My more fervent readers might have noticed a decline in the frequency of posts these last few weeks. This is partially due to my actually being busy, and partially due to the fact that going to see movies every week is freaking expensive, especially when half of them are in 3D these days.
So I am hereby suspending the Featured New Release portion of the blog for the holiday season, as this is a time when weekend evenings should be spent with loved ones, not alone in a theater watching Resident Evil 4. Also, my limited funds need to be going towards other things, such as Christmas gifts. As much as I regret missing out on reviewing the holiday slate of releases, it is a necessary change at this time. I will bring back the feature in the New Year though.
In the meantime, I will get back on track with follower suggestions and top five lists :)
Greg
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11/16/10
10/31/10
"Winner": Saw: 3D
No competition this week meant an instant victory for the modern horror franchise. Lets hope the makers stay true to their word and this is indeed the last one.
10/26/10
The National Film Challenge: Crashing
I had a blast this past weekend making a film for this year's National Film Challenge.
Myself and Steve Valdeck headed up a team of eight that trekked into the heart of a mountain snowstorm, had to reschedule our entire shoot, and ended up making a very good short film, Crashing.
The film deals with a married couple on their way to a marriage retreat who find themselves lost in the wilderness.
The required elements we were given at the beginning of the competition were:
1. Prop- a wooden spoon
2. Line- "I've never heard it put that way"
3. Character- Jesse or Jessie Samson, DJ
The genre our team drew was Drama, which we chose over Sci-Fi.
The shooting was very fun, stretching from Saturday into Sunday due to weather concerns closing our initial location. After lots and lots of post production work, we mailed the film with a half hour to spare.
It will be posted on the National Film Challenge website in a week or so, where it will be up to be voted on for Audience Choice award, so we will be counting on all of your support!
Myself and Steve Valdeck headed up a team of eight that trekked into the heart of a mountain snowstorm, had to reschedule our entire shoot, and ended up making a very good short film, Crashing.
The film deals with a married couple on their way to a marriage retreat who find themselves lost in the wilderness.
The required elements we were given at the beginning of the competition were:
1. Prop- a wooden spoon
2. Line- "I've never heard it put that way"
3. Character- Jesse or Jessie Samson, DJ
The genre our team drew was Drama, which we chose over Sci-Fi.
The shooting was very fun, stretching from Saturday into Sunday due to weather concerns closing our initial location. After lots and lots of post production work, we mailed the film with a half hour to spare.
It will be posted on the National Film Challenge website in a week or so, where it will be up to be voted on for Audience Choice award, so we will be counting on all of your support!
Winner: Hereafter
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Okay, so while I was away, the Clint Eastwood drama completely dominated Paranormal Activity 2 in the weekly poll. Will be heading to see it soon.
10/21/10
The National Film Challenge
This upcoming weekend I am going to be participating in another film competition similar to the last one I did. This one however is a 72 hour contest. Just like last time, the contest will begin on Friday evening, where our team, this time led by myself and editor Steve Valdeck, will receive three story elements and the choice of two genres. The story elements are a character, a prop, and a line of dialogue, while genres range from such staples as comedy and drama to more specialized ones, such as film noir, buddy film, and road movie.
From that point, all writing, shooting, editing, and scoring must be completed by Monday, when the film will be mailed in to the contest organizers. Teams from around the world will be competing for cash prizes and the chance to have the film shown at prestigious film festivals.
Needless to say I am very excited about this, as our last film, Jack Staple and the Cubicles of Doom did very well, making it to the Best of Denver screening for the 48 Hour Film Project. We feel we can do even better this time around.
For those who haven't seen Jack Staple yet, here it is, an example of what can be accomplished in a few short days.
(elements were: Sharon Woods, administrative assistant; a lamp; and "he told me not to tell anyone"; genre: adventure serial)
From that point, all writing, shooting, editing, and scoring must be completed by Monday, when the film will be mailed in to the contest organizers. Teams from around the world will be competing for cash prizes and the chance to have the film shown at prestigious film festivals.
Needless to say I am very excited about this, as our last film, Jack Staple and the Cubicles of Doom did very well, making it to the Best of Denver screening for the 48 Hour Film Project. We feel we can do even better this time around.
For those who haven't seen Jack Staple yet, here it is, an example of what can be accomplished in a few short days.
(elements were: Sharon Woods, administrative assistant; a lamp; and "he told me not to tell anyone"; genre: adventure serial)
10/18/10
Featured New Release Poll- 10/22
Another spooky Halloween movie comes out this Friday, with Paranormal Activity 2 storming into theaters. The first entry in the franchise was wildly popular despite its meager budget, akin to the infamous Blair Witch Project. Is the second as scary as the first? Well, I didn't see the first, but I will if you make me see this new one (did I mention that I love Halloween? Best holiday ever).
Also coming out this week is the latest Clint Eastwood project, Hereafter, starring Matt Damon and Richard Kind. The film tells of a psychic who can see the fate of everyone he meets. Looks to be an introspective and soul searching affair.
Also coming out this week is the latest Clint Eastwood project, Hereafter, starring Matt Damon and Richard Kind. The film tells of a psychic who can see the fate of everyone he meets. Looks to be an introspective and soul searching affair.
Winner: Red
Happily, Red came away the victor in last week's poll. not to say I don't enjoy the highjinks of the Jackass boys, but I am in the mood for some more sophisticated humor.
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