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Alumni present 'Halfway Point'
Wednesday, March 30th, 2005
By Rhea Landholm
Lifestyles Editor
The Wayne Stater - Wayne State College
(published on roommateproductions.com with permission)
“You can’t search for something, without leaving something behind.”
This was the theme last Thursday during the movie “Halfway Point.”
“Halfway Point” was co-written and directed by WSC alumni Chad Bring and Eric Dwight, who formed RoomMate Productions.
(Warning: Spoiler)
Andy (Josh Ames) graduated from Wayne State College and then moved on to Omaha, leaving behind his long-time girlfriend, Emily (Jill Jackson).
He gets a job at a computer company entering data, and makes good friends with his coworkers, but especially his supervisor, Tia (Sarah Klugh).
After Emily calls one night when Andy has Tia over for a “dinner and a movie,” Emily gets upset and refuses to meet Andy in West Point at the “Halfway Point.”
Emily then decides to break up with Andy in a note, and Andy realizes he likes Tia. Everything ends up happily ever after.
“Halfway Point” really has a storybook ending, but had some really good acting, and a good real-life problem.
The co-writers and directors cast themselves into the film as Andy’s roommates in Omaha, Sean and Cameron. This film was pretty good, considering these guys graduated five years ago.
The only problem I had with the movie was that I got a little antsy during the long talking parts. Also, I personally don’t think that Wayne and Omaha are that far apart. I would have taken the time to drive to see my boyfriend, even if I didn’t like the city. If love is that strong, then it should be able to last.
But I really liked the soundtrack of the movie. I noticed a lot of local bands’ music in the mix. That should make K-92’s Get Local crowd proud.
Also, Wayne State College should be proud of their very own, Shiela Vinson, who was cast in this movie as Emily’s best friend, Shannon.
On Thursday afternoon, Bring and Dwight showed a couple of short films before the feature.
The first one shown was “Who’s There” which was a three-minute suspense piece. The “man” is home alone with his dog Sadie, and hears a noise. It mirrored everyone’s feelings when you’re home alone and you freak yourself out over a little noise.
The other short film shown was “Aisle to Aisle.” This one was a ten-minute silent film, with just a musical score. Rob (Ben Beck) and Amber (Danae Mercer) encounter each other in grocery store aisles.
Each time they pass each other, they think of what might become if they met. Each item they touch in the grocery store reminds them of some point in their life.
Since the film is silent, the music has to create the mood. I expected to be bored, but I was drawn in by the music, and the real life situations.
The characters’ mouths move in the film, but you can understand what they are saying, just because we all can relate to those different situations.
These films were very good, and I hope these guys continue to do what they are doing.
One of the co-writers/ directors actually is releasing his first novel this week. Chad Bring has written “Left Standing.”
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