Friday, November 18, 2011
Wonderfalls
One of my favourite show that has very sharp, fast pace dialogue, a witty protagonist and a very original story. Definitely worth checking out. All the episodes is on youtube and check Wikipedia for the complete season guide.
Wonderfalls is a comedy-drama television series that was broadcast on the Fox television network in 2004.
The show centres on Jaye Tyler (Caroline Dhavernas), a recent Brown University graduate with a philosophy degree, who holds a dead-end job as a sales clerk at a Niagara Falls gift shop. Jaye is the reluctant participant in conversations with various animal figurines — a wax lion, brass monkey, stuffed bear, and mounted fish, among others — which direct her via oblique instructions to help people in need.
This show was created by the amazing Bryan Fuller who also made Dead Like Me and Pushing Daisies. Both Wonderfalls and (especially) Pushing Daisies were inspired by Amelie. These shows are absolutely unique and magical in there own ways. If you're sick of cliche ridden cops/forensic/teen-angst dramas then check these out.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Spoonman
A short film with a very original and interesting idea/concept.
Warning! Does have some mild sex scenes.
Spoonman, the titular gigolo, makes his living cuddling up with women whose husbands can't...or won't. The film was a major success on the local and international festival circuit.
Awards
Official Selection Tribeca Film Festival
Official Selection Telluride Film Festival
Official Selection Seattle International Film Festival
Official Selection Palm Springs Film Festival
Official Selection South by South West Film Festival
Official Selection Paris a Film Festival
Official Selection LA Shorts
Official Selection New York Film Festival
Best Film Flickerfest International Film Festival
Best Film - Key West Film Festival, Florida
Best Actress - Paris International Film Festival
IF Audience Award - Popcorn Taxi
Warning! Does have some mild sex scenes.
Spoonman, the titular gigolo, makes his living cuddling up with women whose husbands can't...or won't. The film was a major success on the local and international festival circuit.
Awards
Official Selection Tribeca Film Festival
Official Selection Telluride Film Festival
Official Selection Seattle International Film Festival
Official Selection Palm Springs Film Festival
Official Selection South by South West Film Festival
Official Selection Paris a Film Festival
Official Selection LA Shorts
Official Selection New York Film Festival
Best Film Flickerfest International Film Festival
Best Film - Key West Film Festival, Florida
Best Actress - Paris International Film Festival
IF Audience Award - Popcorn Taxi
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Amelie or Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain
I just recently watched Amelie in full and I have to say
this movie is a masterpiece. I went out and bought the
DVD straight away (something I never do!).
This movie is pure cinematic MAGIC. It has the most
memorable, quirky, unique characters you will ever find.
And oh my gosh the imagination and creativity will never
cease to amaze. Audrey Tautou (23 at the time) gives a
performance of a life time as the eccentric dreamer,
Amelie. The beautiful, BEAUTIFUL cinematography is pure
artistry. And the soundtrack... jeez there is just
sooooooooo much greatness in this french film.
I wish I wrote this amazing script. It reminds me of
some stuff I wrote for Damaged Goods and Coupon for 2
(two works in progress). I always strive to create
'magic' when I write. It's that joy and wonder that
comes with something that is creatively and
imaginatively awesome. In fact, I have a giant note on
my wall, right above my computer, that says 'MAGIC' to
remind myself everyday what I'm trying to create when at
my computer.
Anyways this is La Valse D'Amelie [Piano Version] from
the Amelie soundtrack. Please enjoy and do yourself a
favour and watch Amelie!
this movie is a masterpiece. I went out and bought the
DVD straight away (something I never do!).
This movie is pure cinematic MAGIC. It has the most
memorable, quirky, unique characters you will ever find.
And oh my gosh the imagination and creativity will never
cease to amaze. Audrey Tautou (23 at the time) gives a
performance of a life time as the eccentric dreamer,
Amelie. The beautiful, BEAUTIFUL cinematography is pure
artistry. And the soundtrack... jeez there is just
sooooooooo much greatness in this french film.
I wish I wrote this amazing script. It reminds me of
some stuff I wrote for Damaged Goods and Coupon for 2
(two works in progress). I always strive to create
'magic' when I write. It's that joy and wonder that
comes with something that is creatively and
imaginatively awesome. In fact, I have a giant note on
my wall, right above my computer, that says 'MAGIC' to
remind myself everyday what I'm trying to create when at
my computer.
Anyways this is La Valse D'Amelie [Piano Version] from
the Amelie soundtrack. Please enjoy and do yourself a
favour and watch Amelie!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
The Interview
Been a while since I posted so here's something I've been working on. Check out The Interview
Logline: Fed up with his current job, Dave applies and gets an unusual job interview.
Logline: Fed up with his current job, Dave applies and gets an unusual job interview.
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