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Strong Man

2010-03-18T13:34:37Z

Saw this film recently at the Portland MFA. Was a bit long but did a really nice job of telling a great story without too much talking heads. Film maker used interplay between two central characters which is easier to do in fiction but much harder to pull off in docs as it supposed to be “real” which is a challenge when you have people wired up and the camera is there. I ended up really being drawn to the characters.

The Way we Get By

2010-01-13T13:59:15Z

I will admit to being a little wary of the “support our troops” context that goes with the turf of this film. However, I must admit that after watching it on MPBN a bit back, I was glad I got past my preconceived notions and gave it a chance. I really enjoyed it and found that the personalities that were profiled were very endearing and just absolutely enjoyable to watch. Two thumbs up from this viewer.

The interesting thing for me was thinking about my own pre-hurdle of overcoming my reluctance to be drawn into a piece that might relate to the politics of the war in Iraq. I believe in supporting our troop even if you are or are not in favor of our efforts, but that whole topic is often globbed up into one political ball, and it put me off. In reality, the film has little to do with that political ball and it left me wondering whether the film makers adequately anticipated this dynamic (though I don’t pretend to believe that because this was an issue for me it was an issue for everyone) and what impact it had in the distribution of the film.

I also struggled with you they would have introduced it differently, because at the end of the day it is what it is, but how to bring people to the true focus of the film?

One of those interesting “I didn’t think I would like it but I did” experiences.

Greg R.

Off-Air: “Changing the Channel” Pilot Teaser

2009-07-31T10:52:39Z

Not a movie, per se… but our pilot will be an hour-long debut. Hopefully I will have this screened locally before it airs on Community Access TV (CTN). Please let me know what you think!

Thanks,

Eric

http://www.vimeo.com/offair

http://www.myspace.com/ericleebailey

http://www.ourfilmspace.com/profile/EricBailey

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Off-Air/106168542880

Mumblecore - WHAT IS IT?

2009-04-21T22:46:55Z

I’ve now read two articles about it, but the term doesn’t seem to come up in discussions around here. I know the answer, but am just wondering who else has heard the term....

Star Trek

2009-04-14T20:28:55Z

Ok, so I’m a huge trekkie, and with the recent departure of the best show on television (Battlestar Galactica), I need my fill of critically acclaimed scifi. So, on May 8th, in what is sure to be a grand event, the whales get shipped out… er, wait, I mean Cinemagic in Saco will open their brand spanking new IMAX theater with the new Star Trek movie. And you can bet your tribbles that I’m going to be there! I’ve already got one man date for the evening, anyone else want?

If you haven’t seen the trailer take a look:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M11ggg2sjs

Can’t wait!