Waterlily Jaguar

Renowned actress Melora Walters’ (Big Love; MAGNOLIA; ROBERT THE BRUCE; DROWNING) directorial debut WATERLILY JAGUAR stars James Le Gros (Justified, Girls) as Bob, a famous novelist known for his "airport" best-sellers who seeks to pen a more serious novel inspired by the ancient remains of the only human ever found in the La Brea Tar Pits, only to find himself tumbling down a spiral of obsession that may leave his most important relationship in shambles: his marriage.


Also starring are Mira Sorvino (Falling Skies, DROWNING; DOE; ROMY AND MICHELE'S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION) as Bob’s wife Helen, Stacey Oristano (Friday Night Lights) as Bob’s assistant Wilhelmina, Dominic Monaghan (LORD OF THE RINGS, Lost) as Bob’s agent Bill, Christopher Backus (Bosch), and Steven Swadling (KICKBOXER films). Walters directed from her original screenplay. Producers on the project are Lexicon Entertainment President & CEO Mark Mathias Sayre (DOUBTING THOMAS, POINT DEFIANCE, DOE), Walters, and Jonathan Piumelli (THE CLEARING), with Paul Thomas Anderson (MAGNOLIA, THE MASTER), Raphael Auerbach, Suzanei Archer, Swadling, and Nealy among the executive producers. Walters and Sayre also worked together on Will McFadden’s DOUBTING THOMAS.

I had the pleasure to be part of the discussion and live red carpet event:



What I loved about the film is the complexity of relationships, the real nature of the characters and the obsession of art and its role within the characters. You can also watch WATERLILY JAGUAR on Amazon and buy from Target.

Mira Sorvino and Christopher Backus

Point Defiance

Justin Foia’s psychological thriller POINT DEFIANCE stars Derek Phillips, Josh Crotty (Scandal), Lauren Elaine (PARTY MONSTERS), Sarah Butler, and Steven Swadling (KICKBOXERs; DOE). TV veteran Phillips was a regular on the hit Friday Night Lights and Longmire among others, while Butler (I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE and I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE 3) also starred in another of Sayre’s producing efforts, DOUBTING THOMAS. The film is produced by veteran independent film producer Mark Mathias Sayre and executive produced by Larry Nealy and Steven Michael Swadling.

Written by first-time screenwriting brothers Justin and Timothy Foia, the taut and suspenseful film focuses on stockbroker Peter Allen (Phillips), whose world is turned upside down when his troubled younger brother Alex (Crotty) returns from military duty in Afghanistan while Peter is under house arrest, forcing the elder brother to dig into a dark and secret past that he’d sooner remain hidden.

I had the privilege and honor to attend the film's live "red carpet" premier on Tuesday and I learned more about the film. Both the cast and director were thrilled to be part of the project and shred happy memories behind the scenes. Phillips recalls how it was easy for him to get into character and how he enjoyed some delicious homemade meals while filming. He remembers how the girls and the buys lived in separate cabins and laughed about how the girls cabin was better than the guys. Butler and Elaine shared how they dived into the female character. Butler enjoyed playing a detective as she didn't have a chance to play one before and Elaine was excited to get into the head and play a female escort with a secret. The director shared how he wanted to dive more into the PTSD problem of serving military men in the script and filming process.

Derek Phillips

Sarah Butler

I personally enjoyed the film and the surprise twists and turns that keep you guessing. You also find it and purchase to watch on Amazon, Target and Walmart.

Puppets and Cyber Fraud with Ken Harris

Ken Harris is a contributing writer for the Point of View Community News Magazine in Springfield, MA. and a member of Puppeteers of America. He is using his passion for performing with puppets via YouTube videos and a monthly newsletter to raise awareness about fraud prevention and cyber security awareness. For more information, visit: https://shadowworldpresent.wixsite.co.... He is also a follower of AARP (the American Association of Retired Persons), I believe in the significance of sharing the latest news by empowering seniors, family members, caretakers, and the community with the tools and resources to be vigilant.

Check out my interview with him here and his tips on preventing cyber scams, cyber fraud and some puppet fun:

Billy the Sock - New Web Series by Luis Iga

If you are looking for a new type of adult humor, you might want to check out "Billy the Sock" YouTube series from "Murder in the Woods" director Luis Iga. New episodes are released each Sunday.

You get to experience some unfiltered humor with Billy who is going through a little bit of crisis of his own during quarantine time that some of you may relate to...but in a funny way.

The series features famous Mexican stars Eugenio Siller and Vanne Villela.

Check out Episode 1:
 

For more on Billy the Sock, visit: www.billythesock.com.