Reel NM
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Several Hollywood Stars Are Setting New Mexico Aglow
In a rare interview this week, actor Dennis Hopper talked with the Journal about the hectic schedule of shooting the “Crash” TV show in Albuquerque. “It’s insane,” he said, “13,... Read more »
A Few Good Coincidences Put Director on the Right Track
In less than a year, Kurly Tlapoyawa has gone from video store owner and part-time actor to big-time Hollywood stuntman, thanks to a series of coincidences. He’s in the new... Read more »
“In Plain Sight’ Thank You Video
The local film workers’ union has bought several TV commercial spots and rented a mobile advertising van to thank the folks from the hit USA Network TV show “In Plain... Read more »
Try Out for Spot in ‘Crash’
The TV show “Crash” has been renewed for a second season, and that means a new round of casting calls. Like the movie, the show follows strange and often horrible... Read more »
Liotta Quietly Takes In N.M.
Ray Liotta likes to keep a low profile when he’s on the clock. “I don’t throw my celebrity around,” he said. I suppose that’s why when he filmed the new... Read more »
Actor Keeps Busy in N.M.
Clifton Collins Jr. is that guy. He’s that guy whose face you know – whether that’s from “Capote,” “Babel” or “The Rules of Attraction” – even if his name doesn’t... Read more »
Artist’s Life Devoted To His Puppets
Sometimes, the stars just align. Michael McCormick was performing his “Punch and Judy” puppet show on the Santa Fe Plaza in 1980 when Roger Miller stopped to chat. Yes, the... Read more »
Movies, TV Shows Come Crashing Into Albuquerque
It’s been a while since any major films announced they’ll shoot in New Mexico, but it looks like the floodgates have opened. The holdup had been prolonged, protracted and prohibitive... Read more »
Latest in ‘Stargate’ Franchise Is Coming to New Mexico
Since the 1994 movie “Stargate,” the franchise has grown and grown. The newest in the series will shoot in New Mexico, a TV show called “Stargate: Universe.” It was brought... Read more »
Calif. Acts To Stem Film Loss
California has finally had enough. The film capital of the world is tired of seeing its movies, its stars, its TV shows and commercials come to outposts like New Mexico,... Read more »
Santa Fe Resident Taking Serious Filmmaking Back to Pakistan
Bollywood is seeing a resurgence these days with films like “Slumdog Millionaire” making a splash on the American scene, but its Pakistani counterpart Lolliwood hasn’t made a marketable movie since... Read more »
Chasing Canceled Check
When the check came back marked “canceled,” Stephen Rouke was dumbfounded. At his hotel, Comfort Inn and Suites in Truth or Consequences, and at other hotels he’s owned in Texas... Read more »
