Pina (the film)

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After a hectic period of work, I finally had a chance to see the Wim Wender’s film PINA. Firstly, I should preface this review with the caveat that I L-O-V-E Pina Bausch, and no other choreographer (apart from Philippe Decoufle) holds a more special place in my heart. Secondly, I can’t really see 3D very […]

More About BABIP

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In relation to my BABIP, BASEBALL & BAD LUCK posting, check out this Saber Friendly Tip. (sorry, link broken before. fixed now)

Attack the Block

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I just saw the excellent new film Attack the Block, written and directed by up and comer Joe Cornish of Adam and Joe Show fame. Lighter on comedy and heavier on action then I was expecting, Attack the Block is really a redemption story with a touch of British Social Drama.

Thomas McCarthy & Cooked Breakfasts

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I’ve got two new items for my under-rated list: Film Maker Thomas McCarthy English Cooked Breakfasts Thomas McCarthy First off, he really isn’t totally under-rated as all of his films have been praised by critics. However, he makes my list because I feel his films deserve more exposure. Unlike a director like say, Edgar Wright,

Osama, Obama and tsunamis…oh my.

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What with Osama’s death, Obama’s speech, earthquakes, floods, tsunamis and nuclear meltdowns, my news seems pretty uneventful. Nevertheless, I’ll plough on in the false belief that I am somehow at the centre of the world…bua ha ha ha! I’ve just finished shooting a spot for Best Buy, working again with my lovely assistant (and budding […]

Script Mapping

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Recently a friend of mine had one of his screenplays produced. After the initial excitement wore off, he found himself wrangling with the producers over potential changes to his script. He saw things one way, the producers another, cue heated negotiations and various bouts of metaphorical hair pulling. I’ve been writing screen plays, plot outlines […]

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