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  • The President and Me

    Posted on Tuesday March 24th, 2009 at 06:30 in Barack Obama, the white house, special olympics, jay leno, what's two +three?

    I am feuding with President Obama.His unintended gaff to Jay Leno comparing his bowling abilities to those of a Special Olympian has set off minor outrage in these parts.As loyal readers know, my sister, Mary Beth- here with my dad, won a silver meda...

  • Taking Chance

    Posted on Saturday February 28th, 2009 at 16:28 in HBO, stanley kubrick, paths of glory, war films, anti-war films

    In the news this week was the Obama administration's decision to revisit the policy on allowing pictures of the caskets bringing home dead soldiers. The previous president did not want pictures such as the one here to see the light of day. I am gl...

  • The Oscars

    Posted on Sunday February 22nd, 2009 at 11:45 in academy awards, the oscars

    A quick post about tonight's Oscars. I don't really care about the awards, especially this year with times so tough it seems strange to celebrate millionaire celebrities and studios when things are so haywire in the world. I look at it sort of like...

  • No Subtitles Necessary

    Posted on Monday February 9th, 2009 at 06:32 in cinematography, vilmos zsigmond, flashpoint academy, laszlo kovacs, fletcher chicago

    This past weekend Oscar winning cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond was in Chicago speaking with filmmakers and on Sunday holding a master class for students and industry professionals. That's Vilmos on the left and director and cinematographer Jim Chres...

  • Sundance Film Festival- a wrap

    Posted on Thursday February 5th, 2009 at 21:09 in sundance film festival, independent films

    This is my last piece on this year's Sundance Film Festival, I promise. This time it's my overview of the experience.First and foremost I had a great time. I was only there for maybe 85 hours, but I went to seven film screenings, three panels, thre...

  • Yet Another Sundance Panel

    Posted on Sunday February 1st, 2009 at 16:06 in sundance film festival, independent films, tom decillo

    Sorry if this is getting old, but hang on for just a little longer.Perhaps the panel I was most looking forward to attending was on Tuesday afternoon- immediately following the Obama inauguration. (A side note on the inauguration... I gave up ticket...

Comments & Reviews

This blog is currently rated a 4.75 out of a possible 5 based on 28 comments.

dinflux

4 stars Ed

good blog, i wish you were my film professor!

Posted: September 25th, 2008 | More Reviews From dinflux | Report This Comment

dixiefilms

4 stars Opal Dockery

Good job, Peter! Keep it up....

Jack Truman
Director
PHONE SEX GRANDMA

Posted: July 27th, 2008 | More Reviews From dixiefilms | Report This Comment

phillipguye

5 stars phillip guye

I have a company located in los angeles. we offer studio, grip & lighting, camera, jib, steadicam , studio. we offer the best rates in Los Angeles. adaptor33@yahoo.com

Posted: September 22nd, 2007 | More Reviews From phillipguye | Report This Comment

Wika

5 stars Wiktoria

Hi! Fantastic blog. Good work, Peter :)

Posted: September 11th, 2007 | More Reviews From Wika | Report This Comment

Robinhood1963

5 stars Rudi

Great blog. Good writing, interesting . Thanks :-)

Posted: August 28th, 2007 | More Reviews From Robinhood1963 | Report This Comment

Oceanwatcher

4 stars Svein Wisnaes

Well written and a nice, personal touch. You obviously have a gift for teaching and I like the "behind-the-scene" stuff you give us. I like it even more because I actually know and understand what you are writing about :-) Just wish I had someone like you to guide me 20 years ago!

Posted: August 15th, 2007 | More Reviews From Oceanwatcher | Report This Comment

jasonk1234

5 stars jason

I like your site alot. I've always dreamt of producing a short film, just never had the time or the resources. Maybe you will inspire me to finally make one.

Posted: August 5th, 2007 | More Reviews From jasonk1234 | Report This Comment

dreamvibes97

5 stars NAFASG - United And Dedicated Behind Youâ„&

Love the articles..interesting..keep up the great work

Cheers

Posted: July 28th, 2007 | More Reviews From dreamvibes97 | Report This Comment

Tony3992

5 stars Tony Cleator

Hi Peter, hugely interesting, going to dig deeper into the old stuff now.

Posted: June 13th, 2007 | More Reviews From Tony3992 | Report This Comment

vnrozier

5 stars Rose

I nearly passed your blog by. Then decided to lok deeper. After the first few lines I was hooked.
Excellent. There is a certain knack to teaching that some people have.
Regards

Posted: June 3rd, 2007 | More Reviews From vnrozier | Report This Comment

incinq

5 stars incinq

Your students are lucky.

Posted: May 11th, 2007 | More Reviews From incinq | Report This Comment

Theresa111

5 stars Theresa Hall

Really liked your Thursday web log about the late Adrienne Shelly. Only today Joe and I were looking at a story about Keri Russell being in a new movie called "Waitresses" and there was a photograph and insert telling the story of Ms. Shelly. How very sad and tragic. I send my prayers to you for the loss of your friend. I promise to see the movie. Take care and visit again soon.

Posted: May 4th, 2007 | More Reviews From Theresa111 | Report This Comment

poojitha

3 stars poojitha

hey,dud.....good writing....

Posted: April 25th, 2007 | More Reviews From poojitha | Report This Comment

Filmmaker101

5 stars Peter Hawley

I love your blog. What do you know about HD?
M. Lawrence

Posted: April 23rd, 2007 | More Reviews From Filmmaker101 | Report This Comment

Theresa111

5 stars Theresa Hall

I very much enjoyed your site and promise to visit again once I get some shut eye. I started blogging last Sunday night, oh wow a week has gone by already, I have perused so much literature, instructions and since I own an Apple iMac and not a PC…there have been daily challenges. Perhaps you may wish to visit my site and since it is new there does not seem to be the appeal that is displayed on yours. I have high hopes of rectifying this matter pretty soon. Oh yes. Sleeping Kitten - Dancing Dog! is actually the title for my forum which will be ensconsed within my virtual cafe`. No wonder there are so many pet ads. Ha!

Posted: April 22nd, 2007 | More Reviews From Theresa111 | Report This Comment

5 stars John Wooden

great blog! I'll be back.
JW

Posted: April 18th, 2007 | Report This Comment

Filmmaker101

5 stars Peter Hawley

I am fantastic. Ask anyone.

PeterH

Posted: April 14th, 2007 | More Reviews From Filmmaker101 | Report This Comment

marclougee

5 stars Marc Lougee

Hi Peter,
Fun blog, great read! Look forward to staying up on things here-
cheers,
Marc

Posted: April 13th, 2007 | More Reviews From marclougee | Report This Comment

skippergirl

4 stars Beth Pena

Great insights!

Posted: April 12th, 2007 | More Reviews From skippergirl | Report This Comment

ardu80

5 stars sweet girl

great blog

Posted: April 10th, 2007 | More Reviews From ardu80 | Report This Comment

syafthegeek

5 stars Syafrizal Abu Mansor

Your blog is more and more resourceful to me as I don't know what's film making is all about but I do once took a film critic subject.

Posted: April 10th, 2007 | More Reviews From syafthegeek | Report This Comment

proactive1

5 stars Chuck Anthony

Peter's filmmaking blog offers an insightful, often amusing account of the film industry (which I absolutely know nothing about) but have suddenly become interested. Not to mention, his friendly disposition shines right through. Keep writing Peter, and we'll keep reading, thanks!

Posted: April 4th, 2007 | More Reviews From proactive1 | Report This Comment

ThomasIngham

4 stars Thomas Ingham

Nice sense of humor and timing. Great writing, really.

Posted: April 2nd, 2007 | More Reviews From ThomasIngham | Report This Comment

rsitaram

5 stars Sitaram Rajaraman

Hello Peter, I liked your recent post about Ida Lupino. Good to see that you highlight people like that and in the process encouraging new comers, especially women in the field of film making.

Posted: April 2nd, 2007 | More Reviews From rsitaram | Report This Comment

vicezilla

5 stars vice

Hi Peter

Thanks for your recent review of my blog. Your comments are truly appreciated. Regarding your last question though, I'm not sure I understand it. Regarding your blog stats box, I can see yours fine (46.8 of 100). If you are viewing your 'blog detail' page, it should be visible. If your viewing your 'profile page', you've got to go one page 'deeper' to get to your detail page.
Hope this helps.

Posted: March 31st, 2007 | More Reviews From vicezilla | Report This Comment

OutlookEverything

5 stars Outlook-Everything

I really enjoy reading your blog it is wonderful :)

Posted: March 29th, 2007 | More Reviews From OutlookEverything | Report This Comment

WonderWoman

5 stars Wonder Woman

This blog has a personal, homey feel. Peace Peter!

Posted: March 26th, 2007 | More Reviews From WonderWoman | Report This Comment

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