Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Monday, July 29, 2013
Monday, July 08, 2013
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Still fabulous even the second time around. I went to see it last year and blogged about it a couple of times on my other blog. Solid gold actors, gentle challenges humorously handled. Love it!
Wednesday, July 03, 2013
The Failed Estate: Old Empires New Legacies
The Failed Estate: Old Empires New Legacies: Journalism isn't like any other business. And that's because journalism isn't a business at all. The great newspaper empires ...
Tuesday, July 02, 2013
Mental
Love! Love! Love! This film is a must see for a great belly laugh. The women I went with don't want to go to the movies with me again cause I laughed too loud. There were so many hilarious moments. If you love the soundtrack from 'The Sound of Music', 'Muriel's Wedding' or Toni Collette, this is for you. Don't miss it. I als
The Burning Man
I love Australian Film. The Burning Man is set in Sydney and is about a chef. It took me a little while to follow the plot as it moved about between present and past. I liked it though. It all made sense in the end and there were some great Aussie actors in it, such as Rachel Griffiths, a favourite of mine.
It is a story about love, loss and grief. The protagonist is a chef and there was some reality there. It is a beautiful film in lots of ways and I enjoyed it.
It is a story about love, loss and grief. The protagonist is a chef and there was some reality there. It is a beautiful film in lots of ways and I enjoyed it.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Friday, April 26, 2013
The Intouchables
The Intouchables is one of the funniest films I've seen in a long time. It's irreverent and uplifting and I highly recommend it. The version I watched is French with English subtitles and it was worth putting aside all distractions to watch and enjoy. This film is my favourite so far this year.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Searching for Sugarman
I listened to Rodriguez in the park on the way to school where we would stop for a sneaky smoke before school. I'd downloaded his music on my ipod and I had no idea about his story until I saw this great film. What a story!
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Django Unchained
It's hard to anticipate a film you are looking forward to seeing. As a big fan of the writer/director, you can have high expectations. I totally enjoyed 'Django Unchained'. I'm too biased in favour of Tarantino to give a decent review, so here are a coupl from professionals:
The Australian: Tarantino is unrestrained
ABC: At The Movies
The Australian: Tarantino is unrestrained
ABC: At The Movies
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Snow White and the Huntsman
I love the retelling of faery tales. Recently I began watching the TV Series 'Once Upon a Time'. All retellings are not equal, yet the retelling continues and the story is familiar, yet with a different perspective. This is another one. Too scary for children.
Snow White and the Huntsman held a few surprises for me. One of the big improvements I saw was no stepmother relationship and no happily ever after wedding.
I am yet to see 'Mirror, Mirror', also made last year.
I am yet to see 'Mirror, Mirror', also made last year.
Friday, December 07, 2012
Getting Started in Filmmaking, From Beginning to End
If you’re looking to start making some films, you may already possess a lot of the things you need to get started. If you’ve got some sort of camera, a computer, and some basic video editing software then you’re probably all set. If you want to really get serious though, it’ll take some investment. Check out this list of different things you need to start making your films appear more professional.
Software
Many computers come standard with some basic video editing software. This is good if you’re interested in making low-budget films for your personal use, but if you’re serious about filmmaking then you need to upgrade to something better. Investing in a program like Final Cut Pro will let you edit things you never had the opportunity to before. With all the different kinds of effects you can use, you’ll find a program like Final Cut Pro is a great investment.
Good software will also let you edit the music and scores in your films. This is great because you can get all your free music downloads @ www.kazagold.com and edit them as you see fit. You’ll see that the things you can do with good video editing software are essentially endless. Investing in a program like Adobe After Effects will give you access to insane visual effects. You’ll be surprised at what you can create.
Camera
Surprisingly, you’ll find that you can find a great quality camera that you can use to create awesome videos for cheap. Search some local websites in your area for a used camera, but if you’re looking for a new high definition camera you’ll still be able to find one that doesn’t break your budget. Depending on what it is that you’re filming, a GoPro camera might be a good choice. GoPro cameras are very rugged and can be taken under water and through extreme conditions. There’s no need to invest in a camera that you won’t need, so choose a cheaper yet higher quality model if that’s all you need.
Marketing Tools
If you believe your film is of high enough quality that you want to share it and possibly enter it in film festivals, you’ll need tools to market it. There are lots of ways to do this, some that cost lots of money and some that are free.
First off, you should create a captivating trailer for your film using your video editing software. Make sure the trailer has information on the website for your film, which you should also create. There are plenty of websites that cater to independent filmmakers, so search around to find one that fits what you need (including your budget). After creating the trailer and your website, use social media to market your film. Create a Facebook for your film and have all of your friends “Like” the page, and encourage them to share your trailer. The more buzz you can create, the better.
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011
$9.99
This stop motion animation features many great Australian voices, Anthony LaPaglia, Ben Mendelsohn, Geoffry Rush and others. It's set in an apartment building and is like having a coffee and watching the world go by, but a bit more intense and personal. I enjoyed it.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Thunderstruck
Thunderstruck is another great Australian film. It's a road trip story about a group of young men who revive their friendship to fulfil a promise made in their youth. If you like ACDC, road trips, humour, Australian films, I would recommend it to you.
Another
Another
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Animal Kingdom
You have to watch this film. I was totally gripped by it's intensity. The characters convince.
If you want to download a study guide: Metro:Animal Kingdom
The Official Film Site Animal Kingdom
Article about AFI nominations: Luke Buckmaster
This is Australian film at its best.
Animal Kingdom
Monday, September 20, 2010
Tomorrow When the War Began
This film is thought provoking as the book was. I like John Marsdon's writing because he doesn't treat the audience to a clearly defined judgement, yet places us in predicament's through the protagonists. Reading the book with year 9 classes, the debates and discussions provoked by this story are no stranger to me. That is the value of it for teenagers (and readers in general) I believe. It asks you to question your reality or perspective of how you fit in the world.
I loved the shot of Ellie in front of the mural of the Brittish invasion of Australia. I was pleased Corrie was reading an Australian classic and the line about films not being as good as books. I've read a number of reviews since seeing the film and like my classrooms there is debate about the story. Here are a few:
Luke Buckmaster (also read the comments)
Beyond Hollywood
Phillipa Hawker
I loved the shot of Ellie in front of the mural of the Brittish invasion of Australia. I was pleased Corrie was reading an Australian classic and the line about films not being as good as books. I've read a number of reviews since seeing the film and like my classrooms there is debate about the story. Here are a few:
Luke Buckmaster (also read the comments)
Beyond Hollywood
Phillipa Hawker
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