Notes in the Margins by Ron Merk When I was thinking about the title for this series of musings on how to get noticed in the entertainment industry, I was a little concerned with the word “margins” since it often has the same meaning as “excluded from the center.” Then I thought again about studying back in college, and how...
The Last Word on the Zach Braff Kickstarter Controversy
Just a Few Words: The Last Word on the Zach Braff Kickstarter Controversy by Ron Merk It would appear that no one wants to have the last word on Zach Braff’s grab at indie arts cash on Kickstarter. Today’s Indiewire features yet another article on the subject, with pros and cons listed as if there was a trial going on. ...
We Have Lost a Titan of Moviemaking: Ray Harryhausen
We Have Lost a Titan of Moviemaking: Ray Harryhausen by Ron Merk News of the passing of Ray Harryhausen hit me very hard. As a kid I grew up watching this master craftsman’s work in so many films, and while I never knew much about him back in the 50s and 60s when I saw those great films on which...
Just a Few Words: Ohio Movie House Shows Its Last 35mm Film
Just a Few Words: Ohio Movie House Shows Its Last 35mm Film by Ron Merk On April 30, 2013 Andy Holyoke, Projectionist for more than three decades, ran the last 35mm print that will be screened at the Little Art Theater in Yellow Springs, Ohio. I heard the story on National Public Radio, and it saddened me to hear that...
Indieplex Welcomes New Contributor Peter J. Knight
Indieplex Welcomes Peter J. Knight as an occasional contributor to our site. His first article is entitled “The Art of the Projectionist.” If there are some of you out there who don’t know what a projectionist is, since it’s a nearly extinct cinema job, I think Peter has done a wonderful job of giving some historical perspective on the true...
The Art of the Projectionist
The Art of the Projectionist Introduction The Projectionist, often conjures up a mysterious character, is about to go the way of steam train stokers and lighthouse keepers, to be released from his or her labors by computers in most cases, or a handful of specialist individuals. But once upon a time the Projectionist was seen as an important role, and...
