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June 2009
June 12th marked the Chicago premiere of "We Believe." The official Cubs documentary has been in the works for over a year, with Nelson as a member of the local Chicago crew. Click the pic for the trailer.
May 2009
Before Michael Bay blows your ears out with "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" or before you have your childhood heart crushed with Stephen Sommers' "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" take a minute to read about an interesting film that came and went in the late spring. A film that has more ideas and thoughtfulness than either of the above mentioned pre-determined summer blockbusters. April 2009
Click on the screenshot above to watch the trailer for the new experimental short film from Bridgework Pictures:
"AD HOMINEM"
March 2009
© Photo by Carrie Grunnet 2008
Nelson has announced that he intends to produce either another short film or short subject documentary this summer. More details to come! Stay tuned!
Read why 2009 is off to a great start in the cinema.
January 2009
After wrapping principal photography late last month, the minimalist and experimental "Ad Hominem" heads into post production in downtown Chicago. It looks to have an '09 short film festival run. Read more about the film here.
FROM THE 2007 COLLECTION
December 2008
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November 2008
PRE-OSCAR ALERT!
© Photo by Jose Avitia 2008
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July 2008
"Holy Tragedy Batman!"
The review you've been waiting for. 7/16/08
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"We Believe: Chicago and its Cubs"
Director John Scheinfeld ("The U.S. vs. John Lennon") examines Chicago's lifelong love of the Cubbies. Nelson is working on the documentary film now so be sure to click on the picture above to sign up for updates!
Update: Click here to visit "We Believe's" IMDb page!
June 2008
6/24/08
Academy Award Winner Kevin Costner stars in this August's political comedy "Swing Vote," but does this movie live up to its curious and surprisingly winning theatrical trailer? Well over a month before its release into theaters, Nelson's casts his critical vote.
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From Left: Jack McBrayer, Paul Rudd and Jason Segel
Former Second City player Jack McBrayer ("Forgetting Sarah Marsall" pictured at the top) was revisiting his improv roots in Old Town Chicago earlier this week. Up above: Alex Gil, McBrayer, and Nelson. 6/3/08
May 2008
Meet The Real Villain Of "The Dark Knight"
Yeah, Ledger's performance looks to be scene-stealing, but there's no getting around it: Harvey Two Face is the real deal in this summer's most anticipated blockbuster. Click above to read more. 5/14/08
April 2008
Dark Knight Viral Marketing
Arguably the most anticipated movie of the summer, Director Chris Nolan's "The Dark Knight" has propelled fans to stay up late, worry, argue and relish in every bit of movie-related material that is given to the bat-hungry public. Is this going to go down as the most successful marketing campaign in Hollywood history? Click above for the inside examination.
4-28-08
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~SPECIAL EARLY REVIEW~
"Iron Man" Directed by Jon Favreau ("Elf," "Zathura")
With almost a month to go before its national release, Nelson was treated to a special screening. Be sure to click on the image above or here to read his review! (Warning: Spoilers Swim...) 4/8/08
March 2008
~ European Union Film Festival Comes To A Close ~
Read Nelson's select review of "London To Brighton" here.
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Filming has wrapped on "Helix" the 90-minute plus independent film that Nelson was a production assistant on! The film, all shot in one take, stars Alexa Vega ("Spy Kids") and Austin O'Brien ("Last Action Hero") and is produced by Windward Entertainment based out of Beverly Hills, California.
Two-time Golden Globe Nominee Will Ferrell took a quick break from his FunnyorDie College Comedy Tour to stop by downtown Chicago to promote his upcoming comedy "Semi-Pro." Up above he takes a quick photo op with Nelson, and admits that Queen Latifah is not in the film: "We couldn't get her."
We're gonna vote funny on that one.
Nelson's new additional workplace as an A.V. Club Intern at the Downtown Chicago office.
UPDATE: Nelson completed his internship at the end of May 2008
FROM THE 2007 COLLECTION
MUSIC, MADNESS & MELANCHOLY:
A Great Year For Movies
Nelson reflects on the year 2007 and its films, proposing that it has been the best year in the cinema since 1999.
Dewey Cox (Academy Award Nominee John C. Reilly) time traveled from the year 1967 to Wrigleyville's Cubby Bear Bar on Thursday December 6, 2007 to perform in front of a packed Chicago crowd. Nelson and company were caught at the show, where it was revealed that Nelson and Mr. Reilly spoke briefly before the show about P.T. Anderson's films (including "Blood"). Nelson got his "Boogie Nights" DVD signed by the talented actor right before he transformed into his hard, wild stage persona!
On Monday November 5th, actor Vince Vaughn and other power players of this holiday season's "Fred Claus" graced Chicagoans with their presence at the Red Carpet Premiere in downtown. In the photo below Nelson takes a photo with actor and Vaughn-regular, John Michael Higgins ("Best In Show").
October 17th marked the end of this year's Chicago Film Festival. Nelson and company were caught at the after party held at the Sidney Yates Gallery. Above he is pictured with Academy Award Nominee Laura Linney and below he is seen with Tamara Jenkins, the director of "The Savages."
Nelson attended the Chicago Film Festival premiere of Anthony Hopkins' (pictured above) new directorial film, "Slipstream" on October 14th at the Music Box Theatre.
Nelson was seen attending the opening night of this year's festival at the Chicago Theatre. Above he shares a moment with his colleague Alex Gil (left) and acclaimed Director Marc Forster (center), whose film "The Kite Runner" was the opening selection.
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"1, 2 y 3 Mujeres"
"La Americana"
See All Pics From The Closing Night Festival Selection of" The Savages" At The Harris Theatre
Visit This Link To View All Photos From The Festival Premiere of "Slipstream" With Sir Anthony Hopkins!
"To Be Great Is To Be Misunderstood."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
