‘Aliens’ echoes the original and set the standard for movie sequels
If Alien was considered a classic of horror James Camerons Aliens was pure action and adventure. Although it still held elements of horror Aliens offered up a action heavy film.
Michael Sheridan
With ‘Alien’ Ridley Scott turned horror and science fiction on its head
I first saw Alien when I was a young child. It was on television late one night. I dont recall being particularly scared but I did enjoy the film. It was exciting with cool special effects — for the time — and a great creature.
The ‘Passion’ of Mel Gibson
This article was actually a letter I sent to a film critic regarding what I felt was an unfair and judgemental review of The Passion of the Christ.
Local New Yorkers aim for the big time of Hollywood success
New Yorkers struggle with time and money to develop their films land the role and make their dreams come alive.
Pen to Paper
A filmmaker and writer shares his views on the craft of creating a screenplay.
The Craft of Directing
Film director gives his view on the importance of guiding a films vision.
Making ‘Dungeon Dogs’ with Don Calabrese
A Queens NY resident struggles to get his script onto celluloid and in the can.
The Standard Script Format
The basic script formatting rules as suggested by Warner Bros.
Steven Spielberg’s ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ is genius science fiction
When I was a wee-lad I can remember seeing Close Encounters of the Third Kind on television. Originally released in 1977 it was in theaters a second time in 1979. However I was still young at the time and have no memory of seeing it in the theaters…