There’s something almost mythical about Florida. Whether that ties to the history of the unmistakable peninsula, the myriad of demographics who call it home or, like Huey Lewis says about New York, “Where else can you do a half a million things, all at a quarter to three?” Well, you can probably do a lot more in Florida which is why it has such an odd draw. So, if you’re going to tell a story about a man who finds and falls in love with a mermaid, where better to set this unconventional tail, er, tale? As you might expect from the outrageous premise, Mermaid is weird, wild, funny and…
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Interview…Doug Jones and Derek Maki on the Documentary Celebrating Jones’ Iconic Career
Actor Doug Jones has often been referred to as the Boris Karloff of our time. This in-depth feature length documentary seeks to find how this actor/mime went on to become one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actors when it comes to creating fantastic creatures in full body make-up/costumes. From his early start in projects like Buffy The Vampire Slayer to major motion pictures like Hellboy and Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer to Oscar winning and nominated films like Pan’s Labyrinth and The Shape Of Water. His performances, mannerisms and physicality is so well-known, you could spot Doug a mile away. We’ve taken to calling him Lean Chaney. Directed by William Conlin, the doc gives us a reverent look…
