Category Archives: Cinema

Interview with George Lucas 2015

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Administrator

In 1977, I was blown away as a child after seeing the original Star Wars. It was realistic (for whatever references there had been established by other Sci-Fi movies) and it had a great story. In the days of modest … Continue reading →

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The Student Films of Famous Directors

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Administrator

I really enjoyed this post about top director’s student films. It helps students see what worked and what didn’t. They are timeless in idea and technique with resources available to them. Click on the above image (from Spike Lee’s Joe’s … Continue reading →

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The Harryhausen Chronicles

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Administrator

Ray Harryhausen moved from his native England to Los Angeles as a child. Being inspired by the original King Kong (1933), he made various short subject stop motion films. After WWII, he worked on the Oscar winning Mighty Joe Young … Continue reading →

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Canon EOS C500 4K Cinema Camera

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Administrator

I am so excited to try this camera next month for a shoot! The price is a bit high for owning but with all the 4K buzz going on and Canon’s reliability and ease of post-production flow chart, I think … Continue reading →

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Jiro Dreams of Sushi

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Administrator

This is a film that is not only about the art of sushi, but also about family, succession, and tradition. Jiro‘s message about the value of hard work, patience and vision applies not only to sushi, but also to any … Continue reading →

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The Endless Summer (1966) Revisited

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Administrator

Surf movies have always been a very important medium for surfing. And their influence on the spread of surfing should not be underestimated. It was surf movies that first made the sport visible to people around the globe. Movies like … Continue reading →

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Fujifilm Receives Academy Award® for Its Contribution to Motion Pictures

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Administrator

At a special awards dinner held in Los Angeles on February 11, 2012. The Academy’s Scientific and Technical Awards honor people and companies whose discoveries and innovations have contributed in significant, outstanding and lasting ways to motion pictures. FUJIFILM RECORDING … Continue reading →

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A Film Festival With No Cinemas in Town!!!

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Administrator

  The Whitley Bay Film Festival is known for it’s resourcefulness to be a rare festival with no cinemas!

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