Critics' choice: Edward Bass receives praise for "Come Early Morning"

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Edward Bass is an acclaimed producer, director, and writer. He has years of experience working with heavyweights in the film industry, such as Sir Anthony Hopkins, Guillermo del Toro, Stanley Kramer, Kevin Spacey, and Emilio Estevez (who directed the groundbreaking, Bass-produced indie film “Bobby”). He also worked with director Joey Lauren Adams for the film “Come Early Morning,” which was released in 2006. The film got rave reviews among film critics.

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The plot of “Come Early Morning” revolves around a Southern beauty, Lucy, (played by the exquisite Ashley Judd), who has the “norm” of waking up in other people’s beds, always with a hangover. The Edward Bass-produced film tells the story of a small town thirty-something lady who has succumbed to the effects of alcohol-fueled sprees and reckless one night stands. In order to overcome her self-destructive ways, regain her composure, and redeem herself, Lucy had to trace her roots and know more about her family history to determine the factors that paved the dark path she now treads.

“Come Early Morning” received a lot of accolades and made Ashley Judd a film critic darling. Owen Glieberman of Entertainment Weekly calls Lucy’s journey an “awakening of the soul,” while Frank Swietek of One Guy’s Opinion says the film “gives Judd a chance to shine as a real actress again.”

Lisa Rosae of Newark Star-Ledger adds, “In a way, the movie itself is an example of philosophy put into practice. Adams clearly did a lot of soul-searching as she wrote the story. Her introspective script provides another actress with a great role and a new start.”

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Director Edward Bass films Belle Gunness, the horror of La Porte

Director Edward Bass couldn’t get over the life of serial killer Belle Gunness who used her prolific writing skill to ensnare dozens of men to her La Porte home where they were murdered, robbed, and dismembered.

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Belle sent love letters and advertised in newspapers to coax gentlemen to sell their properties and travel 3,000 miles to bring the cash to her. Her advertisement reads:

"Comely widow who owns a large farm in one of the finest districts of La Porte County, Indiana, desires to make the acquaintance of a gentleman equally well provided, with view of joining fortunes. No replies by letter considered unless sender is willing to follow answer with personal visit. Triflers need not apply."

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Director Edward Bass is too fascinated with the gender-bending dynamics of Bella’s life that he wanted to discover what it was about her writings that lured men into her confession of love. He said that the screenplay doesn’t just focus on the essence of woman’s charm but also on the social and psychological motivations of her killing spree. Bass says that the film’s gripping account of one of the most diabolical killers in history aims not just to appeal to audience’s cinematic expectations, but also to contribute to the literature about the relationship between gender and crime.

Director Edward Bass has produced films notable for their cinematic spectacle and substance. Visit www.edwardbassfilms.com for more information on his work.

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Behind the headlines: Producer Edward Bass and Bobby

From director and writer Emilio Esteves and producer Edward Bass, Bobby is a narrative following the last few hours of Senator Robert F. Kennedy on the day of his assassination through the eyes of people who were there with him.

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While the story concludes with the death of Bobby Kennedy, it establishes the socio-political scenario of the late 1960s through the narrative lives of the people in the hotel, whose hopes hinged on the New York senator’s election into office. The lives of the people within the hotel play out behind that of Senator Kennedy while the echoes of his speech resonate through their lives with his calls for change.




To maintain verisimilitude, the filmmakers had utilized actual stock footage of Bobby Kennedy throughout the film alongside actor Dave Fraunces who plays Kennedy in the film.

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Producer Edward Bass has received many accolades in his work, which he has taken much pride in. In Bobby, he had worked with both an all-star cast that includes Anthony Hopkins, Demi Moore, Laurence Fishbourne, and Elijah Wood, and with Emilio Esteves, who spent over six years writing the script alone. Bobby—an artistic labor of love—was a nominee for best picture in the 2006 Golden Globe Awards.

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More information on Bobby can be accessed online at the Internet Movie Database.




To learn more about the movie’s producer, Edward Bass, visit www.edwardbassfilms.com.

Director Edward Bass unveils winning ideas for successful film making

Edward Bass Film School founder Director Edward Bass always tells his students to read intelligent scripts, watch critically-acclaimed movies, and read informative books so that they will have a more vivid understanding about the dynamism and complexity of filmmaking. As a mentor, he tries to practice what he teaches.

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Bass’ film school was established to serve as a training ground for film aficionados who wish to broaden their knowledge on filmmaking and related fields such as photography and graphic design. It offers a variety of courses, subjects, and curricula that were developed from combining the researches, experiences, and knowledge of its expert faculty associates. The school also offers programs for young handicapped filmmakers.

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As a director, Edward Bass often uses storyboards to make filming productions more flawless, systematic, and controlled. However, he always thinks of improvisation as an option, especially if circumstances call for it. Filmmaking is a multi-faceted process and if expanding its parameters will help in the development of the field, Bass is willing to test new waters and break tradition.


“I never look at what was before. I always start with the next picture and believe that every picture stands alone,” states Edward Bass. “It all begins with a script and ends with a script. The devil is in the details; with the planning, casting, getting the right cinematographer, and putting together the right package. Once you bring those together, it’s not so much a difficult process.”

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More information about Director Edward Bass can be accessed at www.edwardbassfilms.com.

Powerfully disarming: Critics laud Edward Bass-produced film ‘Come Early Morning’

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A Southern beauty who has the “norm” of waking up in other people’s beds with hangovers is the main character of the critically-acclaimed Edward Bass-produced film Come Early Morning.

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The directorial debut of actor-turned-director Joey Lauren Adams stars Ashley Judd in the lead role (Lucy) and tells the story of a small town thirty-something lady who has fallen prey to the downbeat effects of alcohol-fueled sprees and reckless one-night stands. To help her overcome her self-destructive ways and regain her composure, Lucy has to rediscover her family history and look deep into the factors that paved the dark path she’s walking on.

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The auspicious plot of the film escalated by the promising performance of Ashley Judd has made Come Early Morning a darling among film critics.


Combining Joey Lauren Adams’ creativity and Edward Bass’ perfectionism in portraying the critical aspects of an interesting character has proven effective, making the lead character’s journey, says Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly, an “awakening of a soul.”

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“In a way, the movie itself is an example of philosophy put into practice. Adams clearly did a lot of soul-searching as she wrote the story. Her introspective script provides another actress with a great role and a new start,” remarks Lisa Rose of Newark Star-Ledger.


“Subdued and deliberate, but also sensitive and quietly moving,” states Frank Swietek of One Guy's Opinion in his critical standpoint of Producer Edward Bass’ film, “it gives Judd a chance to shine as a real actress again.”




More information about Edward Bass can be accessed at www.edwardbassfilms.com.

Edward Bass: All the world’s a stage

Hollywood maverick Edward Bass takes a cue from revered writer William Shakespeare when it comes to using his life as inspiration for his work. “All the world’s a stage” is the saying that begins a monologue from Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” and Bass has taken that to heart.

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His independent films, all of which have been highly acclaimed, have at some point or another been influenced by Bass’ experiences in life. His childhood pains and the myriad of challenges, experiences, and even trials he has gone through in life have all given him an edge in all three aspects of his Hollywood career. After all, he is a director, producer, and writer in one package.

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Edward Bass is known for being driven and frank, and for standing up for his beliefs. These are some of the many reasons why he has earned the respect of his peers in the film industry. Early in his childhood, he learned firsthand from behind-the-scenes encounters with Hollywood personas such as Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Harry Belafonte, Hinton Battle, the Nicholas Brothers, Milton Berle, and Toni Tennille.

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Prior to concentrating on filmmaking, and releasing works such as the heart-wrencher “Bobby,” he was also a manager whose talent roster was so diverse that it included performers such as ballerinas and athletes such as boxers.




For more information on Edward Bass, visit www.edwardbassfilms.com.

Edward Bass: Three-way wonder

Edward Bass, a Golden Globe nominee, is known for his driven, frank nature. It is these very facets of his personality that helped him immensely in achieving the remarkable feat of having financed five independent films in a span of two years.

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Facing life’s challenges head-on has helped to further shape his outstanding character. It also contributes greatly to his creativity, drive, and insights. Throughout his motion pictures, documentaries, and plays, these experiences are sprinkled with complex and diversified elements to mirror his real life.

Another side of Bass involves leadership. His extraordinary managerial skills have led to his having managed a range of talents, from ballerinas to boxers. Among Edward Bass’ talents was Julio Caesar Chavez, who under Bass’ wing went on to become the highest-paid super middleweight boxer in the history of boxing.

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On top of all that, Bass also pioneered the breaking of the AIDS stigma among the United States. It was the acclaimed filmmaker who arranged a public meeting between Ronald Reagan and Ryan White, a young man who had been expelled from school after being strained by the HIV virus. This move by Bass led Reagan to publicly support AIDS research, which subsequently pushed the Iran-Contra news to the back pages.

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For more information on Edward Bass and his films, visit his website at EdwardBassFilms.com.