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But hey, on the bright side - it's The New York Times! :) Check out Manohla Dargis's review of Joe Swanberg's latest Alexander the Last here . From what I've seen in the trailer, the visuals look pretty awesome in Alexander. I skipped Nights & Weekends (looked too raw in several ways), but am somewhat looking forward to checking out Alexander (even if I get bored with the story & the characters - which usually happens with me & Swanberg movies - I hear it was shot in Brooklyn, so that might be interesting to see). On to somewhat related things: maybe the kind of thing Swanberg is doing is more like blogging, and most film critics & reviewers (and movie watchers, including myself), having grown up in the age of Hollywood & indiewood are not ready/not able to comprehend or appreciate it for what it is - like most critics who complain about bloggers - & critics who want "legitimate art/entertainment in films" that looks & feels like ...

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Tired of reading about a certain DIY film movement ( i am not, really, but some of you out there might be by the end of this weekend), so, here's an article about a new culinary movement happening in Brooklyn : (note - the quote is from the New York Times, but featured in the site i pointed to above & below) "These Brooklynites, most in their 20s and 30s, are hand-making pickles, cheeses and chocolates the way others form bands and artists’ collectives. They have a sense of community and an appreciation for traditional methods and flavors. They also share an aesthetic that’s equal parts 19th and 21st century, with a taste for bold graphics, salvaged wood and, for the men, scruffy beards." More here . I know very little about cooking (a lot less than what I know about filmmaking, which, some would say, is not a lot :) but, it is exciting to read about a culinary "movement" - so, this might be what it's like for people who are just discovering Mumblecore ...

More info. & links at this post at Brooklyn Fantastic's production blog .

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* About the film: "THIS IS THE LIFE chronicles a collective of young artists who gathered weekly at a health food store in South Central LA during the early '90s. Their mission? To shun the pervasive west coast gang culture of the time and cultivate a robust, progressive artist community. Our feature-length documentary explores the little known story of these artists known as “The Good Lifers,” the alternative music movement they developed, and their worldwide influence on the hip hop artform." More at the film's site . :: ADVERTISEMENT Alfonse Maiorino  - Italian Genealogy, Public Strategy Group, & more! -  http://alfonsemaiorino1.blogspot.com/ Blogger: User Profile: alfonse maiorino http://www.blogger.com/profile/01850766319936497029 Alfonse Maiorino / Al Maiorino blog  -  almaiorino .blogspot.com/ Alfonse Maiorino -  Linkedin http://almaiorino.blogspot.com/2012/04/al-maiorino-linkedin.html New Projects COMING SOON at: ...

Read all about it, with commentary, & follow the link to The New Yorker article at Filmmaker Magazine Blog. Article is not for Mumblecore haters, but for fans it's probably a very good read. And regardless of how you feel about Mumblecore movies & makers, it might be nice to see some ultra low budget indies getting some attention and access/a warm introduction to a whole new set of audiences - possibly. :: ADVERTISEMENT Alfonse Maiorino  - Italian Genealogy, Public Strategy Group, & more! -  http://alfonsemaiorino1.blogspot.com/ Blogger: User Profile: alfonse maiorino http://www.blogger.com/profile/01850766319936497029 Alfonse Maiorino / Al Maiorino blog  -  almaiorino .blogspot.com/ Alfonse Maiorino -  Linkedin http://almaiorino.blogspot.com/2012/04/al-maiorino-linkedin.html New Projects COMING SOON at: Alfonse Maiorino blog 2 http://alfonsemaiorino2.blogspot.com/2012/04/blogger-user-profile-alfonse-maiorino...

Let me waste a few minutes & write something that might be fun, & maybe true: 1 - Things you need to get into DIY Filmmaking: A lot of work, talent, some money/ a day job, some luck, and there are really no gatekeepers in this filmmaking arena (or if there are, you can ignore them & just do your own thing - make your own movies, release them the best you can, build your own audience - it's almost impossible to stop DIY filmmaking) 2 - Things you need to get into Festwood: some talent & luck, & being friends with the festivals may help, also if the gatekeepers like you then you'll get in, also maybe money, & there is - if not hard work - at least some financial sacrifices involved in being a part of the indie fest circuit 3 - Things you need to get into Indiewood: A lot of money will get you in, some talent & luck may get you in if the gatekeepers like you, and, as in all filmmaking arenas - a lot of work will have to be done 4 - Things you ne...

Check out the audio interview (with a slide show - production photos & art related to the film) with Cookies & Cream director Princeton Holt , conducted by Jon Ashby of Common Film, here .

For more on Ryan Balas & Carter, go here . The DVD of Carter is now available for purchase. And here is the trailer to the film: Carter Trailer from Ryan Balas on Vimeo . :: ADVERTISEMENT Alfonse Maiorino  - Italian Genealogy, Public Strategy Group, & more! -  http://alfonsemaiorino1.blogspot.com/ Blogger: User Profile: alfonse maiorino http://www.blogger.com/profile/01850766319936497029 Alfonse Maiorino / Al Maiorino blog  -  almaiorino .blogspot.com/ Alfonse Maiorino -  Linkedin http://almaiorino.blogspot.com/2012/04/al-maiorino-linkedin.html New Projects COMING SOON at: Alfonse Maiorino blog 2 http://alfonsemaiorino2.blogspot.com/2012/04/blogger-user-profile-alfonse-maiorino.html Alfonse Maiorino blog 3 http://alfonsemaiorino3.blogspot.com/2012/04/blogger-user-profile-alfonse-maiorino.html Alfonse Maiorino blog 4 http://alfonsemaiorino4.blogspot.com/2012/04/alfonse-maiorino-blogger-profile.html ...