Coronavirus Safety on a Film Set
I know you’re tired of hearing about COVID-19 or Coronavirus. I had joked to myself that it would be fun to make a drinking game out of it and just carry a flask around, then every time you hear one of the words, you take…
The Mauritanian – When Law Fails In The Country That Promotes It
“The Mauritanian” is a poignant film detailing the true experience of one of the many men who were abducted and arrested by the US government, then sent to the infamous prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba after the 9/11 attacks and subsequent war in Afghanistan. Mohamedou…
Sean Connery – A Life Lived in Style
Of course, the first thing we all think of when we hear the name Sean Connery is Bond, James Bond. Connery was the man who set the standard for the character that so many of us love to this day. His career has spanned 60…
Who Was Filmmaker F.W. Murnau?
F.W. Murnau is most well-known for directing the vampire film Nosferatu. Bram Stoker’s Dracula inspired movie. made in 1922. However, Murnau wasn’t just a one hit wonder, having directed numerous movies during his career in Germany and the US. Films that set new standards in…
Kirk Douglas the last star of Hollywood’s golden age dies at 103
With a list of credits to his name, longer than my arm Kirk Douglas has had a career any actor would be envious of. For me, when I think of Kirk Douglas the first thing that comes to mind is Spartacus the 1960 film that…
Who Was Sue Lyon?
You might not recognize the name Sue Lyon, but I would bet you recognize the face of a 14 year old Sue Lyon. Think of a young girl with heart-shaped sunglasses and a lollypop. Starting to sound familiar? Sue Lyon at the age of 14…
De-Aging is Distracting and Unnecessary
With the recent release of “The Irishman” and “Gemini Man,” a lot of the entertainment media has focused the discussion of those films on de-aging. For those who don’t know, De-aging is where you take an older actor and then through the magic of computer…
Spoilers Everywhere and The Difficulty of Avoiding Them!
Technology: that thing that makes our lives so much easier, but also more of a pain in the ass for people who don’t want to see a move on opening night. As anyone who is currently amongst the living knows there are two phenomena happening…