FLASHBACK

SUPERB ENTERTAINMENT
Set in the distant future, the Flashback Film Studio is experiencing a "series of chaotic events." The owner has passed away, and a greedy studio executive is doing his best to take over the operation. All the while, the only human janitor on the lot (the rest of them are robots)is competing with yet another greedy board member doing what they can to gain the attention of the featured starlet. This only skims the surface of some of the great fun you will enjoy in this family oriented adventure through the Flashback world. Brilliantly created, and I do mean CREATED by the talented trio of Brendan Rogers, Will Phillips and John Mondelli, Flashback brings to the screen some superb effects, a cast of entertaining characters, and a fantastic score that keeps the film as almost a non-stop ride. Poking fun as well as paying tribute to some popular films, Flashback also looks at the world of studio politics and explores what can happen when a large corporation takes over a film studio...

Creative and Fun Hollywood SciFi Action Comedy
This film is a super creative ride through a possible Hollywood future that pokes fun at the movie-making industry of today while introducing us to amusing characters and tons of hilarious film references. If you like Star Wars, you'll especially enjoy character Rufus Lucas (George's great-great- grandson, or something like that) who speaks in nothing but Star Wars quotes! There's even an exciting light saber battle amid the flying cars. It's quite awesome. The effects are especially amazing when you realize this film was made by three creative guys with no budget using green screens and computers in their garage. Incredible! It really does have a little something for everyone, from theme-park fun to a budding romance to a dinosaur chase. Some parts will probably be a bit scary for the youngest kids (and a lot of the humor will fly right over their heads), but overall it's safe for the family. There is a drunk character and a subplot about a sleazy rich guy hoping to seduce the studio...

A Labor of Love
Not to be confused with the 1990 stinker. This was produced over seven years by students with no budget, and it's a great spoof -- sort of "The Player" meets "Amazon Women from the Moon." It's no "Some Like It Hot," but it definitely shows you what creative people with a vision and a sense of humor can do. Watch it, and then watch for Ramos, Phillips, and Rogers' next projects.

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