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3 things about Carol Reed’s THE FALLEN IDOL

The Fallen Idol [1948] 1. “There’s lies and lies … some lies are just kindness.” 2. She quietly walks past the boy on the stairs and drops the parcel, wrapped in string, into the furnace. 3. After he sees his … Continue reading →

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3 things about Digna Sinke’s AFTER THE TONE

After the Tone [2014] 1. The woman leaves two messages. During the second, apologetic: “I don’t even know if you still live in Amsterdam.” 2. She sings a fragment of a Nick Drake song. 3. The last place where he … Continue reading →

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3 things about Nicole Holofcener’s ENOUGH SAID

Enough Said [2013] 1. “It’s an ugly crowd.” 2. Stirring the guacamole with his chip. 3. The way you can resent someone for something they don’t even know they’re doing.

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How the sound sounds.

Now that the Kickstarter has concluded I’ve been able to get back to the nuts and bolts work of finishing the film. Over the weekend I had the chance to listen to the first complete rough mix of the soundtrack. … Continue reading →

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The Foreclosure cocktail.

This is an off-menu drink served at The Barrelhouse Flat in Chicago. It’s delicious, but slow down there cowboy. This is a serious mixture. FORECLOSURE 1.5 oz. Lemon Hart 151 rum .25 oz. Cruzan Black Strap rum .25 oz allspice … Continue reading →

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3 things about CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON

Creature from the Black Lagoon [1954] 1. They examine the claw that was caught in the net. Nipple on the right side of the frame. 2. White underwater plumes. 3. Floating face in the ship’s hold.

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I CAN HAS EYEM DEEBEE.

Whoa, looks like my movie is, like, a real thing.

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3 things about Robert Zemeckis’ WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT

Who Framed Roger Rabbit [1988] 1. Cattle call. 2. He sniffs the edge of the record. 3. Singing sword.

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For a picture you hear with your eyes.

Previously I posted about the importance of color correction in the post-production phase of filmmaking. Well, my movie’s in good hands. I’m pleased to announce that Nicholas Coyle will be the colorist for Pause of the Clock. An early and … Continue reading →

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3 things about Garry Marshall’s GEORGIA RULE

Georgia Rule [2007] 1. “For a smart girl, you do stupid well.” 2. She unplugs the phone, sets it on the counter, and drapes a dishtowel over it. 3. Old lady with Kleenex sticking out of her ears.

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