You Rocked My World, Robin Williams (1951 - 2014)

I started laughing at Robin Williams when I was 8 years old (Mork & Mindy) and I never stopped. Until today when I found out he'd died at the way-too-early age of 63. But give it a little time, he'll have us laughing again. It's what he does. It's what YouTube and DVDs were made for. I still remember him coming out of nowhere in the 70s, relentless and unhinged like a roller coaster on cocaine, literally in his case. Like the indefatigable...

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Does Loving Captain America The Way He Is Make Me a Racist, Sexist Homophobe?

This past week, Marvel announced that iconic superheroes Thor and Captain America will be passing their hammer and shield to a woman and an African-American respectively.  And then the shit hit the fan: “They are ruining classic characters!” said Jev Miller  “All these feminists need to chill out. THOR IS A MAN! Leave him as he is!!!!” cried Anitaaaxo. “Remember when #marvel wasn’t run by a pack of political (sic) correct gelded men”,...

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World Premiere: The Two Pauls, Episode 3 - Blood & Guts!

Are blood and guts in movies good for us? Find out as Paul Jensen and I go head-to-head on some of Hollywood's most violent films, past and present. See Episode 1 (Oscar Edition) here and Episode 2 (Sex, God & Superheroes) here. Big thanks again to the tireless crew at Popkin Media! ...

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World Premiere: The Two Pauls, Episode 2 - Sex, God & Superheroes

Paul Jensen and I go head-to-head on some of the biggest (and most controversial) upcoming films of 2014 over one white and two reds! See Episode 1 (Oscar Edition) here. Meanwhile, see The Story Behind The Two Pauls below. Big thanks again to the tireless crew at Popkin Media! The Story Behind The Two Pauls by Paul Donnett When Vancouver Film School grad and savvy entrepreneur Nick Carey approached film Jedi Paul Jensen about doing a Siskel...

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My Predictions: The 2014 Oscars

Tonight, the red carpet rolls out, the tents go up (here comes the rain again, L.A.), and the Oscars are handed out for the best films and performances of 2013! I haven't seen a race this close or exciting in years. With nine excellent films focused the survival of the human spirit in the face of varying adversities or vices, picking the winners couldn't have been easy. Here are my predictions:  BEST PICTURE Nominees: American Hustle,...

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"Film Night With The Two Pauls" Premieres on YouTube!

Paul Jensen and I talk this year's Best Picture nominees on Film Night with the Two Pauls over a bottle or two (or three) of Cabernet Franc. See video and "The Story Behind The Two Pauls" below. Big thanks to the brilliant minds at Popkin Media! The Story Behind The Two Pauls by Paul Donnett When Vancouver Film School grad and savvy entrepreneur Nick Carey approached film Jedi Paul Jensen about doing a Siskel and Ebert-style web series...

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An Evening with Toby Jones @ The Vancity Theatre

British actor Toby Jones is in Vancouver, among other things guest hosting a special screening last night of Hal Ashby's classic, The Last Detail, starring Jack Nicholson - a film he picked personally for the evening followed by an engaging group Q & A. Jones played Truman Capote in 2006's Infamous and has been prolific in dozens of films, including Frost/Nixon, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, and the Harry...

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"Him" & "Her" Review 100 Top Films of All Time

When couples go looking for some high-quality "us" time, a big project they can do together (heck, maybe even fall in love all over again), some choose to plant a garden, take a world tour, or build a house. Not us. No-sir-ee, those would be easy! "I have a great idea," my wife Melissa said to me one chilly night at the end of 2013. "Let's watch the 100 most important movies ever made and start a blog where we post our reviews!" Pausing to...

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30 Minutes Alone with Treva Etienne

The "30 Minutes Alone" interviews give inspiring insights into the real-life journeys of successful filmmakers, writers, actors, and other industry professionals from around the world.    --------------------------------------------------- A native of London, England, Treva Etienne has worked as an actor/writer/producer/director in the UK and Hollywood for thirty years, featuring in Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse...

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30 Minutes Alone with Michael Baser

The "30 Minutes Alone" interviews give inspiring insights into the real-life journeys of successful filmmakers, writers, actors, and other industry professionals from around the world.    ---------------------------------------------------- Michael Baser has worked as writer/producer/showrunner on hit primetime television shows including One Day At A Time, Good Times, The Jeffersons, Three's Company, and Full House....

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