A brief respite from the rigeurs of luchador filming...
Well, I did manage to get back on, for a least a few words about the film I'm working on, WRESTLING WOMEN VS. THE BRAINIAC - had I the chance to jump on earlier, I would have been a lot harsher in my words, suffering from the lack of good sleep. We started out of the gate rough, due mainly to the beauracracy of the University and due to rainstorms on our first exterior night shoot and the first Brainiac fight with some of the principal cast members. We're still on schedule, but normally I expect to hit this point later in the schedule. That we are still on schedule is a credit to the crew and to Chip, the director.
Next time around (probably after filming), I'll have some photos from the production up - and perhaps some 'making-of' clips up at my main site.
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Somewhere in the Circles of Hell, Part VCIXXIIII...
Somehow, I never thought that I'd be witness to an involved conversation regarding the acting prowess of Amanda Bynes.
She IS cute, but she's no Melissa Joan Hart....
I think I sense a doctoral thesis starting to take outline form somewhere.
Somehow, I never thought that I'd be witness to an involved conversation regarding the acting prowess of Amanda Bynes.
She IS cute, but she's no Melissa Joan Hart....
I think I sense a doctoral thesis starting to take outline form somewhere.
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Issues, Issues...
There's been recent issues, hence the somewhat slow posting here - due to the storms that moved through the area over a week ago, internet access from the home is down, due to a lightning strike in a neighbor's yard frying out the modem.
The other thing has been preparations for an upcoming shoot in Columbia, Mo. It's under the aegis of Project IT, and the film is WRESTLING WOMEN VS. THE BRAINIAC, directed by Chip Gubera (SONG OF THE DEAD). It was intended to be a follow-up to MIL MASCARAS VS. THE AZTEC MUMMY, which was shot in Central Missouri in early 2005.
There's a long and involved story that I can't go into at the moment regarding that production - suffice it to say that it will probably see the light of day at some point.
Anyhow, WWvs.B will also star Mil Mascaras - production will start next week, so I will more than likely not blog anything until after it wraps early in May. By then, I should be able to have some stories to tell!
Currently on a Lars VonTrier viewing mood... I've finished up with THE KINGDOM, SERIES ONE on Netflix recently - I've seen KINGDOM before and loved it (even tolerated the Americanized Stephen King version KINGDOM HOSPITAL, which just doesn't hold a candle to the original, try though as it might), but wanted to see what commentary would be added... actually, not a lot, but it really doesn't need that much (although it's quite funny when VonTrier makes a remark about the 'Stephen King' elements, not knowing that King would exec. produce the American version at the time.) For those not familar with THE KINGDOM, the best way to describe it is a Danish cross between ER and TWIN PEAKS - it's an adroit balancing of humor, horror and satire. The only thing better than THE KINGDOM would be for an R1 release of THE KINGDOM II, which continues the storyline from the - well, cliffhanger isn't quite an adequate word to describe it, but it definitely makes you want to see how things turn out.
Also just received EPIDEMIC, the second feature from VonTrier (the first, an interesting but muddled futuristic thriller called THE ELEMENT OF CRIME, is available on Criterion.)
It's billed in the Netflix synopsis as a horror film, but it's not -- or rather, it's a horror film done in the mode of ADAPTATION.
All being early VonTrier, they're worth a look, even if you hate his current work.
One more thing of note - SINGAPORE SLING
Coming May 30 is Synapse’s disc of SLING, the cult-fave shocker that has won notoriety at genre festivals. Directed by Greek filmmaker Nikos Nikolaidis and never before available in North America, the movie is about a detective who goes searching for his lost love, and winds up taken in by a mother and daughter in a remote villa. Unfortunately for him, they’re a twisted duo who soon subject him to bondage and all sorts of deranged “games.” The unrated and very explicit film will be presented in anamorphic 1.66:1 widescreen with Dolby Digital 2.0 mono sound (in English and Greek with occasional subtitles), accompanied by a still gallery and theatrical trailer. Retail price is $29.95.
There's been recent issues, hence the somewhat slow posting here - due to the storms that moved through the area over a week ago, internet access from the home is down, due to a lightning strike in a neighbor's yard frying out the modem.
The other thing has been preparations for an upcoming shoot in Columbia, Mo. It's under the aegis of Project IT, and the film is WRESTLING WOMEN VS. THE BRAINIAC, directed by Chip Gubera (SONG OF THE DEAD). It was intended to be a follow-up to MIL MASCARAS VS. THE AZTEC MUMMY, which was shot in Central Missouri in early 2005.
There's a long and involved story that I can't go into at the moment regarding that production - suffice it to say that it will probably see the light of day at some point.
Anyhow, WWvs.B will also star Mil Mascaras - production will start next week, so I will more than likely not blog anything until after it wraps early in May. By then, I should be able to have some stories to tell!
Currently on a Lars VonTrier viewing mood... I've finished up with THE KINGDOM, SERIES ONE on Netflix recently - I've seen KINGDOM before and loved it (even tolerated the Americanized Stephen King version KINGDOM HOSPITAL, which just doesn't hold a candle to the original, try though as it might), but wanted to see what commentary would be added... actually, not a lot, but it really doesn't need that much (although it's quite funny when VonTrier makes a remark about the 'Stephen King' elements, not knowing that King would exec. produce the American version at the time.) For those not familar with THE KINGDOM, the best way to describe it is a Danish cross between ER and TWIN PEAKS - it's an adroit balancing of humor, horror and satire. The only thing better than THE KINGDOM would be for an R1 release of THE KINGDOM II, which continues the storyline from the - well, cliffhanger isn't quite an adequate word to describe it, but it definitely makes you want to see how things turn out.
Also just received EPIDEMIC, the second feature from VonTrier (the first, an interesting but muddled futuristic thriller called THE ELEMENT OF CRIME, is available on Criterion.)
It's billed in the Netflix synopsis as a horror film, but it's not -- or rather, it's a horror film done in the mode of ADAPTATION.
All being early VonTrier, they're worth a look, even if you hate his current work.
One more thing of note - SINGAPORE SLING
Coming May 30 is Synapse’s disc of SLING, the cult-fave shocker that has won notoriety at genre festivals. Directed by Greek filmmaker Nikos Nikolaidis and never before available in North America, the movie is about a detective who goes searching for his lost love, and winds up taken in by a mother and daughter in a remote villa. Unfortunately for him, they’re a twisted duo who soon subject him to bondage and all sorts of deranged “games.” The unrated and very explicit film will be presented in anamorphic 1.66:1 widescreen with Dolby Digital 2.0 mono sound (in English and Greek with occasional subtitles), accompanied by a still gallery and theatrical trailer. Retail price is $29.95.
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
More CSA screenings - March, April, June
Additional screens it opens in March, April and a couple of June dates. Note the opening in Tucson, AZ has been changed from 3/10 to 3/24.
Thanks to Kevin McKinney ("Dishonest Abe") for the update.
Additional screens it opens in March, April and a couple of June dates. Note the opening in Tucson, AZ has been changed from 3/10 to 3/24.
Thanks to Kevin McKinney ("Dishonest Abe") for the update.
03/17/ Orpheum/ Madison, WI
03/17/ Real Artways/ Hartford, CT
03/17/ Anthony Wayne/ Wayne, PA
03/17/ Ballantyne/ Charlotte, NC
03/17/ Galaxy/ Cary, NC
03/17/ Canal Place/ New Orleans, LA
03/17/ Belcourt/ Nashville, TN
03/17/ Palm/ San Luis Obispo, CA
03/17/ Camera 12/ San Jose, CA
03/17/ Nickelodeon/ Santa Cruz, CA
03/17/ Minor/ Arcata, CA
03/17/ Hillcrest/ San Diego, CA
03/17/ Crossroads/ Boulder, CO
03/17/ Metro/ Seattle, WA
03/24/ Main Art/ Detroit, MI
03/24/ Lagoon/ Minneapolis, MN
03/24/ Cable Car/ Providence, RI
03/24/ Loft/ Tucson, AZ
03/31/ Altamonte/ Orlando/Altamonte Springs, FL
03/31/ Charles/ Baltimore, MD
03/31/ Trolley Square/ Salt Lake City, UT
04/05/ Emelin/ Mamaroneck, NY
04/14/ Augusta Historic Theatre/ Augusta, KS
04/28/ Athena/ Athens, OH
06/07/ Ft. Kirby Ctr for Perf Arts/ Wilkes Barre, PA
06/09/ Mary Ross Center/ Lincoln, NE
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Jazz Series at 10th annual KC Filmmakers Jubilee
The big film event of the spring is the Jubilee... although there's always been an element of jazz favored in the festival, this is the first time that it's a specific series. If you're a jazz fan and a film fan, you've got some extra incentive to visit KC in April.
Karen Black has just been announced as a guest at this year's Jubilee, also.
Be COOL . . . . Be HOT . . . . Join us in celebrating the images, sounds and stories of JAZZ at the 10th Annual Kansas City Filmmakers Jubilee - April 7-14, 2006.
The inaugural CinemaJAZZ Film Series during this year's festival will be at the Screenland Theater, 1656 Washington, Kansas City, MO.
It will feature:
- Special screening of classic jazz animations of John & Faith Hubley from the 50's, 60's & 70's - Emily and Ray Hubley will be in attendance and will discuss their parent's work. (This screening will be at the Tivoli Cinemas).
- Classic Cinema / Classic Jazz - University of Missouri Kansas City film and jazz professors analyze the images, story and score of Anatomy of a Murder with score by Duke Ellington - followed by a screening of the film.
- New feature documentaries:
'Tis Autumn-The Search for Jackie Paris - director, Raymond De Felitta
an exploration into the life of legendary jazz vocalist Jackie Paris.
Between a Smile and a Tear - director, Niels Van Doky
- a two day reopening of the renowned Copenhagen jazz club - Montmartre is captured with performances and commentary by albert "Tootie" Heath, Toots Thielemans, Johnny Griggin, Didier Lockwood, Lisa Nilsson & Niels Van Doky.
Music is My Life, Politics My Mistress - director, Donnie Betts
- Oscar Brown - singer, songwriter, actor and civil rights activist - a renaissance jazz man.
- New Short documentaries, dramas and experimental works:
Riffs: A Kansas City Coda - director, Glenn Stewart
Jazz Therapy: Recipe for Mom's Soul - director, David Rinck
Transition - director, Denny Dey
Once - director, Sainte Jose Adams
Donuts at Night - director, David Macasaet
Under the Harlem Moon - director, Liest Davis
The Cole Nobody Knows - director, Clay Walker
Dave Holland - A Short Documentary - director, Ulli Gruber
Live Jazz will be featured at every reception. Join us in the CinemaJAZZ Lounge at Screenland for cocktails and cool jazz after each evening's screenings.
This program is a collaboration of the KC Filmmakers Jubilee, Mutual Musicians Foundation and the American Jazz Museum.
Special CinemaJAZZ Festival Passes are available now for $25.00 - gets you admission to all the jazz screenings (single admission would total $42.00). A full Festival Pass is $50 (does not include opening night world premiere of Rob Nilsson's "Opening").
Send your check to KC Jubilee, 4826 W. 77th Terrace, Prairie Village, KS 66208 with postage paid return envelope for your passes.
Fred Andrews
President
KC Filmmakers Jubilee
www.kcjubilee.org
****
FILM OFFER-
Kansas City Jubilee is proud to partner with Disc Makers to send you this special offer for independent filmmakers: Get 300 DVDs for only $990. This retail-ready package includes DVDs in DVD cases, full-color covers, three-color on-disc printing, and poly wrap. For more info, visit www.discmakers.com/kcjub
The big film event of the spring is the Jubilee... although there's always been an element of jazz favored in the festival, this is the first time that it's a specific series. If you're a jazz fan and a film fan, you've got some extra incentive to visit KC in April.
Karen Black has just been announced as a guest at this year's Jubilee, also.
Be COOL . . . . Be HOT . . . . Join us in celebrating the images, sounds and stories of JAZZ at the 10th Annual Kansas City Filmmakers Jubilee - April 7-14, 2006.
The inaugural CinemaJAZZ Film Series during this year's festival will be at the Screenland Theater, 1656 Washington, Kansas City, MO.
It will feature:
- Special screening of classic jazz animations of John & Faith Hubley from the 50's, 60's & 70's - Emily and Ray Hubley will be in attendance and will discuss their parent's work. (This screening will be at the Tivoli Cinemas).
- Classic Cinema / Classic Jazz - University of Missouri Kansas City film and jazz professors analyze the images, story and score of Anatomy of a Murder with score by Duke Ellington - followed by a screening of the film.
- New feature documentaries:
'Tis Autumn-The Search for Jackie Paris - director, Raymond De Felitta
an exploration into the life of legendary jazz vocalist Jackie Paris.
Between a Smile and a Tear - director, Niels Van Doky
- a two day reopening of the renowned Copenhagen jazz club - Montmartre is captured with performances and commentary by albert "Tootie" Heath, Toots Thielemans, Johnny Griggin, Didier Lockwood, Lisa Nilsson & Niels Van Doky.
Music is My Life, Politics My Mistress - director, Donnie Betts
- Oscar Brown - singer, songwriter, actor and civil rights activist - a renaissance jazz man.
- New Short documentaries, dramas and experimental works:
Riffs: A Kansas City Coda - director, Glenn Stewart
Jazz Therapy: Recipe for Mom's Soul - director, David Rinck
Transition - director, Denny Dey
Once - director, Sainte Jose Adams
Donuts at Night - director, David Macasaet
Under the Harlem Moon - director, Liest Davis
The Cole Nobody Knows - director, Clay Walker
Dave Holland - A Short Documentary - director, Ulli Gruber
Live Jazz will be featured at every reception. Join us in the CinemaJAZZ Lounge at Screenland for cocktails and cool jazz after each evening's screenings.
This program is a collaboration of the KC Filmmakers Jubilee, Mutual Musicians Foundation and the American Jazz Museum.
Special CinemaJAZZ Festival Passes are available now for $25.00 - gets you admission to all the jazz screenings (single admission would total $42.00). A full Festival Pass is $50 (does not include opening night world premiere of Rob Nilsson's "Opening").
Send your check to KC Jubilee, 4826 W. 77th Terrace, Prairie Village, KS 66208 with postage paid return envelope for your passes.
Fred Andrews
President
KC Filmmakers Jubilee
www.kcjubilee.org
****
FILM OFFER-
Kansas City Jubilee is proud to partner with Disc Makers to send you this special offer for independent filmmakers: Get 300 DVDs for only $990. This retail-ready package includes DVDs in DVD cases, full-color covers, three-color on-disc printing, and poly wrap. For more info, visit www.discmakers.com/kcjub
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Chucky Lou returns!
The Chucky Lou AV Club presents
WONDER WOMEN
(1973 - Robert V. O'Neill - 82m - 35mm)
11PM Saturday, March 4
Screenland, 1656 Washington, KCMO
"We're thrilled to finally be able to offer you this holy grail of
made-in-the-Philippines madness. Everything is hyper-seventies in a
great way. In fact, if the seventies were a drug this would be the
ultra-potent, smokable rock form of it. The music is great. The
clothes are great. The women are beautiful and trashy. It's all you
could possibly want or need in a movie. Nancy Kwan plays a foxy
transplant doctor on an isolated island fortress who dispatches her
all-female kung fu squad to abduct healthy young male athletes,
whose organs she sells to wealthy senior citizens in search of the
fountain of youth. Loaded to the brim with incompetent kung fu,
reckless car-chases, cockfights, and even an electronic "brain sex"
scene that will blow your mind. Featuring Ross Hagen, Sid Haig,
Roberta Collins, and Maria De Aragon (Greedo from STAR WARS.)" -
Alamo Drafthouse
Preceded by a beautiful but deadly karate klatch of trailers and, at
10:45 (if time permits), the most wondrous women of all: the stars
of 1960s Scopitones belting their non-hits in glorious 16mm
Technicolor.
Tickets $6.50. For more information call (913)522-8870.
The Chucky Lou AV Club meets the first Saturday of every month.
Attendance is mandatory.
The CL A/V C had been on a short hiatus, due to Gary Huggins' film, FIRST DATE, making festival appearances at Sundance and a festival in France. It'll be screening in Austin at SXSW in March.
For more about FIRST DATE, go here and here.
The Chucky Lou AV Club presents
WONDER WOMEN
(1973 - Robert V. O'Neill - 82m - 35mm)
11PM Saturday, March 4
Screenland, 1656 Washington, KCMO
"We're thrilled to finally be able to offer you this holy grail of
made-in-the-Philippines madness. Everything is hyper-seventies in a
great way. In fact, if the seventies were a drug this would be the
ultra-potent, smokable rock form of it. The music is great. The
clothes are great. The women are beautiful and trashy. It's all you
could possibly want or need in a movie. Nancy Kwan plays a foxy
transplant doctor on an isolated island fortress who dispatches her
all-female kung fu squad to abduct healthy young male athletes,
whose organs she sells to wealthy senior citizens in search of the
fountain of youth. Loaded to the brim with incompetent kung fu,
reckless car-chases, cockfights, and even an electronic "brain sex"
scene that will blow your mind. Featuring Ross Hagen, Sid Haig,
Roberta Collins, and Maria De Aragon (Greedo from STAR WARS.)" -
Alamo Drafthouse
Preceded by a beautiful but deadly karate klatch of trailers and, at
10:45 (if time permits), the most wondrous women of all: the stars
of 1960s Scopitones belting their non-hits in glorious 16mm
Technicolor.
Tickets $6.50. For more information call (913)522-8870.
The Chucky Lou AV Club meets the first Saturday of every month.
Attendance is mandatory.
The CL A/V C had been on a short hiatus, due to Gary Huggins' film, FIRST DATE, making festival appearances at Sundance and a festival in France. It'll be screening in Austin at SXSW in March.
For more about FIRST DATE, go here and here.
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