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INTERVIEW: ANTONIO BANDERAS Star Of ‘PUSS IN BOOTS’ Filmmaking Advice From Almodovar And Rodriguez “That Is Actually Priceless.”

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Thanks to Paramount Pictures I was lucky enough to attend the Sydney Red Carpet Premiere of  the excellent ‘PUSS IN BOOTS.’ I got the chance to interview Antonio Banderas – and even though I didn’t get a chance to discuss the film with him, I was able to get him to talk about the filmmaking process and get his advice for young filmmakers: Check out his amazing answer: Read more…

INTERVIEW: JEFFREY KATZENBERG Head Of Dreamworks Animation And Producer Of ‘PUSS IN BOOTS’ – On 3D, “Crazy Mexican” Guillermo Del Toro. Also Gives Advice To Young Filmmakers: “Get Into Animation!”

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Thanks to Paramount Pictures I was lucky enough to attend the Sydney Red Carpet Premiere of the excellent ‘PUSS IN BOOTS.’ I got the chance to interview Jeffrey Katzenberg – I was able to get quite a bit of time with him; we talked about 3D, Puss In Boots itself, Guillermo Del Toro and I was even able to get his advice for young filmmakers: Check it out: Read more…

A Report On The 20 Minute IMAX Preview Of ‘Mission Impossible 4.’

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Last week we were lucky enough to visit the IMAX in Darling Harbor Sydney; for an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming Brad Bird directed/J.J Abrams produced: ‘Mission Impossible 4.’

And wow. Read more…

‘CONTAGION’ Movie Review: Intent Battles Execution In This Conflicted Yet Engaging Film.

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Note before reading: I really really liked ‘Contagion’ – although this review reads quite harshly, I still think the film is one of the better 2011 films and is definitely worth seeing.

Watching ‘Contagion,’ the newest film from director Steven Soderbergh, is like you’re watching a ‘Friday the 13th’ Movie, and instead of a hockey mask wearing psychopath; you’ve got a virus. And instead of a bunch of idiot teenagers, you’ve got scientists and doctors. It’s an enjoyable film while you are watching it, but once it’s over you see it for all its flaws and general emptiness. Read more…

A Report On The 30 Minute Preview Of: ‘SUPER 8.’

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Yesterday morning – Tuesday 9th May 2011 – Paramount Pictures Australia held a special function for the upcoming J.J Abrams directed/ Steven Spielberg produced blockbuster: ‘Super 8’. They showed us (Media and online bloggers) a selection of unfinished sequences from the film. And even though the visual FX, sound mix and editing were unfinished; the footage still looked incredible. The vibe after the presentation was so enthusiastic that I doubt the film is going to disappoint.

Warning: there are very MINOR SPOILERS in the article. If you have seen the trailer – then you’ve seen more of the plot then revealed here. Read more…

EXCLUSIVE: Director FRANCIS LAWRENCE Talks ‘CONSTANTINE 2’ During Sydney Red Carpet Premiere for ‘WATER FOR ELEPHANTS’! Also Gives Advice For Aspiring Filmmakers!

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I was lucky enough to get an interview with director Francis Lawrence (‘Constantine’ and ‘I Am Legend’) while he was doing the rounds on the red carpet for the Sydney Premiere of his new film ‘Water For Elephants’. Read on for more: Read more…

Interview with ‘Wasted On The Young’ Director: Ben C. Lucas

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A couple of days ago I was lucky enough to get an interview with Director Ben C. Lucas about his new film ‘Wasted On The Young’. Read more…