News and history from the world of film and video are eagerly followed by film buffs all over the world these days. From the grainy, voiceless and too-fast “moving pictures’ that amazed and delighted movie-going audiences of 125 years ago to the technology-driven artistry of Pixar Studios, the first century + of film making has brought us to the point where – often through a combination of CGI and “live” action – what we see onscreen is a thing of artistic splendor.
Booksandmocha is pleased to bring you news and history from/about the world of film as well as film reviews by Jessica Ploumis. From news about what’s on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon and cable – as well as in your neighborhood movie theater – we are delighted to share our love of film with our readers. We plan to add more interviews with film and video makers as well as discussions of a more general nature, such as how technology – HiDef, big screens, 4k, etc. – is rapidly affecting all aspects of production – not to mention our aesthetics.
The Netflix phenomenon goes on, and this television viewing concept / platform continues to grow by leaps and bounds with original programming that is taking the ratings world by storm and establishing new standards of quality for television & film production. Read More
Books into film...always a challenge. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. Once again, roving reporter Erin French lets us know what people are thinking, saying and doing in the world of books and media. Read More
Cody Lasseter is a graduate of the University of Missouri in Columbia Missouri, and is an intern with booksandmocha.com, having majored in English with a minor in Film Studies/Production. He is currently working on his first novel, and hopes to have it done very soon. You can vicariously visit the True False Film Festival with Cody Lasseter by reading his report here: Read More
Boom beach: the awesome strategy mobile game that’s deceptively simple – as well as strategically challenging. It is practically two games -tower defense and real time strategy – in one. We hope that this collection of Boom Beach tips will be of help! Read More
Birth of a Nation…where art and racism meet…art can touch us deeply
It can inspire us, heal us and even change us, It can also speak to the
darkest corners of our being Read More
Ploumis Reviews “500 Days of Summer”…“This is a story of boy meets girl, but you should know upfront, this is not a love story.” What happens to someone who believes love is the oxygen that keeps everyone alive, only to meet someone whose treasured quality is their ability to never feel attachment? Read More
Jessica Ploumis reviews “Last Night” (2010), by Massy Tadjedin. In the traditional, archetypal sense, there are good guys and bad guys, Good vs. Evil; a story comprised of heroes, villains, and fair damsels. Read More
Ploumis Reviews “The Internship”…Is it just me, or is it getting harder and harder to be happy? You’re smart, you make a plan, figure out what you want to do with your life. You embrace the talent God gave you and are now ready to contribute to the world as a working adult – only to find out they’re not going to hire you. Wait what? Read More
Oscar Micheaux, American film maker, made his mark on American history as well as on American cinema {originally published at blackpast.org}. Read More
Ploumis Reviews The Imitation Game…“Sometimes it is the people no one imagines anything of who do the things no one can imagine” – Alan Turing. Read More
