Up front, I was surprised they chose the 5th Scream movie in the franchise to go with the ‘requel’ (reboot + sequel) format since the 4th movie ‘Scre4m’ (2011) would be more in sync with the storytelling elements in introducing a new main cast etc. But I digress. With Ontario, Canada’s rollback to a modified stage two COVID-19 lockdown in …
A Media Law lecture focusing on Intellectual Property presented by lawyer Sean Moreman that is now part of the Creative Industries Program curriculum at Toronto Metropolitan University in Canada. Credits: Director, Producer, Editor: Sean Young Crew: Artem Mykhailetskyi, Yeimy Daza and Mike Barber Presenter: Sean Moreman Film: This educational video lecture was filmed and completed Q1 during the mid-winter …
I really wanted to like this film, there were a lot of nay-sayers and reviews I’d seen (which typically result in my wanting to see if I thought differently) but I do hope that they make back their budget. Cinematography and camera movement was interesting at times, which was what really pulled me through this undying, non-structured, story but otherwise …
20 years after the Outbreak, Joel decides to leave Ellie in the care of his brother, Tommy. A cinematic video game sequence based off of a scene from the hit 2013 video game developed by Naughty Dog and Sony Computer Entertainment. Credits: Director: Phil Piasecki Story: Neil Druckmann and Bruce Straley Producers: Phil Piasecki, Jacqueline Dominique Yap and Sean Young …
While the cinematic components assembling the film were all beautifully executed in the creation of this deep space save the universe adventure film, it falls short in creating a storyline that makes you want to connect with it. Brad Pitt’s character, while well acted, is hopelessly distant from the audience as emotionless and disconnected from humanity – just like his …
Poly’s desperate search for love has her stuck in the middle of a toxic polyamorous relationship. Realizing she can’t erase her past choices, Poly begins to learn that the only way to find happiness is by taking care of herself, correcting her mistakes and moving on. Credits: Writer & Director: Yeimy Daza Producers: Sean Young, Mauricio Contreras & Mathew Meszoly …
An insightful and intensively honest portrayal of the rock’n’roll lifestyle. Generally, the public is never privy to the painful lives that musicians and other famous artists (including within the film industry) endure from exploitation, isolation and mistreatment during their meteoritic rise to the top. The end doesn’t always justify the means, but how the life of Elton John is portrayed onscreen …
Sometimes you read a movie’s description and you think you aren’t going to enjoy a film – but you give it a shot regardless and you wind up absolutely surprising yourself. Other times, like in the case of the romantic comedy ‘Long Shot’ (2019) you see the attached talent with a killer synopsis and every other film just melts away. …
A painting incites a conversation between two romantically involved women that will determine the future of their relationship. Credits: Writer and Director: Erez Wiezel Producers: Sean Young, Erez Wiezel, Krishna Sai and Azfar Farooqi Cast: Bela Yafite Larby and Kaia Richardson Cinematographer: Artem Mykhailetskyi Awards: Nominated – Best Short Film, Canadian Diversity Film Festival (2020): Toronto, Canada Official Selection – TFS Festival of Films (2018): Toronto, Canada …
