Some of my recently posted articles at Examiner.com:
1) The Order Of Myths (film review). Solid documentary about the 300-year history of Mobile’s Mardi Gras celebration–and its racial ramifications. Read the review here.
2) An Exclusive Interview With Chris Smith. Smith, the award-winning director of American Movie and The Yes Men, quietly delivered one of the best films of ’08, The Pool. In part one of my interview with Smith, he talks about the genesis of the project, how he wound up shooting in India, and what it’s like working with first-time actors. In part two, he discusses what it’s like to shoot a film in Hindi, how he made The Pool look so good on a tight budget, and his bold plans to tackle the animation genre.
3) Anita O’Day: The Life Of A Jazz Singer. Though hardly a household name, singer O’Day is a jazz legend in the class of Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. She also led a wild life that included a 15-year heroin addiction. This documentary features plenty of incredible music and fascinating anecdotes. Read the review here.
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