Author: Monteque

Championing and nurturing the arts in all its forms, Dreamweaverarts website is a vehicle for discovering new and established artists and their artwork. It is a place where one can uncover new ideas and experience new and traditional artistic expressions, which have the power to change the social dialogue, for we believe it is through the power of artistic creativity we can influence a better way of life.
Poetry

A poetry review of ” Strangers, A Collection Of Poems By André Richardson Hogan II”

    By: Austin Winter-Chase To just say that poet André Richardson Hogan II poems  are raw and edgy is to say that Michelangelo was good at drawing. André Richardson Hogan II was born in 1978 in Chicago. He is a playwright, screenwriter, poet, essayist, visual artist, and theater critic. His plays have received stage readings and productions in numerous theaters which include the American Theater … Continue reading A poetry review of ” Strangers, A Collection Of Poems By André Richardson Hogan II”

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Movie Review, Social Issues

2015 New Media Film Festival Documentary Review: “Counter Histories – Rock Hill”

By:  Ellexia Nguyen Counter Histories: Rock Hill, is a moving documentary that combines re-enactments and candid interviews to tell the story of nine African-American men, known as the Friendship 9, who sat at McCrory’s lunch counter and were mistreated because of their race. They asked for a cup of coffee and were denied service. The incident unfolded in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on January 31st, … Continue reading 2015 New Media Film Festival Documentary Review: “Counter Histories – Rock Hill”

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Introduction to the Artist

A Conversation With Filmmakers Chandler Kauffman & Hillary Cutter Of 2015 Dances With Films “Karl Manhair, Postal Inspector”

  By Ellexia Nguyen Edited By: Colleen Page “Karl Manhair, Postal Inspector” tells the story of a man who feels that his job as a Postal Inspector (played by Geoffrey Cantor) no longer matters to anyone. Feeling unimportant and useless, Karl acts upon the advice of his life coach (played by Amy Rutberg) and attempts to take charge of his future. The Art of Monteque interviewed … Continue reading A Conversation With Filmmakers Chandler Kauffman & Hillary Cutter Of 2015 Dances With Films “Karl Manhair, Postal Inspector”

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Arts

2015 Filmquest Film Festival Review: “Waste Paper” Directed by UCLA Alumni Derrick D. Pete

  By: Ellexia Nguyen Created under the talented vision of writer and director Derrick D. Pete, “Waste Paper” is a Live Action and CGI Animation Short film that tells the story of a cartoon illustration that gets thrown in the waste basket by its Animator. It’s a visually engaging film about a “throw-away” cartoon illustration, Owiti (played by Mykee Selkin), who must find the courage … Continue reading 2015 Filmquest Film Festival Review: “Waste Paper” Directed by UCLA Alumni Derrick D. Pete

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Introduction to the Artist

A conversation With The Filmmakers And Cast Of The 2015 Dances With Films “Soledad”

    By: Ellexia Nguyen Edited By: Colleen Page Set in the heart of Los Angeles, “Soledad” tells the story of a lonely limo driver, Victor (Jesse Celedon), who forms an unlikely friendship with his client, Raquel (Montanna Gillis), after saving her from being raped by Preston, her prom date (Chase Austin). “Soledad” received Honorable Mentions for the Narrative Feature Film competition as part of the … Continue reading A conversation With The Filmmakers And Cast Of The 2015 Dances With Films “Soledad”

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Introduction to the Artist

A Conversation With Renaissance Man Director Ante Novakovic Of The Film: “Leaves Of The Tree”

  By: Monteque Pope-Le Beau To say DirectorAnte Novakovic is a artist would be stating it mildly.  He is so much more,  he is truly a Renaissance man of the modern age. A man of many talents and a human being of deep spiritual wisdom.  The Art Of Monteque had a chance to have a conversation with DirectorAnte Novakovic  about his film “Leaves Of The … Continue reading A Conversation With Renaissance Man Director Ante Novakovic Of The Film: “Leaves Of The Tree”

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Introduction to the Artist

A Conversation With Powerhouse Valerie Brandy, And The Force Behind The 2015 Dances With Films “Lola’s Last Letter”

By Ellexia Nguyen In this year’s Dances With Films festival, I had the honor of interviewing Valerie Brandy. She is the actress, screenwriter, and director of “Lola’s Last Letter”, a feature film which was shot in seven days in a documentary, found-footage style. Valerie’s film is part of the Competition Lineup at the 2015 Dances With Films Festival, which takes place in Hollywood, California. To … Continue reading A Conversation With Powerhouse Valerie Brandy, And The Force Behind The 2015 Dances With Films “Lola’s Last Letter”

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Movie Review

Dances With Films 18 Film Review: “Karl Manhair, Postal Inspector” Delivers a Splash of Dark Humor

  By Ellexia Nguyen “Karl Manhair, Postal Inspector” premiered at the 2015 Dances With Films Midnight Shorts. It is a short film that tells the story of a man who feels that his job as a Postal Inspector (played by Geoffrey Cantor) no longer matters to anyone. Plagued with a sense of irrelevance, Karl acts upon the advice of his life coach (played by Amy … Continue reading Dances With Films 18 Film Review: “Karl Manhair, Postal Inspector” Delivers a Splash of Dark Humor

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Introduction to the Artist

A Conversation With Guillaume Campanacci: A New Rising Star Of Filmmaking

By: Cesar Arredondo Moviemaking wasn’t a top career choice for director Guillaume Campanacci. He may have been born in Cannes, home to the world famous French film festival that bears the city’s name, but apparently the movie bug didn’t bite him. Or so he thought. In the early 2000s, long after earning two degrees in engineering but choosing instead to work as an international model, … Continue reading A Conversation With Guillaume Campanacci: A New Rising Star Of Filmmaking

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Healthy Living

After The Storms

By: Jannie Vaught After all the rain storms, flooding loss and grief, the clean up continues. Now the beautiful abundance has turned into a problem. After moving, weed whacking, pulling weeds, and hauling into a large pile of limbs there is still too much! So today I decided to focus on the raised beds. The grass was as high as an elephants eye and the grass … Continue reading After The Storms

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Movie Review

Dances With Films Review: “Harry and The Snowman”, A Seemingly Happy Ending Story Includes Challenges Not Seen Publicly Till Now…

By: James E. Groth Woven within the triumph of turning a slaughter bound horse into an international show jumping champion is the personal story of Harry deLeyer. This full-length documentary initially traces how a Dutch immigrant working as a riding instructor at the Knox School in Long Island, New York recognizes the spirit left in an Amish plow horse on a truck heading to the … Continue reading Dances With Films Review: “Harry and The Snowman”, A Seemingly Happy Ending Story Includes Challenges Not Seen Publicly Till Now…

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Arts

Guillaume Campanacci’s “Devils In Disguise” Will Screen At The Chinese Theaters At 5 p.m. On Friday, June 5th

  By:  Austin Winter-Chase Guillaume Campanacci’s “Devils In Disguise” is an intoxicating psychological mind bending thriller. Dripping with sensual sexuality and intrigued. Guillaume Campanacci takes one on a journey into the dark recesses of human psyche. Not since Alfred Hitchcock has a filmmaker skillfully turned filmmaking into an psychological art form. With masterful storytelling and simplistic, but beautiful cinematography Guillaume Campanacci shows his true strength … Continue reading Guillaume Campanacci’s “Devils In Disguise” Will Screen At The Chinese Theaters At 5 p.m. On Friday, June 5th

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Introduction to the Artist

“Personal Gold” A Film By Tamara Christopherson And A Great Success At The 2015 Seattle International Film Festival

When the digital super highway of information meets four 2012 Women’s Track Cycling Olympic hopefuls a new age in Olympic training is born! By: Adrienne Vaught This is what it means to be an Olympian! Hard work and tons of heart! For these four athletes their spouses and supporters it was a ride they will never forget. At a time when Women’s Track Cycling had … Continue reading “Personal Gold” A Film By Tamara Christopherson And A Great Success At The 2015 Seattle International Film Festival

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Arts

Dances With Films: Opening Night & Green Carpet

By Ellexia Nguyen Dances With Films unrolled with a steady stream of talented filmmakers and cast members making their way down the green carpet at the Loews Hollywood Hotel. Executive Producer/Actress Magen Mattox with Guillaume Campanacci (director, producer, actor) of the feature film “Devils in Disguise” are among the attendees. Their story focuses on two roommates Leila (played by Magen Mattox) and Sandy (played by … Continue reading Dances With Films: Opening Night & Green Carpet

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Movie Review

Dances With Films Review: “Ablution”, A Family Conflicted And In Turmoil

By: Kareem Williams “Ablution” is a great movie with a story line that will blow you away. I believe we as humans have the struggle of being pure when it comes to religion; when at the end of the day, nobody is pure. “Ablution” is about a Muslim family, who have lost their father figure in the home, leaving the mother, AFSANEH (Nina Nayebi) upset with … Continue reading Dances With Films Review: “Ablution”, A Family Conflicted And In Turmoil

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Arts

“A Walk In The Woods” Trailer: Redford & Nolte Take On The Comedic Adventures Of The Woods

  When an aging travel writer sets out to hike the 2,100-mile-long Appalachian Trail with a long-estranged high school buddy, the duo learn that some roads are better left untraveled.   Robert Redford and Nick Nolte take on the Appalachian Trail in the wonderfully delightful film “A Walk In The Woods”. The adventure becomes a comedy of errors  as the to begin to tackle  issues … Continue reading “A Walk In The Woods” Trailer: Redford & Nolte Take On The Comedic Adventures Of The Woods

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Introduction to the Artist

Dwight Turner An Artist Of The Heart

By: Monteque Pope-Le Beau Edited By : Colleen Page Images By: Dwight Turner The year is almost over and the film festival season is at its height of excitement. Everyone is wondering where those great Oscar winning gems are going to come from. The Art Of Monteque ran into one of those wonderful gems,  actor Dwight Turner.  If you can’t place him that’s okay because you … Continue reading Dwight Turner An Artist Of The Heart

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Introduction to the Artist

An Artist Journey Which Inspired Filmmaker Belinda Sallin To Follow Her Dream

By: Vernon Nickerson Edited By : Colleen Page The new documentary “DARK STAR: H.R. GIGER’S WORLD” about surrealist artist H. R. Giger and “Alien” Oscar-winner; the true architect of nightmares opened theatrically on May 15th. It is the brilliant creation of filmmaker Belinda Sallin. Who so masterfully paints a picture of the world of the influential surrealist painter H. R. Giger (1940-2014) who hypnotized audiences with … Continue reading An Artist Journey Which Inspired Filmmaker Belinda Sallin To Follow Her Dream

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