It's been a few days since I have posted anything, but I've been busy working on my first animation short. I'm proud to say that all the animation is now complete and all that's left to do it add the voices. I'm really excited about the completion of this project, but worried about its reception. We'll see, we'll see. Now, I don't want you to get too excited, but I'm posting a short teaser, its the first few seconds of the piece. There is more to come from me, but this is the first of a few projects that I am completing right now.
I hope you enjoy this, and feel free to leave comments about what you think the plot of this cartoon might be about. I promise you won't be able to guess.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Punch Fight
Here is a piece of Urban art I worked on with Robert Blasko. If you like it leave a message, ask for a high def quality.
Brief Thought on Legends of The Fall
I am a late comer to this particular film, as it was released within my lifetime, a rather large success, and nominated for several actors. This being so I don't feel the need to discuss the merits of this film; the acting is great, the story is huge and exciting as it is upsetting. However, the thing that impacted me the most watching a thinking about the film was a single, small scene and the versatility of the story.
Of the two, I'll begin with the story. I think everyone who watches this film, based on their age, sex, and/or upbringing, will see a different story and find a different ending; this is due to a combination of the casting as well as the direction. I personally saw a movie about a tough, rugged man who lived by being able to control everything around him by being the toughest, but was ultimately brought down by the truth that one man cannot control everything. That's right, I'm a guy and I focused on the story about Brad Pitt, trust me, that's not an easy thing for me to admit. However, at the same time, there is an abandoned woman stuck somewhere between a Juliet-esk lost love and a sexual mistress, a brother who cannot fit in either in the wilderness or in town but could find success in either but without love, an Indian chief who must make his tribe, and the list goes on; even without the separate story lines the focus of the film differs from person to person based also on who they think is the most interesting actor, Anthony Hopkins, Brad Pitt, Aidin Quinn, etc.
As far as the scene that stuck with me after the film, there is a part where a policeman shoots Tristan's wife. Following a brawl with the cops, Tristan walks to his wife and carries her away. Watching this moment I thought immediately about how hard it would be to let my girlfriend go in a similar situation. This scene stated alot about love, and I think it was only heightened when, in the commentary, the Director and Brad Pitt, who played Tristan, asked each other where Tristan was walking to. It might be better that there is no particular destination, but, like the story, the destination is probably invented anew by every viewer based on who they are. I really wanted to find a picture of this scene, which I thought would be impossible, until I realized it is both on the movie jacket as well as in the official movie poster.
Friday, January 4, 2008
ATONEMENT
The title is in all caps because it is definitely that sort of heavy, english drama. This movie was really good, but I'm not sure I liked it. I want to go ahead and state that the acting was great, stoic and contained in true English acting form. Besides that, due to the confusing nature of the film there was only one high point and one low point.
High:
Story I don't want to say that I have never seen a story like this on film, but I will say it was very fresh to me, and, if not a new story, a very new look at it. The story is simple. So simple in fact that, although it never dragged, I did leave wondering how it lasted two hours.
Misses:
Production For such a simple story and such restrained acting, the way in which it was filmed is so distracting. The process is not without merit, but it definitely makes it something you have to think about after the film or makes you enjoy the film more the second time you see it. The problem with that being, I know the story now and don't care to ever see it again; it's like an inside joke that someone you don't know talks about constantly and finally explains to you as you are leaving but who cares because you don't know them in the first place.
That was my overwhelming reaction to the film as a whole.
I will add that at the very end of the film, there is an interview with the main character, played by Vanessa Redgrave, which is heartbreaking. Vanessa Redgrave is so amazing in her ten minutes on the film that it will stay with you for several days (I think). However, it is odd because, watching it, I really wanted it to be real and it's not at all; this was a point at which I hated the artificiality of film.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
There Will Be Blood
Everyone has been talking about how amazing this movie is going to be when it comes out. If anyone is as excited as I am; you will be thrilled to read the script at least if you can't see the movie yet.
http://www.mediafire.com/?5sei03heycl
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Be Kind Rewind Live Store
I am not a part of this, nor will I actually be able to visit, but this is awesome. Michel Gondry has set up a real store in New York to work as promotion for his upcoming Be Kind Rewind movie. What makes this promotion extra awesome is guests will be able to enter the store and shoot their own films; there are event 15 mimi-back lots which visitors can use. I think this movie will be great, but this type of promotion is really something special.
When asked about this particular promotion Gondry stated that he was offered a partnership with Blockbuster to due ads and posters etc, but turned them down stating that his movie is about the indi-video stores fighting for space against video store giants and it seemed wrong to use a promotion against the ideas of the film.
When asked about this particular promotion Gondry stated that he was offered a partnership with Blockbuster to due ads and posters etc, but turned them down stating that his movie is about the indi-video stores fighting for space against video store giants and it seemed wrong to use a promotion against the ideas of the film.
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Charlie Wilson's War
I just saw Charlie Wilson’s War. In the great scheme of things I don’t know how this makes me feel about politics, but I really enjoyed the film (I now use film because I discovered movie came from move – y like talkie, I say discovered but mean I thought up the idea). Back to my point, I hate movies where characters are depicted without flaws in order to convey a great accomplishment in the best light possible. Charlie Wilson has lots of flaws, and would probably be a great guy to hang out with. While great and interested, do I really relish in the idea of a senator who does blow off strippers and also can aide in the eradication of the Soviet Union. I’m not sure; I’d have to meet the guy before I draw any more conclusions.
Highlights
I’m not big on commenting on the actors in films, but -
Tom Hanks What does he do? He seems like just an ordinary guy. Every time I think of him I think of him laughing loud and jarringly like he did in BIG or Bachelor Party. Somehow he gets these great roles, albeit he doesn’t have a Lear of Hamlet on his resume (I haven’t see Philadelphia though), and is not exciting to watch, but just relaxed and comfortable.
Phillip Seymour Hoffman I thought I would never really get into him again after Capote, but he’s great. He and Tom Hanks make a great pair.
Aaron Sorkin While the actors might have been great, the script was what allowed them to be who they were. Even though I was the only person laughing at parts in the theatre, Aaron Sorkin has this ability to build a frame for a story with comedy and then suddenly the audience is sitting in a drama (how?). The lines were faced paced and minimal, it was only what it had to be to convey the point but full enough to convey many levels at once.
The Story Probably one of the most important modern day stores that I had never heard. It has impacted everyone in the world’s life, but I don’t know anyone who knew the story. (Makes me want to join politics or check digg.com more often.)
The Ending Though this harkens back to the Aaron Sorkin section, just the lightest touch on the final topic and it explains and gives relevance to the Middle East situation as I know it.
Low Points
Julia Roberts’ Body I think Julia Roberts is attractive, I’d even venture hott, but in a panning up, pool exiting, Phoebe Cates shot, she doesn’t have it. From that point on, the on going plot of her as a sex kitten was just a bit less interesting.
Long War Montage I was completely entwined with the plot, surprisingly engrossed with the Afghan struggle, but when dates were thrown at me with statistics for a few minutes I got frustrated because I wanted to treasure the data but it seemed arbitrary. Also, once the kills/hits grew to a certain number, they didn’t grow. I wanted the numbers to keep going. I wanted to see the Afghan Soldiers destroying the Soviet Invasion, but the leveling of the numbers inhibited my celebration. I understand afterwards how the leveling forced me to understand the reality of the situation, but at the time I wanted Hercules not Hulk Hogan.
Overall this movie was great. But above all, the moment I rejoiced with what would later become Alkida and the Taliban over the fall of the first Soviet helicopter, that moment was worth the whole piece.
Highlights
I’m not big on commenting on the actors in films, but -
Tom Hanks What does he do? He seems like just an ordinary guy. Every time I think of him I think of him laughing loud and jarringly like he did in BIG or Bachelor Party. Somehow he gets these great roles, albeit he doesn’t have a Lear of Hamlet on his resume (I haven’t see Philadelphia though), and is not exciting to watch, but just relaxed and comfortable.
Phillip Seymour Hoffman I thought I would never really get into him again after Capote, but he’s great. He and Tom Hanks make a great pair.
Aaron Sorkin While the actors might have been great, the script was what allowed them to be who they were. Even though I was the only person laughing at parts in the theatre, Aaron Sorkin has this ability to build a frame for a story with comedy and then suddenly the audience is sitting in a drama (how?). The lines were faced paced and minimal, it was only what it had to be to convey the point but full enough to convey many levels at once.
The Story Probably one of the most important modern day stores that I had never heard. It has impacted everyone in the world’s life, but I don’t know anyone who knew the story. (Makes me want to join politics or check digg.com more often.)
The Ending Though this harkens back to the Aaron Sorkin section, just the lightest touch on the final topic and it explains and gives relevance to the Middle East situation as I know it.
Low Points
Julia Roberts’ Body I think Julia Roberts is attractive, I’d even venture hott, but in a panning up, pool exiting, Phoebe Cates shot, she doesn’t have it. From that point on, the on going plot of her as a sex kitten was just a bit less interesting.
Long War Montage I was completely entwined with the plot, surprisingly engrossed with the Afghan struggle, but when dates were thrown at me with statistics for a few minutes I got frustrated because I wanted to treasure the data but it seemed arbitrary. Also, once the kills/hits grew to a certain number, they didn’t grow. I wanted the numbers to keep going. I wanted to see the Afghan Soldiers destroying the Soviet Invasion, but the leveling of the numbers inhibited my celebration. I understand afterwards how the leveling forced me to understand the reality of the situation, but at the time I wanted Hercules not Hulk Hogan.
Overall this movie was great. But above all, the moment I rejoiced with what would later become Alkida and the Taliban over the fall of the first Soviet helicopter, that moment was worth the whole piece.
Monday, December 24, 2007
Christmas with VidiGreet
Merry Christmas!
Here's a little treat from Me to you for Christmas. A little porny, but nothing wrong with a bit of butt to cut the nip in the air.
Click here for VidiGreet Christmas Card link
Here's a little treat from Me to you for Christmas. A little porny, but nothing wrong with a bit of butt to cut the nip in the air.
Click here for VidiGreet Christmas Card link
Blog$ with InbusinessTV.com
Here is a sneak preview of coming attractions. This is the INBusinessTV.com set for my show Blogs$. It's a preview because the show doesn't air, or get posted, until January 29th.
Here's a bit of a description of what will be going on so you can get excited. I will be sitting behind this prominent desk and tell people how to make money using a website and a blog. I will also entertain.
Here's a bit of a description of what will be going on so you can get excited. I will be sitting behind this prominent desk and tell people how to make money using a website and a blog. I will also entertain.
Twelfth Night
I'm a bit late at posting a review of Twelfth Night at Actor's Playpen in Hollywood.
I saw this show four times. I really enjoyed it. The script is written by Shakespeare so the next comment might be a bit redundant, but the script is so good. There are no holes in the logic of this play. I don't mean I can't find any holes, I mean Shakespeare addresses any possible problems before the audience can consider them.
This cast did a great job at not only putting on a Shakespeare show, but of entertaining the audience. Not all was fantastic with the show; what was bad was usually a bold choice that didn't pan out.
I saw this show four times. I really enjoyed it. The script is written by Shakespeare so the next comment might be a bit redundant, but the script is so good. There are no holes in the logic of this play. I don't mean I can't find any holes, I mean Shakespeare addresses any possible problems before the audience can consider them.
This cast did a great job at not only putting on a Shakespeare show, but of entertaining the audience. Not all was fantastic with the show; what was bad was usually a bold choice that didn't pan out.
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