Category Archives: Short Film

Awesome News!

Hi! Clearly, this post isn’t a movie review. But I had to share this video somewhere! You may recall I posted about my short script being chosen to be read at this film festival. Here’s what I found in my … Continue reading

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Heading Off to ScriptDC

Hi! As you may know, I write screenplays, as well as novels, and some other things, like, you know, film reviews and stuff. Anyhoo, I made a couple of short films recently. One is on the Film Lover channel. One … Continue reading

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Another Night at the Movies!

Hi! I’m actually announcing a new release of a different sort for me. 🙂 As you may recall (if you still read blogs read this blog), I recently participated on the writing team that created a short film in 48 … Continue reading

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‘My Day as a Detective’ (A Short in Two Parts)

I’ve been playing around with video storytelling for a while now. This was my first attempt to tell a complete story using nothing but stock footage, excerpts from an old TV show, and my own Smartphone footage. It may not … Continue reading

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My Review of ‘Divertimento’ (2020)

Hi, today I’m reviewing a short film called Divertimento. It was written and directed by, I believe. Yes. Directed and written by, I’m going to try this name, Keyvan Sheikhalishahi, I hope. Anyway, I’m sorry if I mispronounced that, but … Continue reading

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My Book Review of ‘Dark City’

Hi. Today I’m reviewing Dark City: The Lost World of Film Noir by Eddie Muller. I would show you the front cover, but it’s covered up with this thing because I got it on interlibrary loan. So what I wanted … Continue reading

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Count Yorga, Vampire (1970) (B-Movie Review) — Part One

Let’s ring in the new year with the first part of my review of a truly cheesy 70s movie! I speak of none other than Count Yorga, Vampire (aka, The Loves of Count Yorga, Vampire). Make what you will of … Continue reading

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‘These Girls Are Fools’ (1950) (A Short Film)

Hi there! 🙂 We’re back! This week’s special feature is a short film. Short is good. Short is fun. But, mostly, short is short. 🙂 On that note, here’s These Girls Are Fools from 1950. And a lesson for us … Continue reading

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The Saturday Matinee: Year-End Special

We interrupt our usual programming to bring you my Special Year in Review video! This went up right before the New Year started! Hope you enjoy it! 🙂 And guess what one of my goals is for 2022! To make … Continue reading

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Part Two of ‘House on Haunted Hill’ (1959)

And now for Part Two of this movie about a very bizarre, but dull party. Except when a ghost finally shows up! Get ready for Part Two of House on Haunted Hill! Even though it’s more like Dull Party in … Continue reading

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