January 2009
44 posts
Beyond The Trailer - Taken →
Liam Neeson opens a can of French whoopass, courtesy of Luc Besson! The world loves this movie…will America? Beyond The Trailer host Grace Randolph finds out if Taken is a champagne toast or stinky…
Best Short Films - Episode 17 - Sexual... →
In this episode… The unthinkable happens. “It’s startling” raves Ben Ross of FlyingPizzaKitty.com. Films include: “Big P*ssy” Directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson “Measuring Up” Directed by Jesse…
Fire Explosion Special Effects with Peter Kunz :... →
Stand at a safe distance, because you’ll get to check out a HUGE fireball in this episode of Hollywood FX. Erik gets some history on building practical effects when he visits special effect veteran…
Kurt Vonnegut's 8 Rules for Writing Fiction.
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Use the time of a total stranger in such a way that he or she will not feel the time was wasted.
Give the reader at least one character he or she can root for.
Every character should want something, even if it is only a glass of water.
Every sentence must do one of two things — reveal character or advance the action.
Start as close to the end as possible.
Be a...
Beyond The Trailer - Underworld: Rise of the... →
Werewolves and vampires get medieval! But can the Underworld franchise still draw blood at the box office? Go “Beyond The Trailer” with Grace Randolph to find out if this prequel is worth seeing in…
Best Short Films - Sundance Festival 2009 Special... →
In the startling conclusion to our Sundance Film Festival 2009 Special, Bobby sits down with Madeleine Olnek to discuss their Sundance-selected short film, “Countertransference”. Also: Madeleine…
Pop Goes the Gun-Weasel : BFX : Original Short →
Are you tired of the hassle of taking your gun out of a holster? Does your victim scurry away before you can shoot? Well, you don’t have to struggle anymore with Gun Weasel! Move over Deniro, this…
Quick-Draw Sleeve Gun : BFX : Build →
Robert Deniro built it in Scorsese’s ‘Taxi Driver,’ but Erik Beck builds it for cheap! In this episode, Erik builds the infamous Quick-Draw Sleeve Gun that is most recognizable in the 1974 film…
Best Short Films - Sundance Festival 2009 Special... →
In part 1 of our Sundance Film Festival 2009 Special, Bobby sits down with Bryan Gaynor and Chadd Harbold of Last Pictures to discuss their Sundance-selected short film, “Asshole” starring Vice…
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Explosion, Wounds, Light Saber Fights : BFX : Your... →
On this episode of Your FX, our fans teach you how to make a steady-cam and an open wound for cheap. We’ve also collected some of the best clips submitted to the show. There’s also special…
Best Short Films - Episode 16 - The Great... →
Boy, this economy is in the crapper, am I right folks?! Come watch 4 of the best short films in the world dealing with money and this new GREAT DEPRESSION! This week’s films include: “Consumerism!…
Ice Queen Music Video: an Indy Mogul Original →
Get ready to watch the first ever Indy Mogul music video! This original short has everything, awesome freeze make-up, web celebrities, TV celebrities, a cool song and much more! Guest directed by…
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Frozen Actor Make-up : BFX : Build →
The cold weather in NYC gave us the perfect opportunity to create a ‘Frozen Actor’ effect to make it look like a person is ice cold or frozen solid. Erik shows you the appropriate techniques of…
Best Short Films - Episode 15 - New Years in Bed →
Happy New Years! 2009 is in the house…and unfortunately so is Bobby. This episode he’s sick in bed. Will he survive? This week’s films include: “Super Drunk” by Dennis Hemphil “The Junior Mints” by…
