June 2004

"Trouble in Paradise"

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Politics as Usual
BuyIndies.com offers their  picks of the best festival favorites and award-winning films on modern politics, like "Trouble in Paradise" (featured in this issue of NewEnglandFilm) and "Ralph Nader: Up Close" (yes, he's at it again).

report

Star of the City 
NewEnglandFilm.com reports from the 2004 Tribeca Film Festival which showcased an eclectic group of Hollywood premieres, indie giants and undiscovered gems.

interviews

Paradise Lost? 
Laurel Greenberg discusses her new documentary, "Trouble in Paradise," which explores the state of Florida in the aftermath of the 2000 presidential election, and those who felt burned by the Sunshine State.

Leaving Los Angeles 
Writer/Producer Steven Feinberg leaves Hollywood and comes back to Rhode Island to head up the state's film office, hoping to merge the two vastly different film worlds into a filmmaker’s dream-come-true.

Small State, Big Story 
Controversial politics. Five years in the pen. And yet, still Providence’s sweetheart. Cherry Arnold’s film "Buddy: An American Story" promises to be a fascinating account of the legendary mayor whose character, charisma and actions dwarf the tiny state of Rhode Island.

profiles

INside Edition 
Boston TV producer Kathryn Shehade debuts a new series called "The INdustry," which offers a behind-the-scenes look at the stress, sweat and sometimes tears of those who make it all happen in the entertainment field.

Success Story
Read about local filmmaker Brad Anderson's latest film "The Machinist," which stars Christian Bale and Jennifer Jason Leigh and screens at Nantucket Film Festival this month.

technical advice

Sound Design, Part II
Learn the fundamentals of sound design in the conclusion of this series about sound design -- including how (and why) to fix it before the mix. 

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