Once in a while, I get a message on YouTube asking whence came the original soundtrack of Everyone Who Has Ever Lived Here, and/or where to find it. Aside from a truncated version of “Eddie’s Song” (performed by the impeccable Sam Tsui) that plays during the trailer reel, there has not been a file available [...]

Friday’s screening at Anthology Film Archives was a success! Everyone Who Has Ever Lived Here premiered in Manhattan to positive reviews from audience members and fellow filmmakers alike. A collection of eight films—all markedly different in narrative and aesthetic—played in the “New Filmmakers” summer festival. Several crewmembers and friends traveled to New York for the [...]

“Everyone Who Has Ever Lived Here” is officially an award-winning film! ~Howard Lamar Prize in Film and Video~ (Best work in film.) ~2008 GALA Award~ (For the work most relevant to BGLT issues.) UPDATE: ~Official Selection~ Chesapeake Film Festival Information about these prizes can be found here.

The DVDs have finally arrived! Each DVD comes with two playable options: “Play” (for full-screen projections and computers) and “TV Safe” (which corrects for the borders of standard televisions). Also included are the original trailer and the complete version of “Eddie’s Song.” You can order one by following the “Buy Now” link below.

The final paragraph really brings it home: “As the film progresses and unravels the tenants’ intertwining lives, the split-screen and masterful juxtaposition of scenes create mystery and drama. The individual scenes are shot beautifully and impressive if shown independently. While the simultaneous presentation of scenes occasionally detracts from an individual scene’s effectiveness, the film overall [...]

There is little time to blog, but I assure you, a movie is coming to a theater near you! Well, if you’re in the NY/CT/NJ tri-state area, it’ll be near. Otherwise, you might have to travel to see it.