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Would Fitzgerald be rolling in his grave?
The new film version of the Great Gatsby came out last week and I can’t help but wonder what Fitzgerald would think of this version of his classical tale of one man’s quest to have everything he’s ever dreamed of, including reliving the past. If nothing else, Fitzgerald, who died at the age of 44, […]
Do the Oscars signify a growing trend of more artsy films?
February 19, 2013
Film producer and co-owner of Weinstein Company, Harvey Weinstein, has called the upcoming Oscars the best selection of films in the last twenty years. Although Harvey Weinstein is always prone to exaggerate, I believe this year’s Oscars have some good picks and hopefully show a trend of studios moving towards some more artist films. Although […]
Save British Columbian Film
January 22, 2013
Vancouver and British Columbia have a long history of providing the backdrop for some blockbuster films like First Blood, Juno, Legends of the Fall, Blade and Twilight. We also have had shows like the X-Files, Dark Angel, and Smallville filmed here, not to mention a strong indie scene. Vancouver has a lot to be proud […]
Novels vs Movies
January 9, 2013
I often get asked how different writing a book from a movie is. As the writer of Neutral Territory and the novel A Thousand Bayonets (which I have also written the script for,) I would say I am qualified to answer. I always say, the difference is like comparing apples and oranges. A writer has […]
Are Children’s Books Really for Children?
December 15, 2012
It’s Harry Potter’s fault. The series started innocently enough when an orphaned boy learns he’s actually a famous wizard. What sort of kid wouldn’t want to discover he was special? It’s the classic Dickens tale similar to David Copperfield, Great Expectations and Oliver Twist that generations have grown up on. Only along the way something […]
In His Blood
November 11, 2012
Joel Mark Harris is pleased to announce he is joining in partnership with Nick Marinos to create the drama In His Blood, based on the life of Nick Marinos, three-time Mixed Martial Arts champion. About Nick Marinos Nick grew up in North Vancouver on the Squamish Indian Reserve. As one of a triplet of brothers, […]
Mr. Highbrow not so highbrow
September 8, 2012
I have a confession to make: I’m addicted to the Hunger Games. I know what you are thinking. . . Mr. Highbrow who refuses to go watch Cowboys and Aliens or Lincoln Vampire Slayer with his friends (no matter how much they insist) has fallen so low. Well, I’m here to say it’s not my […]
Anatomy of a Movie Trailer
July 15, 2012
How many movie trailers have you seen in your lifetime? I would say I’ve probably seen thousands and I’ve never really thought much about them except that this particular movie looks good or this particular movie looks stupid. Well, I have to say creating a movie trailer is actually very hard and very time consuming, […]
Neutral Territory is being dubbed into German
June 15, 2012
As writer and producer of Neutral Territory, I always think the movie has reached its life cycle and it’s time to put it on the shelf. But, as the saying goes, there is life in the old girl yet. The movie is being dubbed into German right now in Switzerland. The director Josias Tschanz has […]
Shooting the Promo Trailer for A Thousand Bayonets
March 13, 2012
I always have mixed feelings when I’m shooting a movie: it’s the most thrilling experience, yet also the most frustrating. Last weekend we shot the promo trailer for my novel A Thousand Bayonets. I loved seeing it come alive–the characters I created, the story I wrote. The cast and crew were all wonderful and very […]
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