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Richard Carl Evans commented on THE BIG BOSS's blog post 'WHAT IS'
Interesting. I've always been of the notion that philosophy is much more interesting than fact. Fact has no gray areas. It's black and white only. Philosophy however has plenty of room for interpretation. The fun is in sharing and debating points of…
January 4
Richard Carl Evans commented on Adrienne Grant's blog post 'A Productive Year in Black Filmmaking'
Thanks ADRIENNE and Happy New Year to you. Being positive is always a good way to start anything. Thanks again..............................peace!
January 2
Richard Carl Evans commented on Richard Carl Evans's blog post 'PRECIOUS: GREAT FILMMAKING?'
DELVON nothing ever developed in this film. The writer presented many, many subplots but no story. When you mix in the flashbacks, voiceovers, dream sequences etc. the film began to wreak of contrivance. As aspiring filmmakers we must recognize and…
December 22, 2009
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December 21, 2009
Richard Carl Evans commented on Richard Carl Evans's blog post 'PRECIOUS: GREAT FILMMAKING?'
I have always been of the notion that one of the strengths of African Americans is our ability to improvise. This ability dates back to slavery when blacks had to make do with what they had. Blues and jazz music are great examples of our ability to…
December 16, 2009
Adisa Olubayo Bankole commented on Richard Carl Evans's blog post 'PRECIOUS: GREAT FILMMAKING?'
Though I did not see the film or read the novel, I can not critic or comment about the artistry and creative deliverence of the piece. However the subject matter is a different story, to bring to the screen a tear jerking critique on and about the B…
December 16, 2009
Richard Carl Evans replied to Dee's discussion 'Current State of the Film Industry' in the group Screenplay/Writing
Fascinating topic Dee. Technology has changed the playing field in the film industry. DVD, the internet and yes bootleggers have taken a huge bite out of the cash cow known as Hollywood. The digital era has also made filmmaking assessible to the nov…
December 13, 2009
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December 2, 2009
Craig J. Harris commented on Richard Carl Evans's blog post 'PRECIOUS: GREAT FILMMAKING?'
Although “Precious” is Geoffrey Fletcher’s first major feature project, he is a graduate of Harvard and N.Y.U. Tisch Film School. Fletcher’s short film “Magic Markers” is a required part of New York University’s curriculum for its Graduate and Under…
November 30, 2009
Richard Carl Evans commented on Richard Carl Evans's blog post 'PRECIOUS: GREAT FILMMAKING?'
From the research that I've done it appears that "Precious" was the first major film project for screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher. Although I'm not impressed with his work on this outing I will definitely keep an eye out for his next project. The dire…
November 30, 2009
Craig J. Harris commented on Richard Carl Evans's blog post 'PRECIOUS: GREAT FILMMAKING?'
I read the book, "Push", which was one of the most emotionally exhausting reads I ever experienced. When I heard that it was being optioned as a film, I had no desire to view the story on the big screen. I did, however; read the script and although…
November 30, 2009
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I recently went to the theater to see the Lee Daniel's directed film "Precious". I must say I was very dissapointed with this film. The screenplay wreaks of contrivance. The dream sequences, the voice over narrative, the stereotypes, the flashbacks,…
November 29, 2009
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November 29, 2009
Richard Carl Evans commented on Marcus Lewis's blog post 'Just A Black Man's Observation'
As far as filmmaking goes I would say a good beginning would be to write a screenplay that does not address this topic (the no good man theme). This subject has been addressed so much by blacks it has become cliche and boring as well as negative. Th…
November 25, 2009
Richard Carl Evans commented on Marcus Lewis's blog post 'Just A Black Man's Observation'
I think one of the reasons why some young black men feel villanized is because the majority of what you see being conveyed in film, television and other forms of media is young black men engaging in certain behaviours like drugs, alcohol, infidelity…
November 23, 2009

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About Me
I'm an aspiring screenwriter/filmmaker.
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http://www.soundclick.com/solide
What I hope to gain from The Site
network with like minded people
What project are you currently working on?
I"m currently writing a screenplay to develop into a short film and place the finished work on YouTube!

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PRECIOUS: GREAT FILMMAKING?

I recently went to the theater to see the Lee Daniel's directed film "Precious". I must say I was very dissapointed with this film. The screenplay wreaks of contrivance. The dream sequences, the voice over narrative, the stereotypes, the flashbacks, the dialogue all seem to be smeared on top as oppose to woven within. Because of the Oscar buzz surrounding this film and the star power behind it I was wondering what my fellow A.A.F. members think about this movie.

Posted on November 29, 2009 at 9:35am — 7 Comments

Richard Carl Evans

Best Picture Nominations Now At Ten!

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced yesterday that they are doubling the maximum nominees for best picture from 5 to 10. I disagree with this decision. What the Academy needs to do is concentrate on the quality of their choices not more choices. Will this decision have a positive, negative or non-effect on black filmmakers?

Posted on June 24, 2009 at 1:35pm — 1 Comment

Richard Carl Evans

Other Great Sites For Black Filmmakers!

A.A.F if you want another great website that will give you tons of information on Black Hollywood visit:

http://www.blacktalentnews.com/

The host is a great lady named Tanya Kersey. She is a grass roots film festival organizer who brings black filmmakers together via her festivals and the internet. She has an internet radio talk show entitled "Inside Urban Hollywood With Tanya Kersey" on BlogTalk Radio. The show airs at 6pm PST every Monday. Tanya conducts interviews with some of the movers an… Continue

Posted on May 18, 2009 at 7:41pm — 2 Comments

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At 12:17pm on December 2, 2009, Darren "NICE" Malone said…
THanks Richard. Glad to know someone actually reads other people's posts on here.
At 4:52am on November 30, 2009, Queen Shi" New Queen Of Diamonds said…
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At 12:21am on November 14, 2009, L PAT WILLIAMS said…
Greetings

My name is L. Pat Williams, an Executive Producer from Chicago.

I am looking to JOINT VENTURE several film projects with other
producers. Please contact me for more info: Lpatwilliams3@hotmail.com
BTW: Did I mention this is a spectacular opportunity... Contact me.
At 8:22pm on October 11, 2009, Jason Bostic said…
Hey Thanks for the comment good luck with your career too.
At 9:34pm on September 17, 2009, Diandra Lyle said…
So this is super duper duper late - but thank you for the love on my stand-up and nice to make your acquaintance!
At 2:59pm on August 28, 2009, Michael Stinson said…
Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it.
At 10:51am on August 16, 2009, EL Porter said…
I wrote the script for Cost of Advancement, and thanks.
At 7:32pm on August 5, 2009, Debra Fulton-White said…
Hello Mr. Evans! I just wanted to thank you for your support. I will email the two screenplays to your attention if you will email me with your email address. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks again! Debbie.
At 3:26pm on August 4, 2009, Debra Fulton-White said…
Mr. Evans, if I were to forward you my two urban inspirational screenplays, would you read them and advise? You can visit my face page or my website for more information. It's debrafultonwhite.com. Thank you.
At 7:51pm on July 29, 2009, Theopolis Anthony said…
The gent that wrote the script is Christopher Yohe. Very talented guy!

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FIND THE ELEMENTS OF WRONG AND TREAT THOSE AS THE ENEMY OF THE HEAVENS, WILL THE COLD BARE DOWN AND SHAKE THE BONES OF THE ONE'S BEHIND THE VAIL OF WHO SEEK TO KEEP THE BLESSINGS FROM TRAVELING AROUND THE WORLD, HEAVENS I ASK FORGIVENESS,
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NOW THAT THE VAIL HAS BEEN LIFTED, THE PROCESS OF DESTRUCTION WILL BEGAN, AS THE CURSE OF EGYPT WILL BRING ABOUT THE DEMISE
OF THOSE CONNECTED, WITH NO MERCY IN LINE WILL THE PRAYERS OF ONE CALL UP ONE THE GODS WITH A CLEAN HEART AND PURE SOUL WILL
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OF BEING THEMSELVES, THE HEAVENS WILL SHOW IT'S POWER AND THE CAUSE AND EFFECT IS THE RESULT OF THE RESISTANCE TO ALLOW THE
ORDER OF NATURE TO SPREAD BLESSING AS APPOINTED, WITH MERCY ON THE GIVING SIDE, EMBRACE THE RAFT OF THE GODDESS OF WINTER AS THE HEAVENS WILL PRESENT THE FORCE OF POWER UNSEEN BEFORE
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