Long an admirer of the visual effects work of John Budion thanks to films like “Midsommar”, “Submission”, “Zoolander 2″, “The Grand Budapest Hotel”, and the documentary “It Might Get Loud”, it didn’t take much to spark curiosity and interest as to what Budion would do when he stepped behind
Although omnipresent in the indie world as a producer with Glass Eye Pix, and regularly popping up in quick indelible cameo appearances on screen such as in the recent “The Dead Don’t Die”, his absence as a director in the horror genre has been greatly felt the past almost
I know them and love them. You know them and love them, too. I’m talking about the fantastic cast of “General Hospital.” An avid fan of the show since it premiered on April 1, 1963, it has been a joy watching the talented roster of actors over the decades
It’s that time again! Time for the LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL. And what a festival 2018 should prove to be! Truly a “Los Angeles” festival, events span the city with screenings at ArcLight Cinemas in Culver City, Hollywood and Santa Monica, the famed Cinerama Dome, some gala events at
When RJ Palacio’s children’s novel WONDER hit the bookshelves in 2012 (released on Valentine’s Day, no less), it captivated the world and soared to the top of the New York Times Best Seller List. With a core theme of “kindness”, WONDER is the story of Auggie Pullman, a fifth-grader who
As part of BEHIND THE LENS ongoing awards seasons coverage, we shine a light on the artisans and craftsmen “behind the lens and below the line” who are each an integral part in the collaborative effort of making a film over the past year. One would be hard-pressed to make
Already deep into awards season, BEHIND THE LENS turns its attention to the artisans and craftsmen “behind the lens and below the line” who were each an integral part in the collaborative effort of making a film over the past year. One would be hard-pressed to make determinations as to
Andy Serkis now proves he is a force to be reckoned with behind the lens as well as in front of it as he makes his feature film directorial debut with BREATHE. A sweetly exquisite film, Serkis captivates with the beauty and emotion of BREATHE. The performances by Claire Foy
THE GOOD CATHOLIC is a thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining film from beginning to end thanks not only to Paul Shoulberg’s script and direction, but fine performances and ensemble chemistry from Zach Spicer, Danny Glover, John C. McGinley, and Wrenn Schmidt. Unlike what so often happens with a film that even
It’s that time again! Time for the LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL. And what a festival 2017 should prove to be! Running June 14th through 22nd, the festival returns for the second year to its latest home base at the ArcLight in the Heart of Screenland – Culver City – filmmakers
