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TL;DR –.It is a remarkable film that still holds up today and provided a strong foundation for everything that followed.   ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. Post-Credit Scene – There is a mid-credit sceneDisclosure – I paid for the Disney+ service that viewed this film. Rise of the Planet of the Apes Review – Back in the 2010s, remakes were all the rage, and most of them were not great. So, I am not…

✍🏿What’s Your Story?: Christopher Gordon: Inspiring Young Warriors

“What’s Your Story?” is a guest post feature on BCBA’s blog. Indie/Self-Published authors are invited to write about their books, writing journey, creative process, inspiration, rewards and challenges of publishing, etc. They can go in whatever direction they choose. We are excited and grateful for their willingness to share, and we hope you enjoy our guests’ stories.

Born and raised on the tiny island of Trinidad and Tobago, I always had a passion for designing and creating something from a blank canvas. I was always intrigued by movies both live-action and animation together with the behind the scenes process that took place for the making of them. I would always find myself focusing on the production aspect to gain a better understanding of what really goes into an animated film. At the age of 16, I was given the opportunity to live abroad in Canada, where I was fortunate enough to interact with different cultures. It was only after I graduated high school that I returned to Trinidad to pursue my dream of being an animator and graphic designer. Studying animation and graphic design at a college level led me to land my first job as a Junior Graphic Artist for one of the top advertising firms in Trinidad. I loved every aspect of it! Designing various ads for different advertising campaigns, winning awards, and just having fun while creating. Yet, I still felt like there was more that I needed to be doing with my skillset.

After years of working in the advertising industry...continue reading Christopher Gordon’s story on Our Stories Matter Blog

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Nathan Chen in a Vera Wang design for his free program at the 2018 Olympics. He skated to Mao's Last Dancer and The Rite of Spring.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)

Director - Rupert Wyatt, Cinematography - Andrew Lesnie