Book Review: The Art of Tron Legacy

Released Nov. 23rd, 2010 Page count: 160 pages Size: 11” x 9” The Art Tron: Legacy By Justin Springer Foreword by Darren Gilford; Afterword by Joeseph Kosinski Published by Disney Editions Distributed by H.B. Fenn   http://www.hbfenn.com/ ___________________________________ The Art of Tron: Legacy Book Review By Erin V. The original film Tron, was visually groundbreaking… Read More Book Review: The Art of Tron Legacy

DVD Review: It’s Kind of a Funny Story

It’s Kind of a Funny Story – An Alliance Films’ Release http://www.focusfeatures.com/its_kind_of_a_funny_story DVD Release Date: February 8th, 2010 Rated PG for coarse language and mature theme Running time: 101 minutes   Anna Boden (dir.) Ryan Fleck (dir.)   Anna Boden (writer) Ryan Fleck (writer)   Based on the novel by Ned Vizzini   Broken Social… Read More DVD Review: It’s Kind of a Funny Story

“The King’s Speech” Should not be Censored

By John C. The King’s Speech has been widely embraced by critics and audiences alike, captivating and inspiring people with it’s powerful story of a monarch, King George VI (Colin Firth), overcoming a debilitating stutter.  Even Queen Elizabeth II has enjoyed the film, in which Firth portrays her father. On it’s way to potentially pulling… Read More “The King’s Speech” Should not be Censored

Book Review: Getting It Done – The Ultimate Production Assistant Guide

Released February 1st, 2011 Page count: 189 pages Size: 6” x 9” Gettin it Done – The Ultimate Production Assistant Guide Joshua A. Friedman Published By Michael Wiese Publications   http://www.mwp.com/ ________________________________________________ Getting it Done Book Review By Erin V. Most of us probably don’t even know the details of what a Production Assistant does… Read More Book Review: Getting It Done – The Ultimate Production Assistant Guide

Book Review: Casting Revealed – A Guide for Film Directors

Released February 2011 Page count: 159 pages Size: 6” x 9” Casting Revealed: A Guide for Film Directors Hester Schell Published By Michael Wiese Publications   http://www.mwp.com/ ________________________________________________ Casting Revealed Book Review By Erin V. Casting Revealed is a much-needed book for independent filmmakers.  There are so many books out there about directing and writing,… Read More Book Review: Casting Revealed – A Guide for Film Directors

Book Review: Independent Film Distribution

Released January 1st, 2010 Page count: 344 pages Size: 6” x 9” Independent Film Distribution: How to Make a Successful End Run Around the Big Guys (2nd ed.) Phil Hall Published By Michael Wiese Publications   http://www.mwp.com/ ________________________________________________ Independent Film Distribution Book Review By Erin V. Every year, thousands of films are made around the… Read More Book Review: Independent Film Distribution

Nominations for the 31st Annual Genie Awards

The nominations for the 31st Annual Genie Awards were announced today by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television.  Honouring the best of 2010 in Canadian film, the nominees for Best Motion Picture were:   Heartbeats Barney’s Version Incendies Splice 10 1/2   Barney’s Version led the pack with a total of 11 nominations, and… Read More Nominations for the 31st Annual Genie Awards

DVD/Blu-ray Release: Never Let Me Go

Today, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is releasing Never Let Me Go on Blu-ray & DVD.  Unfortunately denied the Oscar recognition that it rightfully deserved, the film comes highly recommended.  Anchored by transcendent performances from Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield and Kiera Knightly, Mark Romanek’s masterful big screen rendering of Kazuo Ishaguro’s beautifully written novel is as… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Never Let Me Go

Blu-ray Release: Alice in Wonderland (1951)

Today, Walt Disney Studios’ Home Entertainment is releasing their 1951 classic, Alice in Wonderland, for the first time on Blu-ray.  Now celebrating its 60th anniversary, this animated reimagining of Lewis Carroll’s story is perhaps not as well known as other Disney classics, but the vibrant colours look spectacular in high-definition on Blu-ray.   The sometimes psychedelic… Read More Blu-ray Release: Alice in Wonderland (1951)