Deception in Inception: the Ultimate Movie Magic
Deception in Inception:...
Deception in Inception: the Ultimate Movie Magic Posted by: Craig Detweiler on the Purple State of Mind website In his “Personal Journey through American Movies,” Martin Scorsese described movie directors as smugglers.   They are illusionists, experts at creating and sustaining...
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OSCARS 2010: Old School Storytelling
OSCARS 2010: Old School...
OSCARS 2010: Old School Storytelling Posted by: Craig Detweiler (originally posted on www.purplestateofmind.com) Plenty of Oscar prognosticators turn the nominations into a horserace.  They assign odds to the various nominees based upon timing and the mood of the Academy voters.  ...
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SUNDANCE TRIPLEHEADER
SUNDANCE TRIPLEHEADER...
SUNDANCE TRIPLEHEADER By: Craig Detweiler (www.purplestateofmind.com) My first full day at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival included a trio of intriguing premieres. While each has strengths, none would be characterized as a ‘homerun’. Obselidia starts with a fascinating premise....
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“The Book Of Eli”
“The Book Of Eli&...
“The Book Of Eli” Check out this great study guide by Craig Detweiler! http://www.screenvue.com/eli/
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‘Avatar’ Movie Review: A Celebration of Contradictions
‘Avatar’ Mo...
‘Avatar’ Movie Review: A Celebration of Contradictions Friday December 18, 2009 By Craig Detweiler (originally posted on Craig’s Beliefnet.com blog) James Cameron’s “Avatar” lives up to its eye-popping, three-dimensional promise. It offers massive...
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GOLDEN GLOBES & OSCAR GLORY: Up in the Air?
GOLDEN GLOBES & OS...
GOLDEN GLOBES & OSCAR GLORY: Up in the Air? Posted by: Craig Detweiler on 12/15/2009 (Originally posted on the Purple State of Mind website)   With this morning’s announcement of the Golden Globe nominations, the Oscar race officially heats up. By nominating comedies/musicals...
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AVATAR DELIVERS (an early Christmas gift)
AVATAR DELIVERS (an ear...
AVATAR DELIVERS (an early Christmas gift) Posted by: Craig Detweiler on 12/04/2009 @ 3:46 am (http://craig.purplestateofmind.com/?p=947) Last night, I saw thirty minutes of the most anticipated movie in years. It is reportedly the most expensive feature film ever. James Cameron has...
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AVATAR ANTICIPATION
AVATAR ANTICIPATION...
AVATAR ANTICIPATION by Craig Detweiler (originally posted on Craig’s blog on the Purple State of Mind website) Anticipation is building for the December 18th arrival of James Cameron’s first feature in 12 years, AVATAR. Reports about the budget rising above $300 million have...
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JACOB vs. EDWARD (and other Native American Stories) by Craig Detweiler
JACOB vs. EDWARD (and o...
JACOB vs. EDWARD (and other Native American Stories) Posted by: Craig Detweiler on 11/16/2009 @ 2:39 am Forget swine flu.  The most intense virus sweeping teens is Twilight.   Feverish anticipation for the second part of The Twilight Saga:  New Moon has been brewing for months.   ...
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THE BLIND SIDE: Sheer Entertainment by Craig Detweiler
THE BLIND SIDE: Sheer E...
THE BLIND SIDE: Sheer Entertainment Posted by: Craig Detweiler on 11/17/2009 @ 4:12 am I wish I had a dime for every time I heard Christians express a hunger to see their faith portrayed in a forthright manner onscreen.   Nobody wants to see something preachy.  They simply long...
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