So this last Friday I shot a short film over the course of four and a half hours. Most of my spare time has been spent cutting it together, so I haven't found the time to consume any new media to offer opinions about. I'm hoping that within the next week or two tops, I can have the finished video online.
Expect a shortfall in my writing here.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
Retrospective: Doctor Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
And when I say 'retrospective' what I mean is 'I'm still watching it'. It's just that good. I wish I could send any of you who haven't watched Doctor Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (surely the minority) through a convenient link to a website where you could watch it for free.
Unfortunately, those days are past. Instead, you're going to have to bite the bullet (freeze ray beam?) and head over to iTunes, fork over some hard earned cash, and the bask in the glory which is Doctor Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. This is for real people. Go forth.
Oh, and I promise this is the last time I'll mention the good Doctor Horrible. Unless of course, there's some new development on that front (fingers crossed).
Unfortunately, those days are past. Instead, you're going to have to bite the bullet (freeze ray beam?) and head over to iTunes, fork over some hard earned cash, and the bask in the glory which is Doctor Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. This is for real people. Go forth.
Oh, and I promise this is the last time I'll mention the good Doctor Horrible. Unless of course, there's some new development on that front (fingers crossed).
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Short Film: Run the Streets
Run the Streets is a student film I acted in earlier this year. The crew behind the film did a great job, especially considering this was the first film they had made as a group or as individuals. Of course, I was in the film, in a leading role, so my opinion might be just a little bit biased.
Anyways, the film runs about 22 minutes in all. It's in 3 parts on Youtube; viewable here through the magic of the internet. If you're curious (come on, you're at least a little bit curious) you can check it out below. Or if you hate imbedded video for some reason (really?) you can check it out at the source:
Here (part one).
Here (part two).
And here (part three).
And tonight I'll go watch some television or a movie or something so I can write an entry which isn't shameful, transparent, ego-stroking, self-promotion.
Which reminds me, I break a window in part three and it is totally sweet. Check it out:
Anyways, the film runs about 22 minutes in all. It's in 3 parts on Youtube; viewable here through the magic of the internet. If you're curious (come on, you're at least a little bit curious) you can check it out below. Or if you hate imbedded video for some reason (really?) you can check it out at the source:
Here (part one).
Here (part two).
And here (part three).
And tonight I'll go watch some television or a movie or something so I can write an entry which isn't shameful, transparent, ego-stroking, self-promotion.
Which reminds me, I break a window in part three and it is totally sweet. Check it out:
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Television Series: Burn Notice
Burn Notice is a television series which, until recently, was only remarkable to me in that it was the first television series with Bruce Campbell in it to survive past Season one. Now that I've started to watch the show, I understand why it survived.
The premise is simple: Michael Westen is a spy who just lost his job. He got a burn notice (you know, like in the title) and now all his assets are frozen and no one in the intelligence community will talk to him. So he needs to figure out who's behind it all. In the interim, he's stuck in Miami, working odd jobs to keep himself afloat.
And that last part is what makes it simple. Every episode Michael Westen has a particular job he has to complete, which forms the three act story arc of each episode. We also get to learn tidbits about who burned Michael.
But what makes the show great is its sense of humour. Before watching the show, and based solely on the promotional ads and photos I thought it was a serious show. But it never takes itself completely seriously and that is why this show stands out and rises above.
I'm only three episodes in, but so far, my impressions are good. I would highly recommend seeking Burn Notice out. For fans of Bruce Campbell, this is him in an excellent supporting role. For everyone else, this is just good television.
3/3 - It's good. Go get it.
The premise is simple: Michael Westen is a spy who just lost his job. He got a burn notice (you know, like in the title) and now all his assets are frozen and no one in the intelligence community will talk to him. So he needs to figure out who's behind it all. In the interim, he's stuck in Miami, working odd jobs to keep himself afloat.
And that last part is what makes it simple. Every episode Michael Westen has a particular job he has to complete, which forms the three act story arc of each episode. We also get to learn tidbits about who burned Michael.
But what makes the show great is its sense of humour. Before watching the show, and based solely on the promotional ads and photos I thought it was a serious show. But it never takes itself completely seriously and that is why this show stands out and rises above.
I'm only three episodes in, but so far, my impressions are good. I would highly recommend seeking Burn Notice out. For fans of Bruce Campbell, this is him in an excellent supporting role. For everyone else, this is just good television.
3/3 - It's good. Go get it.
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