As always remember to be "REEL" and stay on the MOVE!
About Me
- PurpleReels
- United States
- Purple Tramble also known as "Purple Reels The Go Getter" is an Independent Filmmaker an alumni of Howard University where she studied Communications - [TV/Film Production]. Tramble is passionate about working with small businesses, bands, artists etc. by giving them a tool to market themselves through video promotion. She is also passionate about the progression of the modern filmmaker by providing them with new ideas to keep them ahead of the game. Tramble is an Activist and Advocate of Educating and Empowering the next generation by providing them with positive images that destroy racial stereotypes and sexist or demeaning behavior in regards to young women. Her mission is to provide hope to the hopeless, a voice to the voiceless, and support others on a mission to bring peace, spread love, and make a positive change. "Protect and effect the minds of the youth and save a nation." ~ Purple Reels ~
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
*** Takers - Purple Reels Review
They put all of these well known actors in a movie just for their name and hope to make a killing at the box office. The cast was put together in that manner and it showed.
~ Purple Reels ~
Everyone seems to follow the hype of the movie craze when a movie is just coming out. When something is fresh and new people jump on it and don't always step back and analyze what really just happened. Takers (2010) seemed to be one of these types of films. The marketing was there and everyone seemed to fall for the hype. The star studded cast consists of Idris Elba, Michael Ealy, Matt Dillon, T.I., Chris Brown, and Zoe Saldana just to name a few. You may remember Idris from Tyler Perry's "Daddy's Little Girls" and Zoe Saldana from Guess Who and more recently James Cameron's "Avatar" (2010). T.I. is not new to the big screen. He also starred in the movie ATL. The movie was Produced by T.I. and Directed by John Luessenhop who also Directed the movie Lockdown(2000).
To say the least Takers looked like a promotional deal. Hollywood is starting to do that for some reason. The main reason being money of course. They put all of these well known actors in a movie just for their name and hope to make a killing at the box office. The cast was put together in that manner and it showed. Chris Brown for one looked out of place in most scenes. He did well in the action scene where he is being chased by the Cops. However some sources say he also had a stunt devil. So much for his kudos!
The best scene was the Hotel scene complete with the violins in the background and silence of the actor's voices. This only enhanced the other parts of the scene. It created a new height of emotion that was catipulted through the massacre of the Russians who had initially come to kill them. This was an excellent scene. Some parts of the dialogue in other scenes were a little far fetched. For instance the scene where the brothers Jake (Michael Ealy) and Jesse (Chris Brown) are conversing before they go and confront the cops... that was a bit cheesy. They could have ended the scene a little better as well. Two brothers walk into a parking lot full of cops with their two machine guns and then it ends with a fade to white. It was just not convincing. The last scene that had the audience wondering was when Jake (Michael Ealy) found his fiance Rachel ( Zoe Saldana) layed out "perfectly" on the bar countertop and may I add with no blood present... yet there was a huge bullet wound on her forehead. Just didn't do it for me.
Other than that the movie was great from a Director's standpoint and the shot choices other than the ones stated above were magnificient. The top scene being the Hotel scene towards the end. The movie focus was not on the perfecting of the script it was more so on the glitz and glam, everyone wearing suits and shooting but the words that come out of their mouth for the most part left you wondering. In some scenes there was actually a little too much dialogue honestly. Overall a good film though. Purple Reels gives Takers 3 1/2 stars.
As always remember to be "REEL" and stay on the MOVE!
Film Festivals or On Demand?
With the new wave of online film and video it is becoming more and more profitable for independent filmmakers to look at new ways to get their films exposure. Hollywood is no longer the only option for the independent filmmaker. With On Demand and in home theaters people have more than enough options and venues to view films. Now the only thing left for filmmakers to do is tap into the other options.
So are the benefits of film festivals? Well with film festivals there is an opportunity to get the film to different populations with just one click or drop in the mail. Without a box dot com is a one stop shop for the independent filmmaker. There one will find information on film festivals from all over the country. There is even a place where filmmakers are able to sign up for the newsletter. In the Seattle area the independent film scene has a lot of support. They have a number of film festivals to choose from like STIFF and SIFF as well as the Langston Hughes African American Film Festival.
So are the benefits of film festivals? Well with film festivals there is an opportunity to get the film to different populations with just one click or drop in the mail. Without a box dot com is a one stop shop for the independent filmmaker. There one will find information on film festivals from all over the country. There is even a place where filmmakers are able to sign up for the newsletter. In the Seattle area the independent film scene has a lot of support. They have a number of film festivals to choose from like STIFF and SIFF as well as the Langston Hughes African American Film Festival.
There is no excuse nowadays for the independent filmmaker not to have their films out there. Now the other outlet is On Demand on either Comcast or Netflix. Netflix probably has a larger audience but Comcast On Demand has a tough following as well. Dealing with an outlet like this will just force filmmakers to do their own promotion to get people to go to the On Demand location locate their film and view it. These two outlets are the best bet for the modern independent filmmaker. If they’re mixed with the proper marketing techniques, a great following, and work ethic the independent filmmaker can begin to rise to the top.
As always remember to be "REEL" and stay on the MOVE!
Friday, August 6, 2010
Julie and Julia - A Heart warming film (Purple Reels Review)
Even if you aren't a cook or even a cooking enthusiast you will still find some joy out of this film. Lovers of Julia Child and lovers of heart warming dramas in general will absolutely find solitude in this film. Meryl Streep is so believable it is almost ludicrous how in depth her character is adequately portrayed. It would be a sin not to recognize her caliber of acting in this film. Amy Adams plays Julie Powell, a young woman who is searching for self worth while surrounded by friends who have already seemingly found their purpose. She finds solitude and her passion for life through her love for cooking. Her husband was a great influence to her just as Julia Child's husband was to her. This was truly a phenomenal film which was also a book that was turned into a movie. Directed by Nora Ephron. The book was written by Julie Powell and the Screen play was written by Nora Ephron. It's Friday, so it's time to chill out and relax. Feel free to pick up "Julie and Julia" the movie and or the book and delve into the wonderful world of cooking! I hope you do. =) And when you do feel free to leave a comment. Tell me what you thought of the film.
As always remember to be "REEL" and stay on the MOVE!
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