42 2013 Writer & Director: Brian Helgeland. Stars: Chadwick Boseman, T.R. Knight, Harrison Ford, Nicole Beharie Plot: The life story of Jackie Robinson (Boseman) and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey (Ford). Trailer Review: I was privileged to be a part of this film. I play a racist baseball fan. You can see me in the stands to the right of Robinson at bat, then to the left of #13 Dodger Pitcher, Rt of umpire, & left of Montreal batter in that order lol in the Florida Montreal vs. Dodgers Exhibition Game-the first game Robinson played in a white pro baseball team. I was also in a scene that ended up on the cutting room floor- a Brooklyn NY street scene with Robinson & PeeWee. Now to the review, This was a highly enjoyable movie. The acting was great (Boseman & Ford being the stand outs) & it was inspirational & moving (I hoping there will be some nods come Awards season). Nominated already for 2 Golden Trailer awards. The trailer is epic. The film is terrific with a great cast, amazing attention detail for the time period, and some chilling moments. The only issue I have with the film is the pacing. Some scenes are so short, especially ones not on the baseball field, that by the time you become invested in the moment the scene changes. Maybe I will feel differently after a 2nd viewing cuz I was bit distracted when watching the first time. That's my only issue. Everything else was terrific. All of the cast & crew on set talked the whole time about us making history on that film set, being the only film about Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier other than a documentary with Jackie in the 50's. We did make history, & I felt that on set. I always give 100% to every project I'm in, and I've had some amazing wow moments on set. This set was full of those wow moments. I felt the importance of what it is we were doing & a responsibility by all to tell this story the right way. This movie did make history. It broke box office records for greatest baseball film opening night & opening weekend tallies if film history. The sndtrk is also great as well. Rating: Noteworthy. Watch with: The Hurricane & Remember the Titans.
Pictures on the set of 42. Me & some other Middle GA actor friends of mine, a really terrific & talented group of ppl I had the pleasure of working with once again. On the right: Me in the cutting room floor scene.
Evil Dead 2013 Director: Fede Alvarez. Writers: director & Rodo Sayagues based on the motion picture "The Evil Dead" by Sam Raimi. Stars: Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Jessica Lucas, Lou Taylor Pucci Plot: Five friends head to a remote cabin, where the discovery of a Book of the Dead leads them to unwittingly summon up demons living in the nearby woods. The evil presence possesses them until only one is left to fight for survival. Trailer Review: I'm happy to see a serious remake considering the original was supposed to be scary but ended up coming out funny. I also heard Diablo Cody contributed to the script, but she's not mentioned on IMDB only Blockbuster. She's an amazing writer. It looks really scary. Rating: TBD. Watch with: Evil Dead (81)-just cuz you should watch the original for comparison. I always suggest watching the new one first & the original second. You're more likely to get an enjoyable experience & Hellraiser.
"Orphan Black" S1 Creators: John Fawcett, Graeme Manson Stars: Tatiana Maslany, Dylan Bruce, Jordan Gavaris, Kevin Hanchard Plot: A streetwise hustler (Maslany) witnesses the suicide of a girl who looks just like her and falls headlong into a deadly mystery. Trailer Review: I've watched the first couple of episodes, and so far I'm really enjoying this show. Maslany is terrific & has to play a lot of different characters. I'm intrigued to find out what's happens next. Rating: so far "Noteworthy" Watch with: The Island & Oblivion.
"Damages" S5 Stars: Glenn Close, Rose Byrne, Zachary Booth, Ryan Phillippe. Plot: A law school graduate (Byrne) becomes the protégée of a successful high-stakes litigator (Close). This season: The man behind a controversial Internet site dedicated to government and business transparency gets sued when his latest information leak creates disastrous fallout, setting the stage for a decisive showdown between Patty (Close) and Ellen (Byrne). S5 Trailer Series Promo Review: Haven't watched this season yet, but I love this series. This is the final season. So excited. Plus there will finally be courtroom scenes lol. Rating: TBD. Watch with: TBD.
5 Shells 2012 Writer & Director Paul Myers Inspired by L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Stars:
Chad Brummett, Jordan Grady, Kelsey Hutton Plot: Post-apocalyptic fantasy drama follows two sisters as they wander the wastelands with just one shotgun and five shells in the wake of a global financial meltdown. As the two desperate siblings make their way down the Yellow Brick Road, however, they encounter a series of challenges that will test their will to survive and soldier on. Trailer Review: I love unique interpretations of fairy tales. We'll see how this one plays out. Rating: TBD. Watch with: Malice in Wonderland & "Alice" mini series.
The Sweeter Side of Life (TV) 2013 Director: Michael Damian. Writer(s): Janeen Damian & the director.
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