THE PECULIAR ADVENTURES OF WILLOW B. STAR was the winner of BEST CHARACTERS at the June 2020 Animation FEEDBACK Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Ariane Smith: I love strong female characters and wanted to create one that was in the Agatha Christie style that I loved reading when I… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Ariane Smith (THE PECULIAR ADVENTURES OF WILLOW B. STAR)
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Interview with Filmmaker Claudia M. Ruiz (AILIN ON THE MOON)
AILIN ON THE MOON was the winner of BEST ANIMATION film at the June 2020 Animation FEEDBACK Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Claudia M. Ruiz: From an experience, it made me think about how in the universe of young children, everything is possible, and the limit of reality and… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Claudia M. Ruiz (AILIN ON THE MOON)
Interview with Filmmaker Debbie Vu (ROLL PIN PUNCH)
ROLL PIN PUNCH was the winner of BEST ACTION FILM at the July 2020 Action/Crime/Thriller FEEDBACK Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Debbie Vu: I went to my first fighting tournament back in 2013 and was so inspired by the sweat and energy each fighter puts into the ring. All… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Debbie Vu (ROLL PIN PUNCH)
Interview with Filmmaker Jordan Brown (PARK AVENUE)
PARK AVENUE played to rave reviews at the August 2020 DOCUMENTARY Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Jordan Brown: I was motivated to make this film because the social justice system is corrupt and disproportionately targets Black and Brown communities. I have witnessed this first hand with experiences of my… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Jordan Brown (PARK AVENUE)
“Few things move as quietly as the future.” — Art of Quotation
Few things move as quietly as the future. Bernard Williams. English, philosopher via “Few things move as quietly as the future.” — Art of Quotation
“The people united will never be defeated.” — Art of Quotation
The people united will never be defeated. Cesar Chavez, activist via “The people united will never be defeated.” — Art of Quotation
“You’re not to be so blind with patriotism that you can’t face reality. Wrong is wrong, no matter who does it or says it.” — Art of Quotation
“You’re not to be so blind with patriotism that you can’t face reality. Wrong is wrong, no matter who does it or says it.” Malcolm X, Author, book quote: By Any Means Necessary Photo: Eve Arnold via “You’re not to be so blind with patriotism that you can’t face reality. Wrong is wrong, no matter who… Continue reading “You’re not to be so blind with patriotism that you can’t face reality. Wrong is wrong, no matter who does it or says it.” — Art of Quotation
“The best laws cannot make a constitution work in spite of morals; morals can turn the worst laws to advantage.” — Art of Quotation
The best laws cannot make a constitution work in spite of morals; morals can turn the worst laws to advantage. Alexis de Tocqueville, French, historian via “The best laws cannot make a constitution work in spite of morals; morals can turn the worst laws to advantage.” — Art of Quotation
“Every bartender I’ve ever met is better at de-escalating conflict than the police.” — Art of Quotation
“Every bartender I’ve ever met is better at de-escalating conflict than the police.” Lucie Steiner, writer, comedian, twitter post June 8, 2020 via “Every bartender I’ve ever met is better at de-escalating conflict than the police.” — Art of Quotation
Bullies are masters at holding others responsible for their misbehavior. Instead of claiming “the devil made me do it”, they argue “You made me do it” — Art of Quotation
Bullies are masters at holding others responsible for their misbehavior. Instead of claiming “the devil made me do it”, they argue “You made me do it”. Sam Horn (2003). “Take the Bully by the Horns: Stop Unethical, Uncooperative, or Unpleasant People from Running and Ruining Your Life”, p.187, Macmillan via Bullies are masters at holding others… Continue reading Bullies are masters at holding others responsible for their misbehavior. Instead of claiming “the devil made me do it”, they argue “You made me do it” — Art of Quotation
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