Frogtown News (2008)

February. 11,2008

5.5

| Documentary

People often ask the question, "Just what is Zen Filmmaking?" To answer that question, Scott Shaw created this documentary. Cameras rolled on Shaw, Donald G. Jackson, Julie Strain, Kevin Eastman and others at the 1997 and 1998 American Film Markets. In this documentary, Shaw presents deep insight into Zen Filmmaking, from the words of people who have made Zen Films. Plus, there is never before released scenes from some of Scott Shaw's Zen Films.

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Cast

Scott Shaw as Self

[2004] Vampire Boulevard [1998] Armageddon Boulevard [1997] Pocket Ninjas [1993] Return of the Roller Blade Seven [1993] Atomic Samurai [1991] The Roller Blade Seven

Julie Strain as Self

[2010] Boobs: An American Obsession [2009] Space Girls in Beverly Hills [2008] Magus [2007] The Devil's Muse [2007] Chantal [2005] The Bare Wench Project 5: The Final Chapter

Kevin Eastman as Self

[2018] Making Fun: The Story of Funko [2014] Turtle Power - The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [2007] Independents [2004] Tales from the Crapper [2003] Frazetta: Painting with Fire [1998] Armageddon Boulevard

Reviews

SpuffyWeb

2008/02/11

Sadly Over-hyped

Cleveronix

2008/02/12

A different way of telling a story

Kidskycom

2008/02/13

It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.

Merolliv

2008/02/14

I really wanted to like this movie. I feel terribly cynical trashing it, and that's why I'm giving it a middling 5. Actually, I'm giving it a 5 because there were some superb performances.