Archive for June, 2010

Jun
27

Funder FAQ: Playboy’s Surprising Mission

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Damned in the U.S.A. (1991)
Heart of the Matter (1994)
In the Family (2008)
The Most Dangerous Man in America (2010)
The Times of Harvey Milk (1984)
When Billy Broke His Head…. And Other Tales of Wonder (1999)

What do all these films have in common?

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Jun
27

No Thanks, Take-Back Manifesto

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“Can we get back to talking about movies, please?”

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Jun
16

On the Fast Track of Derby History

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Late last year, Drew Barrymore’s Whip It was released in theaters, giving the mainstream a fictional take on the world of modern roller derby. The story, adapted from the novel Derby Girl by Shauna Cross, focuses on an outcast teen who finds confidence and her inner power by joining the banked track league of Austin, Texas.

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Award-winning filmmaker Emily Abt started her career as a documentarian. Her first film, Take It From Me, focused on welfare reform and aired on the PBS documentary series POV in 2001.

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Myth #6

"All technical glitches, or disasters, can be avoided with preparation."

Wait, what about those who say:

"Obsessing over technology is a waste of time I could devote to the story."

The myth in all its glory

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