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Issues and Actions

Once Again, More Indies Needed In The National Film Registry

It’s that time of year again.  The National Film Registry just got 25 more films.  Like the last two years, it only gives a nod to indies.  What people seem to forget is that we, the people, can make recommendations as to what gets listed.  How great would it be if every reader of this blog wrote in and recommended an indie film?  There’s no charge for this blog, no pay wall to avoid, so how about that for a subscription fee: you have to nominate a film to the National Film Registry?

The Librarian of Congress provides some guidelines on what to nominate for next year’s registry at the Film Board’s website at www.loc.gov/film. To be eligible for the Registry, a film must be at least 10 years old and be “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”  I list my recommended films on last year’s post.  My list is not changing this year.

To nominate films, send up to fifty titles to:

dross@loc.gov

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Bowl Of Noses

Best Kids Books Of The Year?

Okay this is mostly for the under 7 set, but still, BrainPickings has a good list to consider.  Let the parents take note.

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These Are Those Things

April Fools!

Okay, wrong month, but right day. Do you know what April Fools is this year? It’s the day that SUPER comes out. What’s SUPER?

‘Super’ – A twisted, semi-schizophrenic cult classic in the making…  And a movie I produced.
Check out this review.  Love the closer: “Not for the faint of heart, the incredible climax (worth the price of admission alone) is a spectacle of bloody violence, and gleeful profanity, sealing Super as a twisted, semi-schizophrenic cult classic in the making. Whether you’re new to the graphic novel game or a seasoned fanboy, you’ll always remember to never butt in line.”  Thanks Ricky D.  Have an awesome year!

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Bowl Of Noses

Remake Your Favorite Movies Yourself! How About “Raiders Of The Lost Ark” To Start?

MrsP.com completes her week of guest blogging in the Bowl Of Noses today.  Super big thanks for all the good links, Mrs P!  Who’s next?!

Learning the craft of filmmaking comes in many forms. This shot-for-shot remake by some Mississippi kids who spent much of the 1980’s recreating “Raiders of the Lost Ark”,  I am sure taught them much about how a filmmaker thinks and what it takes to execute a scene. We have seen this technique used to pay homage to other filmmakers, like when Gus Van Sant recreated his shot-by-shot of Alfred Hitchcock’s  “Psycho”. They type of diligence shows a real love for the craft. I love that these kids had such a long attention span to complete this too. It may have been awhile since people have seen this one. Here’s the first ten minutes.

MrsP.com, honored with the American Library Associations Great Site for Kids distinction, creates and publishes free video stories read and performed by acclaimed T.V. actress Kathy Kinney. The site has no advertising and offers interactive games, coloring sheets, and activity guides along with “show me the words” options on every story to help early readers, and ESL students. http://www.MrsP.com