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“Multi-Facial” is a fascinating, emotionally moving 1995 short film that was written, directed and produced by Vin Diesel, who also played the starring role in the film. Whether you’re a cult fan of Vin Diesel’s high-octane action thrillers, or a movie snob who can’t stand him, you need to leave your biases at the door on this one: “Multi-Facial” is an awesome short film.
As a struggling actor in the early 1990′s, Vin Diesel couldn’t get any jobs. So he went in the time-honored direction for out-of-work actors and made his own film. The semi-autobiographical short film presents a dramatic male monologue about the problems that accompany an actor as he goes to a variety of auditions, due to his multi-ethnic appearance. It was a pretty successful move for him too; the film played at Cannes in 1995, and based largely on the impression the short made upon Steven Spielberg, Diesel was able to land his star-making role in “Saving Private Ryan.”
Vin Diesel’s monologue in the closing audition scene is unexpectedly emotional, effortlessly and organically concluding the themes built up throughout the film. A wonderful showcase for Diesel’s real talents, the film works amazingly well cinematically, making it one of the greatest short films ever made about acting.
This piece includes a number of color photographs, as well as the remarkable short film, “Multi-Facial.”
http://disembedded.wordpress.com/2011/05/02/vin-diesels-multi-facial-not-too-light-not-too-dark/“Multi-Facial” is a fascinating, emotionally moving 1995 short film that... more
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What did you think of the D-Day Landings presented in Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan?What did you think of the D-Day Landings presented in Steven Spielberg's Saving... more
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Adam Goldberg appeared in "Dazed & Confused", "Saving Private Ryan" and "Zodiac" and this weekend he takes a turn as an artist in "(Untitled)." Adam stopped by our studios to share his Five Favorite Films.
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For more about movies from Current: http://current.com/moviesAdam Goldberg appeared in "Dazed & Confused", "Saving Private... more
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Are we in the midst of a videogame movie that might just be – dare we say it – worth looking forward to? Well, let’s see: first, the Dark Knight’s producer signed on, then Spiderman director...Are we in the midst of a videogame movie that might just be – dare we say it... more
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Speaking with MTV News, director Sam Raimi dropped some interesting info regarding his upcoming "WarCraft" movie, saying that the screenwriting process has just begun:
"We want to be really faithful to the game...to the Horde and the Alliance and the mythology that takes place in the game, and the archetypes that the game presents. I think we would try and find touchstones within the game to make it accurate and true and choose one or some of the lands that are portrayed in the game with as much accuracy and authenticity as possible."
"But we would have our writer, Robert Rodat, really craft an original story within that world that feels like a 'World of WarCraft' adventure. Only obviously it's very different 'cause it's expanded and translated into the world of a motion picture."Speaking with MTV News, director Sam Raimi dropped some interesting info regarding his... more
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Ever ask yourself what "Saving Private Ryan" would be like if WW2 was more like TF2? Wonder no more.Ever ask yourself what "Saving Private Ryan" would be like if WW2 was more... more
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Media outlets in the US are reporting that 'Lost' is to get another three new characters in the fourth series.
TV Guide reports that 'The Wire' star Lance Reddick has been cast in a recurring role as Arthur Stevens, an intimidating corporate recruiter.
E! Online says that 'Saving Private Ryan' star Jeremy Davies will appear in eight episodes of the new series.
'Justice' star Rebecca Mader will have a major recurring role, possibly, E! Online says, as "the much-discussed Charlotte".
The fourth series of 'Lost' premieres on US television in February.Media outlets in the US are reporting that 'Lost' is to get another three... more
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