The Wanting Mare Premiere

I enjoyed working on this film very much and am delighted that people will now be able to see it starting with its premiere at the online version of the Chattanooga Film Festival. May 22-May 25 https://bit.ly/CFFWantingMare

“On the features side, CFF is thrilled to present the world premiere of Nicholas Ashe Bateman’s The Wanting Mare. This hauntingly beautiful film revolves around an imaginary world and a line of women that pass a recurring dream down through multiple generations. Bateman will also present World-Building in Independent Film: Visual Effects tools for Low Budget Filmmakers, in which he will trace the production process and the digital journey of bringing The Wanting Mare to life.”   

Great Atlantic Article

From the article: "I could have picked a dozen other examples over the past 10 days, but these five will suffice. They illustrate some of the essential traits of Donald Trump: the shocking ignorance, ineptitude, and misinformation; his constant need to divide Americans and attack those who are trying to promote social solidarity; his narcissism, deep insecurity, utter lack of empathy, and desperate need to be loved; his feelings of victimization and grievance; his affinity for ruthless leaders; and his fondness for conspiracy theories."

Perfect.

Lessons from New York’s Bail Battle

Extremely important issue.  Many thousands of people for many months if not years - including those charged with misdemeanors - are in jail because they cannot pay bail.  Reform is crucial.

From The Marshall Project: The sweeping bail reforms state lawmakers passed in 2019—abolishing money bail in many cases—were promptly undermined by conservative media outlets, law enforcement lobbyists and wobbly politicians who seized on disputed crime figures to argue the changes went too far. Now some of those changes have been rolled back, prompted by bad poll numbers and the political calculations that go with them. Bail reformers in other states are paying attention. They are trying to get more buy-in on the front end by police and prosecutors.

Last Indian Zombie Slayer

Here are some additional photos from the True Terror series Season 1 Episode 4.

For other photos go  here  and  here.

Season 1, Episode 4: Legends and Lore.

In this segment airing tonight (Your Turn Next), I play Jack Fiddler, a spiritual leader among the Cree nation in Canada, who was famous for hunting Wendigos. 

https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/true-terror-with-robert-englund/episodes/legends-and-lore

Playing Cordelia

In this film clip a director/father coaches his actress/daughter on playing the role of Cordelia for his film of King Lear.

Our Criminal "Justice" system is beyond appalling.

Coronavirus in prison. Containing the virus will be a daunting challenge for prisons and jails, which house a disproportionate share of the sick and elderly, at highest risk from the epidemic. That’s because prison routines and rules make it impossible for incarcerated people to follow the guidelines recommended for the public at large. Hand sanitizers are forbidden because they contain alcohol. People on work detail can’t easily wash their hands.

The gender gap in prison discipline is real and significant.

Women in prison are given disproportionately longer punishments for infractions committed while behind bars, a new federal study concludes. Female prisoners are more likely to be punished for nonviolent offenses, like disobeying or talking back to corrections officials, and kept at facilities far from their families. 

10 Best Portrayals of Van Gogh

I am very pleased to have been included among the top three. 

Top 10 Vincent Van Gogh Portrayals On Screen

Trailer

 

 Stream Amazon Prime The Eyes of Van Gogh

 

When They See Us

So far I've only seen the the final episode.  Searing. Horrifying. Almost unbearably real. Acting-directing-editing-cinematography superlative.

From the Equal Justice Initiative

Not a question of never forget. The imperative is to know and remember.

Equal Justice Initiative @eji_org

On this day in 1922, more than 1,000 white people lynched Arthur Young in Perry, Florida. No one was ever held accountable for the lynching. The mob also turned on the black community of Perry, burning several black-owned homes, a church, the Masonic hall, and a school.

For Sama - Devastating Syrian Documentary

Frontline Season 2019 Episode 19 | 1h 24m 18s

In a time of conflict and darkness in her home in Aleppo, Syria, one young woman kept her camera rolling — while falling in love, getting married, having a baby and saying goodbye as her city crumbled. The award-winning documentary unfolds as a love letter from filmmaker and young mother Waad al-Kateab to her daughter — Sama.

Tiananmen Redux

The end seems inevitable.  How will the world respond? 

The Eyes of Van Gogh

We are proud to have been included in this book -

The Encyclopedia of Best Films: A Century of All the Finest Movies - https://books.google.com › books

Jay Robert Nash - 2019 - ‎Performing Arts - Van Gogh, Theo (1857-1891; Theodorus Van Gogh; art dealer and younger brother ... 1990 (Martin Scorsese); The Eyes of Van Gogh, 2005 (Alexander Barnett; ...

Director's Notes King Lear Film Episode 13 Act 4, Scene 7

Watch the reconciliation scene on YouTube.

             Since arriving at the French camp Kent has told Cordelia of all the events that led to Lear’s madness.  She is amazed and horrified by his story.  Finally, as he finishes, Cordelia, overwhelmed with gratitude and awe for Kent’s heroism, devotion and loyalty, tries to find the words to convey her appreciation.

            The reconciliation scene is intensely personal.  Cordelia approaches the tent fraught with apprehension, reluctance and uncertainty. How will he respond to her?  Forgiving?  Vengeful? She has not seen him since he banished her. 

Need a Physical Therapist?

Recommending an outstanding physical therapist-Lisa Fisher-Little River Physical Therapy Alexandria, VA. Totally hands-on, caring, inventive, tireless and professional. You couldn't do better. #PhysicalTherapy

New Film Production Stills

There are new stills throughout the website for the film The Eyes of Van Gogh.  I hope you'll take a look.  www.theeyesofvangogh.com  Here are three of them.

Van Gogh (Alexander Barnett) listens as the people of Arles begin to taunt him

In a nightmare Vincent pleads with Theo (Gordon Joseph Weiss).

Dr. Peyron (Roy Thinnes) admits Vincent to the asylum.

Rescued baby rhino

YouTube Channel

There are some additions to my YouTube channel.  It includes videos and playlists from classical and contemporary films and plays.  

 I hope you'll take a look.

As Da Vinci

Some stills from a recent shoot as Leonardo Da Vinci.

 

Death Penalty Horror

Both the photos and the story are unspeakably horrifying.  This child's face will never leave my mind.

Pictures In History

September 23 at 10:00 AM ·

At age 14, George Stinney Jr. is the youngest person that has ever been sentenced to death in the United States. He was accused of killing two white girls back in 1944. Their bodies were found near the house where the teenager resided with his parents. 70 years later, his innocence was finally proven by a judge in South Carolina.

Contemporary Stage Clips

I have created a playlist from selected European and NY productions and rehearsals including Glengarry Glen Ross, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Stranger on the Earth.

 

Film Trailers Playlist

This is a playlist of trailers for The Eyes of Van Gogh, King Lear, and I Did Her Wrong.

Stills from Ira Wolf's Sunscreen

From the Ira Wolfe music video Sunscreen:

King Lear Film on YouTube

I have posted Episode 13 of my film of King Lear on YouTube as a teaser. http://bit.ly/Ep13KingLear

In this scene Lear is brought to Cordelia's tent. After a short respite, he is awakened. Though at first lost in confusion and shame, he finally recognizes Cordelia and they are reunited. To Kent's grief, Lear still does not recognize him fully.