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The Film Geek: October 2007
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Wednesday, October 17, 2007. This Movie Has Been Modified From its Original Version. I was asked the oddest question the other day, when discussing my work as a filmmaker; someone actually asked me if I were to remake a film, which one would it be. Why not hire someone to puts arms on Venus De Milo.”. Sunday, October 7, 2007. What does all of this have to do with Renoir's quote? I doubt my fascination with humanity will ever cease. I will be a father in a few months, this is an experience and joy I a...
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The Film Geek: September 2008
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Thursday, September 11, 2008. The Good, The Bad, The Leone. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). The Good, The Bad, The Leone. Toronto Japanese Film Pow-Wow. A writer and director for almost 15 years. I am currenlty working on ASHITA my third feature film. View my complete profile. Movies that Inspire MJ. A Bout De Souffle. A Fish Called Wanda. Born On The 4th of July. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.
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The Film Geek: December 2008
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Thursday, December 4, 2008. Well I am back from my month in Japan. While there I had the pleasant news that a Kitakyushu theatrical company known as BeniShoga will mount my play FALLEN LEAVES in August 2009. More on that in the coming weeks. I got the chance as well, to visit the Akira Kurosawa Museum, which inspired me- I will write an entry on that at a later point. I have much stress about this little experiment known as Ashita. It may all just work out. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). A Bout De Souffle.
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The Film Geek: September 2007
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Friday, September 28, 2007. You makin’ a movie man? I love movies.” I turn around to see a creepy looking guy holding a big wad of cash in his left hand. He smiles at me. Of course when presented with awkward situations, I love to poke them with a stick and see what happens. 8220;Yes we are,” I say. 8220;Hey man, that’s cool. I love movies, man.” He says, his grin getting bigger. “What’s this movie called? 8220;Japanese, man, that’s dope yo! Humbly Daisuke replies, “Me? 8221; He asks. My reply is a s...
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The Film Geek: June 2007
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Monday, June 25, 2007. What was a little daunting," (Alex) Kurtzman said about writing Star Trek XI, "was while we were writing it, they sent over a poster with the release date on it. We hadn't written ‘fade in' yet.". Does anyone in Hollywood believe in doing things right anymore? Friday, June 22, 2007. The novel was chosen by TIME Magazine as one of the 100 best English-language novels from 1923 to the present. Not bad for a bunch of geeky science fiction, huh? Will man one day create a machine so com...
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The Film Geek: April 2008
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Friday, April 18, 2008. Film Noir et Blanc. Long live black and white cinema. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Film Noir et Blanc. Toronto Japanese Film Pow-Wow. A writer and director for almost 15 years. I am currenlty working on ASHITA my third feature film. View my complete profile. Movies that Inspire MJ. A Bout De Souffle. A Fish Called Wanda. Born On The 4th of July. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.
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The Film Geek: July 2008
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Monday, July 7, 2008. Recently, I was interviewed by Chris Magee, the creator and Japanese film guru of The Toronto Japanese Film Appreciation Pow-Wow, a group of Japanese film aficionados of over 500 people. Chris met with Andy and I one day while were cutting Ashita (you can read Chris’ article on Ashita here: http:/ jfilmpowwow.blogspot.com/2008/06/mj-di-rocco-takes-on-challenge-with.html. Still, though, the boat is a little less lonely now that Ben came aboard. BEN: It is true that very little film b...
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The Film Geek: October 2008
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Friday, October 17, 2008. The Auteur and The Filmmaker. Thank you Mr. Wong. The Poet and The Filmmaker. Every artist has an influence or a number of influences. I’ve always felt that I have a poetic spirit—maybe its my romantic Italian roots, but with experience I see my art going in the direction of the understanding of the soul and the meaning of humanity. So its no surprise that two artists I greatly admire are Leonard Cohen and Wong Kar-Wai. Why do people lie when they know it is futile? View my comp...
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The Film Geek: The Poet and The Filmmaker
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Friday, October 17, 2008. The Poet and The Filmmaker. Every artist has an influence or a number of influences. I’ve always felt that I have a poetic spirit—maybe its my romantic Italian roots, but with experience I see my art going in the direction of the understanding of the soul and the meaning of humanity. So its no surprise that two artists I greatly admire are Leonard Cohen and Wong Kar-Wai. Why do people lie when they know it is futile? Are humans foolish or innocent? Thank you Mr. Cohen.
