Roger Ebert has passed away.

 Roger Ebert, aged 70, has passed away after a long battle with cancer.

I've been trying to process the significance of this loss, but I cannot conjure the words to express what it means to lose such an influential icon in the world of film. Thorough and honest, his reviews shaped generations of move-goers and inspired future film critics alike. He helped change the way we watch movies, and for that, I am so thankful.

Rest in peace, Roger Ebert.

Sound Editor Mike Hopkins dies in Rafting Accident

Tragic news: Oscar-winning sound editor (and frequent collaborator of Peter Jackson) Mike Hopkins has died in New Zealand. Despite wearing a life vest and a helmet, the veteran sound editor drowned in a rafting accident when his raft capsized. Best known for his work in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, his work also includes Dreamgirls (2006), King Kong (2005),  Blade Runner (1982), and the classic 1968 version of Romeo and Juliet.

More information can be found on The Hollywood Reporter's website.

*Dusts off blog*

I promise I haven't abandoned the blog, I'm just having trouble pinpointing where I want to go with this. The post-production side of the movie business is massive, with a lot of passionate people putting their talent, time and effort into a project. It'll be difficult, but seeing as I'm mostly intrigued with editing and sound mixing, that may be what I will focus on exclusively, at least for now. As I go forward, I hope to highlight other parts of the industry, because there are far too many groups of professionals that deserve to have their kind of work showcased, and I do not want to leave them out. Anyway, off I go to find some content for this baby! Two months in between postings is WAY too long.