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Dain Binder Somers Town Movie Review

Somers Town (2008) is fresh and lighthearted coming of age story that has real-life charm and drama. It is serious yet fun look at growing up. The people you meet and the situations you get into, as well as your dreams, truly shape who you are. Being filmed in black and white gives it a clean feel that enables you to focus on the events and characters without distraction. The original music by Gaven Clark is refreshing and perfectly fits the...… Continue

Added by Dain Binder on September 12, 2009 at 6:50pm — No Comments

Brooke Hamrick First Film

I'm rather new to the whole film acting thing. I haven't done much on-camera work at all. Theater was really all that was available to me, until I started seeing that, eventhough I still love theater, on-camera is where I want to be. So yesterday I got the chance to start my film career. Everyone has to start at the bottom to get to the top, so I was just an extra. That is in no way a complaint. Just being on set and seeing how films are made was a real treat. It gave me even more passion for t… Continue

Added by Brooke Hamrick on August 11, 2009 at 7:07pm — 1 Comment

Dain Binder Fling movie review and trailer

Fling (2008) is also known as Lie to Me abroad and explores the alternative lifestyle of an open relationship. Samantha (Courtney Ford) and Mason (Steve Sandvoss) are both successful in their work and on the outside appear to be in a loving relationship; and they are. They laugh, go out, live together, and have a strong bond unlike many couples. A few of their friends and co-workers know that they have a very open relationship, not only seeing other people for one night or many, but even...… Continue

Added by Dain Binder on August 7, 2009 at 1:34am — No Comments

Kevin Strahm New short in the works, looking for male lead!

This yet to be titled short film will be a military-themed story, the script is about 90% there, and I hope to begin shooting in September with my friend and long time collaborator Stephen Ballast. Steve and I made Breakdown in 2006 and are finally coming back around to making another film, and this one promises to be leaps and bounds better than the last. We are currently looking to cast the lead role in the film, a male 20's-30's with a rugged military look. Although there are some action sce… Continue

Added by Kevin Strahm on August 6, 2009 at 4:44pm — No Comments

Dain Binder Once Movie Review and Trailer

Once (2006) is about a guy and a girl; literally, those are the character names. Guy is played by Glen Hansard (The Frames) and Girl is acted by Markéta Irglová (The Swell Season). It could be categorized as a musical because much of the story is told through their music; although it is not like a traditional musical. I would call it a movie with a lot of amazing and emotional music. Glen and Markéta are accomplished musicians in real life and complete once in a lifetime explosive performances o… Continue

Added by Dain Binder on July 25, 2009 at 6:02pm — No Comments

Les Butchart Wrightsville Episode #5 "The Ex-Boyfriend"

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Added by Les Butchart on July 22, 2009 at 9:54pm — No Comments

Dain Binder Caribe Movie Review and Trailer

Caribe (2004) takes place in Limon Costa Rica during an intense battle about drilling for oil and follows a husband and wife. Vicente (Jorge Perugorría) and Abigail (Cuca Escribano) own a successful banana plantation and are well respected in the community as they live a happy life. One day Abigail's half-sister Irene (Maya Zapata) shows up; she was unaware she even had a half sister. Enjoyed by her company she invites her to stay and live with them. As she settles in the three enjoy some happy… Continue

Added by Dain Binder on July 22, 2009 at 9:20pm — No Comments

Dain Binder Half Nelson Film Review

Ryan Gosling (The Notebook) stars in Half Nelson (2006) along with Shareeka Epps. Dan Dunne (Gosling) is a exceptional teacher; one of those you would remember all your life because of how they taught and inspired you. In his 20's and teaching 14 year olds in junior high school certainly has its challenges as he moves forward with his lessons on... You can read the full review and see the trailer here. Continue

Added by Dain Binder on July 22, 2009 at 12:57am — No Comments

Dain Binder The Education of Charlie Banks Movie Review

The Education of Charlie Banks (2007) is a beautifully written, directed, and acted independent film about life, college, friendship, growing up, discovery, and the decisions we make. The cinematography and music make the movie flow wonderfully in this low key story. Read the rest of the review here and share your thoughts. Continue

Added by Dain Binder on July 22, 2009 at 12:51am — No Comments

Dain Binder The Man from Earth film review and trailer

Jerome Bixby worked on this film for almost forty years; finishing just before he passed away in 1998. The Man from Earth (2007) is his final work of a long successful career including writing for Twilight Zone and Star Trek. I consider it a sleeper as it is not widely known and when you start it you are somewhat skeptical the film will even be worth finishing. How wrong and pleasantly surprised was I, now considering it by far as my favorite sci-fi films of all time. The acting is exceptional… Continue

Added by Dain Binder on July 20, 2009 at 10:14pm — No Comments

Dain Binder Reign Over Me movie reivew and trailer

Adam Sandler turns in his best performance to date in Reign Over Me (2007) as Charlie Fineman. Charlie leads a secluded life after the sudden death of his wife and children on 9/11. He rides his motor scooter around the city drowning out the world around him with his headphones always on listening to classic music. Spending time playing video games and finding new records for his collection keep his mind from remembering. Charlie lives a free life doing what...… Continue

Added by Dain Binder on July 18, 2009 at 9:17pm — No Comments

Dain Binder Taking Chance Movie Review

Taking Chance (2009) is based on Lt. Col. Michael Strobl's essay "A Marine's Journey Home" which accounts the true events of bringing PFC Chance Phelps home after being killed in Iraq. Kevin Bacon plays Strobl and of all the roles he has played this is the one I will always remember him for. Read the full review. Continue

Added by Dain Binder on July 18, 2009 at 1:49am — No Comments

Dain Binder Martian Child - Movie Review

Martian Child (2007) is a heartwarming tale starring John Cusack (David) and Bobby Coleman (Dennis/Martian Child). David Gordon is lost and alone after his wife passes. He meets an intriguing abandoned child, Dennis, through the process he started with his wife two years ago. Dennis claims he is from Mars and stays inside a large cardboard box all day since the sun will...more Continue

Added by Dain Binder on July 16, 2009 at 2:10am — No Comments

Les Butchart Hwy 29 Business Strategy

I'm writing this for everyone who has asked about Hwy 29's start-up strategy. Our strategy currently involves four dramatic film projects: 1) "Swimming in a Lake of Fire," a feature film with a cash budget of $55k, 2) "The Hive," a web drama that will be completely self-funded (if necessary), 3) "Crier," a feature film that will also be completely self-funded, and 4) "Wrightsville," which we're hoping will be funded by healthcare sponsors ("Wrightsville" is our first health-themed movie and is a… Continue

Added by Les Butchart on July 15, 2009 at 1:59pm — 1 Comment

Dain Binder Review of the film The Corndog Man

The Corndog Man (1999) is a surprisingly amazing movie. It is about Ace (Noble Willingham) a loud bigoted boat salesman from South Carolina. One day a mysterious man comes to town and starts continually harassing him by repeatedly calling. He is tormented by the calls that begin to... Read more here: http://film-critiques.blogspot.com/2009/07/corndog-man-movie-review.html Continue

Added by Dain Binder on July 14, 2009 at 9:03pm — No Comments

Kevin Strahm Cinematic exercises...

No script. No cast. Just some interesting cinematic exercises I think would be fun to shoot. Anyone else interested? 1. Underwater shots: Anything involving water (preferably clear water) as a medium. The ocean, a swimming pool, springs, etc. I'm a certified scuba diver with my own gear and access to a camera housing, so I'd love to experiment. It could be a simple scene or even one or two shots of someone swimming in a pool for example, just to experiment with the best way to capture the foota… Continue

Added by Kevin Strahm on July 13, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Kristi Ray The Virgins

In response to the continuing war overseas and the secret birth of her child, a young woman weaves a moral fabric of innocence that encompasses both her army boyfriend and her best friend. The Virgins is a feature film shooting June/July 2009 in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina. Josh clayton is the writer/director. Aravind Ragupathi is the director of photography. Crew is local our of Raleigh, NC. Cast includes Brad Mills, CarrieAnne Hunt, and myself as the three main characters. I am… Continue

Added by Kristi Ray on June 28, 2009 at 11:30pm — 1 Comment

Les Butchart Good Books on Screenwriting

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Added by Les Butchart on April 7, 2009 at 11:35pm — No Comments

Les Butchart Wrightsville Episode #5


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Added by Les Butchart on April 7, 2009 at 1:28am — No Comments

elena martin Vote for ¡Perfecto! on YouTube's Project:Direct

Here is a note from my friend Erin Fede: Out of hundreds of submissions from 7 different countries, our film ¡Perfecto! (www.perfectofilm.com ) was selected by a panel of Sundance programmers to be in the TOP 10 of Project:Direct! Now it's up to the public to determine the winner and WE NEED YOUR VOTE TO WIN! Please vote ONCE A DAY, EVERY DAY from now until – JANUARY 3. If we win, we go to Sundance Film Festival to screen our film and meet with the festival Director of Programming. We would a… Continue

Added by elena martin on December 28, 2008 at 8:37pm — No Comments

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