Amsterdog.org - Please Share

Do not use Amsterdog.  Deborah Dilorio, the owner, did not give me the complete history on the dog I had on a trial basis - in particular she did not tell me the dog had a bite history.

The person who was fostering the dog at the time also did not tell me, and lied outright saying the dog never started an attack, but would only defend herself.  Utterly false.  I got a very dangerous dog that caused huge amounts of pain and suffering and many thousands of dollars in medical bills.  Because they did not tell the truth.

Oscars 2022 - It's Official

 Very pleased to note that a recent film I did, TIKKUN OLAM, is an official entry for the 2022 Oscars.

Oscar Buzz

I am pleased to report that a recent film I did, Tikkun Olam, has been accepted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for Oscar consideration and is streaming now for nominators.

You may be interested as well watching Ziauddin Yousafzai, Malala Yousafzai’s father, react to “Tikkun Olam” after screening at the 2021 Birmingham Film Festival.   “A remarkable film of love and compassion for our coming generations". 

https://youtu.be/kMg8se8qd50

Trailer: https://vimeo.com/544468379

Playlist Alexander Barnett

 Film Clips

Clips from films directed by and/or starring and/or written by Alexander Barnett.

A scene from the film: THE EYES OF VAN GOGH with Roy Thinnes and Alexander Barnett

KING LEAR Film Episode 13 Act 4, Scene 7

Playing Cordelia - KING LEAR

WINDS WAY - Film Clip

COLOR OF LOVE: Film Clip

NO DEPOSIT NO RETURN Clip 1

NO DEPOSIT NO RETURN Clip 2

NO DEPOSIT NO RETURN Clip 3

NO DEPOSIT NO RETURN Clip 4

THE FINAL RESOLUTION: Film Clip

THE ACTOR AND THE AGENT

MR. VINCENT Film Clip

SQUID INK

A CAREER OFFENSE

 

Another Best for Tikkun Olam

Tikkun Olam wins Best Short Film at The 2021 American Presidents Film and Literary Festival, giving this film its 7th Best Short Award.

King Lear Film Act 1 Scene 2

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Failing to secure his fortune on the road, Edmund intends to steal his brother Edgar's inheritance and usurp his father Gloucester's authority, killing both if necessary.

1.2 

Edmund is confident, charming, and incredibly shrewd, but remains hindered by his status as the illegitimate son. He is contemptuous of his station in life, but does not act rashly out of hatred; rather he is fiendishly thoughtful in his ambition. He is willing to risk everything to deceive his father and brother and gain power for himself, and therefore takes nothing for granted. Edmund’s monologues are not complaints, nor are they boasts. He is superior, but does not seek praise or admiration for his cunning, lest he hinder his success. Instead, he meticulously works through his own thoughts, planning for every eventuality, and sarcastically expressing contempt for society in the process. He is not plotting revenge against Gloucester for unwittingly humiliating him in the opening scene. His decision to pursue his father’s title has been made prior to his return to the kingdom. His father behavior only makes him more eager to finally carry out what he has so carefully planned for. 

King Lear Film Act 1 Sc. 1

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After 60 years as King, Lear commits the most fatal, consequential and disastrous act of his life.  

ACT ONE   1.1 

The film begins where it ends: a bleak image of death and devastation, shrouded in fog as the survivors look towards an uncertain future.  As the story opens, however, Lear’s castle is lively with anticipation of a future that has been prearranged. Lear's plan to divide the kingdom is not hasty or mad. The details have been carefully thought out and discussed with each of the Dukes. Kent is optimistic, excited by the prospect of Cordelia in control of the largest and most influential share. Likewise, Cornwall and Albany acknowledge their approval and look forward to receiving their own shares. Lear acts out of well-intentioned generosity, desiring neither rivalries nor war, though both eventually follow.