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small, specific, and real

Chris — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:49:47 +0000

What makes something compelling in any form, mediated or not? Popularity means an audience but in that crowd, people form the connection. Memories are not big. They are made of glances, touches, sounds, tastes, and smells. Shared transient moments that resonate in our heart. Stories we love have details that are unique and individual. They’re the seeds [...]

Atlantic Film Festival 2008

Chris — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:32:56 +0000

Another year, another Atlantic Film Festival, with this one being the 28th. This time I think that I got the balance just right and ended up seeing more films and socializing just the right amount. Overall the lineup this year was more consistent with the films being all generally good without a wide range between [...]

28th Atlantic Film Festival

Chris — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:27:08 +0000

A few days in at the festival and I’m having a great time. This year I’m pacing myself a bit more and not going to as many parties but seeing more films in the first weekend. It’s always a great event with films and great people. If I count the short films my total is [...]

Back to School

Chris — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:13:54 +0000

The first week of school is done at the Nova Scotia Community College where I teach in the Screen Arts program. It is always a busy and exciting week with the incoming learners getting up to speed and the returning filmmakers who are beginning their final year. Luckily I’ve been teaching for a while now [...]

When is a Text Message Not a Text Message?

Chris — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:51:55 +0000

I thought that I had things figured out with my mobile phone data plan to make sure that my Twitter updates weren’t costing me any extra money. With the short code for Canada it’s very easy to send updates, so I signed up for the unlimited outgoing text messages with Aliant (which is now Bell). [...]