Breathe Movie Review

I had the opportunity to watch ' Breathe' at the Widescreen film & Music Fest https://www.facebook.com/widescreenfest The powerful film of intersecting stories was moving, intellectual, thought provoking,  and deserves a wider audience, thus I unleash this review worldwide.

Phoenix 4 Productions is a company based out of Duluth, Georgia, and includes a highly talented conglomerate of individuals, in all aspects of production, from actors to sound people, and producers.
'Breathe' is the first part of a series of similarly themed stories. Called 'The Run Saga'

The film opens with with a child witnessing his father striking his mother, later in the film we see the same father and another interaction with his child. There are several stories in 'Breathe' One dealing with adultary, one with abuse, one with gang and drug violence, one with deception and one with a gay couple trying to cope and get along with the non-understanding father.

Above photo: Father trying to cope with his son being gay and bringing his boyfriend to his house for dinner.


The stories loosely tie together, but follow a common theme, it is not overly obvious at first, but 'Breathe' is a story of hope, and choices made in life and the consequences that arrive from those choices. Frederick Nah IV writes and directs a masterful film with many "up for discussion moments long after the end credit crawl. Executive Producers Ottavio Lobefaro and Doug Turner have ambitious goals, to raise more funds, to complete the series with a "regular" budget.

'Breathe' is one of those films that require repeat watching, and would be amazing on DVD or Blu-ray with special features, and I sincerely hope the full series gets financed. In the meantime follow, like, and point your browsers to the various websites dedicated to 'Breathe' and Phoenix 4 Productions:

 http://www.phoenix4productions.com/breathe.html

http://www.phoenix4productions.com/
https://twitter.com/phoenix4p
https://www.facebook.com/PhoenixFour

Natasha Liu Bordizzo thoughts on Crouching Tiger: The Green Destiny

This is NOT an exclusive, but a re-post from her facebook page The main reason I put this on is such honesty and coolness from the young star! Respect, and not many have seen this yet! Follow her on twitter @ https://twitter.com/natashabordizzo  With all good intentions I would hope to have an exclusive interview with Natasha at some point in 2015!!

Natasha Bordizzo

After four mind-blowing months, the day has finally rolled around - we've wrapped Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend & its time to fly home. There are no adequate words to describe the experience of feeling every possible emotion for weeks on end. I guess all I can say is that I've never felt so alive. As my first film, first acting gig, first full-time work and first time living away, I was faced with bizarre challenges that most jobs would never present you with. Acting, I've learned, is pretty damn difficult. You are allowing yourself to be vulnerable and raw in front of a crew of a hundred, and a world of millions. You have to surrender yourself to your fellow actors, and have the courage to unlock areas of yourself that you may not have otherwise.

 

 Above all making a film is story-telling, and when faced with an intense script and multi faceted character- you are living it and it can consume you. Perhaps it should. Either way, playing a lead meant I was at work for almost every hour that I wasn't unconscious and asleep. The long long hours of weapons training, dialect coaching, breaking down the script and of course filming, meant that it took a new kind of resolve to perform, live in the moment and stay easy-going - all on little sleep and physically/emotionally draining days. The only way anyone can ever succeed in this industry I've realized, is with passion.
 

 

That brings me to the most important part of this experience; the people. I have had the honour of working with an incredibly inspiring clan of international seasoned actors, crew, producers and director (the legendary Master Yuen Wo-Ping). Spending such a crazy amount of time with very talented humans, all to ultimately create a beautiful story was a highlight of my time here. They become your temporary family. The people I'm surrounded by I've learned, are successful because they're passionate. The way arguments happen on set because of disagreements about the most minuscule details. 

 

Because they care. About. Everything. Because of the way their face lights up when they tell you the recent work they've been doing for the film, whatever department they are. It's taught me that no matter what the hell you're doing on a day to day basis, life's pretty short, so hey why not give a damn, be bigger than you, throw yourself into everything and maybe it'll take you somewhere you could never imagine. Most importantly, HAVE FUN! The worlds up for grabs, you just gotta reach out for it. You probably don't know what you're capable of; I sure as hell didn't.
I'm going to miss everybody so painfully much. Grateful for everything and excited to go through them film release process next year. I hope this movie makes you feel something. Cause it made us feel everything..... X

Exclusive! Scarlett Cross Production Report! Killer Nuns and Ninjas! Madness From Wales!

 Update 5-13-16: Three hot, new, stills from Scarlett Cross: Agents of D.E.A.T.H.!

 The above photos feature Sky Rose as 'Reaper'

From the mind and twisted fury that is the Dean Meadows universe comes the Feature film 'Scarlett Cross: Agents of D.E.A.T.H.'! And of course Dan's Movie Report is on hand for the madness as filming continues! Continue to watch this post for more exclusives later in 2016!

Above Photos:  Maria Lee Metheringham: Above Photos are exclusive to Dan's Movie Report!

3-10-15:  ‘Scarlett Cross’ of the title refers to, is not yet clear with the whole synopsis currently under wraps. However, writer and director, Dean Meadows has promised an insane mix of naked assassins, killer nuns and ninjas… and he’s only just getting started!

Above photo: Producer Kat Clatworthy!

Filming began in Clatworthy’s home country of Wales on 7^th March and continues in 2016, starring Kat herself, alongside Maria Lee Metheringham.

Above Photo: Maria and Kat exchanging pleasantries!

So like the Facebook page right now or else! Haha!  https://www.facebook.com/scarlettcrossmovie?ref=br_tf

2015 Widescreen Film & Music Festival A Smashing Success! 2016 Event Already Planned! #WSF (Excusive!)

Have to hand it to promoter, director, and all around man about town Jarrod Knowles, at the ripe young age of 24, a man with a vision, a dream to connect, to unite, and unify all aspects of entertainment to one amazing weekend of festivities in Miami, Florida!

Above Photo: Brand spanking new widescreen logo for 2016!

Throughout the entire amazing weekend, which took place at the AMC theater Aventura Mall 24, down in hot and awesome Miami, FL and a couple of other venues around the vibrant city, there were short films, music Videos, and feature films from over 25 different countries!

Friday night was a Kickoff awards party, Saturday there were networking workshops, Sunday was the film showcase and Tuesday was the awards show! A full weekend and this was only the FIRST of many! as 2016 is already LOCKED DOWN! .https://www.facebook.com/events/843198002409669/
Next year is a Leap Year! Woohoo we have a February 29th!

Above Pic: (C) 2015 #WSF  Jarrod Knowles stands behind the amazing statues! Flanked by his beautiful and talented staff of organizers and hosts!




Jarrod, is a great guy with a vision and lists 10 goals for the festival, and I like it!

"It is important to set Goals everyday and work diligently to achieve them. With that said, here are the Short Term Goals set for WideScreenFest for this year and Beyond:
1) Become Associated with IMDB (by the end of this month)
2) Become an Oscar-Qualifying Festival (within the next 4 years)

3) Become the Top Festival in South Florida (within one year)
4) Produce a high production value commercial advertising the WideScreen Awards (by the end of the year)
5) Triple the number of submissions we did in our First Year (within one year)
6) Increase the number of countries involved from 29 to 38 or more (within one year)
7) Triple the number of Attendees to ‪#‎WSF‬ (within one year)
8) Add "Best Lyrics" and "Best VFX" to our line-up of Awards (already done)
9) Increase the amount of sponsorship to #WSF (within one year)
10) Increase the number of Hollywood Distributors that attend #WSF (within one year)
Sincerely,
Jarrod A Knowles
Founder & President"

Image: Left to right Jessica Nam, I, The balding suited man, Jesse V Johnson!

Above Photo: Director Jesse V Johnson accpets the Sound Design Award for his Wonder Woman fan film! (C) 2015 #WSF

I was on hand for the Awards show Celebration Tuesday Night, and it was pretty cool, as the backdrop was the big screen! Dozens of shall I say epic heavy awards were handed out, and giving various people from all genres to celebrate the limelight. Here is a cool video of the awards video @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9QxBDKHoTg and a second complete awards show video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzpAU1VG4OM

What was also cool is the fact, they had a red carpet Ceremony! A backdrop, the whole 9.1514 yards! Check out this radical photo from the red carpet!

This being the first festival, I was mainly there to observe, but for 2016 I plan to take a far more active role! For more info an full photos and video blast your browsers to the FB page @ https://www.facebook.com/widescreenfest

For my personal highlights, Director, Producer, and all around action guy Jesse Johnson, obtained a statuette for his Wonder Woman fan film starring Dan's Movie Report resident rough girl Nina Bergman! Check out her amazing interview @ http://dansmoviereport.blogspot.com/2014/09/actress-nina-bergman-interview.html

In addition Phoenix 4 media screened their fantastic feature 'Breathe' a moving a powerful film of intersecting stories. For more info on this spectacular film, blast your browsers over to

http://www.phoenix4productions.com/breathe.html

They also win my amazingly cool indie poster award, as there needs to be awards for that too!

Watch for more on this festival and the 2016 version exclusively on Dan's Movie Report!

Dragon Ball Z: Light Of Hope (2014) TV Mini Series Review (C) Dan's Movie Report

Above photo: (C) 2014 Robot Underdog, Poster of DBZ: Light Of Hope

Above photo: (C) 2016 Robot underdog!


Update 7-21-16 The backers have spoken and the new official teaser is on youtube! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e19Dod3Us5I 

Watch for Android 18 in the beginning! This is a 30 minute episode so way more to follow!

Update 6-22-16 New teaser trailer for Episode 2 drops for backers! Watch for exclusives on Dan's Movie Report coming later in 2016! Indigogo is still live with new perks! The new episodes promise more excitement than ever! New stories, longer episodes, and top notch special effects.

Update 4-3-15: New Indigogo campaign for second and third episodes @  https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/dragon-ball-z-light-of-hope-episodes-2-3#home

Kudos to the hard working team over at Robot Underdog. With the myriad of fan films and web series out there, their version of Dragonball Z manages to rise far above the crop, and propels the DBZ series back to what the fans want to see; action, fights, and superpowers!

Funded entirely by the fans, 'Light Of Hope' Episode One follows the rise of two heartless and maniacal androids. Dispelling with names, for automaton reasons the two go by Android 17 and Android 18. Portraying the characters are Tyler Tackett and Amy Johnston. As adorable as Amy is, nice to see her portray an diabolical character, in 'Light Of Hope' stretching her acting chops.

Combating the evil androids are Gohan (Anton Bex) and Trunks (Jack Wald) two youngsters, still on the rise and developing their powers. The pair has a difficult battle on their hands, and appear not quite ready. The young characters have time to grow into their true selves and by the end of the episode are practicing harnessing their vast power.

Above photo: (C) 2014 Robot Underdog, screen cap of Amy Johnston as Android 18.


Episode one opens with the two androids terrorizing the population, and a call rings out for Gohan and Trunks. The two respond and of course an epic battle, or battles, ensue. Full of rage and aggression the four combatants battle all over and even float into the air. The fights are long, and full of the cartoon violence that Dragonball Z is known for, focused energy beams included!

Although 'Light of Hope' took a long while to complete the first episode, the cast and crew are in place for subsequent episodes and already a funding effort is underway to assist the team.

Overall this is an excellent start to the series and even works well as a stand alone short film. 'Light Of Hope' is full of action, and has a definite repeat watch factor, and rates a 9 out of 10!

Check out DBZ: Light Of Hope on youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opji5DgE_nQ
Check out the official Page for Robot Underdog @ http://www.robotunderdog.com/
Check out the exclusive Dan's Movie Report Amy Johnston interview @ http://dansmoviereport.blogspot.com/2014/08/actress-amy-johnston-interview-c-2014.html
https://www.facebook.com/RobotUnderDog