“Shotgun Stories” Review
‘Shotgun Stories’ came out in 2007, stars Michael Shannon, and was written and directed by Jeff Nichols. Set in Arkansas, this poetic and powerful film directed by Jeff Nichols (‘Mud’,…
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This is a Book – Book Review
Review for Demetri Martin’s first book, the New York Times bestselling ‘This is a Book’. This is the first book review I’ve ever done so be sure to pass on…
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Mitch Hedberg: Battling Stage Fright and Anxiety as a Standup Comedian – Video Essay
A profile on one of my favorite stand up comedians, Mitch Hedberg, and his struggle with stage fright and drug use.
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Behind the Scenes of Brickwall Pictures short action film “The Briefcase”
“The Briefcase” was shot in 4 days over the course of two weekends with a budget of $150 raised by producer Adonis Hooslyn by selling plasma from his veins. Click…
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“Calvaire-The Ordeal” Pushing the Limits of Shock Film-Making
In the tradition of Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Psycho and Deliverance comes ‘Calvaire-The Ordeal‘ directed by Fabrice du Welz – a chilling Belgian horror that pushes the limits of shock film-making. The…
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“The Briefcase” teaser trailer
The two bosses of a shady business find themselves targets after one of them steals a briefcase. “The Briefcase” is an original action short film from Brickwall Pictures. This is…
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“High Tension” Slasher, Revenge, Horror Film
Today’s review (full of spoilers) is an early entry into the Splat Pack canon – “High Tension” from Alexandre Aja. Best friends Marie and Alexia decide to spend a quiet weekend…
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Breaking Down the Window Scene From “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri” – Video Essay
A breakdown of the long shot window scene from ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri’ written and directed by Martin McDonagh and starring Sam Rockwell, Frances McDormand, Peter Dinklage, John Hawks,…
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Motivated VS Unmotivated Camera Movement – Video Essay
A study on one of my favorite camera movements in cinema found in Noah Baumbach’s “Frances Ha”. This explains the difference between motivated camera movement and unmotivated camera movement and…
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