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A whole night of organised chaosbatteries running out on lapels.lone cigarettes lit in cornersfrustration and enthusiasm in alternate waves. The crew squawks loudercompeting with birds as dawn sets.12 hours turn to 14, then 16no one blinks an eye, bereft. The sun takes centre stage, pushing away ideal grey,the director looks on in horrorDOP chimes in,… Continue reading Suddenly — Words and Worlds

It is with a heavy heart that we discovered this morning the passing of Paul “Bear” Vasquez. Paul passed away this weekend. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this time. Paul had a special kind of energy that you don’t encounter often. He was a mix of warrior, shaman and playful artist. […]… Continue reading There’s Only One Way To Be An Artist – Paul “Bear” Vasquez Tribute Interview — FilmCourage.com

Film Courage: Patrick, what are the first three things you do when arriving on set? Patrick Creadon, Documentary Filmmaker: When I start a film, I don’t do a lot of shooting at first. I spend quite a bit of time with our subjects and the story and I leave the camera in the bag. I […]… Continue reading Breaking Into Documentary Filmmaking by Patrick Creadon [FULL INTERVIEW] — FilmCourage.com

A handful of days later, Martin was sitting in my kitchen. Over mugs of hot black coffee, he described the work he was offering me as a freelancer. He was in the process of making a documentary film on Thomas Jefferson, he explained – a film about race, slavery and the new nation the America-of-back-then […]… Continue reading Art is an Adventure — STORYBOARD

On the home front, meanwhile, escalating tensions over our financial insecurities have turned my fragile marriage into an emotional fault plane, exposing the deepening cracks and crevices between my husband and me. A friend suggests I see a therapist to help manage the stress – something I’ve never done before and something I cannot really […]… Continue reading The Man Behind the Mask — STORYBOARD

The split happens. It isn’t perfect or simple or easy. As we prepare to go our separate ways, despite our differences, we do agree on one thing – the kids come first. This simple mantra keeps the untangling of joined lives (mostly) civil. Soon-to-be-ex husband finds a small flat nearby. And I fall madly in […]… Continue reading The Man With A Key — STORYBOARD

This film I’m about to review and analyze will fly under the radar because for one it’s not a theatrical release and secondly, it’s on Apple TV + which not many people use and own. I believe this film will be one of those hidden gems of 2020. 2020 will be a challenging year for […]… Continue reading The Banker film review (Black History 365) — Real Free – Flowing Words

Joseph Harry Fowler Connick, Jr.[1] (born September 11, 1967)[1] is an American singer, musician, and actor. He has sold over 28 million albums worldwide.[2] Connick is ranked among the top 60 best-selling male artists in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America, with 16 million in certified sales.[3] He has had seven […]… Continue reading “A Wink and a Smile by Harry Connick Jr.” — AMERICA ON COFFEE

Great Scott – it’s Back To the Future, The Musical! I’m absolutely delighted that Manchester is the first place in the world to get to see this new stage adaptation of one of the greatest cult films of the ’80s, and indeed of all time; and what an absolutely amazing spectacle it is! 1.21 gigawatts […]… Continue reading Back To The Future The Musical – Manchester Opera House — setinthepast