a comedy is going to be funny when they don’t have a laugh track telling you when it’s time to loosen the laugh muscle. “Bad Teacher” is funny because it’s willing to tell jokes in a way that is not found on television with political incorrect humor and timing that hits the mark. It knows when a joke has served it’s purpose and doesn’t try to strangle you with it. It also doesn’t hurt that Ashley Danielle is beautiful and the rest of the cast fits their roles to the key. “Bad Teacher” I’ll be watching you.

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