James Roland

James has written 185 article(s) for RedFence Magazine.


An Evening with Cinematic Titanic by James Roland I saw fireflies on Saturday night – for the first time in my life. They’re attracted to the projected light at the John Anson Ford Amphitheater in Hollywood and, last week, while at a live performance of Cinematic Titanic, I watched them flutter just above the audience. […]

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A late night film review of what is arguably the final nail in M. Night’s career coffin, The Happening. 2 o’clock Critics – The Happening from RedFence on Vimeo. Director: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel, John Leguizamo Rotten Tomatoes: 20% Our Rating: D The 2 o’clock Critics: James Roland  Joel Champagne

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A late night film review of Marvel’s latest superhero success, The Incredible Hulk. 2 o’clock Critics – The Incredible Hulk from RedFence on Vimeo. Director: Louis Leterrier Starring: Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, William Hurt Rotten Tomatoes: 64% Our Rating: A- The 2 o’clock Critics: Joel Champagne James Roland

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RedFence and Bookfox had the chance to interview Eli Horowitz at the Book Expo this weekend – here are Eli’s thoughts on metal bands, Michael Chabon, and taking naps: BOOK EXPO: Interview with McSweeney’s Publishing from Dalmatianjaws on Vimeo. Interviewer: John Fox Cinematographer: Joel Champagne Editor: James Roland

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Here’s our interview with critically acclaimed “slipstream” writer Kelly Link, who we met at BOOK EXPO America in Los Angeles. BOOK EXPO: Interview with Kelly Link from DJ Jones on Vimeo. Interviewer: John Fox Cinematographer: Joel Champagne Editor: James Roland

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On Day 2 of BOOK EXPO America we got to speak with Michael Forney from Net Galley, a great literary social network that allows publishers and book reviewers to meet halfway on the interweb. And special thanks to our friend Isabel Coutinho, a jornalista from Portugal who links to our videos on her blog. Enjoy! […]

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Here’s our overview of BOOK EXPO America: Day One. There were very few authors on the first day, but we met lots of fun and, shall we say, interesting folks around the convention center. And special thanks to our friend Issabel Coutinho, a jornalista from Portugal who linked to our video on her blog. Enjoy, […]

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Hi everyone! Welcome to the 2008 BOOK EXPO America in Los Angeles! All this weekend we’ll be covering a variety of publishers, editors, and authors (as well as a few other surprises) and posting about them throughout the week! Here’s a sneek peak: BOOK EXPO America: Intro – Friday, May 30th from RedFence on Vimeo. […]

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Intro – Volumes of Regret by James Roland Hi, I’m James, and I’m a recovering homeschooler. Not to say that I regret the void of wedgies, Phys Ed, and awkward prom dates in my life – but there are a few missing social pieces left over from my direct jump from living room to college. […]

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Here it is: the 2 o’clock Critics tackle the latest fiasco from George Lucas – hold on to your fedoras, kids, and watch our childhood deconstructed in a dark movie theater. 2 o’clock Critics – Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull from RedFence on Vimeo. Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Harrison Ford, Shia […]

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