Wednesday, October 13, 2010
My best film
Watch Deconstructing Sally, probably my best film. But maybe the feature will be ... ?
Read a review of Deconstructing Sally.
Read a review of Deconstructing Sally.
New schedule
My last scene to shoot with actors is rescheduled for Monday. That same week I hope to finish the stuff I have left to do solo. Then I can finish editing and be done. Whew. A longer journey than I expected when I began. I retain optimism that the journey will be worth it to others. It already is worth it to me.
Slowing down
After the feature is done, I really look forward to slowing down. This project has taken a lot out of me -- as in, I'm too old for this shit. However, I am very glad that I did it. I rather think it was now or never. I don't see any projects this ambitious ahead of me. I see 2011 as the beginning of a quieter, less ambitious time for me. We'll see.
A slow good day in progress
Only a few more students to read. So far, 2 "natural born screenwriters" in class, which is great. Others, the majority, have the usual problems at this early stage, all easily remedied.
Been watching the rescue of the miners in the background. Quite a feat. Humans at our best can be inspiring to watch. But alas, we live in a zero-sum universe, as if with every rescue another serial killer gets born. Hmm, there's an interesting concept for a sci-fi thriller. Not for me to write, however. But interesting nonetheless.
I need to get some yard work done, which means getting to 100%, before the rainy season starts.
Very big scenes to shoot Fri and Sat. I'd like to feel a little better by then.
Been watching the rescue of the miners in the background. Quite a feat. Humans at our best can be inspiring to watch. But alas, we live in a zero-sum universe, as if with every rescue another serial killer gets born. Hmm, there's an interesting concept for a sci-fi thriller. Not for me to write, however. But interesting nonetheless.
I need to get some yard work done, which means getting to 100%, before the rainy season starts.
Very big scenes to shoot Fri and Sat. I'd like to feel a little better by then.
Mistresses and wives clash over trapped Chilean miners - Telegraph
Mistresses and wives clash over trapped Chilean miners - Telegraph:
"Tensions are rising above ground as wives and mistresses of the 33 miners trapped deep within the San Jose mine make rival claims for compensation."
Culture Evolves Slowly, Falls Apart Quickly | Wired Science | Wired.com
Culture Evolves Slowly, Falls Apart Quickly | Wired Science | Wired.com:
"Societies come together slowly, but can fall apart quickly, say researchers who applied the tools of evolutionary biologists to an anthropological debate."
Scrapple at last
Our recent house guests eat Jewish kosher, which eliminated just about everything I enjoy, but I went along for the ride, a silent half-host. So this morning is the first scrapple for breakfast I've had in a week. Back to normal!
Guarded optimism
I feel better today than any recent morning, which may be a sign I'm finally on the downhill side of this virus. I'm glad I don't have to shoot today, though, which means I can spend a leisurely day with student first script pages, stretching two hours work over a slow day.
But I have to make up for the missed shoot. Next week is the only possibility, which pushes back the end.
But I have to make up for the missed shoot. Next week is the only possibility, which pushes back the end.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Virus morphing
Coughing stopped, mostly, but replaced by incredible lack of energy. Indeed I've slept most of the day, up to come to office hours now and class soon. Strange change.
An actor had to cancel tomorrow's shoot, which is just as well as I may have ended up cancelling it myself. Pick up first script pages today so tomorrow is full with reading anyway, or I hope it is. 3 weeks dancing with this virus now, someone can cut in at any time.
I'm still excited about finishing the film as a kind of plot point to move in a new direction. Music the focus.
An actor had to cancel tomorrow's shoot, which is just as well as I may have ended up cancelling it myself. Pick up first script pages today so tomorrow is full with reading anyway, or I hope it is. 3 weeks dancing with this virus now, someone can cut in at any time.
I'm still excited about finishing the film as a kind of plot point to move in a new direction. Music the focus.
Poem of the day
Deleted by request
--Bill Deemer
Is a poem like this "a downer"? Some, perhaps most, would think so. However, I find this exhilarating because it is true, or at least true from a certain perspective of reality, and insights like this are energizing to me. This is why my view of life is comic, not tragic. This is the sense in which Camus calls Sisyphus happy.
Is a poem like this "a downer"? Some, perhaps most, would think so. However, I find this exhilarating because it is true, or at least true from a certain perspective of reality, and insights like this are energizing to me. This is why my view of life is comic, not tragic. This is the sense in which Camus calls Sisyphus happy.
Birthplace of Modern Astronomy Faces Uncertain Future | Wired Science | Wired.com
Birthplace of Modern Astronomy Faces Uncertain Future | Wired Science | Wired.com:
"WILLIAMS BAY, Wisconsin— Albert Einstein once said that he'd rather visit the Yerkes Observatory than Niagara Falls. And visiting this historic place, you can understand why."
Monday, October 11, 2010
Home town fans
Fortunately, the Braves lost tonight so I don't have to hear the fans until next season.
Slipping and sliding
Late afternoon minor relapse, the virus flexing its tenacity. But I'm going to win this bodily battle.
Students at Portland's Lincoln High School unplug, experience life without technology | OregonLive.com
Students at Portland's Lincoln High School unplug, experience life without technology | OregonLive.com:
"For four days this week, Elise Cramer didn't pick up her cell phone. The 17-year-old Lincoln High School senior didn't check Facebook or turn on the television, either.
She and 53 other Lincoln students participated in a technology fast for the school week, which was shortened by a day for teacher in-service time.
Cramer coped better than one might expect for someone her age.
'It's liberating kind of,' she said. 'You're not connected, and you get to discover new things.'"
She and 53 other Lincoln students participated in a technology fast for the school week, which was shortened by a day for teacher in-service time.
Cramer coped better than one might expect for someone her age.
'It's liberating kind of,' she said. 'You're not connected, and you get to discover new things.'"
A big week begins
And the sun is shining, at least for a bit, after days of rain. 3 days of filming, first script pages from students, lots happening this week. And, no small matter, our house guests leave today. Back to a normal routine. I am a man who loves my normal routine. Even when it opens the door to unsolicited advice. Amazing how many people think they know what's best for you. One of the more comic traits of the species, I think.
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