Archive for the ‘Film’ Category

Never Give Up on Your Crazy Crazy Dreams

because guest what….they’re not crazy.  The three segments in this video chronicle the tumultuous journey of three difference Oscar-nominated films that would not have seen the light of day had it not been for their mountain-moving creators and supporters.    Making “GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK,” “CRASH,” “BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN”

Mickey Rourke Gave Me the Indie Spirit

  I covered the Independent Spirit Awards this past sweet Saturday afternoon (2/21) seaside in Santa Monica.  It was by far the most laid back and embracing award show I’ve ever seen. As an aspiring filmmaker, I’m always on the lookout for tremendous stories of triumph in the independent film arena.  Suffice to say, I [...]

Director David Fincher: Humble and Proud

I’ve been a  fan of David Fincher’s work ever since I saw “The Game” in 1997.   The picture  stayed with me for days after seeing it.  I think the sheer exhaustion I felt in my lungs from watching what Michael Douglas’ character experienced is what did it. I met David for the first time [...]

Hangin’ with Paul Haggis

Last week, I had the honor of interviewing one of my favorite directors, and one of the most cerebral individuals I’ve come across in Hollywood – Mr. Paul Haggis. He’s most well-known for devoting years of blood, sweat, and tears to the film “Crash,” which pulled off one of he biggest upsets in Academy Awards history [...]

It All Sounds Different by the Water

A documentary I’ve been looking forward to seeing for the last two years has finally hit the big screen.  My friend “Jesse’s Story” is here!  After seven years in the making, documentary filmmaker Mark Jacobs brings you a tale of tragedy turned into inspiration that will forever change the way you look at your world. [...]

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