Friday, May 18, 2012

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About Cris Nance

Cris Nance is a 23 year old aspiring screenwriter/journalism major. He's originally from San Diego, California. Growing up as a military brat he traveled and resided in many states before moving to Dayton, Ohio. He has remained a resident of Dayton, Ohio for the past 17 years. He’s currently attending his senior year at Wright State University.

His career aspirations after graduating are to have a career in the writing field. Preferably he would like to have a screenwriting career. Outside of his academic obligations, Cris Nance is an employee at Cecelia’s Village art gallery located in Fairborn, Ohio. His hobbies include being an aficionado of all genres of film, writing, reading literature, listening to music, trying new restaurants, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

Film Review – The Way (D)

The Way

Synopsis: Tom (Martin Sheen) is an American doctor who travels to France following the death of his adult son, Daniel (Emilio Estevez), killed in the Pyrenees during a storm while trekking The Camino de Santiago, also known as The Way of St. James. Tom’s initial purpose is to retrieve his son’s body. However, a combination… (continue…)

Horrorama 2011 Q&A Session w/ Matt Brassfield & Andy Copp

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In anticipation for Halloween, a tried and true Dayton tradition is attending the horror film marathon, Horrorama. As they prepare for the 15th anniversary of Horrorama, moderators Matt Brassfield and Andy Copp discuss topics including their plans for the upcoming event, their opinions concerning the current climate of the horror genre, and the obstacles that… (continue…)

Film Review – Senna (B+)

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“It was pure driving, pure racing, there wasn’t any politics, no money involved either. It was real racing”. These introductory words spoken by Brazilian Formula 1 race car driver, Ayrton Senna’s sets an apt tone for a story of an athlete whose spirit remained pure in the midst of an increasingly commercialized and impure sport.… (continue…)

“The Way” Treks to Dayton

Martin Sheen talks to folks at the FilmDayton screening of "The Way" (Photo Credit: Brooke Medlin)

The Way is an emotionally charged drama directed by Emilio Estevez and starring his real-life father Martin Sheen. The film screened on September 19th at the Dayton Art Institute. Prior to the screening, the Dayton Art Institute held a meet and greet with Dayton native Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez in attendance. The beautifully arranged… (continue…)