![CHUCK MILLER [media]](https://chuckmillermedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/cropped-CMM-ATTC.jpg)
After Chuck Miller's college years in radio, television, and film, he worked on several notable feature films in Los Angeles and Texas, gaining invaluable experience alongside some of the most recognized names in the industry. Among these projects were "The Underneath" directed by Steven Soderbergh—who also scripted the "Ocean’s" trilogy (Eleven, Twelve, Thirteen), "The Stars Fell on Henrietta" featuring Robert Duval and Brian Dennehy, and "Philadelphia Experiment II," a sequel that his team provided special effects for.
The Underneath
The Underneath is a neo-noir thriller that intricately weaves a tale of deceit, betrayal, and redemption. The film follows Michael Chambers (played by Peter Gallagher), a man who returns to his Texas hometown after four years, hoping to reconcile with his ex-wife, Rachel (Alison Elliott), and his estranged mother. As he settles back, he becomes entangled in a web of crime involving an armored car heist and a dangerous affair with Rachel, now married to a local gangster. The film's non-linear narrative and atmospheric visuals create a compelling exploration of human frailty and the consequences of past actions.
Director's Credit
Steven Soderbergh is a prolific director known for his versatility and innovative approach to filmmaking. He gained widespread acclaim for films such as "Sex, Lies, and Videotape" (1989), which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes Festival, "Traffic" (2000), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Director, "Erin Brockovich" (2000), and the "Ocean's Trilogy" (2001-2007).
Famous Actors
- Peter Gallagher as Michael Chambers
- Shelley Duvall as Nurse
- Elisabeth Shue as Susan
- Alison Elliott as Rachel
- William Fichtner as Tommy Dundee
- Adam Trese as David Chambers
- Joe Don Baker as Clay Hinkle
It was a shoot at a bar they built for the film with a band playing in one room (Cowboy Mouth), a bar in another and a private pool table room. He’d been on different part of the bar set, and he swore the camera had come by him. I never had that feeling, ‘cause I never even saw the damn camera. Anyway, as it turns out, it did come by him, as we were about to find out.
So here’s how it goes. The movie finally hit the big screen in Austin. We got high as shit and decided to go see ourselves up there. Didn’t really help that we were stoned out of our minds, ‘cause we ended up at the wrong movie theater. Once we realized that, we hauled ass to the right one. We were running late—for sure! By the time we stumbled through the doors of the actual theater, the movie had already started. Just barely, though.
It was so dark at the back entrance—no lights, nothing to tell you which way to go, left or right. We were literally in the dark, groping around. I put my hands out, felt the wall in front of me, and went left. Good call. Reid went left too, but he got so turned around he couldn’t tell which way was up. He even spun back, totally lost. I figured he was right behind me, so I kept going—left, then a quick right, and bam, there’s the aisle leading down to the seats. Place was packed. I grabbed a spot, thinking Reid was on my tail. Nope. I sat down. I looked over my shoulder for him. Where the hell is Reid?
NOT 20 seconds later: The scene comes up—the nightclub one we shot, with me and Reid in it. I’m watching, but I keep looking over my right shoulder, scanning for him. Then, holy shit—there’s Reid on the big screen! He made the director’s cut. The main actors walk right by him, camera lingers ON HIM as he takes a sip of “beer” (fake as hell), and he screams toward the band on stage. Unbelievable. But wait—where the hell is Reid?
I legit got up outta my seat, in a full theater, to go find him. Walked right up the aisle, hung a left, and there he was—in the dark, facing the wrong damn way. Feeling the wall like a blind man, totally lost. Dang! He missed his whole scene! I grabbed him, dragged him back to my seat, and told him, “You were just up there, man!” He was pissed—mad he was on screen but couldn’t see it ‘cause he didn’t know where the hell to go.
Reid was pissed! “Let’s get outta here,” He said. We literally walked out 5 minutes into the movie and then actually tracked down the manager and laid out our sob story—how we worked on the movie, were in it, went to the wrong theater, showed up late, the whole mess. Guy got it. Gave us passes for the next showing a few hours later. So we went back, and it was great to see Reid up on the big screen. Me? I didn’t make the cut. Didn’t really care—I was stoked for him. But then the VHS came out later, and guess what? They cut him out of the release. Well, tt least he had his moment on the big screen once. Or twice.
I did get Reid hired for another feature film, "The Stars Fell on Henrietta."
The Stars Fell On Henrietta
The Stars Fell on Henrietta is a poignant drama set during the Great Depression. The film tells the story of a struggling farmer, Don Day (played by Aidan Quinn), and his family in Henrietta, Texas. Their lives take an unexpected turn when an oil prospector, Mr. Cox (Robert Duvall), convinces them to drill for oil on their land. As they embark on this risky venture, the story delves into themes of hope, perseverance, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of economic hardship.
Director's Credits
James Keach, known for his work as an actor, producer, and director, has directed various film and television projects, including "Waiting for Forever" (2010) and episodes of the TV series "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" (1993-1998).
Famous Actors
- Robert Duvall as Mr. Cox
- Aidan Quinn as Don Day
- Frances Fisher as Cora Day
- Brian Dennehy as Big Dave McDermot
- Billy Bob Thornton in a supporting role
- Francesca Eastwood as Mary Day
The Philadelphia Experiment II
Philadelphia Experiment II is a science fiction film that serves as a sequel to the original 1984 film. The story follows David Herdeg (played by Brad Johnson), a survivor of the initial Philadelphia Experiment, where a secret government project aimed to make a U.S. Navy destroyer invisible to radar. In this sequel, Herdeg finds himself thrust into a parallel universe where the Nazis have won World War II due to the use of the same cloaking technology. As he navigates this altered reality, Herdeg must find a way to reverse the experiment's disastrous consequences and restore the correct timeline.
Director's Credit
Directed by Stephen Cornwell,
Philadelphia Experiment II delves into themes of alternate history and time travel, offering a thrilling narrative that captivates audiences with its speculative "what if" scenario.
Famous Actors
- Brad Johnson as David Herdeg
- Marjean Holden as Jess
- Gerrit Graham as Dr. William Mailer / Friedrich Mahler
- Cyril O'Reilly as Decker
- Geoffrey Blake as Logan
Boyington Film Productions
Visual Effects Studio
PAUL BOYINGTON
DIRECTOR — PRODUCER — 2ND UNIT DIRECTOR — VFX SUPERVISOR — TITLE DESIGNER — SCREENWRITER
There I was, dialing my way through the LA Production Guide. A-Z to get a job at a production studio. When I got to B, Boyington Film Productions, a lady answered, and I could tell immediately she was busy. "Boyington Film Productions," she huffed. I nervously told he my name and asked who I should talk to about dropping off my résumé to. She interrupted me and said "Take off your tie Chuck and get down here! We just started a 24 hour shoot for a music video and I need you right now!" So that's how it started at Boyington Film Productions.
Paul Boyington is a Prime Time Emmy Award wining visual effects supervisor. He has worked as a Director, Producer, 2nd Unit Director, Visual Effects Supervisor, Title Designer and Screenwriter.
He won a Prime Time Emmy Award for his visual effects work on the Primetime CBS show “The Last Halloween”. He was also nominated for a Prime Time Emmy for title design for "Friday the 13th - The Series,” as well as a nomination for the Canadian Television Gemini Award, (Canadian Emmy), for his visual effects work on the “The Outer Limits” television series, for which he was the visual effects supervisor. His TV credits include the “The Steve Harvey Show," "War of the Worlds," "Key West," “The Outer Limits,” and "Friday the 13th - The Series”. Paul directed the episode “Perchance to Dream," for the dramatic television series, “Monsters“.
On the feature side, his visual effects supervision and title design credits include “Nightmare on Elm Street 2 Freddy’s Revenge," "Surviving the Game," “Bulletproof," “Ironweed," “Iron Eagle III” “Invaders from Mars” and the iconic Tom Hanks’ comedy "Dragnet". He was the 2nd Unit Director on the films, “NYC: Tornado Terror“ and “Nature Unleashed:Earthquake”. One of the highlights of Paul Boyington’s career was to design and then supervise and produce the visual effects production for the opening title sequence, as well as supervise and produce all other visual effects for Tim Burton’s feature film, “Ed Wood”. Another highlight was to supervise and produce the visual effects for the “dream sequences” for the acclaimed film “Eve’s Bayou," starring Samuel L. Jackson.
For over twenty five years Paul ran his own visual effects studio and commercial production company, where he directed and produced commercials, music videos and supervised visual effects projects, for the film, television, music and advertising industry. Currently he is writing screenplays and producing and directing content for film and television.