<h1>Darrel Manson</h1>

Darrel Manson

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Wakefield – Stepping Away from Life

Wakefield – Stepping Away from Life

Jun 2, 2017

?Who hasn?t had the urge to put their life on hold for a moment?? Based on an E. L. Doctorow short story, Wakefield is not just an engaging story, but a man?s spiritual journey of growth and discovery. It serves as a critique of modern life and our assumptions about...

Black Butterfly – Deadly Mind Games

Black Butterfly – Deadly Mind Games

May 26, 2017

?I have a better ending in mind.? What makes a film frightening? Is it a monster or sudden noises? Those can get the adrenaline flowing. But to really get people, you have to go for their minds. Black Butterfly seeks to create a story that pulls us in with the mind...

The Commune – Individual and Society

The Commune – Individual and Society

May 18, 2017

Is it possible for something to build up and tear down at the same time? In The Commune, a group of friends form a commune in 1970s Copenhagen. It is an adventure that is both fun and challenging. Sometimes the differences between the residents are humorous, but all...

Five Came Back – Hollywood Goes to War

May 17, 2017

For those who enjoy film, the names John Ford, Frank Capra, George Stevens, William Wyler, and John Huston will be familiar. All are Oscar-winning directors (with a total of 14 Oscars between them). They were also part of the World War II war effort as military...

3 Generations – Changing Lives

3 Generations – Changing Lives

May 5, 2017

?My whole life I searched my body for scars because I knew something was missing.? It can be hard enough being a teenager, but for Ray it is complicated by being transgendered. At the beginning of the film he tells us his birthday wish each year is always the same: to...