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The wait is almost over!!! Russian Roulette premieres this Sunday 2/28/10

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Living Script: Be Kind & Inspire

Int. Russian Roulette Set - Apple box - Day

Hollywood

Yesterday while spending quality time with moms, I was reminded why it is I do what I do. We started out watching "I want to work for Diddy" then laughed at the brainless women of "For the love of Ray J." When Ray J became to mundane we started flipping through the channels for something else to amuse us when we came across the movie Be Kind Rewind. Staring Mos Def and Jack black, the film chronicles the mishaps of a vintage movie rental store and the efforts of the employees to save it.

I love this film because of it's purity. Furthermore, I have to respect their work ethic as film makers. But it is the ending of this film that always gets me. First, watching the community come together as one to make a movie from nothing and be so passionate about it is pure inspiration. Yet, it is when I see and feel their emotions exuding from the screen when they are watching their finished film, their excitement reminds me what my craft is truly about. Yes I gain self gratification when completing a video/film, don't we all, but it is all about the viewer.

Films, when done correctly, change lives. How many people do you know identify with the Breakfast Club or The Wood as a perfect depiction of their teenage years. What about the impact of such films as School Daze or Do the Right Thing, that no matter how man times you watch it you find a new metaphor or theme. Films are meant to inspire and entertain. Audiences look to films to take them away from their reality into new worlds, making

them laugh, cry, and remember the good times. Although there are other reasons I look forward to making films, especially with bigger budgets so I can be paid to blow up expensive items, I hold my those who support my work close to heart striving to provide you with an experience greater than what I had making it for you . I challenge all film makers as we start this decade, to make films and be beacons of the industry that inspire the world. Thank you for your love and support, I wish you many blessing in 2010.

*Steps off apple box*

Hollywood

A few movies to look forward to in 2010

Bow BOW!!!

Check out the behind the scenes footage of V.I.C ft. J Money Say Bow video shoot. We had all access and we are bringing it straight to you. Shout out to V.I.C, J Money, DJ Skee, and Matt Alonzo who directed the video.

Don't forget to follow V.I.C (@Superstarvic) and DJ Skee (@DjSkee) on Twitter. Also hit their youtube channels Superstarvic, MattAlonzo1, and SkeeTV.

Enjoy!!!

Hollywood

Giving back wisdom

I was supposed to write this up a few days ago, but things happen for a reason. Therefore, with the debut of my first music video I would like to take time to highlight another director, Mr. Bryan Barber. If you do not know who he is, i'm sure you know his work.



He has directed almost all of Outkast music video along with numerous other artist videos such as the Game, LeToya, and Kelly Clarkson. His biggest project to date is his movie Idlewild.



Last week I had the opportunity to meet him. He came to visit Dr. E and took a moment out of his schedule to speak to our class. Sharing wisdom that is only acquired through years of experience, what more could one ask for. Check out some of his work below.

Thank you for the support

Thanks to all my readers out there. We have reached 1000 hits on the blog. Thanks for the support. Keep reading and ill keep supplying entertaining material.

Hollywood

Im a LATLien

Overdoz is back with new music! Kent paints a vivid description of what it is like to grow up in both LA and the ATL. Follow him on twitter @kentJamzodoz and you can download the track right here for FREE!



Check out the music video, shot, edited, and directed by yours truly. I hope you enjoy my first music video.

This Weekends Box Office

1. Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs $24,600,000
2. Surrogates $15,000,000
3. Fame $10,033,000
4. The Informant $6,915,000
5. Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself $4,750,000
6. Pandorum $4,408,000
7. Love Happens $4,327,440
8. Jennifer's Body $3,500,000
9. 9 $2,832,053
10. Inglourious Basterds $2,722,000

School Daze

Everything is a buzz in the AUC as school kicks off for yet another semester. At the beginning and end of each school year as I matriculate through Morehouse, I always like to watch School Daze. Spike Lee did a phenominal job in depicting the AUC and the HBCU experience in general through this movie. No matter how many times I watch this movie I always walk away with a new understanding of the messages Spike conveys to the audiance. So as I finish up my first day of classes, it wouldn't be right to close out my day with out watching one of my favorite movies. In the mean time, check out Zek as he shows you the kick off event of the school year @ OntheApplebox.com

It Aint Trickin if You Got it Right?

Check out me and DJ Era on the set of Mullage's "Ain't Trickin if You Got It" video shoot. Shout out to B Boi & B Town, congrats on a successful video.

Check out the official music video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7nbfZ3bUks

Also follow them on Twitter @Mullage

Monday Morning!!!!

Check out a project me and my colleague Zek put together for the his group Overdoz. With Zek directing and me behind the camera it's nothing but magic!!! TALK TO MMMEEEE!!!

Check out Zek's blog Ontheapplebox.com

Back in Business

Sorry for the hiatus. Been real busy this summer trying to handle plenty of projects. But enough with the sob stories, we are back in business. I have many new projects to share with ya'll real soon. Stick around I will be posting a few today.

Hollywood

New video from Ezekiel Phillips and Overdoz. Man how I love my city!!! Good eye Zek and shout out to the Overdoz crew I see yall doing it big.

My Weekend Pick

The best X-Men of them all, the most bad ass special power, and just all around the coolest!!! Need I say more..... if I do go to the movies this weekend this is where you can find me.

Iron Man replacing Terrence Howard

Reports are that Terrence Howard has been replaced by Don Cheadle for Iron Man 2. Check out the full story at
Terrence Howard says Marvel Betrayed Him...

The Living Scripit: Act 1 Where is everybody?

INT. Atlanta - My room - Morning

Hollywood sitting at his desk wrighting in his journal.

HOLLYWOOD

(thinking to himself)

So I finally get a professional camera for the whole weekend. I was super geeked, really felt like my hard work was starting to pay off. I didn't get the camera till late afternoon Friday. Seeing as it was too late to try to set up a shoot, I just threw the camrea over my shoulder and shot what ever I could. Got some good footage but noting significant. Saturday I didn't have the camera because it was needed for another shoot. Not letting time go to waste, I used Saturday to try to set up a shoot for one of my shorts on Sunday. Everything was going well Sunday. Got up, got to church, got the camera back on time and got everything set up for the shoot.when it comes time to get started...........NO ONE IS THERE!!!! I make a few calls to see where everyone is and of course no one is any where to be found. Time to move to plan number 2. I call of my friend Bobby Cash (School House Hustlas) who is always down for anything when it come to work or money. Soon as I call him an introduce the idea , first question he ask is "what can we shoot and what do you need." We devised a plan and he started putting things into motion. Then around 12am I get a phone call saying it wasn't going to happen tonight because people where acting salty. Well there went that idea. 

Right now I feel like I'm doing what I'm supposed to do, I'm seizing every opportunity, but when it comes to shooting my personal projects my actors fall short. I had the camera, the set, and the script, but no actors!!! Therefore, my goal for this week is to surround myself with individuals who are serious about their craft and dependable. 

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Weekend Picks 4/3/09

Fast cars, sick body work, and the reunion of the original cast.....can't wait to see the finish product.

Another thriller movie that looks promising just hope I don't walk out disappointed.