Sit there and turn off all sound. Right now. Okay, so maybe you’re at the office; how about whenever you get home? First thing, sit down, turn off all electronic devices and sit in silence for about ten minutes. Doesn’t that sound fun? To me, it does. I have noticed over the past few years…
(‘Films You Should Know’ is a column where I highlight an amazing film that I believe deserves more attention and awareness) Magnolia is a film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson who also directed There Will Be Blood along with Boogie Nights. The best way to describe this film is as being an epic…
Recently, I found out some news that no one ever wants to hear: a friend has died. And not only just a friend but someone that I have known my entire life, who went to the same elementary, junior high and high schools that I went to. His name is Kyle Mercer and he was…
Contrary to what you may believe, filmmaking is an extremely tough endeavor. It’s easy to watch a 90 minute movie and think about how effortless it looks but truth is, many times, hundreds of people pitched in to help, each in a crucial role. To get an idea, try taking the time to ACTUALLY look…
Martin Scorsese loves movies. Just take a look at his most recent effort Hugo if you don’t believe me. So when he sat down for an interview recently to talk about Hugo and his filmmaking, naturally, he name checked a whole host of great films that have influenced him. How many? 85 to be exact….
Davy Jones (second from right) It is sad to hear that Davy Jones of famed 1960’s group The Monkees, has passed away due to a heart attack at the age of 66. The Monkees were an extremely popular group who had such hits as “Daydream Believer,” “Last Train to Clarksville,” “I’m a Believer,” and “Pleasant…
(‘Albums You Should Know’ is a column where I highlight an amazing album that I believe deserves more attention and awareness) I can remember the very first time I listened to RJD2. The year was 2004 and I was checking out an album called Def Jux Presents Vol. 3 since I was have always been…
(‘Films You Should Know’ is a column where I highlight an amazing film that I believe deserves more attention and awareness) Roman Polanski is probably most known for his hit film, Rosemary’s Baby, Chinatown and his even more-recent hit, The Pianist, which won Oscars for Polanski (Best Director), Ronald Harwood (Best Screenplay) and Adrien…
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