The Maker is a 1997 American drama film written by Rand Ravich and directed by Tim Hunter. The Maker was released on October 17, 1997 in the United States of America.
Josh (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) is a high school boy who lives with his adoptive parents and is involved in little crimes with his friends, including young lesbian Bella (Fairuza Balk). His elder brother Walter (Matthew Modine) suddenly comes back home after leaving home ten years prior when he was 18 and not being heard of all those years. Walter starts to involve Josh in various new criminal activities, including robbery.
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Maker or Makers normally refers to an individual or a group of individuals that makes things either for themselves or others. Maker may refer to:
The Maker is an album by guitarist Pat Martino which was recorded in 1994 and first released on the Japanese Paddlewheel label.
Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars stating "this is a highly recommended session featuring all original Martino compositions and more proof that the master was indeed back".
All songs written and composed by Pat Martino.
The Maker is the third studio album from Chris August. Fervent Records alongside Word Records released the project on April 7, 2015.
Specifying in a four star review for CCM Magazine, Grace S. Aspinwall recognizes, "There's a distinctly personal feel to Chris August's new album, but he retains the signature pitch-perfect pop sound on The Maker", and claims "Overall, yet another incredibly strong and diverse project from Chris whose vocal just continues to be exquisite." Caitlin Lassiter, indicating in a four and a half star review by New Release Tuesday, realizes, "Lyrically, The Maker is August's strongest effort to date", and this according to her makes it "a project hard to find fault with, combining his captivating voice with different sounds and powerful lyrics", which it "succeeds as a well made record, while Chris August continues to make a mark on Christian music." Signaling in a three star review from Jesus Freak Hideout, Roger Gelwicks responds, "this is either business as usual or another step in the direction of mundane." Brendan O'Regan, assigning a nine out of ten rating for Cross Rhythms, replies, "His latest scores highly on several fronts - the melodies are catchy, the songwriting sharp, the instrumental backing just right and the voice in top form. It's all delivered with confidence and ease."