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- Michael Corleone’s Wardrobe Was the First Red Flag
NoFilmSchool (Wednesday, 20 August) - In The Godfather (1972), Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) doesn’t announce his fall from grace with a grand speech. He doesn’t even break into a villainous grin. Instead, his journey from a clean-cut war hero to a ruthless mafia boss unfolds through a quieter, sharper medium—his wardrobe.And it does it so... - What If Weinstein Lost? The Oscar That Should’ve Been NoFilmSchool (Wednesday, 20 August) - The 71st Academy Awards in 1999 gave us one of the most hotly debated Oscar decisions of all time.On one side, you had Saving Private Ryan (1998)—Steven Spielberg’s brutal, emotionally harrowing World War II epic. It was the kind of film that critics, audiences, and even veterans unanimously praised. It...
- Rocky's Iconic Training Montage That Changed Movies Forever NoFilmSchool (Wednesday, 20 August) - A tale of resilience, hope, and victory in the face of low odds and measly resources, Rocky’s release in 1976 not only revived the American dream but established Rocky Balboa as an enduring icon for almost half a century, and still counting. In a post-Vietnam and post-Watergate America, Rocky’s victory...
- OWC Express 1M2 80G Portable SSD
News Shooter (Wednesday, 20 August) - OWC has announced its new OWC Express 1M2 80G, a portable SSD with claimed 6000MB/s real-world peak speeds. It is Thunderbolt 5 compatible, and it comes in a palm-sized, fanless form factor. The OWC Express 1M2 80G offers users the choice between DIY ‘build your own’ and ready-to-run solutions, both of... - MID49 3/8-16 Mounting Screws for ENG Shoulder Belts & Universal Power Distribution Camera Mounting Bracket News Shooter (Wednesday, 20 August) - MID49 has announced new 3/8-16 Mounting Screws for ENG Shoulder Belts and a Universal Power Distribution Camera Mounting Bracket. Pair of 3/8-16 Mounting Screws for ENG Shoulder Belts $55 USD These thread into any 3/8-16 holes and receive standard belts with PortaBrace CamC-style attachments. Screws are similar to K2.0001223 (ARRI...
- MID49 TWIST Mount Spuds for Sony FX6 & VENICE News Shooter (Wednesday, 20 August) - MID49 has unveiled new TWIST Mount Spuds for the Sony FX6 and VENICE/VENICE 2. Sony 15mm Rod Clamp and TWIST Mount Kit for FX6 $299 USD The Sony 15mm Rod Clamp and TWIST Mount Kit for FX6 combines the Sony FX6 15mm Rod Clamp, Double-sided NATO Rail, Knuckle, and Spud...
- Legendary Editor Thelma Schoonmaker Just Won the IHFE Award NoFilmSchool (Wednesday, 20 August) - One of cinema's most enduring creative partnerships has been quietly shaping movies for over four decades. Since the 1980s, Raging Bull editor Thelma Schoonmaker has been Martin Scorsese's closest collaborator in post-production, helping craft some of the most influential films of the last half-century.Schoonmaker's path into editing happened almost by...
- Study Up on the New Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive With These Free Filmmaking Guides NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 19 August) - Are you someone who’s heard about the new Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive camera, yet not really sure what the heck it is or what it offers? Well, then we have some homework for you. You know, the fun homework that answers questions and gives you insights into an exciting new...
- We Have to Go Back: The 10 Best 'Lost' Episodes NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 19 August) - I still think about the TV show Lost all the time. It was such a big part of my life and such a cultural event. Everyone crowded around the TV to see what was happening week to week. Decades after its run, Lost remains a landmark in television history. We...
- Why Doesn't Benicio Del Toro's Character in 'Sicario' Talk More? NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 19 August) - One of my favorite movies of the 2010s is Sicario, a brutal and realistic crime thriller about the hopelessness of the drug war on the American and Mexican borders. The movie is full of strong performances, but the one that stands out to me the most is Benicio Del Toro's...
- Darren Aronofsky's Mind Games Failed on 'Black Swan' NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 19 August) - It's been 15 years since Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan, starring Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis, showed us the lengths one dancer would go to for the role of her lifetime. The gritty indie, sometimes shot without permits in New York City, follows Nina (Portman) as she struggles to fit the...
- Manny calls the new Sigma 200mm f/2 the “greatest portrait lens of all time”
SonyAlphaRumors (Tuesday, 19 August) - Preorders: Sigma 200mm f/2.0 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoKoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK. Sigma 12mm f/1.4 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoKoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK. Manny Ortiz actually owns the 17 year old Canon 200mm f/2.0 EF lens and therefore shared an interesting comparison with the new Sigma. For him the... - The 'PROBLEM' Framework That Makes Erik Bork's Writing Work NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 19 August) - Erik Bork has won two Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. Best known as a writer/producer on HBO's Band of Brothers and From the Earth to the Moon, he's sold features to Universal, HBO, TNT, and Playtone. Working alongside executive producers Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, Bork earned his...
- Aubrey Plaza: Hollywood’s Most Unpredictable Star NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 19 August) - Let’s be honest, there was a time when we all thought we had Aubrey Plaza figured out. She was April Ludgate on Parks and Rec, and most people assumed that she could rely on her deadpan wit to carry her. It was an iconic, career-making performance.And for 99% of actors,...
- How 'Prisoners' Made a Lasting Impression on 'Weapons' NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 19 August) - When it comes to movies about kids disappearing in the suburbs, Weapons and Prisoners are two of the best, so I am sure it's not surprising to learn that when director Zach Cregger was making his latest horror flick starring Julia Garner and Josh Brolin, he had everyone check out...
