The air was buzzing at the Market Theatre in Anderson as we entered to take our seats. As I took a moment to admire the minimalist set that perfectly complemented this beautifully rustic venue, I knew that we were about to witness something extraordinary. I grabbed my cider and a snack and sat next to […]
As far back as 1986, I was aware of the profound impact that the art of cinema had on me. As a child with cerebral palsy, stumbling around on two leg braces, it was hard to find my footing in a world that I hadn’t yet begun to understand. But one thing that I did […]
The good folks over at Flicker Alley have released the second volume of their 3-D Rarities series on Blu-ray. Shorts include A Day in the Country, The Black Swan, Mid-Century Memories in Kodachrome Stereo, Games in Depth, a rare prologue for Frankenstein’s Bloody Terror, and a trailer for The 3-D Movie. The feature length film, […]
The first day of the Lilith shoot, I was terrified. And it showed. Yes, I was working with some of my best friends, but I was also working with some folks that I was just getting to know. To top it all off, that weekend, we were shooting the heaviest scenes in the script, on […]
It started as a short film. Back in 2007, Brittany and I sat down in my room. I had a pad of paper. I was itching to make another short film. I’d just finished a David Lynch tribute film, entitled Crawlspace. It was my first foray into “serious” filmmaking. Looking back at it now, it’s […]
Joel Edgerton’s film, Boy Erased, will soon be available on Blu-ray, courtesy of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. I remember when Bruce committed suicide. A friend and mentor of mine, he was a homosexual living in the Bible Belt. When he first came out to me, he did so in tears. Weeping, he told me he’d […]
Ken Russell remains one of the most fascinating directors who ever lived. His films have polarized audiences and critics alike for years. That hasn’t changed. I first discovered Russell years ago, as I was flipping through the channels instead of doing my homework, and stumbled upon Tommy. I’ve always been a sucker for musicals, but […]
I had a wonderful chat with actress Tanna Frederick, all around wonderful human being and muse of legendary independent film director, Henry Jaglom. We discussed our mutual appreciation (obsession, maybe?) with Henry’s work, and I asked her the following questions about her experiences with Henry, as well as her upcoming projects. Ladies and gentlemen, meet […]
Actor James Franco caught the attention of his fans recently, after he had the name “Brad Renfro” carved into his arm with a switchblade. Subsequently, Franco has designed and sold a set of limited-edition switchblades, each bearing the inscription, “Brad Renfro Forever”. In Franco’s opinion, this is a fitting tribute to one of his dear […]
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