dorenemlorenz
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The editing, musical choices, lighting, cinematography - top marks. Having been to Flag is Up Farms and interviewed Monty Roberts myself - I know the Hollywood-esque set and the central casting wardrobe are just another day in the life of this exceptional property.
The characters themselves are larger-than-life yet very relatable and down-to-earth - which is what makes this film so compelling. It never panders, never flinches - addresses the conflicts in a very mature and introspective manner. Very cowboy in that regard, and very much in the nature of the late Queen.
I was happy to see that the human work was covered as well as the horse work, it is hard to determine which will be Monty's strongest legacy.
I recall learning against the rails of the track on the farm watching a throughbred making training runs, Monty tipping back his hat and saying, "I am a horse trainer. I have no idea why they think I can do anything to help these people who obviously need significant help."
A year later, on my return visit we were standing in the same space. Monty, kicked his boot against the dirt twice, looked me straight in the eye and said, "I figured it out. The first responders are here to help me."
The characters themselves are larger-than-life yet very relatable and down-to-earth - which is what makes this film so compelling. It never panders, never flinches - addresses the conflicts in a very mature and introspective manner. Very cowboy in that regard, and very much in the nature of the late Queen.
I was happy to see that the human work was covered as well as the horse work, it is hard to determine which will be Monty's strongest legacy.
I recall learning against the rails of the track on the farm watching a throughbred making training runs, Monty tipping back his hat and saying, "I am a horse trainer. I have no idea why they think I can do anything to help these people who obviously need significant help."
A year later, on my return visit we were standing in the same space. Monty, kicked his boot against the dirt twice, looked me straight in the eye and said, "I figured it out. The first responders are here to help me."
Any time you get Seward homeboy Josh Thomas and National Geographic's J.J. Kelley together on a little trip you know you need to buckle up for a laugh-outloud adventure film.
The dynamic duo certainly know how to tickle the Alaskan funny bone on their third feature, Go Ganges! The official word: Set in a stunning background of colorful landscapes, the film captures the danger, joy and significance of the mighty Ganges River. J.J. Kelley and Josh Thomas, creators of the award winning "Paddle to Seattle", decide to travel the 1500 mile length of the Ganges from its source to the sea.
They employ several different means of transport (including rickshaw and a scooter) along the way. The filmmakers provide colorful testimony to the stress the river endures, and convey both the beauty and horror of this sacred river.
What they don't tell you: it is difficult to determine what is more shocking - what they find on the river banks or in the bathrooms. A must-see film for anyone needing a little light show in the darkest month of the year.
The dynamic duo certainly know how to tickle the Alaskan funny bone on their third feature, Go Ganges! The official word: Set in a stunning background of colorful landscapes, the film captures the danger, joy and significance of the mighty Ganges River. J.J. Kelley and Josh Thomas, creators of the award winning "Paddle to Seattle", decide to travel the 1500 mile length of the Ganges from its source to the sea.
They employ several different means of transport (including rickshaw and a scooter) along the way. The filmmakers provide colorful testimony to the stress the river endures, and convey both the beauty and horror of this sacred river.
What they don't tell you: it is difficult to determine what is more shocking - what they find on the river banks or in the bathrooms. A must-see film for anyone needing a little light show in the darkest month of the year.
I think the Anchorage International Film Festival programmers really missed the mark with this film by screening it at the museum and the Alaska Experience Theater - this one really needs to be a double feature with Go Ganges! at the Beartooth Theater.
Alaskan audiences are going to find this film extremely relateable - not only because of the similarities of the dramatic extremes of Siberian landscape but also for very base human delight at discovering the complexities of Native Siberian vs Canadian honeybucket choices.
Far warning: Dog Whisperer Ceasar Milan disciples are going to be completely blown away when they see how pack leader Andrew Simpson gets his alpha male wolf to stand on his mark on cue.
Public knowledge: Wolves Uunleashed takes you behind the scenes of the filming of French film "Loup (Wolf) " in bitterly cold Northern Siberia. Director Andrew Simpson is a world-renowned animal trainer who takes his crew to Siberia to make the biggest wolf film ever attempted. Together with their pack of wolves, they live in a remote camp for five months, dealing with temperatures as low as 50 below zero.
The documentary shows that Simpson's wolves are graceful, caring, affectionate, trusting and capable of expressing different emotions. Intensely engaging, Wolves Unleashed captures the production of the film and shows just how deep the bond is between the trainers and the wolves – a bond that occasionally must be put at risk for the sake of filming a scene.
Not to be missed is the newly released companion book of the same title. As a professional animal trainer for the film industry, and having worked for almost every major Hollywood studio on over 100 productions, Andrew deals with numerous species on a regular basis. Pick it up at Barnes & Noble or Amazon.
At its core, Wolves Unleashed is a novel about Simpson's deep connection with the wolves he loves. The story reveals his emotional struggles as he wrestles with the decision to use his unique relationship against the animals and jeopardize the years spent building trust. As the pack overcomes their wild instincts in order to perform, it becomes clear that the bond between wolf and man is a testament to their mutual dedication and love.
I found the film to be a strong representation of the director: an intelligent, articulate, meaningful discussion of a passionate, beautiful, adventurous world where common sense is the rule of law in the center of a galaxy of chaos.
Alaskan audiences are going to find this film extremely relateable - not only because of the similarities of the dramatic extremes of Siberian landscape but also for very base human delight at discovering the complexities of Native Siberian vs Canadian honeybucket choices.
Far warning: Dog Whisperer Ceasar Milan disciples are going to be completely blown away when they see how pack leader Andrew Simpson gets his alpha male wolf to stand on his mark on cue.
Public knowledge: Wolves Uunleashed takes you behind the scenes of the filming of French film "Loup (Wolf) " in bitterly cold Northern Siberia. Director Andrew Simpson is a world-renowned animal trainer who takes his crew to Siberia to make the biggest wolf film ever attempted. Together with their pack of wolves, they live in a remote camp for five months, dealing with temperatures as low as 50 below zero.
The documentary shows that Simpson's wolves are graceful, caring, affectionate, trusting and capable of expressing different emotions. Intensely engaging, Wolves Unleashed captures the production of the film and shows just how deep the bond is between the trainers and the wolves – a bond that occasionally must be put at risk for the sake of filming a scene.
Not to be missed is the newly released companion book of the same title. As a professional animal trainer for the film industry, and having worked for almost every major Hollywood studio on over 100 productions, Andrew deals with numerous species on a regular basis. Pick it up at Barnes & Noble or Amazon.
At its core, Wolves Unleashed is a novel about Simpson's deep connection with the wolves he loves. The story reveals his emotional struggles as he wrestles with the decision to use his unique relationship against the animals and jeopardize the years spent building trust. As the pack overcomes their wild instincts in order to perform, it becomes clear that the bond between wolf and man is a testament to their mutual dedication and love.
I found the film to be a strong representation of the director: an intelligent, articulate, meaningful discussion of a passionate, beautiful, adventurous world where common sense is the rule of law in the center of a galaxy of chaos.