“Noodling”, the film, in photos
Jeff Hersch, right, first-assistant director of "Noodling" the film, looks on between takes on-set in Pauls Valley, Okla., on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010. The USC Thesis Film is the product of writer, and director Rebecca Eskreis. Photo by: Josh England Nick Waters (that's me), seated, "live tweets" on-location during the production of "Noodling", the film, in Pauls Valley, Okla., on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010. The USC Thesis Film is the product of writer,... Read More
On-location in Studio City
Update: the film’s title is “Crazy, Stupid, Love“. Today my wife, Nicci, and I visited one of the filming locations for an upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures production. Located atop a hill in Studio City, California, the location—”Jacob’s House” (as it’s known for the movie)—is a $7-plus million, privately-owned, vacation home. According to the grip company that hosted us, the film’s title is known by WBP executives, but... Read More
Sometimes it's an uphill push, even for Batman
Despite its recent release, The Dark Knight (July 2008) appears near the top of my personal list for all-time favorite superhero/action movies. The character interaction, cinematography, and of course the late Heath Ledger’s performance as “The Joker” make Hollywood’s latest Batman franchise installment an arguable classic. No exaggeration, the first time I saw the film in-theater, the following dialogue stood out to me for its deep moral truth. Note... Read More
'30 Chick Flicks in 30 Days'
How far would you go to understand the opposite sex? That question—and the pursuit of an answer—helps to fuel the online social media experiment, “30 Chick Flicks in 30 Days“. Scheduled to begin Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, and conclude 30 days later on Saturday, Feb. 13, the effort focuses on “one guy’s exploration of romance through movies loved by women.” Note that this project ends the day before Valentine’s Day. For clarification, I... Read More
Five Days to Seven Years, pt. 4
Four Keys to a Happy Marriage: #1 Five days, four keys, one marriage, and it all comes down to the “secret” that is no more once I share it. This tidbit of marital insight was caught (versus taught) just within the past year, and a-half of our matrimony. It’s return-on-investment is worth its weight in gold to me, and I dare say that every woman—every wife—wants this from their husband. So here it is, the number one key to a happy marriage: husbands,... Read More
Local theatre sees 200-plus for 'New Moon' premiere
According to Royal Twin Theatre staff, 201 tickets were sold for the midnight premiere of “Twilight Saga: New Moon” on Thursday, Nov. 19. The small town theatre opened its doors to the public for admission shortly after 11 p.m. Fans drove from as far away as Ada, Okla., to watch the movie in Pauls Valley; one group from Maysville stood in line eight hours to purchase tickets. The theatre, built in the late 1910s, seats 264 people in its main room. SHARETHIS.addEntry({... Read More
Small town theatre a secret for 'New Moon' fans
Royal Twin Theatre, or “Royal Theatre” as it’s known in Pauls Valley, Okla., could be considered the die-hard “Twilight” fan’s dream come true. “New Moon”—the latest theatrical installment in the “Twilight Saga” series—is scheduled to premiere on one of the small town theatre’s screens at midnight, tonight. What makes this showing unique from more metropolitan theaters is that it’s not sold... Read More
Separate vs. Individual
“We are one body” — the Apostle Paul in his letter to Ephesus “One band, one sound” — quote from Orlando Jones (Dr. Lee), in Drumline “One team, one focus” — 2008 Pauls Valley Lady Panthers Softball team motto Each of the above ideas is reflective of the power of unity, and community. While each statement does represent individualism, it does not promote separatism. There is a difference. Paul went on to write that while there... Read More
Footloose 2010
Projected to premiere sometime next year, the movie remake of “Footloose” (1984) is scheduled to feature Zac Efron as Ren McCormack. The original film presented Kevin Bacon to movie-goers as McCormack, a “big-city kid in a small town”. Although production took place in Utah County, Utah, the movie is based upon events that took place in Elmore City, Okla. “In 1979, students at Elmore City High School in Oklahoma wanted to have a memorable senior... Read More
