The cinematographer is essentially the director's right hand when it comes to shaping a film's visual identity. That said, the actual level of authority and creative weight they carry varies wildly depending on whose Cinematography we're discussing, which often leads to different job titles altogether.
I’ve listened to maybe half of the thirteen tracks on this album so far. A couple of them feel like total filler—just there to pad out the runtime. At least, that’s my take. The title track, however, hits the mark.
So, are you guys hitting the show? Did anyone actually snag tickets?
If you're running macOS, you already have iMovie pre-installed. It’s about as simple as video editing gets. Spend a little time figuring out the interface—if you haven't already—and you'll be fine. You can easily stitch clips together and layer in music just like you planned. I actually cut my teeth on it; it was the first editor I ever touched.
There are plenty of other options out there. A few I've messed around with include Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe, though those carry a steeper learning curve.
There are endless movies about Al Capone, yet none of them actually hit the mark. I highly doubt this one will be any different, especially given the casting choices. I’m not saying it’ll be a disaster, just that it won't be anything worth remembering.
As for Al Capone, they really ought to make something about him instead.
A journalist enters a romance with the infamous kingpin Al Capone.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Scarlett Johansson will star in Scarface, the upcoming biography drama movie written and directed by Brian De Palma based on the book by Virginia John Doe, loving Paul, hating Al Capone .
The life story of former drug lord, Griselda Blanco, who was known as "The Godmother of Cocaine" during the 1970s.
Scarface is an upcoming American biographical crime-drama film directed by Gerard Johnson and written by Frank Baldwin. The film stars Catherine Zeta-Jones, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Mehdi Dehbi, Diane Guerrero, and Skyler Gisondo. Filmed in Los Angeles.
Griselda Blanco (February 15, 1943 – September 3, 2012), known as The Godmother, Black Widow, Cocaine Godmother and Narcos, was an American drug lord of the Medellin Cartel and a pioneer in the Miami-based cocaine drug trade and underworld during the 1970s and early 1980s. It has been estimated that she was responsible for up to 200 murders while transporting cocaine from Colombia to New York City, Miami and Southern California.
I wasn't talking about the movie. I was referring to the question posted above. He isn't looking for standard video editing software; he needs something specifically for motion graphics and visual effects.
What can I say? There’s a lot to cover, but rather than rambling, I’ll just drop the poster here with all the concert details.
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Personally, my only gripe is that the AC/DC singer isn't Dee Snider anymore, but it is what it is. This is going to be a massive show, and I expect Madison Square Garden to be packed.
Another Stephen King novel is heading to the big screen. This one is "Cell," an apocalyptic horror story triggered by cell phones. It all starts on a typical day in America when everyone who answers their cell phone receives a "pulse"—a sudden electrical surge straight to the brain. This pulse turns users into mindless, bloodthirsty monsters. The survivors, those lucky enough to have been away from their devices, have to band together to find a way to survive. The film features heavy hitters Samuel L. Jackson and John Cusack. Keaton Rydell (played by John Cusack) is an artist from Maine getting ready to celebrate landing a deal with a new publishing house. But on his way there, a mysterious signal hits the global network, turning phone users into killers. Shaken by the chaos, Keaton begins searching for other survivors, eventually crossing paths with Tom McCourt (Samuel L. Jackson), who seems to have some answers. Filming kicked off back in January.
1. The guy was born in 1949—only four years after WWII ended. We all know exactly what kind of chaos was happening globally back then. 2. He was born in Siveric near Drnis, an area with a heavy ethnic tension during the 90s, much like some of the volatile border regions we saw in American history. We know how those conflicts played out. 3. In 1949, you were living under a communist regime with zero freedom. You can't even compare that to the 80s; it was a completely different world. It was pure totalitarianism where people could vanish overnight under the guise of being "Stalinists" or whatever else. It was a dark era.
4. Despite all that context, they still went ahead and named him ADOLF (!!!)
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I don't know who his parents were or if they were extremists who chose the name for ideological reasons, but I don't know. Still, naming a child Adolf under those conditions? Really?
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Imagine him starting kindergarten or elementary school in that system: "Hey kids, say hello to ADOLF." 😁
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I spent my whole life assuming he was born in New Gradiška. I was just about to write that down, thinking, "What on earth is Siveric?" when I stumbled upon an interview where he explains his life. Turns out, he actually was born in Siveric but grew up in New Gradiška.
He also explains the name. His father had a friend named Adolf Koenig, who was Jewish. His father helped him during the war, and he returned the favor afterward. They were close friends, and eventually, that Adolf became the godfather to little Topić. That’s how Dada got his name. There's the explanation, though I realize it won't satisfy everyone—even Dada admits the name caused him plenty of trouble.
Sean Watson11 said:Thanks, Frank Richardson. This is just a rough concept for now—nothing concrete yet. I’m mostly just trying to capture the vision of the stories I’ve been working on for years. If I actually pull the trigger, the aesthetic would be dark, moody, and heavy on mystery. He experimented.What should someone do when they're just starting out?
What should you do? Exactly what you just said. Experiment. Do you have anyone in your circle who shares this interest? Try something. And make sure it doesn't just stay an idea. Good luck. 😁
Sean Watson11 said:First off, my apologies—I probably should have posted this elsewhere. But here I am, trying my luck among people actually involved in the film industry. Maybe someone here has some actual insight...
The thing is, I'm interested in screenwriting, but I'm essentially starting from zero. I want to start digging in and find a direction. Beyond that, I just love studying film; it's more of a passion for me.
If anyone could recommend some reading material, a link, or even just a bit of advice, I’d appreciate it. Is anyone else here pursuing this? Any help would be great.
I've always wanted to make a movie. Okay, maybe not "always," but certainly for a long time now. That brings us back to screenwriting. I've had plenty of ideas, but none of them have ever made it past the mental stage. For now, it remains one of those unfulfilled ambitions. 😁
Good luck with the script. 😁
What kind of themes or genres are you into? You can find scripts for countless movies online if you want to see how the structure actually looks. I eventually picked up some software to make the process easier—it's called Final Draft.
I just caught the link silentcanyon58 posted. It’s actually really informative and well-explained. Also, regarding that other link where you can read scripts—I'm currently studying the script for '89 Batman. 😁
After playing the Sloan family's youngest brother in the last three Kickboxer sequels, Sasha Mitchell is back—but he isn't stepping into David Sloan's shoes this time. He's playing David Anderson. 🤔
The director is Albert Pyun, who handled the second and fourth installments.
Information is incredibly thin on the ground. Honestly, I wouldn't even know if this thing was being filmed or already wrapped if I hadn't stumbled upon it just now. The Kickboxer franchise is your standard action fare where the hero spends most of his time trading blows with villains. There’s some romance thrown in, but it’s mostly just fighting. 😁... Personally, I always found it to be a pretty good flick.
