British cinema is sometimes criticised for being too London centric. But with great cinematic talent being located across the length and breadth of the British isles it’s sometimes necessary to explore different areas where movie deities have blossomed. And... Read More »
My last official day covering both the Sundance and Slamdance film festivals started out as usual at the Film Threat condo where I was finally able to run into the elusive Don Simpson. After sleeping in a bunk bed... Read More »
The day started very early for me (around 4am) because I had issues sleeping. I don’t know what it is about being on the bottom bunk of a bunk bed, but for some reason I would occasionally feel really... Read More »
The day began as any other at the Film Threat condo. I packed my bag and went over my first few appointments to make sure I was running on time and to make sure I knew where I had... Read More »
Day 2 started out pretty much the same as Day 1 with the exception that it was snowing outside, a lot. Being from MA the snow really doesn’t bother me all that much, but when you take into consideration... Read More »
My first day attending Sundance and Slamdance 2012 as part of a co-branded FilmSnobbery / Film Threat partnership started by waking up at an obnoxious 4:30 AM. I tried to make the best of it though by getting myself... Read More »
While I am no stranger to screenwriting, I am new to the concept of the spec script. In the past, everything I’ve written was then filmed by myself with a budget linked directly to my wallet. I recently completed... Read More »
Epilogue: Paris, 1982 In 1982 Francois invited me to view a rough cut of Vivement Dimanche! We then went to see The Trouble with Harry and I tried to explain to him why it was funny. Later, sitting at... Read More »
I then sought to get a few pointers on my favorite aspect of filmmaking: B.V.: The screenplay is your favorite part of the production. What thoughts do you have about screenwriting? A.H.: For me the film is 90 percent... Read More »
When we began discussing Stage Fright Hitch asked: A.H. Why is it we can’t tell a lie in a flashback? (189). Francois had no answer, but I speculated. B.V.: Well the nature of a flashback is slippery to begin... Read More »
