January 2011
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Somewhere
I want to have a conversation with the internet about Sophia Coppola’s Somewhere. I wish that it had come out sooner. I that it was given the time that it deserves in the spotlight. Because, while I can tell you that I was absolutely disappointed by the ending of this film, I think about the movie every day since I saw it.
Somewhere isn’t a film for everyone. The film walks leisurely...
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Trying new things
I’ve done things mostly by myself, thus far. But, after being hired by someone to do work, I wanted to ensure that the result was as professional as possible. I felt like it was time to have someone edit a project for me, rather than edit myself.
I chose someone that I know pretty well who I’ve worked with before. It was an interesting experience for me, basically directing him on...
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The Coen Bros & Bechdel: The Big Lebowski
There was a time when I was really into this film. With my most recent viewing, I’m still amazed at how watchable this film is, considering every direction the film takes its viewer in leads to nowhere. It’s rather remarkable that when I was younger, I found this film more engaging, even though I never picked up on the larger point of the film.
Setting the stage around the time of the Gulf War,...
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Within a month
I’ll know if I’ve been accepted into my first film festival.
A month after that, I’ll have another chance.
Fingers crossed, as they say. They do say that, right? Because, they’re the best, and I really look up to them.
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"Coming Soon"
Heavy Metal Music: Looking Back on Forty Years of Empty Threats Headbanger Tadpoles, Tea Party Toads Time Opens Up: A Message From 1999
A simple, short poem by David Berman, who recently started a blog. If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times: Mr. Berman is one of my largest inspirations. So far, his blog is pretty cryptic. But, if you’ve followed David Berman, this...
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Live Blogging the Golden Globes
Hey, internet!
I’ve just decided a couple minutes ago that I’m going to live blog the Golden Globes at my twitter, @fadingfilms.
Will The Social Network clean house? Will Burlesque when best Comedy/Musical? How many times will men who receive awards call their significant other “babe?” Do you really care? I’m not even sure I do!
But, hey, let’s have a good...
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The Coen Bros & Bechdel: O Brother, Where Art...
Personal Note: This film affected me in a rather peculiar way when I was a child (I was 10 when the film came out). I loved the music of the film, in particular the “Constant Man of Sorrow” piece. I created a new AIM screen name. In my profile, I wrote a poem. A lot of people liked it. Somehow, it got around to my mom.
I remember very vividly that we had Burger King that night. I didn’t want to...
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All I do is Review Movies these days so Here's a...
I really don’t like hurting people’s feelings. Even on the internet, I’m frequently hesitant to express a dissenting opinion. But, here we go:
Black Swan was just okay. Immediately after seeing the film, I felt a little cheated. I wasn’t angered by the film, as two people appeared to be after my girlfriend and I recommended some friends see the film, but I was certainly let down. The last twenty...
