Robin Wright stars as “Edee” in her feature directorial debut LAND, a Focus Features release. Credit : Daniel Power / Focus Features
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A hero ventures forth from the world of common day into a place of wonder–fabulous forces are there encountered and a decisive victory is won. The hero comes back from this mysterious adventure with the power to bestow boons on his fellow man.” -Joseph Campbell, The Hero With a Thousand Faces
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he distance from Idaho to Hollywood is about 900 air miles, but the journey is always an introduction into juxtaposed worlds, especially for the movie-makers who abandon corner offices above Sunset Boulevard for highmountain homes and fresh air. Iconic actors like Clint Eastwood and Tom Hanks can glide back and forth from Sun Valley or the moon if they choose, accommodated by fame and talent. But those who produce, feature their
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films from afar–those invaluable invisibles who guard the heart, guts and budget must work harder to be heard, seen and compete. Ironically, pandemic Zoom meetings and iPhones have confirmed what Idaho producers knew all along: that art is art, wherever you create it and entertainment springs from anywhere. But even as TikTok grabs millions and theaters remain dark, box-office numbers still rule the film industry. Streaming platforms
