Film loss, hair cream, Freddy’s Revenge, Trouble Trouble and Tom Waits
(Sorry about the audio interference. DIY!)
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From the monthly archives:
June 2010
Thanks for checking it out! – VP
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Hola Vaniards,
I know we’ve surrounded our new movie in a cloud of mystery but the mystery is solved! Tonight we will be releasing our third short film, “Surely You Jest”, right here on our website. The film is 7 minutes long. People are asking about the genre but we can’t nail it down. Actually, if you do watch it, we’d love for you to comment with any ideas or just your opinion of the movie.
So be on the lookout! We’re psyched to bring you another flick. Hopefully it gets a rise out of you. Yes.
Show some cube.
BV
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48 hour filmmaking, shutter rock, the Brownies and Blind Melon
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This video is killer with no filler. And that get-up is so much cooler than a brand new Fender. It’s not a slick, mass produced guitar. Rather, it’s a homegrown, junkyard ball-buster. Completely original and inspiring.
Thinking about your art, are you willing to scour the scraps or dig in the dirt to find your masterpiece? Or are you stuck in the rut of looking for the nicest Fender guitars? The people that scowl or laugh at Jack’s guitar are completely out of the creative loop while they think they’re at the center of it. Don’t go there. Play in the mud. Seek out the junkyards and bring the elements back to life.
That’s power.
That’s remarkable.
That’s a spicy meatball.
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Film rebels, Lenny Bruce, The Messengers, Malted Milk and singing crickets
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I’m reading an oral history of one of my favorite bands, The Replacements. Good stuff. I came across this quote from lead singer Paul Westerberg:
“Where is it written? Where is it written that you have to pay your dues before you make a record?”
He was referring to the fact that the band was signed very quickly, which rubbed the “purists” the wrong way. I love the quote because it strikes a loud chord. There are many unwritten rules out there. Most are completely useless. One day at work I was confronted by a co-worker about my attire. I was wearing a white shirt, dress pants, red socks and black shoes.
“What do your socks match?” she asked.
“Each other,” I replied.
“They’re supposed to match something else you’re wearing.”
“Where is that written?”
She should be happy they matched each other! Anyways, there’s a bad case of the “supposed to’s” going around. The filmmaking world is no exception. Unless you’re severely breaking the law, anything goes. Unwritten “laws” will not stop you from creating a script, picking up an ordinary camera and shooting a movie. People will try to get in your way to lay down the law. They have no jurisdiction. It’s more likely you’re a threat to their world of unwritten rules. Go for it. Bust down the door and take no prisoners. We want to see your movie, your book, your painting, your album, your knitting, your poetry, your sculpture, your blog, your design, your drawing, your performance, and your photographs because they come from you. Fight the law!
You know the phrase…
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Comics and film, plop plop, Mad Max, the Mississippi Sheiks, and R.E.M sleep
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I first watched the infamous Leroy Jenkins video a month ago. I’m only 5 years late! I can see why it’s an international phenomenon. Hell, it’s become a philosophy, similar to the “do the opposite” philosophy. It’s harmless enough but there are a few lessons in this hilarious video. To perpetuate this silly phenomenon, here’s a couple thoughts about filmmaking and the actions of Mr. Jenkins.
How Leeroy Will Elevate Your Game
You can sense the “paralysis by analysis” in the nerd discussion. The various situations and strategies were laughable. Somebody do something! If you analyze all the pitfalls of filmmaking, you will never make a movie. Ever. Rely on your instincts and get in the arena. I don’t care how many books you’ve read, you will never know how to make a film unless you do it. People are inspired by Leroy. Do the same with your filmmaking. Rub some dirt on it and get back in there!
How Leeroy Will Sink Your Ship
If this video represented a movie set, Leroy would come out of nowhere, grab a camera and shout “Action!” I love spontaneity but your film would suck. You have to respect the process. Make sure you love the script. Create a shot list. Do some rehearsal. Don’t spend years on this stuff, but do it justice. If you can’t wait to turn the camera on, film the pre-production process. Laying the foundation is different than planning for every possible pitfall. Know the difference.
Alright chums, let’s do this…
Show some cube.
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Film Festivals, Old Man Mose, drunken hearts, and Bucky Beaver
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