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After his last film this one may be another oddball role for him. Find out more about this interesting role over at The Filmsmith. http://thefilmsmith.com/2011/02/02/joaquin-phoenix-in-abraham-lincoln-vampire-hunter/

This film probably came out of left-field for many. See what all the buzz is about over at The Filmsmith. http://thefilmsmith.com/2011/02/02/sex-and-comedy-in-elektra-luxx-trailer/

Every freshmen worries about this premise but this film is going to take that paranoia all the way. Find out more over at The Filmsmith. http://thefilmsmith.com/2011/02/02/the-roommate-set-to-be-a-collegiate-guilty-pleasure/

Nolan has actually spoken about the film! See what he said and didn't say at: http://thefilmsmith.com/2011/02/01/christopher-nolan-talks-about-the-dark-knight-rises/

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That's interesting that you put it that way because what you just mentioned is something film theorists consider when evaluating a particular film. What was going on during the creation of this film? Before it? During it? What was happening to the director when he was first exposed to it? When...

'Style' is just a term. Often it is created and attached to a director by film critics and theorists, not by the filmmaker themselves. I guess that's just how I see it, though.

Sweet! Thank you very much. Here's another Gareth Edwards video I thought was quite interesting. Not Monsters related but still an interesting look into how he does what he does. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IK1WJ-oveE

I remember when this first started popping up all over the web. Since then, I've wanted to see it. Can't wait 'til I finally get the opportunity! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8JpdND--g8 Can't get the YouTube thing to work right but that's another interesting video of Gareth talking about...

Two words: Ingmar Bergman

haha. I wish someone had warned ME before I sat down for it.

And then there's Roland Barthes' Death of the Author' to consider.

Talia Al Ghul Black Mask Hugo Strange These are the names I keep hearing for the characters. Greengrass and his "shaky-cam"?? Pft...how about Gaspar Noé's Irreversible (2002)? You think Greengrass is annoying with the "shaky-cam"...well you ain't seen nuthin' yet!

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-HDR-XR150-Definition-Handycam-Camcorder/dp/B0031RGL2A/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1289788651&sr=1-1 That's the consumer camera I bought and use currently. Something similar to what you've got in your link. The lack of a focus ring and using the LCD screen...

Don't forget that Terry Gilliam adapted Chris Marker's La Jetée (1962) into 12 Monkeys (1995). One of my favorite time-travel flicks is Takashi Yamazaki's 2002 film Returner.

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!! @Alcove Audio - I actually haven't had to take any sound courses yet. Hence, the lack of audio books. Thanks for the recommendations, though! @Patrick - Nice to see another Iowan! Send me a PM and we can talk about things!

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Yeah, the script is done and Reynolds is set to play the leading role.

If your username is camera obscura--you're not noobish. haha.

FRITZ LANG!!! Sadly, I missed this. I had too much stuff going on. Shame on me =(