Dennis D. McDonald (ddmcd@ddmcd.com) consults from Alexandria Virginia. His services include writing & research, proposal development, and project management.

All in Proyas

Jul 9

Jul 9 Alex Proyas' KNOWING

Dennis D. McDonald

Action, Drama, Fantasy, Proyas, Science Fiction, Thriller, First Contact

In KNOWING director Proyas (Dark City, I, Robot, Garage Days) takes disparate elements (end of world, numerology, randomness vs. determinism, single father raising son alone, calamity, Nicolas Cage, and some of the most visceral and amazing special effects I’ve seen since Benjamin Button) and weaves them into a mix you’ll either love or hate.

Nov 13

Nov 13 Alex Proyas' GARAGE DAYS

Dennis D. McDonald

Comedy, Drama, One of a Kind, Proyas

Alex Proyas’ GARAGE DAYS is light years distant from DARK CITY. First of all, it’s a comedy. Second, it’s also a melodrama that concentrates on characters, sort of a “tale of death of youthful optimism” crossed with “sex drugs and rock ‘n roll.”

Nov 1

Nov 1 Alex Proyas' “DARK CITY”

Dennis D. McDonald

Action, Another Time & Place, Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Intelligent, Mystery, One of a Kind, Proyas, Quirky, Science Fiction

This is what I wrote in my blog when, once upon a time in Indiana, I found myself working late at night with the TV turned on:

Jan 27

Jan 27 Alex Proyas' I, ROBOT

Dennis D. McDonald

Cops, Proyas, Robots, Science Fiction

Upon watching this a few times after purchasing the DVD I was struck not only by the excellent surround sound and picture quality but by the sophistication of the story and script.