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Modigliani (2004)

Directed by Mick Davis

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Modigliani (2004), dir. Mick Davis.

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WALDEN - Review

DISTRIBUTOR: Uncork'd Entertainment

SYNOPSIS: “Walden Dean is a stenographer, whose job has led him to bear witness to all types of injustices in the courtroom. After discovering he has a terminal illness, repressed anger deep within him surfaces - taking justice into his own hands in the most gruesome ways imaginable.” Press notes

REVIEW: Mick Davis’ WALDEN is an interesting blend of Southern gothic and vigilante films with an interesting character at its heart. Walden is a likable innocent soul whose circumstances force him to lose his objectivity and become an avenging angel.

It’s obvious that Davis’ script is influenced by several films. The character of Walden bears a striking similarity to Annie Wilkes from “Misery,” especially due to a scene where he takes his pound of flesh from a nurse who gets away with murder. The story also borrows from 1962’s “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Walden and his friend George in some ways mirror the relationship between Scout Finch and Boo Radley. While Walden’s initial vengeance feels like a contemporary “Death Wish” film with a dash of violence that doesn't quite reach the level of a “Saw” film, the story does take a darker turn into a David Fincher type tale when it comes to the missing children from the town. Early on Walden meets Emily Duperon, a fellow contestant in a stenography competition. It's an endearing and interesting aspect to the story that ultimately comes to an abrupt ending early on. I would have liked to have seen a more interesting resolution to that story element. The press notes state that Walden has terminal illness, but in his scenes with the physician I came away with the impression it was operable making it a tad confusing.

The locations, production designs, and costumes do a nice job of creating a Southern small town atmosphere. The cinematography looks like a Hallmark/made for TV feel and might have added more atmosphere if they went with more of a “Midnight In the Garden of Good & Evil” look. The editing sets a nice pace for the narrative and sustains the viewers engagement. I like the special and visual effects. They show just enough blood and gore to embrace a more diverse audience. Mathieu Carratier’s score is well done, adding to the atmosphere, but there was nothing memorable, notable, especially in terms of adding to the film’s emotional elements.

WALDEN has a solid ensemble cast. Actor Emile Hirsch, who portrayed Speed in the 2008 film “Speed Racer,” creates a wonderful character with WALDEN. He balances a variety of character traits with a Southern accent. He does an excellent job of sustaining the character’s innocence as he faces his darker demons, rendering a likable and engaging character. Similarly, actor Luke Davis creates the compelling special needs character George who is one of Walden’s few friends. As Emily, actor Kelli Garner creates the quintessential Southern belle with complex intentions toward Walden. Veteran actor David Keith is a natural as the town’s judge.

WALDEN is a complex hybrid of a story with some excellent actors. Director and writer Mick Davis has a full plate and does an impressive job of balancing all the elements of this story. Many of his cinematic references are obvious but he combines them skillfully and with solid characters to serve up an engaging film. Additionally, a talented cast makes for a solid viewing experience.

CAST: Emile Hirsch, Shane West, Kelli Garner, Tania Raymonde, Luke Davis and David Keith CREW: Director/Screenplay - Mick Davis; Producers - Seth Michaels & Sara Sometti Michaels; Cinematographer - Viorel Sergovici; Score - Mathieu Carratier; Editor - Joel Cox; Production Designer - Tonya Haswell; Costume Designer - Eric Luken; Special Effects Supervisor - J.J. Madaris; Visual Effects Artist - Ben Hendrickson. OFFICIAL: N.A. FACEBOOK: N.A. TWITTER: N.A. TRAILER: https://youtu.be/UFY-v-ceJcw?si=vP3uO1a9EglvIqiD RELEASE DATE: In Select Theaters Nov. 10th, & On Demand and On Digital: Dec. 12th, 2023

**Until we can all head back into the theaters our “COVID Reel Value” will be similar to how you rate a film on digital platforms - 👍 (Like), 👌 (It’s just okay), or 👎 (Dislike)

Reviewed by Joseph B Mauceri

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The One Horse Open Sleigh by Mick Davis and Thin Love

Mick Davis and Thin Love’s ‘The One Horse Open Sleigh’ is a bold, rock-infused twist on Jingle Bells that brings a whole new energy to the holiday classic.

Davis and the band crank up the fun with a driving rock beat, gritty guitars, and—my favorite part—some high-energy piano work. It’s almost impossible not to move when you hear it.

It’s playful, it’s loud, and it’s perfect for everything from rocking around the Christmas tree to spicing up your holiday party… or maybe blasting from a loud speaker at an outport Santa Claus parade.

Check it out!

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WALDEN Vigilante thriller with Emile Hirsch - free on Tubi and YouTube

‘He’s not the judge, nor the jury. He’s the executioner’ Walden is a 2023 American revenge thriller film about a courtroom stenographer who metes out justice to those who escape prosecution. Written and directed by Scottish-born Mick Davis (The Match, Modigliani, Haunting Charles Manson, Give Me More, My Dad’s Christmas Date, Father Christmas Is Back). Produced by Sara Sometti Michaels and Seth…

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Walden trailer released

WALDEN is a bloody revenge thriller starring Emile Hirsch (Into the Wild), Shane West (A Walk to Remember), Kelli Garner (Horns), Tania Raymonde(“Goliath”) and David Keith (An Officer and a Gentleman). The film was written and directed by Mick Davis (Modigliani). Walden Dean is a stenographer, whose mind witnessed all types of injustices in the courtroom. After discovering he has a terminal…

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I am living for these photos of Peter 😂😂

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The Kinks - Ray Davies

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Modigliani (2004), dir. Mick Davis.

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WALDEN | Trailer, Images & Poster

Walden Dean is a stenographer, whose mind witnessed all types of injustices in the courtroom. After discovering he has a terminal illness, repressed anger deep within him surfaces - taking justice into his own hands in the most gruesome ways imaginable.

[L-R] Tania Raymonde as Detective Sally Hunt and Shane West as Detective Billy Kane in the Thriller, Horror, Suspense film, WALDEN, an Uncork'd Entertainment release. Photo courtesy of Uncork’d Entertainment.

Written and directed by Mick Davis, WALDEN stars Emile Hirsch, Shane West, Kelli Garner, Tania Raymonde and David Keith.

David Keith as Judge Boyle in the Thriller, Horror, Suspense film, WALDEN, an Uncork'd Entertainment release. Photo courtesy of Uncork’d Entertainment.

WALDEN, from Uncork'd Entertainment, will be in select theaters November 10, 2023, and on demand and on digital December 12, 2023.

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WALDEN (2023) Vigilante revenge thriller with Emile Hirsch - trailer and release news

Walden is a 2023 American revenge thriller film about a courtroom stenographer who metes out justice to those who escape prosecution. Written and directed by Scottish-born Mick Davis (The Match, Modigliani, Haunting Charles Manson, Give Me More, My Dad’s Christmas Date, Father Christmas Is Back). Produced by Sara Sometti Michaels and Seth Michaels. The Benacus Entertainment-RNF Productions movie…

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I feel we as a society moved on way too fast from the fact that Dave Davies and Brian Jones almost had a threesome.