The Spooky World of Chris Ringler
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Join me as I speak with ADR and Sound Supervisor Jessie Anne Spence about her path to the film industry, her experiences working on films like PREY and the REBEL MOON movies, and her other work. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8056328/ To track down all of my podcasts and other work head to - Spookychris.com
I think it’s natural to reach a point in your life where you start to question who you are and what you meant to the world. I have talked about it before, the idea of legacy, but this is more about the moments that populate our lives. Our lives are so strange in that it’s… Continue reading Everything Fades
Since my So You Wanna Make a Found Footage Film blogs have been getting a lot of interest, I figured I would turn my attention toward slasher movies. I have a very deep love of the subgenre and figured it’s always nice to set the table of what makes a remarkable entry. So…you wanna make… Continue reading So You Wanna Make a Slasher Film?
YouTube is an interesting space for found footage. It’s a fantastic place to find, and post, short films and is absolutely FULL of FF shorts. The site has also become a really interesting option for posting full features. Once upon a time you put these films either from a studio or you and your friends… Continue reading THE MITCHIN MURDERS – found footage review
OK, this movie breaks the rules. I found it on YouTube and it claims to be found footage, but isn’t. It’s SORTA found footage. It uses a LOT of found footage, but also has shots of an actor that wouldn’t make sense to have a camera on him. It’s an angle that COULD be like… Continue reading VISHER – found-ish footage review
In a conversation with Michigan author J.C. Vande Zande, we discuss his latest book, The Dance of Rotten Sticks, published by Montag Press. The discussion covers his writing process, other works, book promotion strategies, and the potential influence of AI on the publishing industry.
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This is a time of year a lot of us start to contemplate things and the life around them. I tend to get sentimental this time of year and think of the things I have lost. The people I have lost. I start to think about my place in the world. The funny thing is… Continue reading Thankful
Holiday movies come in three varieties: the sentimental, the preachy, and the counter-programming. The sentimental films are not just pulling at the heartstrings; they are kicking at them. The preaching ones want to ensure you know the reason for the season at any cost. The counter-programming films want to turn things on their head and… Continue reading SAINT NICK OF BETHLEHEM – review
The author recently purchased the Second Sight special edition of THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT and shared their reflections after watching the festival cut. They express their thoughts on this version of the film, indicating a personal engagement with the content and its unique elements.
The author expresses deep admiration for the Blair Witch Project (BWP), praising its rich mythology and influence on the found footage genre. They highlight a recent boxed set by Second Sight Films, sharing insights on the superior festival cut, which adds intensity and realism. This re-release rekindles excitement among fans, making it a must-see.
The post briefly references a recent Presidential election, indicating an intention to discuss it further. It suggests a casual tone, inviting engagement with the subject of the election without going into specific details.
The movie industry is fascinating when looked at in the long view. Seeing it as part of a long timeline you see the rise and fall of genres, stars, studios, and movie fads. It’s interesting because you can measure how trends rise and fade and how tastes change. Look at 1999 and BLAIR WITCH PROJECT’s… Continue reading Eras
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