Gabrielle Union

Born: October 29, 1973 in Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Married to: Dwyane Wade (30 August 2014 – present)
Chris Howard (5 May 2001 – 2006) (divorced)

The black community in Hollywood is very small and close-knit. Everyone has a common goal: to make a two-hour movie in 30 days. We watch each others’ scenes. There is a natural chemistry. You can’t have a crazy diva walking around saying, “As long as I’m lit well . . .” Or, “I only care if I do well”.

Welcome to Collinwood 2002 dir. Anthony, Joe Russo starring William H Macy Clooney

10 Things I Hate About You 1999 dir. Gil Junger Starring Heath Ledger Stiles

She’s All That 1999 dir. by Robert Iscove starring Freddie Prinze Jr. Cook

Bad Boys 2 2003 dir. Michael Bay starring Will Smith Martin Lawrence

Meet Dave 2008 Directed by Brian Robbins Starring Eddie Murphy Elizabeth Banks

India Eisley

Born: October 29, 1993 in Los Angeles, California, USA

[The interviewer asked India draw a lot from the anime or come up with her own take for her character for Kite.]: Not so much to draw from the anime because our version from the anime is kind of different, but I think it’s pretty straight forward, she’s falling apart emotionally and there’s the other side of her that’s a killing machine.

UNDERWORLD AWAKENING 2012 dir. Måns Mårlind Björn Stein

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Richard Dreyfuss

Born: October 29, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Married to: Svetlana Erokhin (16 March 2006 – present)
Janelle Lacey (30 May 1999 – 2005) (divorced)
Jeramie Rain (20 March 1983 – 14 September 1992) (divorced) (3 children)

[on Steven Spielberg] Steven Spielberg is the only person I’ve come across who fits my criteria of genius. And I don’t throw that word around. Genius is imagination and attention to detail. The ability to achieve to the minutest detail what you perceive in your imagination. I don’t think there’s another person on earth who’s as great a plot structuralist or better storyteller.

American Graffiti 1973 dir. George Lucas Starring Dreyfuss Ron Howard

Jaws 1975 dir. Steven Spielberg Starring Roy Scheider Robert Shaw Dreyfuss

Stand By Me 1986 dir. Rob Reiner Starring Wil Wheaton River Phoenix

James and the Giant Peach 1996 dir. Henry Selick Cast Simon…

Dan Castellaneta

Born: October 29, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois, USA

Married to:
Deb Lacusta (1987 – present)

The Simpsons can go anywhere in the world and not worry about any budgetary issues. However, even when the show has had its run, I think the characters can go on in perpetuity.

One of my favorite episodes was the one in which Homer grew hair. That was a very unique episode, since there was a gay secretary, but that wasn’t even the issue of the show-the issue was Homer’s image changing because he had hair.

It’s the weirdest thing. When you go into acting, you expect to be a huge star and to be recognized… It did happen, but not in the way you expect it to… In L.A., I’m just another character actor.

ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT Season 2 2004-2005 Stars Portia de Rossi Will Arnett

The Simpsons Movie 2007 dir. David Silverman

Don Simpson (1943–1996)

 Born: October 29, 1943 in Seattle, Washington, USA
Died: January 19, 1996 (age 52) in Los Angeles, California, USA

Simpson and Bruckheimer were one of the most distinguished producing teams in motion picture history. Throughout the Eighties, they connected with such smash hits as Flashdance (1983) with Jennifer Beals, Beverly Hills Cop (1984) starring Eddie Murphy, Top Gun (1986) with Tom Cruise, Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) with Eddie Murphy and Days of Thunder (1990) with Tom Cruise as “Cole Trickle”.

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We have no obligation to make a statement. Our obligation is to make money.

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Movie Review: BARROW (2016)
This film is wonderfully balanced cinematographically, beautifully rendering scenes of dazzling brilliance without having the darker scenes feel out of place. The story is clean, precise and engaging, with thoughtful attention to detail. The character development is logical, well designed and tempered with flawed heroes, tragic backstories and strong performances.

Movie Review: TENGU: BIRDMAN OF THE MOUNTAINS (2016)

Tengu: Birdman of the Mountains,  is a film that will delight you with its symbology, its imagery and it’s excellent fight sequences, but it goes far beyond that. This film represents of genre-hybrid that should be welcomed into cinema with open arms. It is highly commendable thing to be able to successfully blend genres together, and this film is able to do that. With effortless ease a viewer can watch this film and find something in it to enjoy…

Interview with Editor Tia Nolan (How to be Single, Friends with Benefits)

– Chatting with Tia Nolan about the craft of editing was a pure joy. Her recent credits include: How to be Single (2016), Angie Tribeca season 2 (2016), Annie (2014), Friends with Benefits (2011), The Woman (2008), and Bewitched (2005). She is a wealth of knowledge in the art of making a great comedy – as you’ll learn in his interview. Enjoy!

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Matthew Toffolo: What film that you’ve worked on has been your most valuable experience?

TN: That’s a hard question to answer. As an overall answer, I’d say any film I worked on with Richard Marks, my mentor, because he really taught me how to look at a film and make it great. If I were…

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October 2016 Winning Short Story

True North  by Hal Ackerman

What is your short story about?

A very old man recalling the most painful moment his life

What genres would you say this story story is in?

Literary fiction

How would you describe this story in two words?

Comedically surrreal

What movie have you seen the most in your life?

Godfather

How long have you been working on this story?

A year

Do you have an all-time favorite novel?

Lolita

What motivated you to write this story?

An exercise in my writing group

What artist would you love to have dinner with?

Kurt Vonnegut

Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?

The race track

What influenced you to enter the 1pg. Short Story contest?

It seemed like fun

Any advice or tips you’d like to pass on to other writers?

Whatever you don’t write…