David Wesley
David is an award-winning filmmaker, songwriter, teacher, and on rare occasion, a stand-up comedian .He graduated with a B.A. in English from Binghamton University in 1999. After working for several years as a production assistant and coordinator, he attended the NY Film Academy. He has written and directed several short films and short documentaries that have played in underground film festivals. His short documentary, Debashish Bhattachyra: Trinity of Guitars was nominated for Best Music Video at the 2007 Action on Film International Film Festival. His spec ad spot, “Loving Pop Secret” beat out 72 spots in a short film competition, won a substantial cash award, and aired on Current TV. Currently, he is getting certified to teach English in New York State and ponders why his unproduced screenplays are collecting dust in his desk drawer. You can view his work here.
In his spare time, he enjoys boogieboarding, playing poker, and tries to date women way out of his league.
Latest Articles
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Celebrity Apprentice 4 Season Premiere Review
Turning up the crazy for this new installment of Celebrity Apprentice is Gary Busey, Meat Loaf, Star Jones and others as they compete to sell NY pizza.
Mar 8, 2011
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The Battersea Art Centre's Production of Jean Racine's Phaedra
From Feb 10, 1998 to Feb 22, the BAC produced a simple production of Jean Racine's play Phaedra. The performances took center stage.
Feb 22, 2011
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Film Review: Blue Valentine
Blue Valentine is a riveting film about a couple falling out of love. The film stars Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams and is directed by Derek Cianfrance.
Feb 13, 2011
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Film Review: The Game
The Game is an underrated action thriller directed by David Fincher and starring Michael Douglas and Sean Penn. It was released in 1997.
Feb 1, 2011
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A History of Snow Days for NYC Public Schools
On January 27, 2011, New York City Public Schools had their seventh snow day since 1978. Here is a history of past NYC school closings.
Jan 27, 2011
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Film Review: Black Swan
In Darren Aronofsky's psychosexual drama Black Swan, Natalie Portman gives a compelling, blistering performance of a ballerina descending into madness.
Jan 24, 2011
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Analysis of Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis
Franz Kafka's existentialist novel, The Metamorphosis is a dynamic novella that explores how physical disability can affect nuclear families.
Jan 22, 2011
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Hecate and the Three Witches in Shakespeare's Macbeth
In Shakespeare's Macbeth, The Three Witches symbolize pure evil as they manipulate Macbeth, seducing him with a lust for power, which leads to madness.
Jan 16, 2011
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Why Law School is a Bigger Gamble Than Playing Professional Poker
A strong case for why pursuing a poker career can be a less risky investment than enrolling in law school.
Jan 12, 2011
- David Wesley
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The Room: Worst Movie Ever Made?
Tommy Wiseau's self-financed independent film The Room became a hilarious cult classic for how NOT to make a movie. It is one of the worst movies ever made.
Jan 4, 2011
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