On this day in television history - Justified (2010)

Justified
Season 1. Episode 13.

Episode entitled: Bulletville.

Released June 8, 2010.

Directed by Adam Arkin.

Written by Graham Yost, Fred Golan, Wendy Calhoun and Chris Provenzano.

Based on the short story Fire in the Hole by Elmore Leonard.

Music by Steve Porcaro.

Cast:

Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Joelle Carter, Jacob Pitts, Erica Tazel, Natalie Zea, Raymond J. Barry, Alexandra Barreto, M.C. Gainey, Omar Avila, David Meunier, Ray Porter, Walton Goggins, John Lee Ames, Mark Elias, Charlie Paulson, Anthony De Longis.

On this day in music history - The album Paradise and Lunch, by Ry Cooder (1974)

Paradise and Lunch

by Ry Cooder

was released on June 8, 1974.

Track list:

Tamp ‘Em Up Solid; Tattler; Married A Man’s A Fool; Jesus On The Mainline; It’s All Over Now; Fool For A Cigarette / Feelin’ Good; If Walls Could Talk; Mexican Divorce; Ditty Wah Ditty.

On this day in music history - The album Dark Hope, by Renée Fleming (2010)

Dark Hope

by Renée Fleming

was released on June 8, 2010.

Track list:

Endlessly; No One’s Gonna Love You; Oxygen; Today; Intervention; With Twilight as My Guide; Mad World; In Your Eyes; Stepping Stone; Soul Meets Body; Hallelujah.

National VCR DAY – June 7:

#VHS, #VCR, #movie, #NationalVCRDay, #HomeCinema, #video, #cinema, #film, #Retro, #VideoCassetteRecorder,

Mark Twain, on books:

In a good bookroom you feel in some mysterious way that you are absorbing the wisdom contained in all the books through your skin, without even opening them.

- Mark Twain.

Recommended reading - Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics

Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics

by Michael Rabiger & Mick Hurbis-Cherrier.

Published by Routledge.
Published 2020.
Sixth edition.

ISBN-10: 0815394314
ISBN-13: 9780815394310

Description:

Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics is a comprehensive exploration into the art and craft of directing for film and television. It’s filled with practical advice, essential technical information, and inspiring case studies for every stage of production. This book covers the methods, technologies, thought processes, and judgments that a director must use throughout the fascinating process of making a film, and concentrates on developing the human aspects of cinema to connect with audiences.

The fully revised and updated 6th edition features new sections on using improvisation, the development of characters for long form television series, visual design, the role of the digital imaging technician, film promotion and distribution, alongside expanded information on contemporary color grading tools, stylistic approaches and genre, workflows, blocking scenes for the camera and more. The book emphasizes independent and short form cinema which allows cutting-edge creativity and professionalism on shoestring budgets. Recognizing that you learn best by doing, it includes dozens of practical hands-on projects and activities to help you master technical and conceptual skills.

Born on this day – Margherita Carosio:

Margherita Carosio

Opera singer

Soprano

June 7, 1908 – January 10, 2005

Credits:

Eternal Melodies (1940); L'elisir d'amore (1941); Regina della Scala (1937); Ripudiata (1955); Sarasate (1941).