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Shrek (DVD) Review

A modern-day fairy tale rife with cutting edge humor, Shrek is a computer-animated film for the ages. In the tradition of Disney (the recipient of a number of clever jibes throughout the movie), Dreamworks manages to create a film that adults (and...
Britt GilletteAugust 29, 2006

The Karate Kid (DVD) Review

Originally released in 1984, The Karate Kid took the nation by storm. A true summer blockbuster, The Karate Kid capitalized on the traditional teen romantic comedy genre with the addition of martial arts action sequences.
Britt GilletteSeptember 07, 2006

GROUND ZERO REVISITED – ”Answering The Call” Reveals New Images Of 9/11

We are fast approaching the 4th anniversary of the event that shook the world, the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, I still cannot erase those horrific images that were seared into my mind.
Bruce ProkopetsSeptember 02, 2005

Bambi (DVD) Review

Nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Music - Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture, Bambi is a true animated classic of the silver screen.
Britt GilletteSeptember 02, 2006

Same Old, and Brand New, DVD Talk!

The war is everywhere. Not the Iraq war, but the heated battle between the HD-DVD and the Blu-Ray formats. The rising interest in that war, though needed to steer the industry in the right direction in the near future, is causing the market to miss...
Josh NowellMarch 20, 2006

The Red Violin (DVD) Review

Winner of the Academy Award for Best Music, Original Score (John Corigliano), The Red Violin should've at the very least received a Best Picture nomination.
Britt GilletteAugust 21, 2006

Why Do My Burned CDs Not Play In My CD Player?

So you just burned a mix CD of your favorite tunes for a road trip you and your friends are going on. You play the disc back on your computer, everything works like a charm.
Jason ColeApril 12, 2006

American Beauty (DVD) Review

Nominated for eight Academy Awards, and winner of five including Best Picture, American Beauty is one of the best films of all time. Exploring the depths of the American Dream - a good job, a nice house, the perfect marriage, etc.
Britt GilletteAugust 31, 2006

Blocking a Scene

When I was a Second AD (many, many years ago) I learned a valuable lesson from a dolly grip on how a film set works. Very simply, every film shoot is divided into four parts: 1) Block - determining where the actors will be on the set and the first...
Peter D. MarshallOctober 29, 2005

Filmmaking - What To Do Until The Money Arrives

If you are not busy making your movie, you should get busy making your movie. “How can I start,” you whine, “when I don’t have any financing?” I know it seems you can’t roll film or tape until you have some money, but...
Angela TaylorAugust 22, 2005