Gonçalo Varanda's Blog

My friend Gonçalo who is a hugely talented Illustrator, Character Designer and Animator has sent me the link for his blog. His website is also online, so please be sure to visit both of them and get back with him for projects and collaborations! You can check the website here and the blog he...

Independent Film Awards

The Independent Film Awards nominations were announced and "I'm Not There" has had quite a few nominations. "A Mighty Heart" ended up with not so many, but Angelina Jolie's performance has been recognized. And so it should - though Marion Cotillard's performance (for Olivier Dahan's "La Mome/La Vie en Rose") will be called at the time of awards season, hers was more a work of mimicking, whereas Jolies...

Updates and considerations

The new website has now been online for a month, and the feedback has been really positive. I tried to create a simple and functional website that would reflect all the work that I've done. When you look back at your previous professional experiences, you can't help think how things could've been done as far as some projects are concerned. But in the end, you just have to be comfortable with your...

Films of the Weekend

Movie name: I'm Not ThereYear of release: 2007Director: Todd HaynesStars: Cate Blanchett, Heath Ledger, Christian Bale, Marcus Carl Franklin, Richard Gere, Ben Wishaw, Julianne Moore, Michelle Williams, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Peter Friedman, Kris Kristofferson, David Cross, Kim Gordon, Bruce GreenwoodGenre:...

Films of the Weekend - November

Movie name: Mr. Magorium's Wonder EmporiumYear of release: 2007Director: Zach HelmStars: Dustin Hoffman, Natalie Portman, Jason Bateman, Zach Mills, Ted LudzikGenre: Comedy, FantasyScore out of ten (whole numbers only): 5Synopsis:"Stranger than Fiction" marked the introduction of screenwriter Zach...

JPC Photos - New Version Online Soon!

The current website can be checked under JPC Phot...

Films of the Weekend

Movie name: Before the Devil Knows You're Dead Year of release: 2007 Director: Sidney Lumet Stars: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke, Marisa Tomei, Albert Finney, Rosemary Harris, Amy Ryan, Michael Shannon Genre: Drama Score out of ten (whole numbers only): 7 Synopsis:Sidney Lumet creates with "Before...

More Music to Listen to

Bjork - VoltaDave Gahan - HourGlassOutputmessage - NebulaeYppah - You Are Beautiful At All TimesClaud - Contradiç...

Films of the Weekend

Movie name: Wristcutters, A Love StoryYear of release: 2006Director: Goran DukicStars: Patrick Fugit, Shannyn Sossamon, Shea Whigham, Tom Waits, Will Arnett, Leslie Bibb, Sarah Roemer, John HawkesGenre: Black ComedyScore out of ten (whole numbers only): 6Synopsis:"Wristcutters" made a splash in the...