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S1NGLE (A short film by Joanna Wende)
To the surprise of many, directors and actors do not originate from Hollywood. In fact, we need to look no further than our own backyard. This Saturday, the Mass Communications department at Southeast Missouri State University will hand a diploma to graduating senior and aspiring Director, Joanna Wende. A native of St. Louis, Wende made her directorial debut at the silver screens of Wehrenberg Cape West 14 Theater Thursday night. Her thirty minute short film, S1NGLE was heavily attended by cast, crew, family, friends, curious film fanatics, and of course…your resident film critic. Iron Man (This Ain't no Tin Man Dorothy!) Posted Thursday, May 1, 2008 @ 11:54 pm I just got back from the theater! So here is the low-down. Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is the Billionaire playboy and CEO of Stark Industries (a high tech weapons development company) Tony's father started the company, Tony inherits the company after his father's death and bestows upon it his innovative genius. Read more >> | Browse commentsThere Will Be Blood: Stanley Kubrick’s version of Citizen Kane, as Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson Posted Tuesday, April 29, 2008 @ 02:21 pm Paul Thomas Anderson (PTA) dedicated this homage film to the late Robert Altman (M*A*S*H (1970) and Nashville (1975) are just a few of Altman's greats). Anderson, who is best known for Boogie Nights (1997) and Magnolia (1999) adapted his newest film from a novel by Upton Sinclair titled, Oil. Read more >> | Browse commentsThe Merry, Merry Month of May Posted Monday, April 28, 2008 @ 12:16 pm
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Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the theaters…I'm baaaack! The summer film season is almost here and there are some interesting releases that will soon be bestowed upon us. |
Since retiring from the funeral profession, I have re-entered the academic arena in the form of a Non-Traditional student at Southeast Missouri State University. Tirelessly, I have forged ahead in my studies examining film, history, theater, and literature. While still an apprentice in the world of film critique, I offer my vast knowledge and humble opinions to my fellow film buffs, movie fans, and the general public.
So grab a bag of popcorn and join me on our journey to the silver screen. advertisement
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