The Americanization of Emily (1964)Written by Paddy ChayefskyDirected by Arthur Hiller You didn’t see a lot of films in the wake of World War II that called military action into question. You would see a slew of anti-war films twenty-odd years out from Vietnam. But on the twentieth anniversary of D-Day, it was a pretty […]… Continue reading Movie Review – The Americanization of Emily —
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Movie Review – Network —
Network (1976)Written by Paddy ChayefskyDirected by Sidney Lumet Network is a masterpiece. This is true both in the sheer craft of Paddy Chayefsky’s dialogue and structure, but especially for how the themes are blended so perfectly in the narrative. One of my biggest complaints about the film has nothing to do with what we see […]… Continue reading Movie Review – Network —
Black Books Matter —
It’s not just important to support Black Lives, but you also need to engage in and promote Black Art. Here are some books I absolutely love that are written by Black authors. I hope you find something here to pick up and read. These are not just books by Black writers but also some of […]… Continue reading Black Books Matter —
Movie Review – Die Hard With a Vengeance —
Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995)Written by Jonathan HensleighDirected by John McTiernan I saw the first Die Hard movie by accident. My dad went to the video store and rented it without checking the rating. We were a lazy evangelical household in all the least fun ways, one of them being “no movies above a […]… Continue reading Movie Review – Die Hard With a Vengeance —
Under 5min. Festival Testimonial – June 4 2020
vevek paul I would really recommend the platform as the way they conduct the festival is very good , also the fact that there’s a discussion on the film and that feedback is shared with the film makers is really inspiring Submit your Film via Film Freeway: Submit your short film that’s 5 minutes or… Continue reading Under 5min. Festival Testimonial – June 4 2020
Bench & fence — Pictures without film.
Challenge: Pull up a Seat photo challenge 2020Topic: Week 21 A recent shot of a nearby bench in the morning sunshine. Ken via Bench & fence — Pictures without film.
Wide open spaces — Pictures without film.
Challenge: One word Sunday ChallengeTopic: Dream I miss the wide open spaces, secluded beaches, and wild landscapes I so often visit at this time of year. Ken via Wide open spaces — Pictures without film.
Perhaps — Pictures without film.
Challenge: Sunday Stills: Topic: Life in a #Waterworld This week Teri asks us: This week’s Sunday Stills photo challenge theme is waterworld. If you are one of the lucky ones who can enjoy being in or around the water, tell us about your favorite water world. Show us in recent photos. Can’t enjoy the water… Continue reading Perhaps — Pictures without film.
Dead head hexagon — Pictures without film.
Challenge: Cosmic Photo promptTopic: Geometric shapes This weekend Dale asked us: So here it is, a day late and a dollar short as my wife would say; I’d like your compositions for Monday’s post to be on the theme of geometric shapes. Well some of you know I very much enjoy doing this sort of […]… Continue reading Dead head hexagon — Pictures without film.
Sunrise in the lane — Pictures without film.
Challenge: Cee’s Black & White Photo ChallengeTopic: It’s All About Nature Early morning walks get us out off the house, and keep us relatively fit at the moment. We are very lucky that they can be all about nature! Ken via Sunrise in the lane — Pictures without film.
Under 5 minute & Smartphone festival 