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Movie Review: Frailty
I know this movie is an oldie...but its also a goodie. "There are demons among us" echoes the voice of Mr. Meiks played by Bill Paxton as a man who has a vision by an angel and becomes a messenger of mercy from God to destroy demons. In the movie Frailty, the story begins with Fenton Meiks played by Matthew McConaughey as man who claims he knows the man who is known as the God's Hands killer. He admits that the serial killer is his own brother.
From there Meiks tells the story to FBI agent Wesley Doyle played by Powers Boothe the story of his childhood and what it was like growing up in a single parent home with his father and brother. His father is sent on a mission from God to destroy the demons that are among us. These demons appear in human form and young Fenton believes his father is killing innocent human beings and not demons.
Fenton tries to tell the local police that his father is crazy, but no one believes him. Soon after Fenton is punished by his father forced to stay imprisioned in the backyard of a makeshift dungeon he created for disposing the bodies of his victims.
This film is a thriller/horror film that will have you on the edge of you seat minute by minute. Stunning performance by Bill Paxton, who also directed the film. A late review, but a film certainly worth its wait!!!
The summary of the movie ends here, because there is a pretty intense plot twist that shall remain secret until you have seen the film, but let's just say as someone who can predict a plotline very well, I didn't see it comin! As a sidenote; it was good to see McConaughey in a film where he didn't play a stoner or a wisecrackin douche who has commitment issues with women. Of course this film came out in 2001 and he hasn't really played against type since. Poor Matthew.
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Sup peeps! if you're in L.A. from OCT. 16th - 18th, this is one event you DON'T want to miss! Use the ISA code and receive 10% off your registration! 2009 Screenwriting Expo For information or to register go to: click here. If You Are Or Want To Be A Screenwriter, Here's Why You Should Attend The Screenwriting Expo... SAVE 10% on Registration with the discount code below!- 135 seminars to improve your screenwriting and your skills at selling your scripts - A chance to hear and ask a question of our Guests of Honor: famous screenwriters and producers (so far this year, William Goldman, John Cleese, producer/exec Mike Medavoy, CSI’s Anthony Zuiker, Karey Kirkpatrick, Shane Black, Franklin Leonard (creator of The Black List) and Emmy-winning TV writers/producers James Manos and Erik Bork are on the program). - Network: rub elbows with 2,000 other screenwriters, agents, producers, directors, screenwriting teachers, and script consultants. - Visit the exhibit hall for discounts on every screenwriting supply, book, or resource imaginable
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If you're somewhere in between, they you're like most Expo registrants. From October 16-18 (Fri-Sun), the 2009 Screenwriting Expo will once again host the best pitch event in existence: The Golden Pitch Festival. With the best collection of studios, production companies, agencies and management companies we've ever presented, the Golden Pitch Festival gives you unparalleled access to industry professionals at top companies who are actively seeking new clients and material. For legal reasons, many of these companies must reject unsolicited material from unrepresented writers year-round - yet for 3 days this October, they've opened their doors exclusively for you!
Companies attending this year include Warner Bros, UTA, Gersh, Lionsgate, Summit, Imagine Entertainment, Relativity Media, Laura Ziskin Prods., Kurtman/Orci, Smoke House (George Clooney), Phoenix Pictures, and many many many more! The sooner you register, the better shot you have at nabbing slots with these amazing companies,. The ON-SALE date for these tickets is just A COUPLE DAYS AWAY. Make sure you are part of our attendee list so you will have your chance to get your idea out there. Come to the 2009 Screenwriting Expo – you won’t regret your decision!
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There have been a number of films within the last five years that deal with circumstances around the tragedy of 9/11 in New York City. A new film by budding director, Lawrence LAW Watford called The Mourning After is about an extramarital relationship between a man and a woman and affair that took place the night of Sept 10th that would change their lives forever.
 Chris and Felicia work at the World Trade Center and on the evening of Sept 10th, the two decide to rent a room in a high rise Manhattan hotel suite. The film begins with Chris and Felicia preparing to go to work when the sounds of police sirens and fire trucks surround the background. Chris' cell phone is ringing off the hook and he immediately turns on the television to see what is going on. The face of Geroge W. Bush is seen annoucing to the world that two airplanes crashed into the twin towers in New York City.
 The story turns now to Chris and Felicia, who were supposed to be in that building if not for their heated affair the night before, and both live with not only the guilt of cheating on their spouses, but also the torment of what would have been if they decided to stay faithful to their partners. The film takes a dramatic turn when Chris' life after the affair changes significantly compared to that of Felicia's and the two are battling feelings of shame, pity, and resentment that comes to a climactic close.
There are solid performances in this film and stunning shots of New York City's ground zero. It's a film that shows meaning and purpose in a meaningless act that occured on September 11th. The film was shot on a shoestring budget, but asthetically looks like it was made on larger scale indie budget. The Mourning After is definitely a film worth seeing and shows an intensity in a small sliver of screen time that has you yearning for more.
The film was made on a $12,000 budget in New York City. The trailer of the film can be seen here. Please contact Lawville Solutions if you are interested in more information about the film.
Take a look at the trailer here:   Movie Review: State of Play
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