Monday, August 29, 2011
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
hopeful resurgence
All that said, I couldn't but write about the bustling life here in NYC - human drama unfolding at the turn of a street and every passing swish of a subway train.
I am hoping I can re-acquaint myself with the intrigue of human drama - spark my rhetoric and defy my laziness and start blogging again.
So, Oopa !!! to that.
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
..and God said "let it flow" - the creative juices
20.20 : The working title of my next short. It's an experimental soundscape montage, but will have a whole meaning to juxtaposed sounds and visuals from everyday lives.
A Jean- Luc Goddard Tribute - No working title yet. This will be a 30 - 40 minute French short. Premise: A love triangle in the backdrop of a musical opus and a UN summit for refugee resettlement.
Love and Lingerie - Script is waiting to be shot. Any takers for seed investment?
Sidenote: If you are in middle Georgia, watch out for the airing of Orange. One of the TV channels selected Orange for their August Indie showcase series.
Monday, July 24, 2006
A private world premiere party for Orange
Fabulous party !!! is all I can say. It was by invitation only. Some 75 viewers came for the world premiere party of Orange. I am so relieved its over. On to greater and more kick arse projects.
Here are the pictures !!
Thursday, June 29, 2006
With great power comes great romance flicks!!
First day. First show. Putting my 7 hours of sleep to risk. Tuesday 10 pm (06/27/06) with fellow superman-iacs. The scene I was expecting.
Exterior. Twilight. Dark mystifying aura.
The world was missing your action
(beat)
God knows how many people were trying to fly like you!!
Superman
I was trying to master mind control techniques to fight the powers of kryptonite
Lois
I was violated superman…by
(beat) (lightening and thunder)
Lex …Lex Luther!
Superman
You mean …he was…
Lois
Yes! Exonerated …..
Superman
How..where..
(beat)
Why
A distant sound of chopper Lex Luther is shouting his gut out
The day you have been waiting for..Super
I have business to take care of Lois
more lightening and thunder and superman's eyes glows and chest even more inflated
The scene that Brian Singer thought was right according to his screenplay and what I got…
------------------------------------------------
Exterior. Twilight. Gentle breeze. Beautiful vantage view of the cityscape.
Lois
..Not even a good bye?
I had to see it for myself..
(beat)
The astronomers discovered it still exists
Superman (leaning gently over Lois and looking into her eyes)
May be
Lois stand on her toes, leans on his broad chest, closes her eyes and is about to kiss him. She draws back.
Richard is a nice man!
Superman’s mojo is cracked ! He prepares to fly off.
Will you be around. Can I see you.
I am always around!
Saturday, June 24, 2006
A not so outdoorsy summer week !!!
- The world is flat seems to be a never ending read. The world sure will become flatter by the time I finish this non-fiction epic. I guess Mahesh Dattani is stealing the limelite away from Mr Friedman. Have been parallely reading Dattani's collection of plays - second volume.
- Talking about the world getting flatter, seems like the America is finally beginining to take soccer seriously - the television viewership numbers are mind blowing for the ongoing FIFA World cup. TEN times what the last superbowl drew. Have been rooting for the spirited side from Ghana. What an upset it would be if Ghana gets past Brazil. Surely will be something to cherish for my nephew in Ghana.
- So July 15th, 2006 it is - The world premiere of Orange @ Lab 601 in Atlanta. Its a one print, one location, one theatre premiere. Sorry Miramax!! you will have to wait :)
- Hawaii, Oslo (norwegian, 2004) - Clearly, the best film I have seen this year. Terrific human sensibility. Life, death imbalances. Power of destiny. Amores Perros' narration style rejuvenated and re-invented. A must see not just for film lovers, but for plain life lessons.
- If you love authentic mexican try the chicken mole at Panchos - second only to the mole at Nuevo Laredo.
- myspace.com is the greatest gift for independent film makers and musicians. Stumbled upon this local band called Dust Rabbit. Preeeeeety tight act!
Friday, June 16, 2006
Bring on some more Brit Rock !!!!
I have heard many self-proclaimed Yankees and Dookies (with no pun intended to Green day fans) say if you have heard Coldplay, you have heard em all – those “brit trash bands”. Granted!! Coldplay tends to sound monochromatic a bit, but what I most love Coldplay for, is their poetry set to music.
Got a big high this week listening to this quartet called Devotchka – a
What turned out to be an ipod download and drain was RHCP’s Stadium Arcadium. But for the album’s title song, everything else sounded like a repackaged repertoire.
So what’s with the surge in my interest levels for indie alternative bands – well I am looking for one for my next short film, Love and Lingerie. The mood and pace of the film is going to be driven by punk rock meets symphonic orchestration.