I have to say I am truly curious and way excited about this movie. It premiered back in January at the Sundance Film Festival and surprisingly got a lot of great reviews, but bad ones too. Somehow it gravitated to the people at Overture Films because they bought out the movie and it is set to hit the big screen on July 25, 2008.
Many people think this movie was way out Sundance's element, but I have to say, there's a change coming and there are people out there that do recognize great talent and great work, not just the sex, foul language, violence, and all the other crazy things Hollywood has portrayed on screen.
I find it interesting that this film made it this far. After the Passion of the Christ movie, I wasn't sure what critics would have to say about this film. To me I find it refreshing and tasteful. Lets hope this movie will be that way after the previews.
Check it out for yourself, I'm sure this won't be the end of blahings about this movie, but as I said, I am very excited about it and can't wait to see what will be of this movie in the end.
They are going to be featured on the soundtrack to the new movie with Luke Wilson this summer calledHenry Pool Is Here. Can't wait! [will write more about this move later]
So there's no other band I'd like to introduce first to you first than my boys from Orlando, FL. I had a rare chance to meet these guys and get to know a few of them one on one. There's no other band I have been more impressed with over the past years thanThere For Tomorrow. I first met Maika through a friend of mine from church back in 2006 when I lived in Orlando. I had been aware of this "up and coming" band but didn't realize how much they had grown into their own style of music until I saw them live at the Hard Rock Cafe with 9 other local bands. They blew me away. After 2 and a half years of anticipation and waiting for the right label to come along and pick them up... they FINALLY got signed to Hopeless/ SubCity Records. This Indie label has produced so many young artists to become successful for the future and also has donated their time, money, and energy to charities around the U.S. For the past 7 years they have kicked off what is called the Take Action Tour. Indeed, I say most of the rock bands I do listen to come or came from this label. I can't wait to see where they'll end up next.
"It was really hard to find a good home for our band. We had been doing it for so long by ourselves. Hopeless came to us with an honest perspective on the world, and that view is exactly how we see it. They have a whole philosophy behind their label that could make TFT feel so at home. They support the causes that me and the band fight for. We're willing to work hard and so are they. The future begins now!" – Maika {Hopeless Records News}
I have heard the stories behind the music and been blessed to have met these guys and see where their inspiration comes from. These guys are amazing and though it may not be pleasing to every ear, may you at least read some of the lyrics and see how powerful these song really are. Considering these guys just graduated High School.... They've learned a lot from life's challenges already, and express these emotions through their music. Very powerful stuff.
I can't tell you how proud I am of them. I can guarantee this; by 2009 these guys will be all over the radio, MTV, and VH1, I wouldn't be surprised if not sooner... but mark my word.... these boys are "up and rising" FAST! Check out their debut video for "Pages."
Well here it is. The time has come and I am finally putting a bog together to introduce to people that there is still hope out there for good music, good movies, and good still life. Everything isn't just about sex and the images. There's still great stuff out there, you just have to dig for it. Many people don't know where to begin, let alone where to look for it... but with today's technology, it's amazing what can be found. So that's why I'm here. To criticize the best music, best movies, best images. I'm bring classy back people.
So here on this little blah blah blah blog.... may you find a new discovery and open your ears to new genres, new artists, open your eyes to a new look at life. This world may be slowly ending, but slowly do new talents arise to keep this world some- what content. The world's got talent, it's just overlooked. Travel to "The State of Indie Anna." Here you'll find all kinds of new adventures!
So there's no other band I'd like to introduce first to you first than my boys from Orlando, FL. I had a rare chance to meet these guys and get to know a few of them one on one. There's no other band I have been more impressed with over the past years than There For Tomorrow. I first met Maika through a friend of mine from church back in 2006 when I lived in Orlando. I had been aware of this "up and coming" band but didn't realize how much they had grown into their own style of music until I saw them live at the Hard Rock Cafe with 9 other local bands. They blew me away. After 2 and a half years of anticipation and waiting for the right label to come along and pick them up... they FINALLY got signed to Hopeless/ SubCity Records. This Indie label has produced so many young artists to become successful for the future and also has donated their time, money, and energy to charities around the U.S. For the past 7 years they have kicked off what is called the Take Action Tour. Indeed, I say most of the rock bands I do listen to come or came from this label. I can't wait to see where they'll end up next.