He loved more, She loved less
TRUTH
A Day in the Life of a Short Film
It is not everyday that you get to report on the goings on of a film set. But that is exactly what I am able to do in this report, as I was lucky enough recently to be the Script Supervisor on the upcoming short film CottonMouth.
Based and filmed in the North of England, this film brings you along on the journey of a stand-up comedian down on his luck, waiting for that one glorious moment where everything goes right. What will it take him to get to that point? Well, you shall just have to wait until its release to find out. This report will take you behind the scenes and into the goings on of a film set. Will everything run on time? What will the catering provide? Will the crew bow to the actors demands? These were just some of the questions I was not worried about as I knew I was working with a great professional cast, with the determination and skill to create a great piece of work.
This was not a case of simply pointing a camera at an actor, caught in the headlights (or light of the camera if you want to be pedantic). A full and professional cast and crew gathered in the surprisingly warm and sunny town of Doncaster to create a charming, well written and thoroughly entertaining 30 minute short film. I shall take you through the day and night on one of the sets. After much deliberation, I have decided to focus on one of the longest days we had on set. Once rehearsals were out of the way, we ventured forth – and back – from Arksey to Doncaster Town Centre.
Now, when I say a long day – I really mean it. This day started at 9am with fresh faces and a spring in the step. By 1am the next morning, despite growing coffee and energy drink consumption, the fresh faces started to gather bags and the spring developed into a motivational plod. However, this did not in any way detract from the determination of the cast and crew to complete an exhausting, yet very productive day. Two locations were covered on this day - the home of the director being one, Prego Coffee in Doncaster being the other. Luckily for us all, the distance between the two was relatively short. If it was not, I fear a quick kip in the convoy of cars may have been needed.
In my role as Script Supervisor, I was responsible for the continuity of the film as well as helping the actors with their lines when necessary during takes. As you can imagine, my concentration levels were tested as day turned to night, but I think I just about managed to stay on top of things with my trusty digital camera in hand. The role I had was quite important in the filming process, particularly when it comes to the edit. If one moment an actor is drinking from his left hand, then finishing his sip in his right, I would have a lot to answer for. The morning shoot was relatively straight forward. Two major scenes had to be done, with a lot of dialogue, different shots and a shirt stain that was the vain of my life. The set was fully dressed with no issues regarding missing or lack of props. The lighting was well suited to the time of day and added extra atmosphere to the location, a trait that was constant throughout the shoot. Only two issues occurred during the first half of the day – batteries for the sound and how many people there were for lunch. Morale was high, the cast were doing a fine job and the crew - led by the Director - were producing some cracking shots.
All in all, the morning shoot was a success. Now the afternoon came, with more cast arriving and more complicated shots to get, this was certainly going to be the most challenging part of the day so far – and so it proved. On a personal level, only one word can sum up the afternoon shoot, and that word is ‘cigar’. If I ever get a contract for a feature film, the first clause will state, ‘I will have no responsibility for the decreasing length of any cigar or cigarette throughout the process of filming’. Wow, that was hard work making sure the smoking of the cigar looked consistent enough. That may sound boring to the uneducated, but let me tell you, it was hard work. After two cigars were smoked I think we got there. That, and the bite marks in a piece of toast were the two main issues for myself but there were other, more complicated and creative dilemmas for the Director and Director of Photography. Tracking shots, hand-held and still shots were all used to good effect. With the performances also being of a high standard including numerous takes of the physical variety, we went into our dinner break with optimism and no fear of the late night awaiting us.
After a great Northern dish of mince, potatoes and Yorkshire Pudding kindly provided by the Director’s parents, we collected the kit once more and headed to the café. After somewhat luckily arriving at the destination without getting lost, we proceeded to set up for the opening shot while make-up was being prepared and copious amounts of coffee were being ordered. I went for the Latte. I had the South’s reputation to uphold. As the night drew in outside we were left some minor issues. Firstly, and most annoyingly there was the reflection of the camera and lights in the window. However this was surprisingly easy to work around and we were soon on our way. The other issues were for me mainly as Script Supervisor. I had to make sure all the cups used were in the right place consistently and also make sure that the extras (of which I was one) in the background were sat in the same places. The main shot of the evening focused around the two main protagonists talking at a table over coffee. ‘That sounds easy enough’ I hear you cry. Well it was not. We had reverse shots, tracking shots, establishing shots and lots of dialogue to get through and the night was determined to win us over. Before we knew it, it was midnight and it looked like the night would have his day…Would the weary eyes surcome to the lures of sleep and put us behind schedule? Would we have to give in to time itself and allow the forgiving café owner to go home?
Not a bit of it. We persevered and worked our socks off to be done only half an hour over our expected finishing time. We did not rush and the footage later showed that. We had won the day and everyone left for their beds knowing in their mind that we were on to something here. Everyone had a good 3 to 4 hours sleep and we were back at it again the next morning, with expectations and enthusiasm high.
This was just a small and brief insight to what went on during my fantastic week of filming. I would like to take this opportunity to again thank all the cast and crew for their hospitality, kindness, professionalism and determination in creating what will certainly be a successful piece of work.
You have not heard the end of CottonMouth.
William Evans
CottonMouth (Dir. Cal Johnson) is currently in Post-Production.
For more information, go to - https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Cottonmouth-Fan-Page/215610648463519
Making Art with Skeletons
Cigarette Boxes in the Shape of Funeral Caskets
Honest Branding
Now you can be goth while you kill yourself. Right on!
Florida for Sun, Fun and Beauty 1963
Mailed from Sarasota, Florida to Mr. & Mrs. Russell Thomas of Charlottesville, Virginia on August 5,
1963:
Hi: Have lots of fun. Hope every body is ok. Tell Russell he can see from the post-card what I have to compete with down here. Billy is going to get along ok. See you next week. Thanks so much for staying with Mrs. L & children. Love, Catherine & Wallace
Florida for Sun, Fun and Beauty
Reinier Gamboa: New Surrealism
reinier gamboa:
surreal
illustrations
Gamboa is a highly skilled draftsman that combines a surrealist element and tribal motifs that dabbles the line between fine art and new age illustration. His paintings create a dream world of interchanging figures and landscapes. They melt together and encompass nightmares of harmony that are very beautiful.
More works by
Reinier Gamboa
Via: Empty Kingdom + Reiner Gamboa
Planet Head
Planet head.
The Lost Boys - Just some thoughts on the 1980's Vampire film.
I haven’t seen this film since…well the 1980’s when it came out. Maybe I’m lying…it’s been on TV since then plenty of times but it was always in the background for me. I have not watched it objectively since the Reagan days. Well, a few nights ago I decided to give it a try on Netflix.
I heard many things from many different people. Like, it didn’t age well…it’s more cheesy then ever, etc etc. The night I watched it, I didn’t mind for cheese so I got plenty of it. But honestly, overall it wasn’t such a bad film. I didn’t realize how hot Jami Gertz was back then. Wow. It was just a clever movie, and still is in some ways. Kiefer Sutherland makes a great villain. If you can get past the cheesiness of it; it’s a pretty well made vampire film! I also forgot that Cory Haim’s brother in the movie was half vampire that’s why he slept all day and wore sunglasses all the time. I loved that!
lost
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found
(This is not a review, just some thoughts)
Tour Dates & Trivia
Tour Dates & Trivia!!
1. Before the CD Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls, they released an EP of 3 tracks that were later on that CD. What is the name of the EP?
A. Die, die, die B. Ghoulbusters
C. Right to Remain Violent D. The Scareshow
2. What is Wednesday 13's full name?
A. Joseph Poole B. Joseph Ryan Poole
C. Joseph Michael Poole D. Wednesday 13
3. The first preview to My Dark Place alone from Murderdolls, was featured to listen to first on what site?
A. Murderdollsband B. Bloody-Disgusting
C. Kerrang Magazine's site D.Blabbermouth
4. What year did Murderdolls first go on hiatus?
A. 2002 B. 2003
C. 2004 D. 2005
5. During FDQFP13's reunion in 2006 on tour, who did they tour with?
A. Corpses Rise B. Rob Zombie
C. Trashnight Fight D. Alice Cooper
Answers will be on the next blog :)
Model Kristen Leanne on Attractiveness
"Well I've had three boyfriends my entire life. So I am extremely extremely picky. You have to be the whole package. I find ambition, responsibility and MANNERS really attractive in a man. I like men who have aspirations to be successful and good at what they do. "
kristen
leanne
Spidey Kickin' Ass
Handing out asskick sandwiches on the regular.
Australian UFO Documents Disappeared
Nearly all of the Australian Unidentified Flying Object documents have disappeared
A few months ago, an Australian newspaper business sent in a Freedom of Information Act request to view the country's government files on UFOs. The Australian Department of Defense responded that almost all its files on the topic had vanished, stirring discussion of conspiracy. Article resource -Nearly all Australian UFO files have gone missing by Newsytype.com.
All UFO documents are gone
A journalistic inquiry into the Australian government's public documents dealing with unidentified flying objects has resulted in the discovery that every file accept one has gone missing. A Fairfax newspaper, Sydney Morning Herald, states that Fairfax Media submitted an FOIA application for all documents linked to UFO experiences to the Australian Department of Defense. Fairfax is the owner of many newspapers and magazines in New Zealand and the U.S. UFOs in the land down under are tracked by the Royal Australian Air Force. However, the RAAF could only locate one complete file; it was from the 1950s.
It is a mystery
There was a file that was still left. It was called "Report on UFOs/Strange Occurrences and Phenomenon in Woomera." According to MSNBC, Woomera is used for weapons testing range. It is very remote. There are some small towns in the nearby vicinity. In 2000, the Australian Defense Force no longer accepted reports on UFOs. This was because they were considered a waste. The RAAF stopped investigation of UFO sightings in 1996. Sometimes the Australian government destroys records as part of "housekeeping" efforts. The UFO files were not a part of this, according to the Telegraph. Bill Chalker wrote a book about Australian UFO sightings. He said that to conserve space, eight years of UFO documents were ruined in 2003. Conspiracy theorists are abuzz concerning the news.
Via: UFO Digest
Sidewalk Art Illusion
Awesome Sidewalk Art Illusion
Sidewalk chark art is always really cool to witness. But, it's even cooler when it's captured on video. Check this out!
Exclusive Captain America Poster Giveaway
Special Limited Captain America
Captain America: The First Avenger' crew posters will be prize at Hero Complex Film Fest.
Poster Giveaway
Marvel Studios printed up 100 copies of a special poster just for the cast and crew of “Captain America: The First Avenger” and we’ll be giving away five of them on Sunday at the Hero Complex Film Festival in Hollywood. The retro-minded poster (and a nod to the first issue of the comic book) was created by the talented Paolo Rivera, whose many credits include covers for ”Fantastic Four,” “Spectacular Spider-Man” and “X-Men: Unlimited.” I’m thinking that one of those posters might go to the person in audience with the best Marvel Universe costume.
The giveaway will be part of our big Marvel presentation on Sunday. We’ll be showing, for the first time anywhere, the new trailer for “Captain America: The First Avenger,” the wartime adventure directed by Joe Johnston and starring Chris Evans as the star-spangled character that has been fighting the good fight for 70 years. At 4 p.m., we’ll be screening the hit film “Iron Man” and, after the credits roll, director Jon Favreau will come to the stage for a lively Q&A that you will not want to miss — there may a big surprise in store for the audience. Also, Neal Kirby, the son of the late, great Jack Kirby, will be attending, for a special acknowledgment of his father’s amazing legacy.
– Geoff Boucher
Via: LA Times
Stacey Massey
If you like beautiful women, skin like silk to the touch, nakedness, nice hair, wallpaper with leaves on it, dogs and SpongeBob SquarePants then Stacey Massey is the girl for you.
Click HERE to automatically make her your girlfriend. You’ll be ‘In a relationship’ on Facebook and everything. It’s first-come-first-served, so HURRRRY!
STACEY
MASSEY
Via: Front Army
Italian Designer: Riccardo Tisci
Riccardo
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Like any competitive industry, fashion understands the market need for a constant infusion of fresh blood and untapped talent. But among the crop of sartorial prodigies to have emerged in recent years, none has ascended from young upstart to master of the universe as rapidly as 36-year-old Italian designer Riccardo Tisci.
Setting aside the fact that his name flew about amongst the barrage of rumors this past spring over who would fill the golden shoes at Christian Dior, Tisci has become in short turn a maestro of shock and seer of chic, with a magical touch capable of blending a rebellious love of goth and the deep urban street with a refined sense of style and sexuality. It’s hard to believe that it’s been only six years since he was placed at the helm of Givenchy—a surprise appointment in 2005 for a brooding art-school graduate with only two previous collections to his name. But if the French house understood that it needed to revolutionize its rather prim mid-century image, then the risk has paid off as Tisci has unleashed surprising collection after surprising collection, mixing influences, genders, fabrics, prints, and silhouettes like he’s making his own personal mixtape. Over time—and with the addition to his portfolio of Givenchy’s notoriously buttoned-up menswear, which he took over in 2008—the mix hasn’t gotten any less diverse. (A transgender model, barking Rottweilers on T-shirts, and Jerry Lee Lewis all found their way into his recent work.) But a single Givenchy mindset has started to stick: highly sexual, almost primal, but tough-as-nails and maybe just a twinge romantic.
Tisci’s Fall 2011 women’s collection for Givenchy has all of the sleek agility of a black panther, which is its signature motif. The romance comes perhaps from Tisci’s background—a very proud Italian, the designer only took his job at Givenchy in the first place in order to support his family. In fact, the Italian in his veins is such an elemental part of his craft that it wasn’t surprising to see a hint of vintage Versace in his most recent collection. He recently spoke with one of his fashion heroes, the also proudly Italian Donatella Versace.
VERSACE: Let’s talk about your last collection, which I found to be very beautiful—super sexy. I would wear all of it.
RICCARDO TISCI: Brava! In fact, as I’ve been saying, it is very Donatella, because it is about a very strong woman. My inspiration comes from many sources, and one of those sources is precisely the maison Versace. You know, when I was a little boy, my family was not very well off. I had a sister who worked in a hairdressing salon. I lost my dad when I was 4 or 5 years old. I grew up with eight sisters and my mom. Nine incredible women all a little “à la Donatella Versace.” Real strong women from the South of Italy, women who had sensuality. They had a confidence in their body and in their sensuality. And it was a poor family, I am very proud to say it.
VERSACE: I find the idea of having eight sisters to be a veryjovial thing.
TISCI: Absolutely. And even if they didn’t have the financial possibilities of dressing themselves fashionably, they were women with an elegant style. The elegance of the South is a very strong elegance and it is one that I bring. It is a sexy elegance—or at least, let’s say less chaste. It was also the late ’70s and the ’80s, which was a certain moment of Versace—especially for me with a sister who worked at a hair salon and brought home fashionmagazines on Saturdays. Of course, Versace is, in my opinion, still the flag of Italy; it represents Italy. It meant the arrival of top models, of celebrities, Gianni, Donatella, all the things that made me dream. Those early visions make a big impression.
VERSACE: The early ’90s were an especially marvelous period for fashion, because it was the peak of glamour and there were no limits as to what you could do. But I see that you haven’t stopped pushing the boundaries, pushing forward. There is always some of that in your collections, which I very much admire. There is this passion for fashion and you’ve had so much success in Paris. You are one of the most talented designers there.
TISCI: Grazie.
VERSACE: Has your initial passion diminished at all? Is it still the same as it always was? Or are you getting used to it?
TISCI: I have to be honest: My great strength, which I very much believe in, is family. For me, family doesn’t simply mean components of DNA. I mean family in the sense of siblings. My mom and my sisters are the energy and inspiration in my life. For me, fashion is a job. I love it. It’s my passion. But the most important thing for me in general is life. I was lucky. From the time I was a little, I was always surrounded by women, and I am very attracted to the feminine world, because I love the strength and romanticism, which in the end, you can find in my style.
From Interview Magazine
Room Schemes
Send me rough dimensions, photos of your room, and some direction (budget, favorite color, style preference, existing furniture pieces), and I'll come up with a room scheme with furniture sources for you to buy at your own convenience. It's free!
Zombie Baby!!
Zombie Baby
He doesn't drink your tittie milk, he drinks your blood!
Dead Che Guevara Collectiables by Frank Kozik
DEAD
CHE
Frank Kozik’s
Frank Kozik and Ultra Violence teamed up to create a set of Dead Ché Guevara’s. There are 13 different colourways of the Dead Ché’s and are limited to 50 pieces of each. Oh how I love when crony capitalism makes more and more money off his image. It’s everything he stood against. I’m not sure what Frank Kozik’s politics are…but a Dead Che you make money from sounds just about right.
Apparently, the pink set is a special rare collectiable. You might still be able to get it at Kidrobot. I found this post recently...and it's kinda old so they might be sold out.
Long live a Dead Che! ...you make money from!
Via: Collect3D
Ville Savima feature (from Live Fast Mag)
Helsinki-based illustrator Ville Savima, whose best inspiration is to sit down in front of the stormy sea, creates surreal characters in dreamlike atmospheres, with a little bit of a Scandinavian touch. We love his revised take on Gil Scott-Heron’s poem “The Revolution Will NOT Be Televised”… because as we all know in today’s media-drenched society, EVERYTHING is televised (or Tweeted… or Facebooked). Written by: Vivianne Lapointe
Art Crush: Ville Savima
From Live Fast Mag