Full of knuckle-whitening suspense, this latest version of "A Nightmare on Elm Street" is sure to have audiences squealing in eerie delight. While showing us a new angle on the background of the notorious Freddy Kruger, this film still retains a certain degree of dutiful reverence to it's predecessors. Horror film legend, Robert Englund, is replaced with actor Jackie Earle Haley as the role of Freddy. Haley not only is able to fill Englund's shoes in this role, but makes a lasting impression on audiences who see the film. Many who were impressed with Haley's portrayal of the character Rorschach in the film "Watchmen" will love this film.
The storyline for this film will be found similar to some of the past 'Elm Street films, with a few new twists. It basically breaks down to: teenagers fall asleep and have a nightmare, Freddy terrorizes them in their nightmare, if they die in their dream; they die in real life. The danger increases as the teens stay awake to stop from dreaming and begin suffering from insomnia. The teens begin to suffer from micro-naps and become unable to stop their dreaming, even if they are awake.
Director Samuel Bayer, made famous for MTV music videos, has done a wonderful job with this film. Normally a remake leaves fans of the original film feeling cheated. This is not the case with 2010's "A Nightmare on Elm Street. With mind-bending turns, explosive special effects, and more fright than you can shake a clawed hand at; this film will have you on the edge of your seat in terror. When I saw the movie, the audience was reacting in quite a delightful way: they were scared silly! When huge, burly, boyfriends scream, "Look Out!" as loud as their dates, then you know the movie is an enjoyable and engrossing night out.
I highly recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys a good scary movie. Filled to the brim with blood and terror, and a suspenseful grip that makes it fun, 2010's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" is sure to deliver the frightful fun.
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Dienstag, 25. Mai 2010
Movie Directors Can Rely on the Master Shot
An old school director of photography shared a filmmaking pearl of wisdom that has stuck with me before ever shooting my first movie scene. They said no matter what kind of amazing camera shot I might want to experiment with as a movie director (I call it a "wonder shot") always shoot a simple master shot. Avoid getting too fancy or cute with it.
He advised me to always film a take or two using a master shot in case your "wonder shot" does not work out. A master shot is used to cover most or all of a scene including actors. It can be as straightforward as locking the camera down on a tripod for a static shot. Or going hand held with the camera to follow the action. You will not get close up details of a scene, but a master shot guarantees you will have the entire scene covered for post-production.
Knowing you have a master shot gives you much more flexibility as a filmmaker to be creative, take chances, and experiment with a scene with the rest of the takes you have time for. During the shooting of my first movie I used a few "wonder shots" hoping they would turn out as I envisioned them. I dreaded the thought of being in post-production when the editor informs me that a scene could not be cut together or was unusable.
I am always a bit nervous after filming a show because I know post-production will reveal any mistakes made during production. Nothing is perfect when making movies. What an independent movie director hopes to avoid at all costs is reshoot days. I work with indie film budgets that rarely allow for reshoots. What I get the first time during filming is what has to be edited. There usually is not enough money to go back to reshoot a scene to fix a problem.
Sure some of the "wonder shots" I have chose to shoot scenes did not turn out like I had hoped. A few of the calls I made as a director just did not work. What saved the day? The master shots that were simple and not fancy.
It turns out that the master shots I thought I would never use in post-production (because surely all my "wonder shots" would work) did the job when ever there was editing issues. The editor was able to use the master shots to replace my "wonder shots" and keep the show on track during final edit.
The other side of the story is some of the "wonder shots" I had taken chances on worked beautifully. There is nothing like hearing an editor say, "great camera angles" or "loved the way you shot that scene." The editor's mind is now free from having to wrestle with a scene to make it work. Instead they have shots they can edit into a visually strong scene.
Master shots are not sexy or glamorous, but they can become a lifeboat for a movie director when it becomes clear in post-production a camera move just did not work. On an indie film budget it is important for a movie director to cover all the scenes as much as possible. Indie filmmakers that cover a scene one way reduce their options. Do not ever shy away from shooting a "wonder shot", but balance it with a master shot to cover your rear in post-production. This is indie filmmaker Sid Kali typing JUMP CUT.
Sid Kali takes you inside his life as a filmmaker. Get the scoop on screenwriting, producing, directing, and movie distribution. Visit his blog Slice of Americana Films Also check out Movie Biz Coach a crisp way to learn the ins and outs of the movie business.
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He advised me to always film a take or two using a master shot in case your "wonder shot" does not work out. A master shot is used to cover most or all of a scene including actors. It can be as straightforward as locking the camera down on a tripod for a static shot. Or going hand held with the camera to follow the action. You will not get close up details of a scene, but a master shot guarantees you will have the entire scene covered for post-production.
Knowing you have a master shot gives you much more flexibility as a filmmaker to be creative, take chances, and experiment with a scene with the rest of the takes you have time for. During the shooting of my first movie I used a few "wonder shots" hoping they would turn out as I envisioned them. I dreaded the thought of being in post-production when the editor informs me that a scene could not be cut together or was unusable.
I am always a bit nervous after filming a show because I know post-production will reveal any mistakes made during production. Nothing is perfect when making movies. What an independent movie director hopes to avoid at all costs is reshoot days. I work with indie film budgets that rarely allow for reshoots. What I get the first time during filming is what has to be edited. There usually is not enough money to go back to reshoot a scene to fix a problem.
Sure some of the "wonder shots" I have chose to shoot scenes did not turn out like I had hoped. A few of the calls I made as a director just did not work. What saved the day? The master shots that were simple and not fancy.
It turns out that the master shots I thought I would never use in post-production (because surely all my "wonder shots" would work) did the job when ever there was editing issues. The editor was able to use the master shots to replace my "wonder shots" and keep the show on track during final edit.
The other side of the story is some of the "wonder shots" I had taken chances on worked beautifully. There is nothing like hearing an editor say, "great camera angles" or "loved the way you shot that scene." The editor's mind is now free from having to wrestle with a scene to make it work. Instead they have shots they can edit into a visually strong scene.
Master shots are not sexy or glamorous, but they can become a lifeboat for a movie director when it becomes clear in post-production a camera move just did not work. On an indie film budget it is important for a movie director to cover all the scenes as much as possible. Indie filmmakers that cover a scene one way reduce their options. Do not ever shy away from shooting a "wonder shot", but balance it with a master shot to cover your rear in post-production. This is indie filmmaker Sid Kali typing JUMP CUT.
Sid Kali takes you inside his life as a filmmaker. Get the scoop on screenwriting, producing, directing, and movie distribution. Visit his blog Slice of Americana Films Also check out Movie Biz Coach a crisp way to learn the ins and outs of the movie business.
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Options For Movie Rentals
Do you like movies? I know I do! Most people do, in fact. If you want proof, just check the success of huge video chains like Blockbuster and Hollywood Video.
On any given weekend, you go in and the place is completely jammed. There are even crowds sometimes on the weekdays. People need their entertainment, and want the latest releases on DVD.
But if you want the latest releases, so does everyone else. Getting these new film releases can actually be really tough. How do you manage to get all of these top releases so that you can watch them as you want?
Fortunately, we live in a time of high speed Internet. There are plenty of web stores, so there's never a reason to do without something you want and can afford. You can find the latest video releases easily this way too.
You can still run out to Hollywood Video or Blockbuster of course, and rent a couple movies to watch. It's an option. The difference is, it isn't your only option. You can access movies online at Blockbuster Total Access, and Netflix.com. These are major DVD rental services, and carry all of the nice new releases you are wanting to see.
Better still, you won't have to worry about late fees any more. That's about perfect - better selection and no late fees! Late fees are really annoying.
Now, some people aren't after renting the latest releases and big-budget films. Maybe you are the sort of person who knows what you like and knows you are going to want to add a film to your collection so you'd prefer to purchase. That's fine of course. You can almost always find what you are looking for at Target or Best Buy.
Any new release you could possibly want on DVD will be available either at the local store on in their online shop. It's totally up to you, how to make the purchase. You can get the latest releases either way but if you pick them up in the store then you can go get it right when you want. Plus if you own the movie you don't need to worry about late fees.
Remember about how you might avoid late fees, the next time you are on your way to Blockbuster or Hollywood Video. Another thing to keep in mind is that Tuesday is the day when most films are released on DVD.
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On any given weekend, you go in and the place is completely jammed. There are even crowds sometimes on the weekdays. People need their entertainment, and want the latest releases on DVD.
But if you want the latest releases, so does everyone else. Getting these new film releases can actually be really tough. How do you manage to get all of these top releases so that you can watch them as you want?
Fortunately, we live in a time of high speed Internet. There are plenty of web stores, so there's never a reason to do without something you want and can afford. You can find the latest video releases easily this way too.
You can still run out to Hollywood Video or Blockbuster of course, and rent a couple movies to watch. It's an option. The difference is, it isn't your only option. You can access movies online at Blockbuster Total Access, and Netflix.com. These are major DVD rental services, and carry all of the nice new releases you are wanting to see.
Better still, you won't have to worry about late fees any more. That's about perfect - better selection and no late fees! Late fees are really annoying.
Now, some people aren't after renting the latest releases and big-budget films. Maybe you are the sort of person who knows what you like and knows you are going to want to add a film to your collection so you'd prefer to purchase. That's fine of course. You can almost always find what you are looking for at Target or Best Buy.
Any new release you could possibly want on DVD will be available either at the local store on in their online shop. It's totally up to you, how to make the purchase. You can get the latest releases either way but if you pick them up in the store then you can go get it right when you want. Plus if you own the movie you don't need to worry about late fees.
Remember about how you might avoid late fees, the next time you are on your way to Blockbuster or Hollywood Video. Another thing to keep in mind is that Tuesday is the day when most films are released on DVD.
Many people know that skylight blinds are great when coordinated with plantation blinds. If you can, use some in your home for decor.
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Sir Anthony Hopkins Movies, the Actor and the Director
Anthony Hopkins movies are always a pleasure to watch. The legendary actor has spent over five decades perfecting his skills resulting in a distinctive style of acting that is admired the world-over, bringing something different to each and every movie he makes.
The mastery of script is one of Anthony Hopkins main strengths in acting skills - he reads each script exactly 250 times. Hopkins once said "I like to study text. I read it 250 times. I don't know why, but that's the magic number. I save the acting for when the director says, Action". In all Anthony Hopkins movies, this is the method the classically trained actor religiously employs in his solid belief that rehearsals are not necessary and to the annoyance of directors, neither does he tolerate retakes!
Sir Anthony Hopkins has also ventured into directing movies, "August" 1996 having been his first. Hopkins found the movie-making itself "surprisingly easy" by his own words but he came unstuck when it came to the editing and had to hand this part of the process over to editor Edward Mansell who made ninety minutes of cuts and it was at that point that Hopkins realized his newfound career as a director was ill-conceived and that first and foremost his vocation lay as an actor and his self-directed movies were not successful at the box-office.
As an actor, character studies of great substance excite Anthony Hopkins, excelling at in-depth character research almost fanatically. Hopkins played President Richard Nixon in the movie "Nixon" 1995, at first outraged by director Oliver Stone's suggestion of himself, a British actor playing an American President. However, Hopkins gradually came round to accepting the role, although he knew it was taking a risk at this time when he was at the peak of his career, following his Oscar-winning performance in 1991 for his portrayal of Hannibal Lecter in "The Silence of The Lambs". Anthony Hopkins spent over 50 hours watching video footage of the, by then deceased, President in preparation for the movie "Nixon", perfecting his mannerisms and accent, capturing the essence of the man, rather than purely his physical appearance. His Oscar nominated performance was powerful, and combined with the superb photography and music score, the movie is a really enjoyable drama from beginning to end, being one of the all-time favourite Anthony Hopkins movies.
Other Anthony Hopkins movies involving the great actor's special skill at character study include "The Bunker" 1981, where he plays Adolph Hitler, during his downfall and last days before he was defeated. Hopkins' award-winning performance was so convincing, particularly in the final scenes of Hitler's ranting hysteria and madness - an early confirmation in Hopkins' career of his ability to portray madmen and monsters skillfully. In "Surviving Picasso" 1996, where Hopkins portrays the artist Pablo Picasso, playing out the monster in the womanizing, self-centred, manipulating artist, and character study comes into play again - this time he even looks like Picasso, so the performance is even more credible.
To read the most comprehensive, up-to-date Anthony Hopkins Movies List, unique movie reviews, film clips, photos, biography and interviews go to Anthony Hopkins movies where you can also browse our new movie store and get all Hopkins films.
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The mastery of script is one of Anthony Hopkins main strengths in acting skills - he reads each script exactly 250 times. Hopkins once said "I like to study text. I read it 250 times. I don't know why, but that's the magic number. I save the acting for when the director says, Action". In all Anthony Hopkins movies, this is the method the classically trained actor religiously employs in his solid belief that rehearsals are not necessary and to the annoyance of directors, neither does he tolerate retakes!
Sir Anthony Hopkins has also ventured into directing movies, "August" 1996 having been his first. Hopkins found the movie-making itself "surprisingly easy" by his own words but he came unstuck when it came to the editing and had to hand this part of the process over to editor Edward Mansell who made ninety minutes of cuts and it was at that point that Hopkins realized his newfound career as a director was ill-conceived and that first and foremost his vocation lay as an actor and his self-directed movies were not successful at the box-office.
As an actor, character studies of great substance excite Anthony Hopkins, excelling at in-depth character research almost fanatically. Hopkins played President Richard Nixon in the movie "Nixon" 1995, at first outraged by director Oliver Stone's suggestion of himself, a British actor playing an American President. However, Hopkins gradually came round to accepting the role, although he knew it was taking a risk at this time when he was at the peak of his career, following his Oscar-winning performance in 1991 for his portrayal of Hannibal Lecter in "The Silence of The Lambs". Anthony Hopkins spent over 50 hours watching video footage of the, by then deceased, President in preparation for the movie "Nixon", perfecting his mannerisms and accent, capturing the essence of the man, rather than purely his physical appearance. His Oscar nominated performance was powerful, and combined with the superb photography and music score, the movie is a really enjoyable drama from beginning to end, being one of the all-time favourite Anthony Hopkins movies.
Other Anthony Hopkins movies involving the great actor's special skill at character study include "The Bunker" 1981, where he plays Adolph Hitler, during his downfall and last days before he was defeated. Hopkins' award-winning performance was so convincing, particularly in the final scenes of Hitler's ranting hysteria and madness - an early confirmation in Hopkins' career of his ability to portray madmen and monsters skillfully. In "Surviving Picasso" 1996, where Hopkins portrays the artist Pablo Picasso, playing out the monster in the womanizing, self-centred, manipulating artist, and character study comes into play again - this time he even looks like Picasso, so the performance is even more credible.
To read the most comprehensive, up-to-date Anthony Hopkins Movies List, unique movie reviews, film clips, photos, biography and interviews go to Anthony Hopkins movies where you can also browse our new movie store and get all Hopkins films.
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