Welcome to the website of me, Francis Manuel Abbey, filmmaker, actor, photographer, and oddjob specialist.

Saturday, May 31, 2008

RunCom #121: Somewhere David Stern is creaming himself

Running Commentary #121

I talk about the Lakers-Celtics finals and the discovery of uncontacted tribes in Brazil

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcz-V0S66eA

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Friday, May 30, 2008

RunCom #120: The BEST of the 48 Hour Film Project DC

Running Commentary #120

I talk about the "Best of" screening for the Washington D.C. 48 Hour Film Project and why I hate parking in the city

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzFusyR7wNE

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Thursday, May 29, 2008

RunCom #119: CNN shirts?

Running Commentary #119

CNN gets into the t-shirt business

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZTYK3C-0q0

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Tuesday, May 27, 2008

RunCom #118: Quantum of Solace?

Running Commentary #118

I talk about the title of the latest Bond film

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQgkDmXwle0

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Monday, May 26, 2008

RunCom #117: "The Orphanage" review

Running Commentary #117

I review Juan Antonio Bayona's "The Orphanage"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGjtgNLen30

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RunCom #116: "The Lookout" review

Running Commentary #116

I review "The Lookout" on DVD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7LWaF48kc0

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Sunday, May 25, 2008

RunCom #115: IMDB and me

Running Commentary #115

I talk a bit about the Internet Movie Database

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szbzeSvlG5Y

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Saturday, May 24, 2008

Tarantino delivers expletive-laden Cannes Masterclass

He's still one of the main reasons I got into film. So what if he's a little full of himself?

Tarantino delivers expletive-laden Cannes Masterclass

RunCom #114: People don't care for Shia LaBeouf

Running Commentary #114

I review the new Indy movie and talk about the haterizing of Shia LaBeouf

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cCgNmkSIl0

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Friday, May 23, 2008

RunCom #113: Storming the AFI

Running Commentary #113

The campaign for an AFI Silver premiere continues

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUpfV_5SYuA

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Thursday, May 22, 2008

RunCom #112: Soderbergh's Che

Running Commentary #112

I talk about Soderbergh's new movie, Che.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnfUUf3BwG4

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Tuesday, May 20, 2008

RunCom #111: A Day at the Museum

Running Commentary #111:

Best. Prompting. Job. Ever.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NXdnABirzk

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RunCom #110: Political Ramblings: Race and Gender in the '08

Running Commentary #110

I talk about Hillary and Barack

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq5Mg5UU3as

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Sunday, May 18, 2008

RunCom #109: Boxing Day reunion and b-ball thoughts

Running Commentary #109

I talk about shooting Boxing Day promotional photos and NBA playoff thoughts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UFew2KnzI4

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RunCom #108: That's a WRAP (pretty much)

Running Commentary #108

I talk about finishing principal photography on Boxing Day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rH_7zHqwNes

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Saturday, May 17, 2008

RunCom #107: Prince Caspian review and other movie ramblings

Running Commentary #107

I rant about Prince Caspian and other movie happenings

http://www.youtube.com/v/ouf6LqUV-_o

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Thursday, May 15, 2008

Park City or Bust, Step 1: The AFI Silver

Running Commentary #106

The battle plan has been formed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO7MduR7pp8

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Wednesday, May 14, 2008

RunCom #105: Darkon Review

Running Commentary #105

My rambling review of the documentary, Darkon


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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

RunCom #104: No-brainer tips for the aspiring filmmaker

Running Commentary #104

I offer some seemingly obvious advice to the aspiring filmmaker

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vhDiqqqB64

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RunCom #103: Do you NEED film school?

Running Commentary #103

I give arguments for and against film school

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ssrh2ttFpk

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YouTube does it to me again

YouTube's down for maintenance AGAIN, so #103 will be posted tomorrow. Sorry Paul.

Sunday, May 11, 2008

RunCom #102: I, Filmmaker Part II

Running Commentary #102:

The second half of my personal history as a filmmaker

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQXmXh9z0tY

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RunCom #101: Shorty

Running Commentary #101

Need to be up early, so short entry today

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Saturday, May 10, 2008

Boxing Day teaser trailer

Teaser trailer for the upcoming Ten Sundays feature, Boxing Day.

"Carol of the Bells" arranged by Noah Potter.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahgJp13SzWQ

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RunCom #100: I, filmmaker

The history of my filmmaking career

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBDl4kzg3es

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Thursday, May 8, 2008

RunCom #99: Classic Movies - Point Blank and Hardcore

Running Commentary #99

I review Point Blank and Hardcore

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ugBsSWtkDo

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Wednesday, May 7, 2008

RunCom #98: Iron Man (movie) vs. Iron Man (comic)

Running Commentary #98:

I talk about the differences between Iron Man the movie and the comic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8s_vGVrYS0

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RunCom #97: 48 Hour Film Project, D.C. 2008 screening

Running Commentary #97

The Invisible Werewolf screens with Group A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFdtZpAsw04

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Monday, May 5, 2008

RunCom #96: Musical hallucinations on Cinco de Mayo

Running Commentary #96

I talk about my time at the American Psychiatric Association's annual convention

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60Jv71gx3GE

Sunday, May 4, 2008

RunCom #95: Marathon Film Festivals

Running Commentary #95

I talk about my experiences doing marathon film festivals

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_brXSctRfG4

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Saturday, May 3, 2008

RunCom #94: Iron Man review

Running Commentary #94

I ramble about the goodness of Iron Man

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y6kOCj05E8

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RunCom #93: Writing for the 48HFP

Running Commentary #93

Real short one before I go to sleep

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8Elv-b7qZ0

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Thursday, May 1, 2008

RunCom #92: WRAPPED

Running Commentary #92

Finished with my filming on Border Town

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwLi773xSck