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Female Directors Redux

As with any list of who’s who and what is what, I am certain I have left other notable female filmmakers out of this article. In part I think it is vastly important to recognize that for every female director working today there are most likely dozens if not hundreds who are struggling to find their way to success in Hollywood Land – a place that for all intent and purpose is a predominantly male environment. This is not to say that statistically speaking, it is any easier for novice men than it is for novice women to break into the business. The biz’ is, as one might expect, a mountain and most of us filmmakers are scampering for adequate hiking boots. Continue reading

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Brothers (2009)

An interesting twist on the war drama underscored by strong performances and believable characters set in a world many are all too familiar with – the gritty consequences of love and war. Fans of this ensemble cast with Jim Sheridan at the helm will not be disappointed. Continue reading

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