Independent

Sister’s Keeper Thrills

Last weekend, TRBOB let y’all know that the Indy-action thriller starring Raleigh native Kent Faulcon, Sister’s Keeper, was set to premier at Cary’s own Galaxy Cinemas.  The Buzz had the chance to converse with Kent and his co-star Denise Boutte.  But, before I show you that interview along with the video compilation from the premiere, let me [...]


Local Film Blaire’s Bridge Builds Heart

Last weekend, I had the opportunity to attend the World Premiere of a film produced right here in the Triangle - Blaire’s Bridge.  It’s the story of how one covered bridge brings a community together despite the matters of the heart being tested by some members of that very same community.  It’s a touching tale [...]


Will To Power - A Psychological Thriller

A couple of weekends ago, I had the good fortune to attend the world premiere screening of the independent film, Will To Power, a film that was made right here in the Triangle. Directed, written, and starring David Rountree along with Chris Moir and the likes of Kiko Ellsworth, Rosie Garcia, and the incomparable Jerry Mathers, the [...]


Filming in My Own Backyard

Borrowing a phrase from my colleague, Ms. Teran Rankin (cuz I know she won’t mind ), a very interesting press release came across my email box yesterday that I just had to share -
Webster Falls Films Announces First Casting Call for Blaire’s Bridge Movie
The producers of the motion picture, Blaire’s Bridge, will hold [...]


Independent Films Bring FRESH Look!

While it was nearly two weeks ago that I attended the Short Circuit Film Festival, I’m just now having an opportunity to post my favorites from the event.  Here they are:
Best Animation - Dear Sweet Emma
Emma wasn’t so sweet after all.  The film opens with an elderly lady crying profusely while reading the paper.  In [...]


Going Independent

Not me personally.  I’m happily married.  I’m talking about taking in an independent feature film or 2…or 3….
This past Thursday night, Februrary 7th, I had the opportunity to attend my first ever independent film festival held in Clayton, North Carolina, at the locally-renown Clayton Center.  Sponsored in part by the Johnston County Arts Council, the [...]