On this Day, May 28, 1971: Decorated War Hero/Actor Audie Murphy Dies

It seems fitting that on Memorial Day we recognize a member of the military, one of the most decorated heroes of World War II.

We salute all the military members who have gone on to give their service and their lives in defense of this country.

It was on this day, May 28, 1971, decorated war hero/actor Audie Leon Murphy (born June 20, 1924) died in a plane crash one of six people. Through LIFE magazine’s July 16, 1945 issue (“Most Decorated Soldier”/cover photo), he became one the most famous soldiers of World War II and widely regarded as the most decorated American soldier of the war. After the war he became a celebrated movie star for over two decades, appearing in 44 films. He later had some success as a country music composer.

On this Day in Movie History, May 26, 2012: Jaxon Film Fest Hosts Second in Series of Saturday Matinees

On this day, Saturday, May 26, 20012, David King of the Jaxon Film Fest will screen a collection of narrative shorts for public viewing. This screening will take place at the East Branch Public Library, Eastern Branch – 3125 East Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI at 2:00 PM.

This is the second of our Saturday Matinees building up to the Jaxon Film Fest September 29, 2012. This series has been created to give you an inside glimpse into the films we have received and to get feed back from you the viewing public. All are invited. This event is FREE!

A film narrative is the depiction in the medium of film of a series of events in cause and effect relationship occurring in time. Loosely speaking film narrative is a story constructed from production and story elements. Story telling in film is dependent on production processes more than other forms (such as literature poetry, song, or even drama and dance theatre). Production elements of camera, sound, editing, lighting, acting, visual composition (or mis-en-scene: sets, props, costume, make-up), and special effects (such as CGI) combine with story elements of character, setting, plot, cause and effect, and structuring of time

Narrative shorts Approximate running time: minutes

Mirriam(narrative short) Zach Moore and Keith Rutowski (Ohio) 11:42
Mirriam is an aging, widowed church organist whose identity is inextricably linked to her singing voice. When she happens to overhear two parishioners questioning her vocal ability after a Mass one morning, Mirriam seeks the support of her family and friends and attempts to dispel the notion that her talent is fading.

10:03 (narrative short) Michael Sneed (Michigan) 11:47
The very real danger of religious radicalism in a casual meeting with a person with a very different outlook.

Thieves–(narrative short) J. G. Barnes (Michigan) 14:01
Thieves is the futuristic story of New Detroit, and the agency trying to revitalize it, known as Butterfly. The terrorist, Jason Arthur, the biggest threat to New Detroit and Butterfly has been captured and is now being interrogated by Agent Janice Monroe.

The Return of Ulysses (narrative short) Sam Keeble (Michigan) 10:34
Created by 18 year old filmmaker, Sam Keeble A young man went for a journey, looking for his grandmother’s soul. He fell into despair and reunited with his grandmother in heaven.

Where’s Clem–(narrative short) Steven Craig Oliver (Michigan) 06:43
Sam’s never met Clem- she’s just a friend of a friend. Which makes it that much more surprising that she’s letting him stay at her Paris apartment while she’s out of town. It’s a tourist’s dream… until a hitman pounds on the door, demanding his money. Maybe it would’ve been easier to spring for a hotel.

Art in Typospheria–(narrative short) Antonio Sison (Illinois) 8 minutes
Art Verhoeven is the author of an imaginary bestselling novel. Art has been showing up in front of his Remington Portable Typewriter for 25 of his 49 years. But he doesn’t write. He can’t write. Between the story and Art is a deep chasm. Art cannot crossover. Art is much afraid. Serendipity or coincidence, a mysterious wind blows during the very first commemoration of ‘World Typewriter Day,’ crossing Art over to some threshold. Just this once, a portal opens in the hidden regions of Art and the story becomes a promise and a possibility.

My Angel, My Hero: Dance With Parkinson’s Disease (narrative short) 19 minutes
The body has its own rhythm. Science is discovering first that dance may be an answer for people with Parkinson’s disease. Watch this story of a homeless man who is taken in by an affluent other who shares his interest in dance.

For more information:
David W. King
Jaxon Film Fest
jaxonfilmfest@gmail.com
Telephone: 517-569-2351

Note: Because of matters beyond control of the Jaxon Film Fest,its host, its staff or the staff of the Jackson District Library, this event will not be streamed as promised. Join us again June 9 to see whether we have things straightened out by then. But do make it today. The program promises to be a good’un.

The Stolen Jools (1931) All Star Comedy Sponsored by Chesterfield Cigarettes

The Stolen Jools (released in the UK as “The Slippery Pearls”) was an all star comedy made in aid of TB relief. It was a public relations film sponsored by a tobacco company to help fund the work of a respiratory deseases clinic.

On this Day in Movie History, May 25, 1928: “Movietone News” Debuts

On this day, May 25, 1927, the “Movietone News” was shown for the first time at the Sam Harris Theatre in New York City.

On this Day in Movie History, May 24, 1938: Tommy Chong Was Born

It was on this day, May 24, 1938, a Canadian-American comedian, actor, writer, director, activist, and musician well known for his stereotypical portrayals of hippie-era stoners was born. Most widely known for his involvement in the marijuana-themed Cheech & Chong comedy movies with Cheech Marin, his name is Tommy Chong.

Official Selection to the Once a Week Online Film Festival “Stone Angels and The End of Time”

Official Selection to the Once a Week Online Film Festival
http://onceaweekfilmfest.weebly.com/

Location: Hollywood Cemetery – Richmond, VA

I have wanted to shoot this place for about 2 years now. I’ve also been searching for images that would compliment this hauntingly beautiful composition by Olivier Messiaen. During WWII, on the fall of France in 1940, Messiaen was made a prisoner of war, during which time he composed his “Quartet for the end of time”. The piece was first performed by Messiaen and fellow prisoners for an audience of inmates and prison guards.

The inspiration for this project is Messiaen’s belief that the world was coming to an end during his lifetime. Given his circumstances and the apocalyptic nature of WWII it’s easy to understand his viewpoint.

Jaxon Film Fest Screens Narrative Shorts

This Saturday–East Branch Public Library, Jackson, Michigan

This coming Saturday, May 26, 20012, David King ofthe Jaxon Film Fest will screen a collection of narrative shorts for public viewing. This screening will take place at the East Branch Public Library, Eastern Branch – 3125 East Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI at 2:00 PM.

This is the second of our Saturday Matinees building up to the Jaxon Film Fest September 29, 2012. This series has been created to give you an inside glimpse into the films we have received and to get feed back from you the viewing public. All are invited. This event is FREE!

A film narrative is the depiction in the medium of film of a series of events in cause and effect relationship occurring in time. Loosely speaking film narrative is a story constructed from production and story elements. Story telling in film is dependent on production processes more than other forms (such as literature poetry, song, or even drama and dance theatre). Production elements of camera, sound, editing, lighting, acting, visual composition (or mis-en-scene: sets, props, costume, make-up), and special effects (such as CGI) combine with story elements of character, setting, plot, cause and effect, and structuring of time

Narrative shorts Approximate running time: 85 minutes

Thieves–(narrative short) J. G. Barnes (Michigan) 14:01
Thieves is the futuristic story of New Detroit, and the agency trying to revitalize it, known as Butterfly. The terrorist, Jason Arthur, the biggest threat to New Detroit and Butterfly has been captured and is now being interrogated by Agent Janice Monroe.

Just Deserter–(Narrative short) Tyler Ippolito (UK) 10:23 minutes
In the spring of 1945 a British soldier receives word of an impending Nazi bombing of London via a letter from his wife. He decides to desert the war and return home to save her from her impending doom, but along the way he must battle not only the enemy, but his own subconscious.

My Angel, My Hero: Dance With Parkinson’s Disease (narrative short) 19 minutes
The body has its own rhythm. Science is discovering first that dance may be an answer for people with Parkinson’s disease. Watch this story of a homeless man who is taken in by an affluent other who shares his interest in dance.

Umbra–(narrative short) Austin Paquette 4:01
A vagrant encounters the supernatural and discovers the key to a murder investigation. This film was completed in 2 days. Written, Directed and Photographed by Austin Paquette

I Hate–(narrative short) Edoardo L’Astorina & Dendelion Blu (UK) 5:41
Gloria suffers a multiple personalities crisis & acts as is she were 5 different girls! Will she realize what her true nature is?

10:03 (narrative short) Michael Sneed (Michigan) 11:47
The very real danger of religious radicalism in a casual meeting with a person with a very different outlook.

The Return of Ulysses (narrative short) Sam Keeble (Michigan) 10:34
Created by 18 year old filmmaker, Sam Keeble A young man went for a journey, looking for his grandmother’s soul. He fell into despair and reunited with his grandmother in heaven.

Where’s Clem–(narrative short) Steven Craig Oliver (Michigan) 06:43
Sam’s never met Clem- she’s just a friend of a friend. Which makes it that much more surprising that she’s letting him stay at her Paris apartment while she’s out of town. It’s a tourist’s dream… until a hitman pounds on the door, demanding his money. Maybe it would’ve been easier to spring for a hotel.

Art in Typospheria–(narrative short) Antonio Sison (Illinois) 8 minutes
Art Verhoeven is the author of an imaginary bestselling novel. Art has been showing up in front of his Remington Portable Typewriter for 25 of his 49 years. But he doesn’t write. He can’t write. Between the story and Art is a deep chasm. Art cannot crossover. Art is much afraid. Serendipity or coincidence, a mysterious wind blows during the very first commemoration of ‘World Typewriter Day,’ crossing Art over to some threshold. Just this once, a portal opens in the hidden regions of Art and the story becomes a promise and a possibility.

For more information:
David W. King
Jaxon Film Fest
jaxonfilmfest@gmail.com
Telephone: 517-569-2351