Emma Roberts, Kiernan Shipka Bound For Prep School Thriller ‘February’

http://deadline.com/2014/08/emma-roberts-kiernan-shipka-february-toronto-826267/

This article explains a new film to be released starring Emma Roberts and Kiernan Shipka. The film is called February. They give us a brief summary of the film. They describe it as a horror thriller involving a girl being "possessed by an unseen evil force." Not the most original idea but what is anymore. Then, they end the article with a little bit about the crew. This caught my eye because new movies bring new ideas to the screen. I love to be aware of the next thrilling film that comes out and especially who's acting in it. This impacts me as a filmmaker because I'm curious to see Robert's new role and the dynamic she has to take on it as it is a horror film. I've enjoyed some of Emma Robert's past roles, one just recently in American Horror Story, so I wonder if she can pull off horror just as well. Also, this is supposed to mark Osgood Perkins' directing debut so I would like to see this man's techniques and work on this film.  As a student, it is always good to learn from different ideas from different directors. As a consumer, this helps me see if I should even go and see the film. I love the actors they have but what actually catches my eye is the fact that Bryan Bertino is helping produce the film and I myself am a fan of The Strangers, a film he directed. A question I do have though is Perkins ready to direct this film and bring his ideas to life? This debut could either fail him or lead him on a path further into the film industry.

Chloe Grace Moretz explores young love and loss in ‘If I Stay’

http://www.dailynews.com/arts-and-entertainment/20140818/chloe-grace-moretz-explores-young-love-and-loss-in-if-i-stay

The article explains Moretz's newest role in a the film, "If I Stay". They give us a brief summary of the story behind it and its comparison to other teenage book films such as "Divergent" and "Twilight". The director explains that it isn't just a film for sappy teenage girls but has a deeper meaning including a strong sense of family to it. He also says," The movie is about life. It's not all about death." We learn how Moretz prepared for the role and her relation to the character. They end it with a small background on Moretz's latest and current accomplishments.  This caught my eye because it has been a widely advertised film and book lately. I liked to learn more about the actor who has stepped up to this role and how. This article impacted me by showing me the smallest bits of this industry such as the things actors do to prepare a role and the spotlight and pressure that is on them the entire time. As a student, it's hard to think a girl only a year older than me is already accomplishing great things. As a consumer, it makes me want to see the film more as I now know the preparation and work she has brought to it. As a filmmaker, it helps me realize the type of actors one wants to transfer their passion to and want to see and need in our films. We want someone who can become the character, someone who is willing to and ready.  A question I would have though are the other actors just as dedicated and clearly understand the concept of the film? Everybody's part is needed to bring together this strong dynamic story to life in a brilliant way.