I had written about my criticism of most romantic movies a small while ago. Now, I normally didn't have such a critical eye with romantic movies prior to my realization. But ever since then, I startedto be more critical of romance movies. Anyway, I have a terrible memory, so my commentary about The Ugly Truth…
Veering from the screenwriting path
Take a look at my posts. Many of them are rather long winded. I take five hundred words to say what can be said in less than half that. That's just the way I am. I prefer lengthy writing that is intricateand nuanced. I enjoy telling a story and framing my message a certain way.…
Love interests on the big screen
Perhaps my exposure to romantic cinema has been limited in scope, but I have yet to come across a movie that truly captures my heart. I have yet to watch a romantic film that truly tugs at my heart strings,that incites my heart to soar. I want to see a film that takes my breath…
The Hobbyist
I worked on this short little "art film" for a small while and finally released it on YouTube. Because there is very little control over what you can get the "actors" to do, directing can be rather difficult.
Mall cop meets Taxi Driver? No way.
New York Times Movie Review - Observe and Report (2009) [PDF] I haven't seen Observe and Report yet. But just reading that this guy was inspired by Taxi Driver....oh marone...The New York Times reviewsays, "Mr. Hill says his movie was inspired by “Taxi Driver,” a self-flattering comparison." Self-flattering is quite right. I don't see how…
