{"id":95,"date":"2009-10-30T13:59:28","date_gmt":"2009-10-30T21:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/test.newyolktimes.com\/?page_id=95"},"modified":"2025-10-02T15:48:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T22:48:04","slug":"nats-movies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/test.newyolktimes.com\/?page_id=95","title":{"rendered":"DIRECTING (movies)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Monday Morning \u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Completed its theatrical run at Laemmle Theaters<\/span><\/h3>\n

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“Winner”<\/span>\u00a0\u00a02012 Long Island Film Festival\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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“Official Selection”<\/span>\u00a02012 American Independent Film Festival<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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“Official Selection”<\/span>\u00a02013 S.U.R.G.E Film Festival\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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“Official Selection“<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a02012 Indie Gathering Film Festival<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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“Official Selection”\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0New Filmmakers NY 2012<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Monday-Morning-Movie-Review-Monica\"\u00a0\u00a0\"Monday-Morning-Movie-Review\u00a0\u00a0\"Monday-Morning-Movie-Review<\/h3>\n

“Monday Morning” endeared many critics like Nick Leyland from “Movie Room Review” who said\u00a0“Monday Morning is an eye-opening film\u2026 a lot of things in this movie that will make your stomach turn, but maybe it will make you want to step up and do something about this problem in your own neighborhood”.\u00a0 But \u201cMonday Morning\u201d also angered a few. As one said off the record \u2013 that he thought the movie was \u201cmoving and powerful\u201d, but his philosophical differences and strong aversion to some of the graphic scenes, caused him to \u201cpass\u201d on reviewing the movie. Any movie that could be polarizing is a risky venture for an exhibitor. Or maybe not. Greg Laemmle gave \u201cMonday Morning\u201d a theatrical run at his Laemmle Theaters.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

“Bold and haunting<\/span><\/strong>\u2026\u00a0Nat Christian amalgamates the elements of drama, thriller, politics, social commentary and magical realism… The plot never feels predictable or ho-hum\u2026
\nHe depicts the lifestyles of the homeless realistically and unflinchingly”
\n… Avi Offer, NYC Movie Guru<\/h3>\n

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“A unique story<\/span> that dives beyond its political exterior, <\/strong>
\nunveiling a severe problem in our country and putting a spotlight on those who must rise up and make a difference”<\/strong>
\n… Stephen Davis, College Movie Review<\/h3>\n

“A timely film & a rarity\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>in today’s political climate…
\nSurprising (& sobering) scenes of abuse of homeless people”
\n… Edward Yerke-Robins, laist<\/h3>\n

“It reminded me of\u00a0It’s a Wonderful Life turned inside-out<\/span><\/strong>…\u00a0Christian manages to
\ngive us certain scenes that are surprisingly powerful, often upsetting, that involve his homeless”
\n\u2026 James van Maanen, TrustMovies<\/h3>\n

“An eye opening film<\/span><\/strong>…\u00a0a lot of things in this movie that will make your stomach turn,
\nbut maybe it will make you want to step up and do something
\nabout this problemin your own neighborhood”
\n… Nick Leyland, Movie Room Review<\/h3>\n

“It is\u00a0complex and deep<\/span>,\u00a0and will leave viewers thinking
\nlong after the last words are spoken… shocking… yet endearing in an odd way”
\n… Caress Thirus, Film Monthly<\/h3>\n

“A thumbs up!<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0There are some very graphic scenes and graphic
\nlanguage in this film that some may find disgusting, however,
\nthe stark truth is appalling and disgusting. It is amazing how,
\nwhen the truth is presented, a few will not even review a film
\nbecause they don’t want to see and admit the truth that is there.
\nAnd the truth is what it is… and that we truly must start to do
\nsomething about this atrocity of mankind’s inhumanity to an
\never growing population of the homeless.”
\n…David Lawrence Dewey, DL Dewey’s World<\/h3>\n

“After 20 years of trying to help homeless families I thought I had seen it all,
\nbut Monday Morning was and is\u00a0a\u00a0truly inspiring and riveting film<\/span><\/strong>”
\n… Booker Pearson, Upward Bound<\/h3>\n

“A powerful, engaging movie<\/span><\/strong>,\u00a0which captures the essence of the homeless.
\nThe personalities of the characters light up and I experienced them as very real”
\n\u2026 Bill Rosendahl, L.A. City Councilman<\/h3>\n

“A\u00a0poignant depiction<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0of homelessness, with powerful performances
\nthat will linger long after credits roll”
\n…The Indie Talent Awards<\/h3>\n

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MONDAY MORNING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

VICTOR BROWNE \u00a0 MOLLY KIDDER \u00a0 JESSICA SPOTTS \u00a0 CEVIN MIDDLETON\u00a0<\/strong>
\nNAT CHRISTIAN \u00a0 NICK CIMILUCA \u00a0 ROBERT PIKE DANIEL<\/strong>
\nCasting<\/em>\u00a0JEAN SCOCCIMARRO<\/strong>,\u00a0CSA<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\/ \u00a0STEPHANIE ALLENSWORTH<\/strong>\u00a0(Minnesota<\/em>)
\nSound Design<\/em>\u00a0PETER SRINIVASAN<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Costume Designer<\/em>\u00a0FATIM BANGOURA<\/strong>
\nProduction Designer<\/em>\u00a0SHAWNA STONE<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Composer<\/em>\u00a0ROSSANO GALANTE<\/strong>
\nEdited by<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0NAT CHRISTIAN<\/strong>, \u00a0\u00a0JONATHAN FUNG<\/strong>, \u00a0\u00a0PETER SRINIVASAN<\/strong>
\nDirector of Photography<\/em>\u00a0STUART THOMSON<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Executive Producer<\/em>\u00a0The NEW YOL<\/em>K TIMES<\/strong>
\nWritten, Produced & Directed by<\/em>\u00a0NAT CHRISTIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Click for<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>–\u00a0The Monday Morning\u00a0<\/em>TRAILER<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

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*Actress Molly Kidder is the recipient of the “Anita Stewart Acting Award”<\/span><\/h4>\n

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Monday Morning<\/em>\u00a0–\u00a0CREDITS<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Monday Morning<\/em>\u00a0–\u00a0BIOS\u00a0(coming soon)<\/em><\/h3>\n

Monday Morning –\u00a0SYNOPSIS<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Monday Morning – OUTTAKES (coming soon)<\/h3>\n

Monday Morning – Behind The Scenes (coming soon)<\/h3>\n

Monday Morning – Interviews (coming soon)\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Scroll down for movies (Channels, For Heaven’s Sake!, California Casanova, Club Fed)<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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CHANNELS<\/span><\/h2>\n

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CHANNELS<\/p>\n

KIM OJA \u00a0 NAT CHRISTIAN \u00a0 JOHN KASSIR \u00a0 TAYLOR NEGRON \u00a0 ED ASNER<\/p>\n

JOAN VAN ARK \u00a0 \u00a0Casting<\/em> JEAN SCOCCIMARRO, C.S.A.<\/p>\n

Costume Designer<\/em> KAREN PERRY \u00a0\u00a0Production Designer<\/em> DOLORES PIAZZA<\/p>\n

Edited by<\/em> NAT CHRISTIAN AND DUANE CONDER \u00a0\u00a0Music<\/em> ROSSANO GALANTE<\/p>\n

Director of Photography <\/em>MICHAEL HARDWICK \u00a0\u00a0Executive Producer<\/em> ANN MARCUS<\/p>\n

Written, Produced and Directed by<\/em> NAT CHRISTIAN<\/p>\n

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\u201cAn intelligent, thoughtful comedy, with a lot of sweet silliness\u2026 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/em>
\nlaugh-out-loud moments\u2026 \u00a0a filmmaker with an individual, unique style\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/em>
\n\u2026. Sandy Kashmar, Editor Ruidoso News<\/p>\n

Click here to watch the<\/em> CHANNELS TRAILER<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n