Dec 18, 20080

A New Direction

Categories: Film

As part of the Project:Direct contest for YouTube, my newest short film is online. It’s called “The Collection” and it’s the film I’m most proud of making at this point in my career as an amateur filmmaker. It’s a slight departure from the films I’ve made in the past, because most of my movies have [...]

As part of the Project:Direct contest for YouTube, my newest short film is online. It's called "The Collection" and it's the film I'm most proud of making at this point in my career as an amateur filmmaker. It's a slight departure from the films I've made in the past, because most of my movies have been comedic in nature. This is more dramatic and atmospheric. Sure, there's things I'd like to change about it. With every project I wish had a real budget. ... Read More

Aug 5, 20080

REVIEW: Mummy 3 is a lifeless retread!

Categories: Film

I was entertained by the first “Mummy” movie. I understood that it was sort of a light-hearted approach to the Indiana Jones films. A reimagining of the classic monster tale for a whole new generation. I was lucky enough to see it in Las Vegas many years back for a Blockbuster Video manager’s convention and [...]

I was entertained by the first "Mummy" movie. I understood that it was sort of a light-hearted approach to the Indiana Jones films. A reimagining of the classic monster tale for a whole new generation. I was lucky enough to see it in Las Vegas many years back for a Blockbuster Video manager's convention and I had a blast. It wasn't reinventing wheel or the pyramids for that matter, but it didn't have to. It was what it was. A fun little ... Read More