Tuesday, June 5, 2012
"THOR"
Hello Everyone:
Man I've just got to get out in the blogging world more often. This E-Mail "Hell" is destroying a large part of my computer time. Oh well. So, Last year I took my then barely three year old phenomenal grandson, Gavyn to see his first movie..."THOR." Everyone said "Don't take him. He'll never sit through it. He'll make it hard for you to enjoy the movie..."
Well, I gambled...and won. We went in the afternoon on a Friday, the first day of release. You see I can be as crafty as Loki for I knew afternoons were nap time for the little prince so he would naturally have a lower energy level and maybe even fall asleep. I would get to enjoy the movie that I've been waiting forever for and hopefully he would to, at least until he fell asleep.
Thor and I go back quite a ways as I started reading his adventures in marvel comics in the mid sixties when I started collecting comics. I always liked Vikings (proof is that I still have a number of the old Marx "Warriors of the World" Viking figures from the sixties. The tales of Asgard were the stories of the gods the Vikings worshiped. I think my first issue was #155 but by the early seventies I had filled in the gaps with almost every issue down to #103. So, as I said, I'd read years of Thor's tales long before seeing the movie.
Anyway, we go inside the theater and get our 3-D glasses and head to the darkened auditorium. After a few previews the movie started and we donned our glasses. I'll tell you one thing, I was completely amazed. The beginning takes place here on Earth where a team of Scientists led by Jane foster are trying to unravel the secrets behind some strange astronomical occurrences. Suddenly, while chasing an event for a closer look they run into a man that seemingly comes out of nowhere. This leaves the viewer wondering how this story is going to unfold. Suddenly there is a narrative from the all-father, Odin and the scene changes to Asgard, home of the Norse Gods. From there we get spectacular views of the wonders of Asgard (which are truly stunning)and the history of the Gods battles with the frost Giants on Earth itself. Then the story settles in a bit about life on Asgard after the war. We are then introduced to Thor and his "brother" Loki, the god of mischief. They are sort of in a friendly rivalry but the movie portrays them as kind of being fond of each other at that point.
Then, during a ceremony that would crown Thor as the new king of Asgard, a trio of Frost Giants appears in Odin's tropy room to claim back the source of the Frost Giant's power. Then we are introduced to the dreaded Destroyer, A metal Golem giant with incredible power. In no time at all it blasts the three Frost Giants into smithereens (you want to know what smithereens are, then watch this movie).
Thor is mad that his ceremony was cut short. The mischievous Loki talks him into attacking the Frost Giants in their own world. That is when we are introduced to the Fair Lady Sif and the warriors three; The voluminous Volstagg, Hogun the grim, and Fandral the dashing. What early Thor story wouldn't be complete without these great supporting characters. They go to Jotunheim to battle the Frost Giants. I was amazed at the set design of the frozen world of Jutenheim. This movie was getting better every minute. There is a big battle that includes this immensely huge monster. Suddenly Odin appears and darts away with the misplaced Asgardian youths. There is a battle of words between Thor and the all-father, ODIN. In the end Thor says the wrong thing and Odin strips him of his power, banishing him top the Earth as a "Human mortal!"
Before going on I have to say that the idea of the Bifrost bridge was ramped up a bit for the movie and it was simply amazing. I loved it. It's like technology meets magic. You just have to see it. It and the surrounding vistas with waterfalls dumping water into seemingly endless space filled with colorful galaxies is just breathtaking.
Anyway, Thor arrives just in time...to be hit by Jane Fosters van. Now we've gone full cicle back to the beginning.
What brilliant script writing. The whole movie was very well done. I found no flaws in the script at all. In fact, the pacing was smooth, there was just enough comedic scenes to lighten up some of the intense drama of the story. I was finding myself liking this original vision of Thor very much. It was all new but never strayed too far from the source material.
There was a lot more to the story but why spoil it for those who haven't seen it. This story get's better as it goes along. By the time it was over I found myself already wanting more. It looks like I'll get my wish since "The Avengers" was so phenomenally successful. Oh, by the way, before I forget, Gavyn stayed awake through the entire movie and loved every minute of it. We went and got him a foam Thor hammer as well as figures of Loki and Thor.
This was absolutely my favorite movie of last year, hands down. It is probably also my favorite Marvel movie though I surely have liked many of the others. I give "Thor" a full Four Screams on the Creature Scale. If you get a chance, check it out.
Have a Great Day!!!
The "Creature"
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
"She Finally Did It"
Hello Gang:
I laughed after writing that. Yeah, a gang of ghosts maybe. Anyway, I, your ever so humble narrator, in trying to keep with a bit more timely posting schedule couldn't help but announce the following news, My offspring has finally started a blog of her own. Yep, my daughter, Ashley, has finally decided to take her unique ideas and place them in a blog. Hopefully she'll be more regular with her posts than I am (hey, I'm trying to get better). In fact, maybe a bit of family competition will spur me on to spout my own brand of madness more regularly.
I'm really glad she has decided to start a blog because I feel her opinions on various subjects are very unique and different enough to attract quite an audience. Even as a teenager she kind of took the lead on many debates and conversations. She would jump right in and not back down even when assaulted from all sides with rebuttals. How do I know all of this you ask? Well, because as a kid growing up, she used to hang around in my circle of friends and it is among that group that she sharpened her "skills." Then, as she became an adult (though I do believe mentally she has been an adult since the age of twelve), she kind of broke off into her own clique and kicked the old man (that would be me) to the curb. Hey, at least she didn't throw me under the bus.
In all seriousness, we get along very well and I usually get the details of her forays into the world at evenings end. Sometimes I'll offer some of my whacky opinions but usually get beaten down by her quick wit backed up by a very well developed knowledge base.
Anyway, that's my kid, and I'm proud of her. If you'd like to check out her blog it is located at: commonsenseisbest.blogspot.com
HEE! HEE! I taught her that (common sense). It'll win the day every time. Now, you to, know the secret.
Have a Great Day!!!
The "Creature"
I laughed after writing that. Yeah, a gang of ghosts maybe. Anyway, I, your ever so humble narrator, in trying to keep with a bit more timely posting schedule couldn't help but announce the following news, My offspring has finally started a blog of her own. Yep, my daughter, Ashley, has finally decided to take her unique ideas and place them in a blog. Hopefully she'll be more regular with her posts than I am (hey, I'm trying to get better). In fact, maybe a bit of family competition will spur me on to spout my own brand of madness more regularly.
I'm really glad she has decided to start a blog because I feel her opinions on various subjects are very unique and different enough to attract quite an audience. Even as a teenager she kind of took the lead on many debates and conversations. She would jump right in and not back down even when assaulted from all sides with rebuttals. How do I know all of this you ask? Well, because as a kid growing up, she used to hang around in my circle of friends and it is among that group that she sharpened her "skills." Then, as she became an adult (though I do believe mentally she has been an adult since the age of twelve), she kind of broke off into her own clique and kicked the old man (that would be me) to the curb. Hey, at least she didn't throw me under the bus.
In all seriousness, we get along very well and I usually get the details of her forays into the world at evenings end. Sometimes I'll offer some of my whacky opinions but usually get beaten down by her quick wit backed up by a very well developed knowledge base.
Anyway, that's my kid, and I'm proud of her. If you'd like to check out her blog it is located at: commonsenseisbest.blogspot.com
HEE! HEE! I taught her that (common sense). It'll win the day every time. Now, you to, know the secret.
Have a Great Day!!!
The "Creature"
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
"Danica Mania"
Hello Patrons of the Blob (I mean Blog):
I know it's not my usual Sci-Fi/Horror post but even my profile says that I do like Stock Car racing. Well...here we go with some Stock Car racing perspectives from me, yours truly; then "Creature" from Scarewater Castle. The subject; Danica Patrick and her switch from Indy Racing to NASCAR.
She started out last year with the Nationwide series and even though she won no races there she did show she could race a pretty good race. Stock Car racing is very different from Indy Car racing which was where Danica came from. It takes a little while to get the hang of things but I think she is doing okay.
Now, the reason for this post. Ever since Speed Weeks at Daytona al I've heard from Sports writers, bloggers, and people's comments is how NASCAR made a possible mistake and how she is only a poser and this , that, and the other thing. They also go on to say her Win in the Indy Racing League was a fluke in a down time for the series and so forth and so on. Well, creating controversy makes for interesting battleground material but enough is enough.
First and foremost I admit that in the three races she was entered into she had three wrecks. Well, in most people's books that equals 100%...in the bad column. Well, I saw all those wrecks and I have a different take on them. First up is her wreck during the twin qualifiers. She did not cause that wreck. She was slammed into from the side at 190 mph+ which threw her car into a collision course with a safe barrier wall (thank God) with almost no reduction in speed. If that had hit on the driver's side instead of the passenger side there may have been a different tune sung. That was a hard hit no matter what anyone tells you, and she walked away from it. Up until that time she was riding with the pack and even keeping up with some front runners. I saw nothing wrong with that performance.
Wreck #2- The spin out and wall hit in the Nationwide race. Once again somebody hit her on the left rear bumper and spun her out which led to her hitting the wall. Again I saw nothing she did wrong to warrant such hostility toward her. I think more should have been made of Jeff Gordon's rough driving which caused him to flip his own car nearly four times. It is a rare day to see Jeff drive so aggressively and I even commented on it before the wreck happened. I don't know what he was thinking but it wasn't normal for him. Kyle Bush was a real trooper, survived all his misfortune, and won the race.
Now, the Grandaddy of them all...the wreck during the 500 in the first couple laps. I know this is beginning to sound like a broken record but She was a victim of a great former champions misfortune and not from any bad driving on her part. She was able to come back out after spending sixty+ laps in the pits to finish the race, during which she spent much of that time keeping up with the pack. So she finished 38th; Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon, both former NASCAR Champions on multiple occasions, finished behind her. I never heard a big deal about that. I guess she didn't do so bad after all. Hmmm! Boy, I can hear a pin drop.
I rest my case.
Have a Wonderful Day!!!
The "Creature"
P.S. Now If she would just change the color of that car (bright green is bad luck on a race track). C-Ya!!!
I know it's not my usual Sci-Fi/Horror post but even my profile says that I do like Stock Car racing. Well...here we go with some Stock Car racing perspectives from me, yours truly; then "Creature" from Scarewater Castle. The subject; Danica Patrick and her switch from Indy Racing to NASCAR.
She started out last year with the Nationwide series and even though she won no races there she did show she could race a pretty good race. Stock Car racing is very different from Indy Car racing which was where Danica came from. It takes a little while to get the hang of things but I think she is doing okay.
Now, the reason for this post. Ever since Speed Weeks at Daytona al I've heard from Sports writers, bloggers, and people's comments is how NASCAR made a possible mistake and how she is only a poser and this , that, and the other thing. They also go on to say her Win in the Indy Racing League was a fluke in a down time for the series and so forth and so on. Well, creating controversy makes for interesting battleground material but enough is enough.
First and foremost I admit that in the three races she was entered into she had three wrecks. Well, in most people's books that equals 100%...in the bad column. Well, I saw all those wrecks and I have a different take on them. First up is her wreck during the twin qualifiers. She did not cause that wreck. She was slammed into from the side at 190 mph+ which threw her car into a collision course with a safe barrier wall (thank God) with almost no reduction in speed. If that had hit on the driver's side instead of the passenger side there may have been a different tune sung. That was a hard hit no matter what anyone tells you, and she walked away from it. Up until that time she was riding with the pack and even keeping up with some front runners. I saw nothing wrong with that performance.
Wreck #2- The spin out and wall hit in the Nationwide race. Once again somebody hit her on the left rear bumper and spun her out which led to her hitting the wall. Again I saw nothing she did wrong to warrant such hostility toward her. I think more should have been made of Jeff Gordon's rough driving which caused him to flip his own car nearly four times. It is a rare day to see Jeff drive so aggressively and I even commented on it before the wreck happened. I don't know what he was thinking but it wasn't normal for him. Kyle Bush was a real trooper, survived all his misfortune, and won the race.
Now, the Grandaddy of them all...the wreck during the 500 in the first couple laps. I know this is beginning to sound like a broken record but She was a victim of a great former champions misfortune and not from any bad driving on her part. She was able to come back out after spending sixty+ laps in the pits to finish the race, during which she spent much of that time keeping up with the pack. So she finished 38th; Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon, both former NASCAR Champions on multiple occasions, finished behind her. I never heard a big deal about that. I guess she didn't do so bad after all. Hmmm! Boy, I can hear a pin drop.
I rest my case.
Have a Wonderful Day!!!
The "Creature"
P.S. Now If she would just change the color of that car (bright green is bad luck on a race track). C-Ya!!!
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Making Movies: A View From The Other Side"
Hello fellow Castle Creeps:
I'm trying to post a bit more often but sometimes it's difficult with all the activities I'm involved in. Still, I plug awa...
"Hey Creraturer!"
I can't believe it. Here I'm finally getting a chance to write to you fine people when HE destroys the moment. Excuse me while I kick a certain Green Goblin's Keester.
{*"I didn't know you hung out with the man himself, The Green Goblin!"*}
"Not that Green Goblin. Norman Osborn is only a comic book character. What an idiot."
{*"You better look at yourself in the mirror when you say that,"*}
"Hey Creature...Gorblie wants to know who you're talking to. Gorblie thinks it's funny looking for you to talk to nobody."
That's it, my patience is done, fried, baked, turn-me-over DONE!!! Please excuse the screams as I clean this mess up.
"Gorblie, just be quiet and sit down, and as for you ya little headcase..."
{*"I thought I was the voice inside your head, your voice of reason."*}
"I'll give you Reason, get back inside my head and be quiet. I ain't talking to you."
{*"You're talking to me now. I win. C-Ya!!!"*}
He's gone!
"Now, as for you, you green slime ball, what are you doing barging in here when I'm trying to write."
"Gorblie was excited because Santa brought the new movie to him."
Now I feel like a deer in the headlights.
"What movie? What's he talking about?"
"The new movie you're in Creature. Santa gave it to Gorblie."
"What do you mean by Santa brought it to you," I bemused.
Gorblie thought for a couple seconds before a huge smile (if you can call the grimace on his goblinoid features a smile)spread across his face. "it was given to me by a little old driver so lively and quick. I knew in a moment he must be a pr..."
Ah! Ah! Ah! That'll be enough of that. this is a family blob, I mean blog."
Now I'm more puzzled than ever although all you have to do is spend a few minutes with Gorblie and you'll be sucking your thumb to.
"You mean Nick, right? He was supposed to bring me a review copy.
Gorblie actually thought for a few minutes before answering.
"Yep, Jolly Ole' St. Nick...same guy. he came down the chimney while Gorblie was getting ready to light a fire and gave it to him.
"But, Nick would have brought it in his ca...oh forget it, give me the package."
Gorblie handed me the DVD already unwrapped.
"One Question before I banish you from the reading room. If this came from Jolly Ole' St.Nick who travelled down the chimney to bring it to me then why is it not wrapped?"
"Because...Gorblie couldn't watch it while it was wrapped."
"Ah, exactly what I thought. Now, give me a best Gorblie Christmas present...and get out of here!!!"
"Gorblie gone."
"Hm, A little old driver so lively and quick, I knew in a moment he must be a pr...hey, give me a break, I wrote that in tenth grade. The question is; how would Gorblie know that unless, the little weasel has been going through my archival chambers.'
Okay, mystery solved. I'll figure out what to do with him later. Anyway, the original gist of this missive (before it was hijacked by...THEM, no, not the Giant Ants) was to talk about the other side of movie making, working in front of the camera. Since we started making movies I have directed everything we did. I even wrote several of the shorts and one of the full-length features. Well, about midway through this year I took a little break from that as we had a few unfinished projects still being worked. To my surprise I was then invited to play small roles in a couple of short films. Needless to say I was more than happy to accept as this would give me an opportunity to both learn lines and work in front of the camera...as an actor.
It's not like I hadn't acted before but in all my other experiences I worked in front of and behind the camera. I was an occultist in a cameo on "Dark Dimensions, a thug in training in "Angora," A Fishing boat captain in "Bikini Monsters," and an old swamp poacher in "Shaawonokie." So I have had a little bit of screen time but these were minor roles. Now I was being asked to play a featured supporting part with dialogue exchange. Sounded like fun to me.
Earlier this year I directed the short,"Shock House," for Nick Cuti (yes, the Nick of the above exchange with Gorblie) which led to him inviting me to act in his next short, his directorial debut, "A Woman Without Substance." I was to play Dr. Steinmetz, the guy who kind of supports the theory of a mars expedition crew that disappears into a black hole. I spent a full day on set of the two day shoot and had a blast. I'll tell you one thing, It's nice to do your lines and be able to leave after. That's quite an unusual feeling for me.
On the heels of "A Woman Without Substance," I was invited to play another role in the Sci-Fi short "Lost in Transit." Here I was to play 21'st Century fix-it man and jack of all trades, Fred. This time I had two appearances in the movie and am the one that figures out where a little girl's lost transfer signal is being held. A hero through and through.
Filming "Lost in Transit" happened last weekend and it looks like everything went fine. What a great way to start Christmas week off. I had a lot of fun and would gladly do it again if called upon. Acting is fun for a change of pace but I still prefer writing, directing, and shooting a movie. All things considered, making movies is fun and something everyone should try.
Oh, someone's at the door. Hold on just one minute.
Opening the door I found Prof standing out in the hallway, a DVD in his hand.
"Hey Creature, this is for you. It 's that movie you've been waiting fopr. Nick dropped it off but said he couldn't stay because he had something previously planned for Christmas."
"Whoa, whoa, wait a minute Prof. Was he riding in his car?"
The Prof looked at me in a way I usually look at Gorblie. I felt like a butaki (again, you figure it out).
"A_yeah! He brought it to the door but his car was sitting in the courtyard...running. How else did you expect him to deliver it?"
I took the DVD from him and held up the one from Gorblie in the other hand.
"Gorblie brought me one an hour ago and said Jolly Ole' St. Nick delivered it...down the chimney."
I'm sure, at that point, Prof and I both had that strange, blank look on our faces. The Prof was about to speak when we both heard a scuffle on the castle roof followed by a scraping noise. This was not the Werewolf boys. We ran to a window to look out in time to see..a sleigh pulled by a bunch of reindeer disappear into the distance. The Little Ole" Driver yelled back as they disappeared in the night sky "HO! HO! HO! Merry Christmas."
Prof and I both looked at each other in amazement and said together, "Don't Ask!!!"
Talk about going to New York by way of Miami. I hope all of you have a Wonderful Christmas Weekend!!!
The "Creature"
I'm trying to post a bit more often but sometimes it's difficult with all the activities I'm involved in. Still, I plug awa...
"Hey Creraturer!"
I can't believe it. Here I'm finally getting a chance to write to you fine people when HE destroys the moment. Excuse me while I kick a certain Green Goblin's Keester.
{*"I didn't know you hung out with the man himself, The Green Goblin!"*}
"Not that Green Goblin. Norman Osborn is only a comic book character. What an idiot."
{*"You better look at yourself in the mirror when you say that,"*}
"Hey Creature...Gorblie wants to know who you're talking to. Gorblie thinks it's funny looking for you to talk to nobody."
That's it, my patience is done, fried, baked, turn-me-over DONE!!! Please excuse the screams as I clean this mess up.
"Gorblie, just be quiet and sit down, and as for you ya little headcase..."
{*"I thought I was the voice inside your head, your voice of reason."*}
"I'll give you Reason, get back inside my head and be quiet. I ain't talking to you."
{*"You're talking to me now. I win. C-Ya!!!"*}
He's gone!
"Now, as for you, you green slime ball, what are you doing barging in here when I'm trying to write."
"Gorblie was excited because Santa brought the new movie to him."
Now I feel like a deer in the headlights.
"What movie? What's he talking about?"
"The new movie you're in Creature. Santa gave it to Gorblie."
"What do you mean by Santa brought it to you," I bemused.
Gorblie thought for a couple seconds before a huge smile (if you can call the grimace on his goblinoid features a smile)spread across his face. "it was given to me by a little old driver so lively and quick. I knew in a moment he must be a pr..."
Ah! Ah! Ah! That'll be enough of that. this is a family blob, I mean blog."
Now I'm more puzzled than ever although all you have to do is spend a few minutes with Gorblie and you'll be sucking your thumb to.
"You mean Nick, right? He was supposed to bring me a review copy.
Gorblie actually thought for a few minutes before answering.
"Yep, Jolly Ole' St. Nick...same guy. he came down the chimney while Gorblie was getting ready to light a fire and gave it to him.
"But, Nick would have brought it in his ca...oh forget it, give me the package."
Gorblie handed me the DVD already unwrapped.
"One Question before I banish you from the reading room. If this came from Jolly Ole' St.Nick who travelled down the chimney to bring it to me then why is it not wrapped?"
"Because...Gorblie couldn't watch it while it was wrapped."
"Ah, exactly what I thought. Now, give me a best Gorblie Christmas present...and get out of here!!!"
"Gorblie gone."
"Hm, A little old driver so lively and quick, I knew in a moment he must be a pr...hey, give me a break, I wrote that in tenth grade. The question is; how would Gorblie know that unless, the little weasel has been going through my archival chambers.'
Okay, mystery solved. I'll figure out what to do with him later. Anyway, the original gist of this missive (before it was hijacked by...THEM, no, not the Giant Ants) was to talk about the other side of movie making, working in front of the camera. Since we started making movies I have directed everything we did. I even wrote several of the shorts and one of the full-length features. Well, about midway through this year I took a little break from that as we had a few unfinished projects still being worked. To my surprise I was then invited to play small roles in a couple of short films. Needless to say I was more than happy to accept as this would give me an opportunity to both learn lines and work in front of the camera...as an actor.
It's not like I hadn't acted before but in all my other experiences I worked in front of and behind the camera. I was an occultist in a cameo on "Dark Dimensions, a thug in training in "Angora," A Fishing boat captain in "Bikini Monsters," and an old swamp poacher in "Shaawonokie." So I have had a little bit of screen time but these were minor roles. Now I was being asked to play a featured supporting part with dialogue exchange. Sounded like fun to me.
Earlier this year I directed the short,"Shock House," for Nick Cuti (yes, the Nick of the above exchange with Gorblie) which led to him inviting me to act in his next short, his directorial debut, "A Woman Without Substance." I was to play Dr. Steinmetz, the guy who kind of supports the theory of a mars expedition crew that disappears into a black hole. I spent a full day on set of the two day shoot and had a blast. I'll tell you one thing, It's nice to do your lines and be able to leave after. That's quite an unusual feeling for me.
On the heels of "A Woman Without Substance," I was invited to play another role in the Sci-Fi short "Lost in Transit." Here I was to play 21'st Century fix-it man and jack of all trades, Fred. This time I had two appearances in the movie and am the one that figures out where a little girl's lost transfer signal is being held. A hero through and through.
Filming "Lost in Transit" happened last weekend and it looks like everything went fine. What a great way to start Christmas week off. I had a lot of fun and would gladly do it again if called upon. Acting is fun for a change of pace but I still prefer writing, directing, and shooting a movie. All things considered, making movies is fun and something everyone should try.
Oh, someone's at the door. Hold on just one minute.
Opening the door I found Prof standing out in the hallway, a DVD in his hand.
"Hey Creature, this is for you. It 's that movie you've been waiting fopr. Nick dropped it off but said he couldn't stay because he had something previously planned for Christmas."
"Whoa, whoa, wait a minute Prof. Was he riding in his car?"
The Prof looked at me in a way I usually look at Gorblie. I felt like a butaki (again, you figure it out).
"A_yeah! He brought it to the door but his car was sitting in the courtyard...running. How else did you expect him to deliver it?"
I took the DVD from him and held up the one from Gorblie in the other hand.
"Gorblie brought me one an hour ago and said Jolly Ole' St. Nick delivered it...down the chimney."
I'm sure, at that point, Prof and I both had that strange, blank look on our faces. The Prof was about to speak when we both heard a scuffle on the castle roof followed by a scraping noise. This was not the Werewolf boys. We ran to a window to look out in time to see..a sleigh pulled by a bunch of reindeer disappear into the distance. The Little Ole" Driver yelled back as they disappeared in the night sky "HO! HO! HO! Merry Christmas."
Prof and I both looked at each other in amazement and said together, "Don't Ask!!!"
Talk about going to New York by way of Miami. I hope all of you have a Wonderful Christmas Weekend!!!
The "Creature"
Friday, August 19, 2011
New Movies Released"
Hey Gang:
While Gorblie and Doc are out hunting beasties to feed our beasties here in the "Castle" I thought I'd hop on here, uninterrupted, and tell you about some new releases that occurred during the last couple months.
First up, the movie I've written about for a couple years is finally coming out. Yes, "Bikini Monsters" will be available by the time you read this. BM is the movie that Creature Productions pitched in with Warbranch Productions to produce and shoot this full-length Feature. I helped produce, acted as assistant director, and camera operator. Oh, and Terence even gave me a small acting role as Captain Shaw. That was fun.
"Bikini Monsters" is the story of an experiment gone wild and a scientist driven to the brink. The screenplay was written by Terence Muncy and Erica J. Heflin and directed by Terence.
Next up is "Tagged." This is the movie that Creature Productions produced with Nicola Cuti. It is a coming of age story centered around the game of Lazer Tag. Three different arenas were used in the making of this full length feature which was shot in 2010. My buddy Nick wrote the screenplay and I directed it. The premiere for "Tagged" happened in early August of this year.
Also at the same premiere Nick Cuti released his sinister short Film, "Shock House." I directed that one as well. It was made earlier this year. The tagline is simple: Nobody ever leaves Shock House that enters!
So July and August were kind of fun months for me as the duo saw the release of three movies I was involved with. Still, I have something up my sleeve for later this year. Details to come.
Have a Great Day!!!
The "Creature"
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Hello Everybody:
The new year came and went by in a flash. It seems funny that New Year's "the hype" is really only about two hours long. For an hour before New Years and an hour after the most intense partying one could imagine takes place. Then it quickly tapers off into a day off with nothing to do (mostly because of all the partying). Still we look forward to it every year.
So, what then do we do after the new Year has come and gone??? Settle back into our regular lives again only with the hope of fulfilling some new expectations via the form of...resolutions.
I only made one resolution for this year and that was to get back on track with my writing. That's going to be challenge enough without adding more to the mix. We'll see how it goes.
Anyway, I started my new Years with a bang. I worked from 3:30 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. After that I decided to do something different for the new year so I went and visited a couple friends of mine that opened a little comic booth at a local flea market. They'd been at the market for nearly a year yet I'd never gone there, even though the location was close to work. I have to admit they were surprised when they saw me walk in.
Well, to make a long story short, they had a really neat little place going and I ended up buying some comics, the first in over a year. I got 4-5 new ones and a couple older ones from my list. I even picked up a couple Blackhawk comics from 1967 I didn't have. I had a good time and managed to rekindle my passion for comics again (but that wasn't part of my resolution?!?!?). Oh well!!!
Have a Great Day!!!
The "Creature"
The new year came and went by in a flash. It seems funny that New Year's "the hype" is really only about two hours long. For an hour before New Years and an hour after the most intense partying one could imagine takes place. Then it quickly tapers off into a day off with nothing to do (mostly because of all the partying). Still we look forward to it every year.
So, what then do we do after the new Year has come and gone??? Settle back into our regular lives again only with the hope of fulfilling some new expectations via the form of...resolutions.
I only made one resolution for this year and that was to get back on track with my writing. That's going to be challenge enough without adding more to the mix. We'll see how it goes.
Anyway, I started my new Years with a bang. I worked from 3:30 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. After that I decided to do something different for the new year so I went and visited a couple friends of mine that opened a little comic booth at a local flea market. They'd been at the market for nearly a year yet I'd never gone there, even though the location was close to work. I have to admit they were surprised when they saw me walk in.
Well, to make a long story short, they had a really neat little place going and I ended up buying some comics, the first in over a year. I got 4-5 new ones and a couple older ones from my list. I even picked up a couple Blackhawk comics from 1967 I didn't have. I had a good time and managed to rekindle my passion for comics again (but that wasn't part of my resolution?!?!?). Oh well!!!
Have a Great Day!!!
The "Creature"
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
"What Happened???"
Hello Fellow (Hello??? Uh-Oh, too much echo):
Oh boy when I screw up I dump the whole can; nuts, bolts, everything. I just looked back over the paucity (?) of entries and saw that I've been on here for over a year-and-a-half!!!!!!!!!! In that time I've logged in a whopping 6 entries. That's enough to bore even the most trapped spirits in any Haunted House (or "castle" as the case is). Don't get me wrong, I haven't been lazy, well...maybe a little, I've just been perpetually trapped in the quagmire I call...E-MAIL HELL!!!!!!!!!!
"Uh, Creature?"
"Not now Gorblie. Can't you see I'm on a roll here?"
Gorblie looked at me sitting at the keyboard and let his eyes drop to the floor. When he looked at me he still had that confused look plastered all over his goblinoid features.
"Uh, Creature...Gorblie thinks the only rolling you're doing is back and forth in front of your writing desk. Gorblie wouldn't think that..."
"Ah-Ah-Ah...don't even say it. It was only a figure of speech"
"To Gorblie it looks more like tapping..."
"Would you quit looking over my shoulder. How many Gajillions of times have I told you that while I'm here writing..."
"Gorblie thought you were tapping keys?!?"
"Whatever, that's not the point. When I'm in here working you're not supposed to be anywhere in the vicinity. Especially not HOVERING OVER MY SHOULDERS!!!!!!!!"
Hey Creature?"
"UUUUHHHHH...WWWWHHHHAAAAATTTTT!!!!!!!!!"
"Gorblie wants to know if that's spelled with a "G"?"
"If what is spelled with a "G"? What are you talking about?"
"Gorblie thinks maybe Gagillion is maybe spelled with a "G"."
"That's it!!! That does it. Get out of here before I call the Gate Guardian. Get out of my writing room before I have your putrid Green Carcass BOILED IB OIL!!!!!!!"
"Uh, Creature..."
"WHAT CAN YOU POSSIBLY WANT NOW???????????"
"Gorblie just wanted to tell you that you spelled ib wrong."
"WHAT???? That's not even a word. What are you talking about?"
"Gorblie just wanted to know what you were talking about? Gorblie saw you write ib and he thought maybe Creature meant "in" instead."
He just stood there smiling, well, actually more of a grimace splayed across his goblinoid features. That was it, all Dunna (as baby Gavyn would say).
"That's it I'm gonna boil you in oil myself. Ib, in, who cares anyway?"
"Gorblie thinks your readers and editors might."
UUHHH!!! Out, NOW. GUARDS!! GUARDS!!"
"Gorblie is gone."
In a flash he disappeared, just the way he appeared. Oh, No, I know what you're thinking; he is not a figment. Oh, No. That little PITA (Pain-in-the-a#&) is a real goblin about three feet high. He's always bothering me when I start writing something and then I don't even have a clue as to what I'm supposed to be talking about.
Oh, yeah, that's right; E-MAIL HELL!!! Many people suffer from online gaming but I never seem to make it that far. I get trapped in perpetual e-mail inundation and never make it out in time to write anything of value (well, I guess my e-mail comments have some value). So, as I've said, I'm not super lazy, just mis-directed. I should be working on writing projects and not just writing thousands of words on e-mail comments. I have lots of Synopses (a word???) put tobether for at least three novels, a couple novellas, a few reptile articles, and at least twenty-five stories and still I trap myself under tons of e-mail. My early New Years resolution is to write more about me, myself, I, and all my projects and only spend a small portion of the day in e-mails. We'll see if that happens.
I remain optimistic because, in Creature's Castle," anything can happen.
Have a Great Day!!!
The "Creature"
Oh boy when I screw up I dump the whole can; nuts, bolts, everything. I just looked back over the paucity (?) of entries and saw that I've been on here for over a year-and-a-half!!!!!!!!!! In that time I've logged in a whopping 6 entries. That's enough to bore even the most trapped spirits in any Haunted House (or "castle" as the case is). Don't get me wrong, I haven't been lazy, well...maybe a little, I've just been perpetually trapped in the quagmire I call...E-MAIL HELL!!!!!!!!!!
"Uh, Creature?"
"Not now Gorblie. Can't you see I'm on a roll here?"
Gorblie looked at me sitting at the keyboard and let his eyes drop to the floor. When he looked at me he still had that confused look plastered all over his goblinoid features.
"Uh, Creature...Gorblie thinks the only rolling you're doing is back and forth in front of your writing desk. Gorblie wouldn't think that..."
"Ah-Ah-Ah...don't even say it. It was only a figure of speech"
"To Gorblie it looks more like tapping..."
"Would you quit looking over my shoulder. How many Gajillions of times have I told you that while I'm here writing..."
"Gorblie thought you were tapping keys?!?"
"Whatever, that's not the point. When I'm in here working you're not supposed to be anywhere in the vicinity. Especially not HOVERING OVER MY SHOULDERS!!!!!!!!"
Hey Creature?"
"UUUUHHHHH...WWWWHHHHAAAAATTTTT!!!!!!!!!"
"Gorblie wants to know if that's spelled with a "G"?"
"If what is spelled with a "G"? What are you talking about?"
"Gorblie thinks maybe Gagillion is maybe spelled with a "G"."
"That's it!!! That does it. Get out of here before I call the Gate Guardian. Get out of my writing room before I have your putrid Green Carcass BOILED IB OIL!!!!!!!"
"Uh, Creature..."
"WHAT CAN YOU POSSIBLY WANT NOW???????????"
"Gorblie just wanted to tell you that you spelled ib wrong."
"WHAT???? That's not even a word. What are you talking about?"
"Gorblie just wanted to know what you were talking about? Gorblie saw you write ib and he thought maybe Creature meant "in" instead."
He just stood there smiling, well, actually more of a grimace splayed across his goblinoid features. That was it, all Dunna (as baby Gavyn would say).
"That's it I'm gonna boil you in oil myself. Ib, in, who cares anyway?"
"Gorblie thinks your readers and editors might."
UUHHH!!! Out, NOW. GUARDS!! GUARDS!!"
"Gorblie is gone."
In a flash he disappeared, just the way he appeared. Oh, No, I know what you're thinking; he is not a figment. Oh, No. That little PITA (Pain-in-the-a#&) is a real goblin about three feet high. He's always bothering me when I start writing something and then I don't even have a clue as to what I'm supposed to be talking about.
Oh, yeah, that's right; E-MAIL HELL!!! Many people suffer from online gaming but I never seem to make it that far. I get trapped in perpetual e-mail inundation and never make it out in time to write anything of value (well, I guess my e-mail comments have some value). So, as I've said, I'm not super lazy, just mis-directed. I should be working on writing projects and not just writing thousands of words on e-mail comments. I have lots of Synopses (a word???) put tobether for at least three novels, a couple novellas, a few reptile articles, and at least twenty-five stories and still I trap myself under tons of e-mail. My early New Years resolution is to write more about me, myself, I, and all my projects and only spend a small portion of the day in e-mails. We'll see if that happens.
I remain optimistic because, in Creature's Castle," anything can happen.
Have a Great Day!!!
The "Creature"
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