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EDUCATION:
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB); Birmingham, AL
Master of Arts, Aug 1991
Oral Thesis:
The presentation of reality and exploration of the fantastic in modern British novels and the parallels in contemporary American fiction as portrayed in Anthony Burgess' A Clockwork Orange and the Stephen King universe.
Sources:
A Clockwork Orange; Burgess, Anthony; 1962
-Novelization: British and American versions
-Film: Kubrick, Stanley; 1971
Various; King, Stephen; 1974 - 1990
-Print and film
Bachelor of Arts, Dec 1986
Major: English / Minor: Criminal Psychology
Honors in Interdisciplinary Studies
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS:
-Sere: Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape (Volume 1); Charette, Eugene A.; 2018 (Editor)
-The Tucson Time Traveler and Other Stories; Holm, Claus; 2018 (Editor)
-Tempus Investigations; Holm, Claus; 2016 (Editor)
-Between Above and Below; Holm, Claus; 2015 (Editor)
-Dreams and Awakenings; Holm, Claus; 2014 (Editor)
-Opening Night of the Dead; Petit, Blake; 2012 (Editorial staff)
-William Castle Presents - Scare It Forward: Angel Island; Castle, Terry, et al; 2010 (Contributing author)
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Soul to Keep (2018)
Inspired and Intelligent
Co-directors David Allensworth and Monière have created Soul to Keep (2018), one of the most imaginative and unique possession films in recent years. Written by Eric Bram and David Allensworth, Soul to Keep's world premiere will be taking place tonight at Shriekfest 2018, and fans of the genre will will not want to miss this.
Combining elements from the philosophical, spiritual, and religious, Soul to Keep is layered and complex. By turn King-ish and Lovecraftian, it is a journey through the realm of the paranormal and demonic possession via a group of close childhood school friends grown up, their circle still strong. Set over the course of the weekend that twins Josh (Tony Spitz) and Erin (Aurora Heimbach) christen the creepy farm they inherited from their grandfather Pop Pop, it soon becomes clear that Tara (Sandra Mae Frank), Josh's girlfriend, is pivotal. Grace (Kate Rose Reynolds), Erin's best friend, has brought along her jock boyfriend Brandon (Jordan Theodore), the only one who doesn't know sign language. Along with DJ Toby (Derek Long), blogger Freddy (Craig Foge), and spiritualist Kimberly (Jessie Jordan), the group venture into the paranormal.
Deaf actress Sandra Mae Frank, whose performance as the deaf character Tara connects everything, really shines in a movie filled with great performances. She guides us through from moment one to the powerful end. Viewers shouldn't look away during this one. Ever. Score (Irv Johnson), cinematography (Eric Giovon), production design (Lisa Ramsey), sound 3 design (Angelo Panetta), and visual effects (Carlos Aldana) make Soul to Keep a full-immersion sensual exorcism.
From Shady Tree Films and Cineque Pictures, Soul to Keep is produced by Patrick Kendall, p.g.a., Monière, David Allensworth, p.g.a., and Matt Meyer. Co-Produced by Bears Rebecca Fonté and Rachel Morgan.
The Tattooist (2018)
The Tattooist - A Trailer That Needs to be Made Into a Feature Film
The Tattooist follows the dark obsessions of a tattooist whose studio is acclaimed for its exceptional and intricately crafted tattoos. Those who receive his prized masterpiece are drugged, imprisoned, and then forced to fight their fears in a race against the clock to escape. Can they escape or will they become victims of The Tattooist?
The Tattooist trailer is beautifully shot and packed with imagery that teases of an extreme horror film and an extremely beautiful film. Unlike many horror movies, writer/director/producer Michael Wong's The Tattooist draws from a large pallet of colors while simultaneously showing brilliance in its use of color overlay at key moments. The pink glow of the neon sign and the black light lit laboratory are unmistakable and will resonate with fans of artistic horror.
Indie filmmaker Michael Wong transitioned to Indie films after 16 years as an ad agency art director and creative director, and his artistic abilities are clearly on display here. It's little wonder that he won more than 50 awards for his work as art director and creative director. Wong's work on ad campaigns for companies like Mercedes-Benz, Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, and Samsung honed his directorial eye and gave him an edge when entering filmmaking.
According to his biography, Wong "is the kind of collaborative thinker who's especially good at expanding on little thoughts and turning them into big ideas, with a strong and steady eye on making the work look and feel fresh", and this is undeniably evident in this 1:19 second trailer. Though brief, The Tattooist trailer is skillfully made with a clear understanding of the art of crafting a film as well as the needs of creating a story that captures the audience's attention. Beautiful cinematography and a series of shots that almost but not quite reveal what's in store for the eponymous antagonist's victims leave the viewer wanting more. Extreme gore in general and torture porn in particular often get criticized - even by fans of the horror genre, but Wong's vision is tantalizing in its brevity.
Malaysian-born Wong made his directorial debut in 2015 with The Story of 90 Coins, a short drama romance about an aspiring fashion designer who must betray herself and break a promise in order to realize her dream. The Story of 90 Coins made the film festival circuit, garnering over 60 awards or accolades, including Best Direction and Best Cinematography at Malta Short Festival, Best Drama and Best Cinematography at Los Angeles Film Awards, and Best Foreign Short at Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards. Though I'm not fond of romances, I'll definitely check out this 10 minute short purely to see more of Wong's work.
In addition to being nominated at many horror and independent film festivals, The Tattooist was an Official Selection for Midwest Horror Fest 2018, HorrorHaus Film Festival 2018, and Summer Scream Fest 2018. It won the Independent Horror Movie Awards (Aug) 2018 for Best Editing and Best Gore, Most Terrifying at Top Indie Film Awards (Aug) 2018, and Best Trailer/ Teaser at the Independent Shorts Awards (Aug) 2018.
Here's hoping Michael Wong's The Tattooist gets the backing because this is a horror movie we all need to see.
Likely Stories, Vol. 2 (1983)
See it if you can - before it's too late
'Likely Stories, Vol. 2' is unquestionably one of the funniest vignette compilations I've ever had the pleasure of viewing. All the players deliver excellent performances, with DeVito and Perlman in roles they seemed born to play ('The Selling of Vince D'Angelo'). 'School, Girls, and You' features a young Paul Reubens (Pee Wee Herman) and the ever-dignified Patrick Macnee ('The Avengers') in a 1950s style health education film on co-ed education. Other cast members include Tim Thomerson, John Roarke, Bruce Kimmel, and Gerritt Graham - and they do not disappoint. Opening with a clever parody of 'A Clockwork Orange', 'Likely Stories, Vol. 2' follows through as the Alexesque narrator promises: I was entertained, all right.
10/10 claw scratches – comedy gold!