I want to share with you all a film I watched last night, "Beowulf".
This is the 2007 production directed by Robert Zemeckis. See notes
below.
If you have not seen this movie I encourage you to rent, borrow or steal it.
It's that unique. In fact it's "An Astonishing Experience", but the making
of the movie; the technical aspects behind the filming just blew my mind.
I often think of myself as a stage director who could make the transition
to the film with a little effort. Not so if this is where they are going.
Anyway, get it, watch it and let me know what you think.
I should warn you that it's for mature audiences.
NOTES FROM WIKIPEDIA
Beowulf is a 2007 performance capture action film based on the Old English epic poem of the same name. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the film was created through a motion capture process similar to the technique used in The Polar Express. The cast includes Ray Winstone, Anthony Hopkins, Robin Wright Penn, Alison Lohman, John Malkovich, Crispin Glover, Brendan Gleeson, and Angelina Jolie. It was released in the United States, Canada and the UK on November 16, 2007, and was available to view in IMAX 3D, Real D and standard 2D format.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
The Sundance Film Festival: Movies! Movies! Movies!
It's official! The 2009 Sundance Film Festival is a go!
This world -class movie making event will run through January 25th. Showing more than 100 films. The festival has been a Park City, Utah event since 1981.
On the sidebar are a few links to help my readers who may not be able to attend the festival or those who feel a little overwhelmed by the 100-plus films available for viewing.
The site at festival.sundance.org features videos from this year's festival. "Storytime" is a series of videos about what's happening at this year's festival. "Snackbox" is a collection of short videos about the independent film
There are archives that look back at last year's festival. The site also includes slide shows, filmmaker profiles and interviews, and a daily collection of news from the event.
This year, Sundance will have a presence on the social networking site Facebook (see link on sidebar). At Facebook, there will be videos, trailers, interviews and reviews.
Meanwhile, the Slamdance Film Festival, also held in Park City, has its own site at www.slamdance.com that will feature filmmaker profiles and news. The Slamdance Film Festival runs each year in Utah during the same time as the Sundance Film Festival. The Slamdance Film Festival began in 1995, competing with Sundance to provide what some consider a truer representation of independent film-making. It supports directors starting out with little or no budgets.
Go ahead Click on the links on the sidebar and enjoy Utah's Sundance Film Festival!
This world -class movie making event will run through January 25th. Showing more than 100 films. The festival has been a Park City, Utah event since 1981.
On the sidebar are a few links to help my readers who may not be able to attend the festival or those who feel a little overwhelmed by the 100-plus films available for viewing.
The site at festival.sundance.org features videos from this year's festival. "Storytime" is a series of videos about what's happening at this year's festival. "Snackbox" is a collection of short videos about the independent film
There are archives that look back at last year's festival. The site also includes slide shows, filmmaker profiles and interviews, and a daily collection of news from the event.
This year, Sundance will have a presence on the social networking site Facebook (see link on sidebar). At Facebook, there will be videos, trailers, interviews and reviews.
Meanwhile, the Slamdance Film Festival, also held in Park City, has its own site at www.slamdance.com that will feature filmmaker profiles and news. The Slamdance Film Festival runs each year in Utah during the same time as the Sundance Film Festival. The Slamdance Film Festival began in 1995, competing with Sundance to provide what some consider a truer representation of independent film-making. It supports directors starting out with little or no budgets.
Go ahead Click on the links on the sidebar and enjoy Utah's Sundance Film Festival!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Elizabeth & I'm Not There: The Movies
Talk about Trompe-l'Oeil (fool-the-eye) art. The acting of Cate Blanchett in the role of Jude Quinn, (a version of Bob Dylan) in "I'm Not There" is awesome!
If you want to see some fine acting watch "Elizabeth: The Golden Age", then watch "I'm Not There". Fantastic character acting performed by Cate Blanchett.
I watched these two films this past week and found them both a rewarding evening of thought-provoking entertainment.
"I'm Not There"
"I'm Not There" is a 2007 biographical film directed by Todd Haynes and is inspired by the life of singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.
Six actors portray six persona of Bob Dylan in scenes showing several stages in the Dylan's life. Chronicling his rise from unknown folk singer to international icon, the film reveals how he reinvented himself many times. Todd Haynes directs this stylized portrait, the first biography approved by the Dylan. The cast includes Marcus Carl Franklin, Ben Whishaw, Heath Ledger, Christian Bale, Richard Gere and Cate Blanchett (in the Oscar-nominated role of Jude).
This is a fast paced and fun movie to watch. If you lived through the Dylan era you'll enjoy the trip down memory lane. If your too young to have joined the Dylan rebellion you need to take a look and hear how music use to be.
"Elizabeth: The Golden Age"
Cate Blanchett is at the head of the cast as the Virgin Queen (earning her another Oscar nomination) in this Shekhar Kapur-directed sequel to the 1998 film production of "Elizabeth". The film also stars Clive Owen in the roll of Sir Walter Raleigh.
The film is full of elaborate sets and won an Academy Award for Best Costume Design. Blanchett received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
Though many of the critic provide lukewarm reviews of the script and "overbearing" musical soundtrack, I encourage you to watch this movie. If for no other reason than to observe the fine acting of Cate Blanchett. I might also add, however, that though not a historian I belive the historical facts are a bit fictional.
Watch the film. Enjoy the ACTING!!
If you want to see some fine acting watch "Elizabeth: The Golden Age", then watch "I'm Not There". Fantastic character acting performed by Cate Blanchett.
I watched these two films this past week and found them both a rewarding evening of thought-provoking entertainment.
"I'm Not There"
"I'm Not There" is a 2007 biographical film directed by Todd Haynes and is inspired by the life of singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.
Six actors portray six persona of Bob Dylan in scenes showing several stages in the Dylan's life. Chronicling his rise from unknown folk singer to international icon, the film reveals how he reinvented himself many times. Todd Haynes directs this stylized portrait, the first biography approved by the Dylan. The cast includes Marcus Carl Franklin, Ben Whishaw, Heath Ledger, Christian Bale, Richard Gere and Cate Blanchett (in the Oscar-nominated role of Jude).
This is a fast paced and fun movie to watch. If you lived through the Dylan era you'll enjoy the trip down memory lane. If your too young to have joined the Dylan rebellion you need to take a look and hear how music use to be.
"Elizabeth: The Golden Age"
Cate Blanchett is at the head of the cast as the Virgin Queen (earning her another Oscar nomination) in this Shekhar Kapur-directed sequel to the 1998 film production of "Elizabeth". The film also stars Clive Owen in the roll of Sir Walter Raleigh.
The film is full of elaborate sets and won an Academy Award for Best Costume Design. Blanchett received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
Though many of the critic provide lukewarm reviews of the script and "overbearing" musical soundtrack, I encourage you to watch this movie. If for no other reason than to observe the fine acting of Cate Blanchett. I might also add, however, that though not a historian I belive the historical facts are a bit fictional.
Watch the film. Enjoy the ACTING!!
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