Louisiana Movies: Glamour, Geeks and Gumbo
Thursday, November 29, 2007

Long weekend. Hope we catch our flight. Back Monday.

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Get your scene study on

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There are yet more acting classes available in The Shreve. Here are two opportunities: Southern University at Shreveport is offering a cont...
Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Gary Chason returning to teach acting class

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Former casting director Gary Chason will conduct an actors’ workshop in Shreveport between Dec. 5 and Dec. 8. The workshop is designed for b...

'Hannah Montana' to film in Tennessee or Louisiana?

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It's not out of the question, but the likelihood of Miley Cyrus filming her "Hannah Montana" movie in Louisiana appears less t...
Tuesday, November 27, 2007

'Comeback' needs more extras

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The feature film “Comeback” needs people to work as background extras. BAM Casting is holding an extras casting call on Saturday (Dec. 1) be...
Monday, November 26, 2007

MarketWatch reports on film industry, Shreveport

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Check out this article from MarketWatch (Dow Jones), which was filed from its Los Angeles bureau. It offers thorough overview of the state ...

POLL RESULTS: Was new ending a good idea?

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Here are the results of the recent blog poll. Judging by box office receipts for “The Mist,” it looks like our idea of a great idea was comm...
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Sunday, November 25, 2007

'The Mist' doesn't attract big Turkey crowd

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Mixed to decent reviews, an R rating, no marquee names and one brave but bleak finale have translated into a locally disappointing opening w...
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Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Stories from ‘The Mist’: Part 4

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It's probably an understatement to say that some extras got some quality time with the cast and crew of "The Mist," which was...
Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Review: 'The Mist' is ...

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... so good. So smart. So angry. And I've already had a spirited disagreement with a film buddy whose opinion I value more than gold. I ...
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Stories from ‘The Mist’: Part 3

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Word of the day: expiation, or expiate. "To make amends or reparation for (wrongdoing or guilt); atone for," according to "We...
Monday, November 19, 2007

Shh, shh ... the movie hasn't started yet

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I just attended "The Mist" advanced screening with 200 or 300 local folks, and I think I was sitting in the rowdiest section. I wa...
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Stories from ‘The Mist’: Part 2

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Marcia, Marcia, Marcia! Extras spent weeks with the cast and crew of "The Mist." The apocalyptic tale traps townsfolk inside a gr...
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Sunday, November 18, 2007

Stories from 'The Mist': Part 1

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My Times coverage for "The Mist" is rockin' along. You can read today's efforts here (Frank Darabont) , here (extras) and...
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Friday, November 16, 2007

William Joyce opens 'Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium'

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Shreveport's William Joyce can add a new title to his growing creative c.v.: opening credits director. The celebrated children's aut...
Thursday, November 15, 2007

Learn 'New Hollywood' cinema from Shreveport director

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Shreveporter Jeffrey Goodman shot "The Last Lullaby" in northwest Louisiana in early 2007 and then headed to L.A. for seven months...
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Casting call for 'Comeback' announced

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A message from BAM Casting: BAM CASTING IS NOW CASTING EXTRAS FOR THE FEATURE FILM: “COMEBACK” Starring: ICE CUBE WHERE: LOUISIANA BOARDWALK...
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Tuesday, November 13, 2007

'Major Movie Star' trailer is online

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As a reader kindly pointed out, there's a trailer for "Major Movie Star" on the Web. Stars Jessica Simpson. Was shot here with...
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Reveal the ending of 'The Mist?' That's crazy talk.

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Yesterday at a press conference in New York, Stephen King gave his take on "The Mist." The new horror flick, directed and adapted ...

Win tickets to Monday night screening of 'The Mist!'

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Win advance screening passes to "The Mist." This locally filmed thriller is based on one of Stephen King's most chilling short...
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Beginning Oct. 26, 2009, I work at the Robinson Fi.lm Center.
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