I can't remember the last time I've had less of an appetite. It's the stress that's been getting to me. There was a slight crumbling of the world today. It wasn't the actor situation. That worked out, and in fact, they're awesome. It was the locations; those things I...
Coffee & Celluloid
Thoughts on Directing After Directing
Pensive Directing I've only briefly mentioned the production of my thesis (the fictional one), and after having about a month to think it over, and finally seeing the dailies four weeks after filming (monthlies?), I have an idea of where I stand with the outcome....
Editing Makeover
I remember back when I interviewed to get into the Film School, I said I was interested in writing and directing because that's where the story is shaped. The head interviewer added the editor to that list, though in a condescending way (I'd later learn that the guy...
Portrait of a Lady Killer: Javier Bardem – New York Times
You grew up in Madrid, loving American as well as Spanish films. That’s true: I don’t believe in God, but I believe in Al Pacino. The other day I was watching ‘‘Dog Day Afternoon’’ again, and I see a man who is so true, so interesting and I understand more...
I’m Chuck Bass (And Who Watches the Watchmen?)
A film school Halloween obviously has to have character related costumes. Above, characters from Watchmen. Below, me as Chuck Bass from Gossip Girl. I had a lot of fun Goodwill hunting. It reminded me of production designing again. Unfortunately I don't believe red...
Vote and Get a Free Coffee, Doughnut, and New President
I'm not going to tell you to vote - you already know to do that. But here are some added benefits for bubbling or touching the ballot. Bring your "I Voted" sticker into Krispy Kreme and get a free star-shaped doughnut with patriotic colored sprinkles (Freedom...
Coffee Break – Blue is the New Red Huge Roast of Links
So a while back I used to post cool links each Wednesday for a Coffee Break series. For many reasons (mainly time and laziness), I haven't posted cool links in a while. But I still have a bunch saved up. So in the spirit of new beginnings, I'm just going to offload...
How to Make a Movie – Start to Finish
Just when I thought there would be a dry period of stories after I graduate ((More on this soon)), Thoth gives me a goldmine. I've been asked by a recent graduate to co-produce a short film she just received funding for. This film (tentatively title Undercover) will...
Filming in the Trenches (And Live Video!)
This is the craziest film set I've seen on the soundstage. After emerging from a dark editing room around midnight, I was told to check out the trench. I had heard someone was making a WWI trench movie. I didn't know it was a trench epic. I can't believe how detailed...