How Self-Distribution Saved My Sanity

Insufficient development funding and flawed distribution paradigms compound the challenges facing Australian producers, however new approaches to self-distribution provide a silver lining. TOUGH GIG - Producing's a hell of a thing. If you're not one of the lucky few eligible for Enterprise or able to monopolize the agency funding rounds, development investment is nigh impossible to come by. ...

A Movie Review of "Heaven Is for Real"

A movie review for the film, Heaven is for Real, starring Connor Corum, Greg Kinnear and Kelly Reilly. The year 2014 began with a flood of faith-based films, and "Heaven Is for Real" can be easily counted as one of the best of the bunch. ...

The Top 10 All Time Box Office Movies

When it comes to movies, one of the achievements that can make a film a total hit is its worldwide earnings. Some of us will wonder which films have managed to obtain such success. I have done some research and here are a list of the top ten movies that presently reigning as the all time worldwide box office achievers. ...

15 Hollywood Films That Would Be Ruined By Sequels

Disastrous sequels like 'Son Of The Mask' are not one-off events. Such unnecessary follow-ups to perfectly good standalone movies are being churned out with alarming regularity by Hollywood filmmakers, in the hope of earning big bucks. Here is a list of some all-time classics, which should never be sullied with a mundane sequel. ...

Why Watching Series Is Not Going Away Anytime Soon

In the recent past movies and specifically series have become the in thing in town, with many persons especially kids, teens and youths spending very long hours glued to their television sets, personal computers or even portable DVD players watching them. The rise in the entertainment industry has massively affected the availability of the content and moreover, the fact that the experienced directors are giving their all to deal with the adverse competition in the industry. Some of the reasons why a large number people are increasingly watching series are as follows: Accessible The popularity of... ...

"FINDING VIVIAN MAIER" - A New Film Report

This is a film to see. If you believe in a Providential Overseer, then you'll find further proof in "FINDING VIVIAN MAIER". What odds are there of one finding the unknown works of a photographer-- one, Vivian Maier-- at an auction that turns out to be a treasure trove of street photographs that reveal a world-class talent? Maloof was the perfect guy to find all that stuff. ...

Amazing Spider-Man

With the imminent launch of the sequel, I feel like now is the perfect time to talk about the first entry of the Amazing Spider-Man trilogy. Reboots for franchises aren't really necessary but the argument here is that director Marc Webb (no pun intended) wanted to bring something we've never seen before in Sam Raimi's adaptations. Now that a sequel is looming over our heads, should you bother to watch the first one? ...

Movie Review: "Draft Day"

A movie review for the film, Draft Day, starring Kevin Costner, Jennifer Garner and Denis Leary. "Draft Day" is a sports drama that stars Kevin Costner as Sonny Weaver. During the film, Sonny struggles with making the right draft day decisions to bring his team to the Super Bowl. ...

"UNDER THE SKIN" - A New Film Report

My wife asked, "How was it?" I said, 'I don't know yet; I need to think more about it.' (Guess what, I'm still thinking!) Scarlett Johannson comes to Earth on some sort of mission. Is she here in order to test out some theory about women seducing men? Is she here to lure them to disintegration, and from their deaths acquire some last minute spiritual gifts from their crumbling souls? Does any of this make much sense? ...

AMERICA'S WINTER WONDERLAND: Captain America: The Winter Soldier Restores Cinematic Heroism

As dusk gives way to dawn, the opening bars of Alan Silvestri's "Captain America Theme" mournfully yet heroically play as Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) goes on his morning run. This opening scene acts as subtle foreshadowing of the themes of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, which essentially asks the question: "Whatever happened to Truth, Justice, and the American Way?" Evidently, the concepts jumped ship to Marvel Studios for this film is arguably the best of all the single Marvel action hero movies to date. ...

"Minority Report:" Is There Such A Thing As Free Will?

In the Tom Cruise movie, "Minority Report," Tom plays a "PreCrime" Captain named John Anderton who apprehends criminals based on foreknowledge provided by three psychics called "precogs". The movie examines whether free will can exist if the future is set and known in advance. I thought the movie was an interesting fantasy. After all, I believe that we have the power to choose our lives in spite of our circumstances and that we can create any future we choose regardless of our past. I'll bet you're a believer too. I've subscribed to the philosophy of Joseph Campbell, the expert on how myths shape our lives, who encouraged us to "follow our bliss" and, in doing so, the world would cooperate in having us fulfill our dreams. Now I'm not so sure. Welcome to the future. ...

Prime-Time Television And Its Misrepresentation Of Head Lice Treatment: A Critique Of 'Trophy Wife'

As our previous article discusses, primetime television rarely depicts the American Life in an accurate way. Most relationships that these show depict are romanticized and improbable, but the way that head lice treatment and symptoms are completely understated is damaging mothers and fathers that have to deal with head lice in their own homes! Television misrepresents head lice facts and most of the treatment details necessary to prevent and treat lice infestations. In this article I will discuss the ABC television show, 'Trophy Wife' and it's episode concerning head lice (Season 1: Episode 5 Lice and Beary White). Don't worry, you don't need to be a fan of the show to learn something! ...

An Evaluation of Noah, the Movie

Before I begin, allow me to say that I am not here to criticize Noah or Aronofsky. I am also not interested in ad hominem arguments regarding Aronofsky (which many critics have resorted to) and neither am I here to vent about how my Christian feelings have been hurt by this film. Instead, I am going to provide, what I believe, is a very relevant evaluation (not critique) of the movie. ...

Civility in the Media

In my forty years of broadcasting experience, I've fielded thousands of questions about my work; topics include covering news, anchoring programs, interviewing world leaders and celebrities, and yes, the glamor and excitement of it all. But I can't remember anyone-whether on a street, in a classroom, or at a dinner party-ever questioning how news people behaved, or whether that behavior reflects our society. ...

A Review of "Captain America: The Winter Soldier"

"A movie review for the film "Captain America: The Winter Soldier." The film stars Steve Rogers. ...

Spot Light on Telecommunications

A glance at the last 100 years in the telecommunication industry. This article lays out the direction of the industry today, and questions whether the consumers, the advertisers and the producers bests interests are being served. ...

Movie Review of the 47 Ronin Starring Keanu Reeves - 2013

This is the story of how 47 Samurai become Ronin and how they back Honor to their former Master. The Lord of Aku is forced to preserve his honor by taking his life. His death was forced upon after an ill faithed spell was cast upon him by the minors of Lord Kira. ...

"THE FACE OF LOVE" - A New Film Report

There speaks an old adage that a good script rates TEN; whereas actors rate only TWO. Viewing "THE FACE OF LOVE" brings this adage to bear. The story is silly-willy: A widow of five years-- still mourning her late spouse-- espies a guy who's his double. She begins pursuing him, and coyly ropes him into being her designee. While she remains smitten with how he captivates her with his face, he, the poor guy, falls vastly in love with her whole startling being. ...

Good Times and Real Life In The Housing Projects

The TV series "Good Times" did cover some aspects of life in the housing projects well. But the show didn't always portray those aspects realistically. ...

\"Noah": The Biblical Epic That Demands Attention

"Noah" is an important movie that demands thought. This article sums up the beautifully wrought spectacle that demands a big screen to appreciate. This movie will make you feel as if you should aboard the ark. ...

"The Lunch Box" - A New Film Report

Conjure up a housewife, who's a pretty good cook-- with a husband that's forgotten marital affection is something he provides. What does she do? Quaint wisdom has it that the secret to a man's libido is through his taste buds... And, in Mumbai, where she now resides, there moves a vast lunch service that feeds thousands of workers each day. The way it works is fantastic to observe: Every day, men on bicycles collect prepared lunch meals from restaurants as well as single chefs (mostly house wives); and through an archaic but effective system of conveyance these box lunches get delivered to folks working in the city. ...

Quirky Documentaries at Florida Film Festival 2014

The documentary features category at a film festival may be the greatest proof that truth is stranger than fiction. At Florida Film Festival, produced by Enzian Theater each April and held throughout Central Florida, a selection of quirky characters are included in competing and non-competing documentary programs. The following represent some of the most oddball feature-length docs included in this year's festival, exploring uncommon subjects, or in the case of The Final Member, exploring a common subject in an uncommon way. ...

15 Grossly Inaccurate Sci-Fi Hollywood Flicks

Big banners, glossy sets, lavish production values - Hollywood science-fiction flicks are almost invariably mega-budget affairs. While most movies in this genre rake in huge profits, not all of them can boast of being scientifically accurate. Let us here take you through some of the most inaccurate science-fiction films. ...

5 Ways to Save Money on Your TV Bill

Most likely anyone that you talk to is concerned about the rising costs of cable and satellite bills. Every year the costs increase, and people feel as though they have no choice but to pay for these high rates. They may not be aware of the other options they have to save money on their television entertainment bills. There are a few things you can do to lower or completely cut out your television bills and still be entertained. ...

Are Video Nasties The Very Best Of Hororr Movies?

Do you know what exactly are the Video Nasties? A list of 39 gruesome and/or shocking movies from the 70's-80's that were so extreme that they got banned in UK. In this article, we present the 10 best movies from that controverted list! ...

Finding Inspiration at Florida Film Festival 2014

Not everything at a film festival has to be dark and edgy, although that's often the case. Among the 20 fresh new movies in the American Independent Competition at the 2014 Florida Film Festival held throughout Central Florida each April, two selections are particularly inspiring. More than with most films, watching these onscreen struggles may encourage viewers to connect with their inner spirit and bring out the best version of themselves. ...

Finding Neighbors - Movie Review

When it's man-against-man, an underdog is pitted against a larger, stronger force. Working against the odds, this underdog may use any combination of physical, emotional, intellectual, or spiritual aptitude to defeat his or her opponent. What about the even more difficult to depict (and to understand) conflict of man against himself? This internal struggle is fully explored in the independent film, Finding Neighbors, a narrative feature film written and directed by Ron Judkins and appearing in its Southeast Premiere at Florida Film Festival 2014. ...

Captain America: The Winter Soldier Review

Is Captain America: The Winter Soldier a worthy entry into the Marvel Cannon? Find out in my review. ...

Hammer's The Quiet Ones - The True Story

Hammer's new supernatural movie The Quiet Ones, in which a University physics professor assembles a team to help create a poltergeist, is actually based on a true story which happened way back in the 1970's, when a group of Canadian scientists similarly tried to create a ghost of their own. What they discovered turned out to be quite shocking. ...

Why Disney's "Frozen" Is a Bad Movie

I just finished watching the popular Disney movie, "Frozen", for the second time. The hype surrounding the movie was obnoxious and everyone was saying that, "'Frozen' is one of the best movies of all time." Watching it my first time around, it wasn't great; the bar was set pretty high and my expectations didn't meet up to the reality of the movie. ...

Clint Eastwood Goes To War

Clint Eastwood does a darn fine job when he plays a mysterious Western gunslinger, a tough American cop, or a bare-knuckled fighter whose best buddy is an orang-utan. He also does an equally darn fine job whenever he plays a war hero. ...

Comparing "Muppets Most Wanted" to Other Movies in the Muppet World

Ty Burrell, Tina Fey and Ricky Gervais join the Muppets on screen in "Muppets Most Wanted." Jim Henson's lovable puppet and marionette hybrids have come bursting back onto the pop cultural scene. ...

"LE WEEK-END" - A New Film Report

The beginning of this film reminds me of a joke where a guy says to his wife, "What would you like for our anniversary, dear?" And she replies, "A DIVORCE!" "Oh,"' he says, "I can't afford THAT? What else would you like?"... "A WEEK-END TRIP TO PARIS!" And that is how this movie might well have got its start. For in it, we see a couple- they have been married for thirty unhappy years-- Nick Burrows (played by Jim Broadbent) and Meg, his wife (played by Lindsay Duncan). They are en route by train to Paris for the week-end: it is their return there where once they enjoyed a young fresh honeymoon (thirty long years ago). ...