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The co-stars of M. Night Shyamalan’s The Last Airbender, Nicola Peltz and Jackson Rathbone, were in town to promote the film at the Mall of America yesterday, where they signed autographs, had a Q&A with fans, and even rode some of the roller coasters in Nickelodeon Universe; remember, the film is based on the Nickelodeon animated show Avatar: The Last Airbender. I had the pleasure of sitting down with six other Twin Cities journalists for a round table interview with Nicola and Jackson, where we discussed martial arts training, filming in Greenland, the importance of family, and working with M. Night. Click play and listen to what they had to say below, with more after the break.
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Today I had the privilege of chatting over the phone with Bob Bowdon, the writer, producer and director of a documentary titled The Cartel. The film aims to expose and make accountable America’s failing education system, specifically in New Jersey. I mean, I knew that education in this country was awful, from the various political media exposure I’ve had over the years. But after watching The Cartel, my eyes are now wide open to the unconscionable corruption, threats, intimidation, and millions of dollars wasted at the behest of those in charge of the schools.
Click play to listen to my phone interview with Bob Bowdon below, where we discuss his background, the film-making process and his concerns with the education issue. Then watch the trailer for The Cartel and find out more info. on the film after the jump.
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Through my connections at the Hennepin Theatre Trust, I was lucky enough to grab a beer (actually a few) with filmmaker Rob Perez. Rob has been writing screenplays for years and got his big break back in 2002 with the Josh Hartnett sex-comedy, 40 Days and 40 Nights. Hartnett, a Minnesota native, brought Rob to Minneapolis to give him a taste of the Midwest. Rob then moved to the Twin Cities where he, and Guster front-man Ryan Miller, wrote the screenplay for Perez’ directorial debut film, Nobody.
