Great night with the wife. We drank our Dharma Initiative Wine, ate great food, laughed, cried, and said goodbye to a show that was one of the best rides of our lives. It was truly a fun and enlightening experience, and definitely one that will help shape me as a storyteller.
Now I'm excited to move on to my own series, Monster Cops, and work to bring you my own thrills, action, laughs, and enlightenment.
I'm sad to see a show end, and happy to get back to work on a new one.
This show has been a huge influence on me. It's been intriguing, and puzzling, and a heck of a ride. And I'll miss it. But as it ends, I look toward my own series creation, and I can only hope that what I make can reach people the same way this series has.
I've been making birthday videos for my wife for a while now. Started a few years back when I realized I had no money and nothing else but editing skills and a random sense of humor. The videos always contained inside jokes and themes for whatever fandom, celebrity, or show me and my wife were into that year. One year me and some of our friends did our version of SNL's DIGITAL SHORT "Dick In A Box"
I hadn't done one in a couple of years we've been so busy. This year I knew she wouldn't be expecting it, so I put one together. This time it was LOST themed. Using Sony Vegas 9 and several stolen photos, I animated several LOST characters lip syncing to Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody. A few guest appearances from some of her fav celebs as well as some of our friends.
This won't mean much if you don't watch LOST. But you may find it mildly amusing if you like Star Trek, Conan O'Brien, The Office, or Rick Astley.
Enjoy the randomness. This is the edited version minus all the Bday greetings at the end from some of our friends.
This won't mean much unless you're a fan of LOST and perhaps even 24.
Someone took several episodes of LOST and cut them together to show exactly what happened when Flight 815 Crashed. Amazing editing. Done in the style of 24 with sound fx and everything. Genius work.
First off I'd like to say that Aunt Jemima makes THE WORST WAFFLES in existence.
Secondly, I'm not feeling very well. And of course I have so much that needs to be worked on NOW. I've got to knock out scripts and pages out to everyone for REDD and for MONSTER COPS. I need to finish up the Werewolf build and knock out shots for the next couple of Monster Cops Episodes. First I need to knock out this video project that needs to be knocked out ASAP. A whole lota knocking out needs to be done.
Still searching for a location. I need a studio space or someone's living room that has alot of room. It's hard to concentrate on anything when I'm feeling like this, but I'm hoping I can get past it in the next few days.
Some exciting things transpiring, can't wait to find out how things will work out over the next few weeks as well as the next few months. Getting in a new camera soon, and hopefully I can get my test shots done when I finally get the Werewolf built.
So much I wish I could go into more detail about, but I don't want to jinx or spoil anything.
Meanwhile, the TV geek in me is anticipating the return of several shows including the start of the final season of LOST. Do I think they will answer all the questions that they've posed in passed seasons? No. Do I think they're just making it all up as they go along? Yes. Am I excited about the final season? You bet your ass.
I can only hope to produce a show as popular and as intriguing. I'm hoping I can continue to TRY to produce good stories and entertaining media with Monster Cops. I've barely touched the surface of what I'm trying to achieve and express with it. Comedy, Horror, Action, Drama, Empathy, Pathos, but mostly Gravitas.
Like I've said before, it's that depth and endearment that helps make all those horrifying, comedic, and action packed elements mean even more. Gravitas is that thing that makes it real, makes it defined, and gives the final product a soul. I'm inching my way there with Monster Cops, and hopefully will really be able to achieve that with these next few projects, especially with that super secret spectacular and amazing no-budget feature film I'm quietly working on.
Yes, yes, the title alludes to that classic high school murder flick HEATHERS. Great movie. Written by Daniel Waters. Where the hell is Daniel Waters? Dan, if you're out there drop me a line bud. Miss you dearly we need good writers desperately.
Apparently Heather's maybe resurrected as a TV show. As much as I'm sick to death of all the adaptations, remakes, and reboots, if Heather's has to come back I might prefer it as a TV series. Especially if you don't hold back on the murder, cussing, and dark humor the movie so gleefully celebrated. Slap this badgirl on HBO or Showtime and you'll have a decent series ala Sopranos, Sex In The City, or The Wire.
I have to admit I've become more of a TV hound than a movie goer. I don't watch too many flicks in theaters nowadays. Having worked in the movie theater industry for so long, I have become an elitist. I know how a movie should be shown, how it should be watched, and how a theater should be run.
For the past few years I've seen the decline of the movie theater experience, what with horribe cell phone etiquette, people who talk more than watch, and movie theater management that doesn't do anything about it. And after you pay for overpriced tickets to struggle through the incompetence you end up watching a fairly horrible and unoriginal movie.
Now it's not all bad, there have been some really great films to come out in the last few years, but many of them I choose to experience in my own home theater, away from the crowds. Which is a shame, because I use to love those crowds. I miss those old late night screenings, the excited crowd anticipating a great movie experience. If I were in Austin at the Drafthouse, or at any number of specialty theaters that still know how to show a movie and the crowds still know how to enjoy a flick I would be fine. But a normal friday night at the local cineplex with the kiddies on their phones, and folks who walk in late, not the makings of a great cinematic experience.
In the past 10 years I've found alot of the really great writing and great cinematic storytelling to be found on TV. The West Wing, Sopranos, Lost, The Wire, Heroes, House, The Office, Arrested Development, and many many other shows have evolved from normal TV dramatics to real heartfelt, thought provoking story telling.
If your someone I've talked to before about The West Wing, I've most likely talked about my favorite episode (I think I may have blogged about it as well.) The final episode of the second season. It's called Two Cathedrals. Such a well written episode, and an ending I thought I would only really see in a movie. Lost is another great example. The series has several great episodes, but the pilot alone rivals many big budget summer blockbusters.
I'll always love the movies. But the really great movie style stories are no longer just limited to the cinema. There are really great stories and visions yet to be expressed both in the theaters and on tv, and now also online through web series, and even through video games.
Maybe one of these days I'll find my way back to the theater. Right now I've got netflix and a decent home movie theater to tide me over.
So much to look forward to. House returns this Monday. Yes, I am excited. I think they have a real opportunity to throw House into some comical/dramatic situations ala One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest.
And as much of a tightwad I am about money, I'm anxious to shell out some bucks for some upcoming DVD releases. One of my horror fav's from the 80's is finally heading for DVD. NIGHT OF THE CREEPS.
Also the long awaited Halloween movie TRICK R TREAT heads to DVD as well.
Still working on BOBBY'S CLOSET, in the fundraising / preproduction stage. Also I'm planning on shooting a VAMPIRE movie in September. Oh how I'd love to have this Vamp Flick ready to go before November. We'll see.
Until then, I'm awaiting the wide angle lens I purchased, and am already working on the score for said Untitled Vampire Movie. I'm seeing pumpkins hitting the store shelves, the weather seems to be cooling down, and the local Halloween store is already open. I'm determined to make this a good Halloween, which I will wholly celebrate by making a movie.
I saw this a while back and I've actually watched it several times since then. J.J. Abrams speaking a TED (Technology, Entertainement, and Design). Alot of what he says here I believe in. Great presentation, and what a great story about the Mystery Boxes. This made alot of sense to me when I first saw it, but very much so now, since I seem to be working very closely with a Mystery Box myself.
Nothing to see here. Just me obsessing over LOST. Season 5 ended months ago, and I'm going through withdrawals. I'm posting the cold open and the last scenes, just so I have a place to watch them over and over again, as I search for clues and insight into the enigma that is LOST.
January can't come fast enough, if the season does indeed start up by then.
I don't have the heart to post Juliet's end scene. It's so disturbing to me. I really love Juliet. I swear there better be a decent resolution for her.
Of course I have to comment on what is being called a Miracle on The Hudson. It's great incident, great story, great way to kick off the new year. This entire story just chimes with hope and heroism. For the most part, as far as we know from the news so far, this was fairly simple. The plane hits a flock of birds, the engines fail, the plane goes down into the water. Not exactly movie of the week material, but I'm sure they'll find a way to milk it into one. The bigger picture is really about how the pilot put the plane down and how the crew got everyone off of the plane swiftly and safely, with everyone alive and intact.
Much praise on the news today for the pilot and the crew. And so far there is an overall good vibe in the air about it all. Good vibes are certainly something the world needs more of. I'm a great believer in the power of mass consciousness and I hope we get more "good vibe stories" of heroism and heart to help contribute to that.
On a side note I would like to say that I think Brian Williams on NBC is the coolest anchor on the planet. I just like the way he reports. He actually used the phrase "went into the drink" when describing the plane going into the water. That's just some cool shit right there. If this guy gave a poetry reading, I'd be there. Let Brian Williams do the vagina monologues. It'll be a hit.
And on a way more somber note. Ricardo Montalban has passed away. I grew up watching him on Fantasy Island. He was so cool on that show. And my hopes are dashed that he would ever reprise his role as Khan on Star Trek. Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan is one of my favorite movies. I always thought the conflict between Khan and Kirk was amazing. And Motalban had such great dialogue, God he hated Kirk so much. FOrgive me, my Trekkieness is showing.
Wrath Of Khan
Fantasy Island Intro.
OMG! This brings back memories.
I was very sad to find out he had passed away. R.I.P. Ricardo Montalban.
Now that I think about it. Sometimes when I watch LOST, I get thie Fantasy Island feel every so often. Especially watching that above clip, there are certainly elements of Lost in there, at least that's what my Spidey senses are implying. Yeah, I said Spidey senses!
And now because I don't do them often. Here's a your typical, vanity, all about myself, celebrate me, type survey. I wonder if they call it a Meme, because these things are usualy about ones own self. Hmmm. I will attempt to answer this one semi seriously, as I hardly ever answer them seriously at all.
Who will alway's tell it to you like it is, no matter if it's going to hurt or not?
Juli
Do you want your phone to ring at the moment?
What?
Hate is a strong word but do you really hate anybody?
Nope
Are you easily confused?
I don't understand.
If the last person you dated said they were in love with you, what would you say?
Seeing as how that last person became my wife, I think I'd say I was in love with them back.
When was the last time you wanted to punch someone?
It was right after Johnny had swept my leg. Damn you Kobra Kai!
Are you someone who worries too often?
Why, should I be?
Do you want to get married and have kids one day?
Married, Check. Kids, working on it.
Do you believe your ex thinks about you?
I don't quite know who would qualify as my ex. I'm still married.
Whats currently bothering you right now?
Well, that whole Global Warming thing is getting annoying.
What are you currently hearing?
CNN Headline News and MSNBC in the background. Lil Sonny New King Of The Blues Harmonica coming from the computer.
When were you last outside?
2 hours ago. It's 1:30 am right now. I was out there looking for my testicles as I'm pretty sure they had frozen off.
What was the first thing you thought this morning?
That's not my underwear.
Are you afraid of the dark?
Only when there's a crazed axe murderer waiting in it.
Are you currently frustrated with a boy/girl?
I don't know, I'll pass you a note after P.E. and tell you all about it then.
Have a best friend?
I have extensive tech support yes. And a wife. ;)
What did you last eat?
Broccoli, as usual.
Who was the last person to text you?
Brandon.
Who was the last person you had a phone conversation with for more than 2 minutes???
Crystal
When is your birth?day???
July, 16th, 1975
Have you ever gotten a sunburn so bad it hurt to move?
I'm Filipino, so no.
Ok so I'm going to stop answering this now, because 1) It's it's quite crap, and 2) My writer's block is gone.
So back to studying Exorcism rituals and Sword history. Didn't realize how tough making a golf commercial was going to be.
