The Interview: Edwin Walker (Filmmaker)
Edwin Walker (filmmaker) shares the latest on what he’s been doing since the last time he spoke with Perfectionist Wannabe.
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Focusing on the Passion and Making It the Mission
Over this past week, I’ve been pondering what I would like to do with this site. My friends assisted me with the items they would like to see, as well as identifying the items they already liked about the site. I’m going to let you in on a little secret…keeping up appearances for this site is very…
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World Premiere of Ryan Reynolds New Film “Mississippi Grind”
Ryan Reynolds’ latest film “Mississippi Grind” premiered at the Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center Tuesday night. In attendance at the world premiere was Ryan Reynolds and the directors of the film. “Mississippi Grind” is about a gambler named Gerry (Ben Mendelsohn) from Iowa, who, like most gambling addicts, finds himself in a bit of a…
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Labyrinth of Lies
There are very few movies I have on my list of films that you have to see at least once in your lifetime. These are the films that change you or open your mind in such a way that the movie becomes a part of you. You become a very different person after seeing it. These…
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The Interview: Filmmaker Edwin Walker aka E. Micheaux
One of my favorite songs is “Use Me” by Bill Withers. The lyrics say, “You just keep on using me until you use me up, Until you use me up.” I want to do as much work on this planet until I can not be used any longer. So I say, ‘use me,’ to me, ‘to…
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DOPE Makes You Think Twice
It’s been a while since I’ve seen a movie quite like DOPE. The last time I saw something similar, about the plight of a young black man, was Clockers and Boyz N The Hood. This story gives you a different perspective on how a group of friends overcome the obstacles of their poor neighborhood in Inglewood,…
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Kevin Bacon and Michael Bacon – The Bacon Brothers
New York – It’s not so often that you find out that one of the most popular actors for the last 30+ years is not just an actor but a musician, too. Kevin Bacon and his brother Michael Bacon (The Bacon Brothers) stopped by the Cornell Club on Monday night for a talk and performance. There…
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Oscar Watch: Family On Board Heads to TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood
{Courtesy of George Pogatsia} After the New York City International Film Festival, the award winning short “Family On Board” made a trip to Cannes, France for the Cannes Film Festival. Now, the film is heading to Hollywood! The film short is headlining the HollyShorts Monthly Screening Series on June 25th at the TCL Chinese Theatre….
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Testament of Youth
While I would normally do a general review of a film, “Testament of Youth” will be a little different because this film hit very close to home for me. Synopsis – This film is based on the memoir written by Vera Brittain (played by Alicia Vikander from “A Royal Affair”). This young woman’s sole desire…
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The Interview: “Winter” Director Heidi Greensmith
The Interview presents “Winter” Director Heidi Greensmith. Winter stars Tommy Flanagan (Sons of Anarchy) in one of his best performances yet.
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Oscar Watch: Winter, The Most Important Film of 2015 You Must See
There are very few films that come into existence that becomes one of the most important films you need to see in your lifetime. “Winter” from Heidi Greensmith is one of those movies that should be on your list of things to see before you die. This film premiered as the finale at the New York City…
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Oscar Watch: “Family on Board” Given Oscar Consideration
(Courtesy of George Pogatsia, Director, Writer and Star of “Family On Board”) The big news coming out of the New York City International Film Festival (“NYCIFF”) is that “Family on Board” and “Malan Breton: A Journey to Taiwan” were submitted to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for a 2016 Oscar consideration. “Family…
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The Interview: “Family On Board” and “The Sopranos” Actor & Filmmaker George Pogatsia
A short interview with director George Pogatsia on his film short “Family on Board.” Showcased at NYCIFF.
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Highlights from NYCIFF
New York – The New York City International Film Festival is in New York until May 7, 2015. During its opening night gala, with actors and directors out on the red carpet for the launch of the festival, the two main features were a film short called “Family on Board” directed by George Pogatsia and…
