Mr. Rawhide 2010!!!

It is official! With LEATHERfirst-NYC, and Rawhide, this upcoming March will bring a new Leather Contest to New York City! On March 12-13 the first ever Mr. Rawhide will be held at, of course, Rawhide, the oldest leather/levi bar in NYC (With 31 yrs!). I am honored to be a part of this momentous event! I have some amazing judges lined up, and by the end of the month, the contestant promo posters/postcards will be up at the bar and around the city!

Here's what it will look like.



Stay tuned for updates! Happy Tuesday!

Peace

Let The Right One In...yeah right!

This is a short review. I recently got to see for the first time Let The Right One In (thanks jamie). Let's just say that the rubicks cube serves as the connection between a 12 years old or so vampire and her psychiopath in the making next door neighbor.

Very European in pacing and in tone. Very thought provoking. Very very well done.

To say more is to ruin it for you.

More later.

I have to go let someone in lol

AMONGST THE LIVING SERIES PILOT AND SEASON ONE OVERVIEW

The creation of the pilot of a possible television series is interesting. You have to do much set up, and make sure you have the goods to back up to 12 other episodes of the season.

Amongst The Living is going to stir things up right off the bat. The main plot focus of the first season is going to involve a Cult. At the time of the pilot, the cult is already in operation in the City, and is in the public eye, under the guise of an organization specializing in attracting a specific populous throughout the city. The Head of Operations is enigmatic, charming, and practically irrestible. Too too good to be on the up and up. Things get interesting when it is revealed what he offers his 'pupils' in return for their devotion. It is something that many many people wish for on an hourly basis. That's the stronghold he has over them. At the end of the pilot episode we will see what happens when one of his followers attempts to leave the ranks. This is where Michael comes into play, as one of the investigators brought in on the case.

That is not to say that Michael appears only in the end of the episode. We follow him throughout, as he along with his team of ivestigators deals with a voracious vixen that has taken hostages at a downtown shipping warehouse. We are also introduced to a new character, Seth, who is brought in to join the team (From the ranks above).

As for the overall mythology of the series, we get a bit of it, and Michael's background as he shares a car ride with Seth down to the warehouse. It seems that Seth is very much aware of who Michael is, knowing more than he should. It is also evident that Michael has more than a quizical curiosity when it comes to Seth as well.

As far as Midian and the Leather community is concerned, although we will visit there in the second episode, and bring back Kyle, now a titleholder in the community, and original film draft characters of Rodney and Jeremy, it isn't until the third episode when Midian becomes a center of the action.

To answer some questions (for those who have read the screenplay)

1. Michael and Kyle are most definitely not together. Kyle is someone that, when he was an 'actor/model', was special. In the spotlight. Since that time, he has strived to return to that spotlight. Befriending and seducing Michael was one of his endeavors. It didn't work out that way, of course. Michael could care less about celebrity and the spotlight, and when he discovered the truth about Kyle, he had no problem making a public display that Kyle had no control over him. (The incident is seen in flashback in the second episode.)

2. The mythology of the returning gods. Most definitly is it there, thoughout the season. By episode 6, a huge revelation will be revealed about some of the characters.

3. In the screenplay, a vatican priest was murdered. Will there be any reprecussions? The notion of religion, which was very strong in the screenplay, is being explored in the cult plot line of season one. I can say that the season ends (literally) at the Vatican, with a horrifying revelation.

4. Is a familiarity to the events in Oakwood, and that story, essential to understand Amongst The Living the series? That is a definite no. The screenplay is serving as backstory, speciffically for MIchael. There will be references and discussions about the events in Oakwood and Michaels past, but they will only be to serve the current plots and storylines of the series.

5. Will there be lesbians or simply gay men? Of couse there will be some lesbian action, as there is in the pilot episode. Also, Andrea, it is revealed, is a lesbian.

Political Hive of Leather, excerpt from A Boy's Journey

The following post is an excerpt from "A Boy's Journey", a book I am currently in the process of writing, which i hope to have published in 2011.



The Leather Hive of Politics

DEFINITION.

pol•i•tics (From Merriam-Webster Dictionary)
Pronunciation: \pä-lə-tiks\
Function: noun plural but singular or plural in construction
Etymology: Greek politika, from neuter plural of politikos political
Date: circa 1529
1 a : the art or science of government b : the art or science concerned with guiding or influencing governmental policy c : the art or science concerned with winning and holding control over a government
2 : political actions, practices, or policies
3 a : political affairs or business; especially : competition between competing interest groups or individuals for power and leadership (as in a government) b : political life especially as a principal activity or profession c : political activities characterized by artful and often dishonest practices
4 : the political opinions or sympathies of a person
5 a : the total complex of relations between people living in society b : relations or conduct in a particular area of experience especially as seen or dealt with from a political point of view

Politics. We love it. We hate. No matter how hard we try, we can’t get around it.
It is true that politics play an integral part in the function of governments. When you register to vote, you have to immediately make choices which put you in the political pool, so to speak: Democrat, Republican, Independent, Green Party, etc. From international, to national, trickling down to local government, politics is at the center of the core. The same If you practice an organized religion, from Roman Catholicism, to Muslim, Judaism, to Jehovah’s Witness- again, you are entering into a political pool. The practices and mindset may be different, but structurally speaking, they are built essentially the same. Politics is a part of our daily lives and culture, whether we like it or not.

The Leather community, especially, the gay leather community, is of no exception. You are entering a ring of politics. Mention the words “leather politics” in a Leather social setting, and you will undoubtedly spark, often controversial, conversation. In fact, in recent years, people have used the term “leather politics” to justify their retreat from the public sphere of the community, with the exception of the events which have become the equivalent of Christmas and Easter to lax Catholics. These, often large public events catering to Gay Leather , serve as the only ‘community’ events that some individuals will attend religiously, and although politics abound in the running of the events themselves, they attract a large enough crowd that one can go about their own business relatively easily. You can easily track the course of these events through the calendar, beginning on the East Coast with MAL (Mid-Atlantic Leather) in January, through CLAW (Cleveland Leather Awareness Weekend) in April, International Mr. Leather in Chicago in May, Folsom East in New York City in June, and culminating with Folsom Street Fair in San Francisco in September, and so forth.

At these functions, a positive smiling image of the gay Leather community is prominently displayed. In fact, as viewed by an outsider, not only is gay Leather most definitely out and proud, but it is thriving.

If one takes a closer look at the gay Leather community, however, one would find, with the exception of the above and other large charity events, that nationally the community seems to be going back underground, which is most disheartening when concerns about the education and mentorship of the so called "next generation" (ages 35 and under) are poignant to the community’s survival.

You can go to any a number of blog sites throughout the internet, or pick up a number of books or magazines, and find numerous possibilities explaining the course the community has taken over the past several years.

Some of these possibilities are listed below:

- The Internet making connections as easy as a click and a webcam, eliminating the need for bar socializing and cruising.
- The death of practically an entire generation of (would-be present day mentors, etc) due to AIDS.
- The homogenization of gay men within society (even though we are still classified as second class citizens), eliminating, for many, the 'life on the fringe factor'.
- The infusion and inclusion of the pansexual BDSM and kink communities.
These, and other possibilities abound. As does the notion of politics.

The formalized gay leather community is structured like a beehive. Those at the top of the hive are the 'untouchables', the Leather A-Listers, so to speak. And beneath them, power, control and influence branch out, with each individual in their specific cone of the leather hive. Shamelessly referencing Darwin’s Theory of Evolution, it is when one decides they are not happy with their place in the hive, that politics come into play. The game is played the same, be it Government, Religion, Corporate America, Survivor or Leather. Alliances are formed. Strategies and power plays exchanged, and the ball is set into motion. When Leather politics is in play, notions of "brotherhood”, "loyalty", "integrity", and "Honor" and so forth are, often times, thrown out the window.

Those in the lower portions of the hive sometimes watch silently or join forces, thereby protecting themselves and their leather future. Other times, those who speak out in opposition, if they don’t have a strong enough political backing, well, they find themselves not so popular. It's the choice that they make. The same as when one steps into the voting booth on Election Day. Sometimes, it is easier to just vote the party line, if it keeps everyone happy.

Let’s face it. The second you decide you want to be Leather, you are entering politics. And in recent years, the leather political hive has boiled over time and time again. Some leathermen are reacting by pulling away from the public community, not even attending the events listed above.

Throughout my years within the community itself, I have, on more occasions than i can count, run across individuals who have left the visible, public community, and one thing that they always mention, is their frustration with the politics. I can honestly say that I do not blame them one bit. I, too, have been a pray to politics. I’ve had to make choices, and form alliances, etc. It’s all part of the Leather game.

For many years, I wanted, strived to be in a different leather cone in the hive, that yes, I did play politics, especially during my title year. I too, since then, have had enough of it. And I do think that politics is something that is a major issue in the strength and longevity of the leather hive.
With the exception of the events listed at the opening of this post, and others like them, there are gaping cracks in the leather community. Bars (once our founding watering holes) are closing, clubs are folding, and the space between the rebellious next generation and the rest of the community, is growing towards San Andreas Fault proportions.

Can a community exist without politics? Is interior politics a viable reason to consider when dealing with the gay leather community's current state of affairs? Can one dismiss politics in an already established hierarch military-based structure, such as gay Leather?

Using the hive as a visual example, the gay leather community is structured of individual neighborhoods comprising of friends and lovers. In essence, a collection of individual honey cones unified by similar belief systems and sexual practices. While it's not important if each and every cone gets along with the others, there is enough of a thread connecting them which forms the Leather hive at large.

The most basic unit of the hive is the cone created by consenting partners within a private, intimate relationship. When the individuals enter this relationship, they are immediately entering into a world of politics based on power exchange and, often times, military protocol. The D/s structure itself is a perfect example of politics. One is the Dominant, the other submissive. They live their lives through protocol, practices and customs. Politics.

These relationship cones often time connect with other cones, and henceforth, the hive structure is created. If one chooses to leave the greater public international Leather hive due to politics, but still consider themselves Leather, then they are, in effect, still part of the political hive itself.
In this matter, the notion of Leather is a notion of politics itself. Going back to the 1940s and the veterans who formed the initial bike clubs, these clubs were formed as a reaction of local, state and national politics. Politics is the honey that holds the cones of the gay leather community together.

Is it possible to exist in a world where politics aren’t capable of being corrupted? Unless individual ego is taken out of the picture, then I, personally find it unlikely. So what do we do? Do we step into the leather political ring, or do we sit back and do nothing. Either way, we are taking a political movement.
So, politics are here to stay, as long as Leather is here to stay. Within our individual cones, we all must make our individual choices which will either result in a more positive, or negative Leather hive. The choice is up to us. The future is up to us. We can not leave it in another’s hands. In my opinion, too much has been lost, or distorted already. Friends and enemies will be made, but the movement cannot go back to where it came from. To do that, will surely equal death.

Amongst The Living: The Series

Following the NYC reading of the script of Amongst The Living, which, I will firmly admit, did not go the way I had hoped it would (perhaps the actors jumping and skipping through any and all homosexual sensual content and subtext has to do with it), I at first wanted to push it aside. Perhaps, for good. I have moved on to other projects, namely Carnal Ties and America's Next Top Gay Porn Superstar Finale Live!, but I couldn't just put Amongst The Living out to pasture, which is what I ultimately wanted to do.

Last night I went to sleep fleshing out the first act of Carnal Ties, which I am getting to enjoy more and more (its a script that I have been commissioned to write, and so I don't have much in the creative angle), but I woke up with one thing on my mind: Amongst The Living.

It's interesting, but I find that, the more I ponder it, the film script serves its purposes, most notably as an origin story, the first part of a greater saga and chapter.

This time last year, I was in talks with SyFy networks about the serialization of the script. The suits, i mean, the powers that be, came back stating that the script and story is too "dark and sophisticated". I thought about that this morning, as I was pondering the recent reading.

I think that, perhaps, I was neglecting the one sure built-in marketing group: the homosexuals, and ignoring the gay friendly networks, such as LOGO and HERE!. This got my mind churning, and myself chain smoking. The result: Amongst The Living: The Series.



The series will take place, for the most part, in New York City, where Michael Hutchinson lives. The main characters, along with Michael, will be Jim Evans and Andrea Styler. Joining them, from the script itself, will be Brian, the one-armed man, now promoted to be Michael's official Guardian. The character of Kyle Anders will make appearances throughout the first season (12 episodes in length).

The story will pick up roughly 18 months following the events of the film, which is the dawn of Springtime in the City. In the time since, Michael has returned to New York, had a brief 7 month relationship with Kyle, which ended badly, and has continued working with the NYPD on paranormal cases thoughout the city.

The mythology set in place throughout the film will continue as a thread woven through the first season of the series. As Fr. Dow stated in the film "Don't worry. Events have only just begun".

Although there will be single episodic storylines, there will be a complete season arc, which is titled "Cured", and will most-definitely involve the homosexual populous of the City.

New supporting characters will be introduced to the story within the pilot episode, titled "Renewal", and others will also be included throughout the season itself.

This series will cater directly to the LGBT audience, bringing them a new, original story and characters that they deserve on television.

For your enjoyment, below, please see some of the images used for the reading, which were an in inspiration for the teaser of Amongst The Living: The Series.

Happy Gobble gobble.

Adam Lambert...controversial? or copy cat?

On Sunday night's American Music Awards broadcast, American idol finalist Adam Lambert, fresh off of bursting thorough the closet as if Michael Myers were attacking him (Now, that would be fun to watch), did a performance that sparked so much controversy you think he would have ripped up an image of the pope. (oops, that already happened, sorry, Sinead.) Anywho, what, exactly did he do? well, he sang a song. Something about Entertaining himself or someone else, I'm not really sure...Anyway, here are some images of that mighty fine piece of performance art. (I tried to find a pic of him tripping, but have been unable so far as to find it.)







As you can see, he's kissing a guy, big whoop, all leather and edgy lol...not to boo hoo on his parade, but it's been done before, and in my not so humble opinion, its been done a lot sexier, edgier, etc...

Take for instance his puppy show that opened the act. I saw that and immediately I went KABOOM!!!!! The costumes, the shoulder pads, the human dogs, where have I seen that before? (Besides Rawhide lol)

The answer is this: Mr. George Michael's video for his song FREEEK, off of his excellent PATIENCE album. You can see the video here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrOe1Eq1N6U

It's hot, cutting edge, and the song is simply scrumptious! Here are some photos. Enjoy!










Now, Mr. Lambert has made statements defending his performance (which i don't think he should have done in the first place. Art is art, in my book. Then again, look at the shit I do? lol) ABC is so pissed off. Conservatives are all pissed off. The Gay/Repulican cum straight battle is once again heated. lol Mr. Lambert made note of past performances of Madonna (OMG remember her LIke a Virgin and the MTV VMA's? Prieceless), Spears and Christina. Yet he failed to mention an artist who seems to have influenced his artistic journey more than the three of the ladies combined: Mr. Michael.

Now, Mr. Michael has, lets face it, a colorful past, but he's a brilliant Artist, and he's on my top ten list, so I may be partial when i say this, but, he just rocks my world. George...call me...please!

And good luck to Adam Lambert. I do think there is potential there, but the next Freddy or George, he may never be.

Here's one last pic of George Michael to wet your appetites. And check out that video!!!

Wake up, People!

As the world by now knows, People Magazine has come out with their annual list of Male Sex Symbols...and I have to bone to pick with them lol



The first, and most obvious bone is Johnny Depp???? Come on, PEOPLE, wake up! Johnny Depp? Someone must be slipping the editors some heavy mulah for that one...but more importantly, there is a grave mistake that was made inside the magazine itself.

In one of the sections, titled SEXY AT EVERY AGE, they list the sexy men according to their ages, from 20 up to 59.

As I was scanning the faces, I saw that someone who should have been there, deserved to have been there, wasn't. And in his place, at age 56, was this guy: Peter friggin Horton.



No offense to Mr. Horton, whom im sure is a swell guy, but once again, Come on PEOPLE, wake up!!!!! The man who should hold that spot is none other than Mr. Pierce Brosnan. Forget about the costumes and performance in Mamma Mia!, this man is still smoking, and has the sexy longevity to prove it. And so, for the record, not only is Mr. Brosnan my Sexy Man of the Year, but here are just some of the pictures to prove it.

Take that, PEOPLE!!! and Pierce...call me ;-)

Carnal Ties

As promised, this is my inspiration poster for Carnal Ties, aka the werewolf script.

I have the first act (roughly 35 pages) mapped out and am putting it all down tomorrow morning.

In the first act, Mark, a hard-working family man, is suffering from dreams of extreme sex, violence...and beastly transformations. Instead of relying on his wife and newborn baby girl, he discusses his dreams with his therapist. Coincidentally, Mark's dreams coincide with recent murders that have been happening in and around his hometown. Is Mark ultimately responsible for the crimes, or is his daily stress level just bringing him closer to his breaking point?

So, what do you think of the above teaser? And what are your thoughts on the poster? Let me know.



Til Tomorrow....

New Improved Teaser for ANTGPSFL

Short blog tonight, as I have to get back to working on the werewolf script, which im tentatively calling Carnal Ties. I don't know about it though. I'm working on a teaser poster for the script, and trying to make it not too gay lol...but, considering who i am, and what the other project is that I am working on presently, its proving difficult to do. Also, still trying to get kinks out of the Publisher feature on here.

But, anyway, here is the new improved Teaser Poster for America's Next Top Gay Porn Superstar Finale Live!

It was a nice distraction this evening.



Let me know what you think? and I'll be uploading the teaser for Carnal Ties late this evening, since my sleeping pattern if officially screwed up as of late.

werewolves and writers block among us

I think perhaps its due to still getting over being sick, (two weeks in and im feeling better, finally, though still a lil stuffy and tired.), but it just sucks when you have an assignment and you can't seem to focus on it.

I think it was because I had made my mind up to work on America's Next Top Gay Porn Superstar, a play, and I completely forgot that I had agreed to write the film script for a werewolf film. A script i will only be serving as screenwriter on, (at this point)that the production company wants to shoot next year.



It seems that they had already had a writer for the project, but were unhappy with him or her, so i was asked in to come and write the thing from scratch. Well, not exactly from scratch,

The team have in mind specific scenes and an already established story, so to speak. Which is where I think the problem lies. I had thought about toying with werewolves before, and it was nothing like what this team wants me to do, which i said I would. In fact, a first draft of the script is due at the end of the year.

When we see werewolves portrayed, they are usually the hunky, blue collar variety. (thank god they're hairy), but with this piece I want to change that up a bit. (not the hairy part, never lol). The team wants sex and gore, which is great as well.

In my research, i have read about the connection between werewolves and sexuality, and i am going to definitely be exploring that, of course. Also, with the perimeters I have been assigned, I will most definitely try to make something new, which is always a challenge in this day and age.

I keep hearing a phrase in my head from Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. "Anything you do, let it come from you. Then it will be new. Give us more to see." This lyric may very well be my lifeline on this project.

Otherwise, the music that I've been listening to when formulating the script in notes and such *i haven't typed a single page yet, however,* have been dark pieces. "Violence", by Concrete Blonde, among the ones that are standing out at the time. Also, interestingly, Genesis' "No Son of Mine". I know, I'm weird.

At least i have a good image of the inspiration actors for some of the roles. lol What do you think? lol


1. Anthony Moore



2. Dillon Buck



3. Butch Grand



4. Ted Colunga




And yes, I still do have ANTGPSFL very much on my brain, esp. after looking at these men lol

Till tomorrow...

Peace

Teaser Poster for ANTGPSFL

Here is a teaser poster for America's Next Top Gay Porn Superstar Finale Live! Let me know what you think of it!



Also, remember, Survivor and Fringe Tonight! So excited!!!

Peace

Prelim Details on ANTGPSFL

As with every new Art that i do, the first things that come to fruition are the names. Being that America's Nest Top Gay Porn Superstar: Finale Live! is going to be over the top, to say the least, i thought about using some insider jokes in the naming of the characters. So, to whet your appetites, here are the cast of characters for this new crazy production:

Cast of Characters
Bob, Stage Manager
Miss Carriage, host
Judges:
Chas Hunter, Current Top Gay Porn Superstar, retiring
Lavinia Andronici, World re-known Gay Porn Producer
Jack O’Lantern, Top Gay horror themed Porn Director
Finalists:
Contestant #1 Lynx Wiliams
Contestant #2. Braden Montgomery
Contestant #3. Rider Thorson
The Fluffer: Timmy
Camera Operator: Beth

Those of you who know me will get most, if not all of the inside references. All I can say is that I'm very very excited about this project. It's like nothing I've ever done before, genre-wise. We shall see what develops. Stay Tuned

AMERICA'S NEXT TOP GAY PORN SUPERSTAR!

You heard it here folks! After a rather interesting experience with the staged reading of Amongst The Living, yes, it was interesting, the creative juices are flowing more than ever! And while that project is now in financing limbo, as they say, I am ready to move on. To what? you may ask?

The answer is this:
AMERICA'S NEXT TOP GAY PORN SUPERSTAR: FINALE LIVE, a new play that will debut in NYC in June 2010. That's right, folks! Just when you thought there were no more taboos to forge into, or when you thought I had completely lost it, nope. Although the medication I'm currently on (i have some sort of bug) does make me a little not with it, ANTGPSFL will indeed be my next project! And yes, it will be a comedy of meteor proportions. Taking a stab at all the Top model, Idol, etc. reality shows, this one will be for porn! And in the guise of a live finale taping, it will surely bring the house down, or be the biggest piece of trash since Balloon boy.

I have always been fascinated with the porn industry, and I always have been fascinated with sex expressed in theatre. So, I've decided to create this lil number. lol

The show will be hosted by MissCarriage, a character that I created during the time I hosted STD Bingo at the now extinct Dugout. (STD stands for Sexual Truth or Dare, I'm not that vulgar, people!) The finale will consist of Three Finalists, Three Judges, and of course, the audience will vote live to name the winner. Thats right folks! A different winner each night! A different show each night! It'll be like the Mystery of Edwin Drood...only different.

I would love to actually get a real porn actor to be in the cast (as one of the judges), but being that right now the budget for this is ZERO, I don't think that I have a chance.

However, if I had my pick to choose from, and to supply this blog's man-meat, here is a gentlemen I'd love to direct, and hes trying to go legit with music and film. I just think he's hot lol

1. Colton Ford




I will be planning a Fundraiser for the show in January, so definitely keep an eye out for that if you are in the NYC area! And in the next few day's the first teaser poster will be complete and I'll post it here.

The world of comedic theatre has no idea what train wreck is coming to them.

TIll next time, folks! And happy Veteran's Day

Did your sheets move last night? Review of Paranormal Activity

Yes, it may be that i am behind in the times. It has been several weeks now that Paranormal Activity, this years offering of Blair Witch proportions, has been scaring audiences across the states. And last night, I finally had the opportunity to see it, and can now weigh in my opinions along with the numerous other reviews out there, which have been bipolar, if anything. Is this film the scariest in recent film memory? Did it flop? Was the male Micah hairy or smooth? I will answer all...

I had the pleasure of seeing the film at Chelsea Clearview Cinemas in the heart of Chelsea, NYC. As i was at the ticket counter and showed the box office guru my special screening pass (it was one of those passes that allows the audience to be filmed for commercials so look for me, lol)a woman next to me turned to me and said "Oh you shouldn't see that. My best girlfriend saw it and went into palpetations. They need a warning on that one." I smiled, apologized for her friend, and made my way into the theatre. Now, if that was part of the marketing campaign, then production company Blumhouse, along with distributers Paramount, Dreamworks et. al, really want this film to succeed. I must admit that the woman's sincerity in her warning was effective. And, already being in a state of heightened alertness, (it is Halloween week, and i have been watching MSNBC'S Manson Family, Jonestown, and other ditties for research into my next artistic endeavor), I'll admit it. I took the bait...

The theatre darkens. Previews play...let us begin the review!

There are no opening title sequences. No closing titles either. Which is refreshing! By now we all know the story. Young Couple Kate and Micah live in their posh new house in San Diego. Kate is going to school to earn her English Degree (she wants to become a teacher) while Micah is a Daytrader. How, with those careers, they can afford the house, with pool in backyard, etc. is beyond me. But it makes a nice setting for what's to follow.

The film opens from the lens of a video camera that Micah just bought in order to help prove, and capture the paranormal activity in the house that Kate has been experiencing on film for evidence. He also has an EVP recorder, and other goodies. It looks like his daytrade job isn't going well so he may be preparing to join TAPS (The Atlantic Paranormal Society). Katie, however, is not so thrilled about being filmed, of course.

Right of the bat, screenwriter/director Orin Pelli, sets up the conflict between the two young lovers, whom, i admit, are very well cast and commit to their roles with nothing but gusto. And koodoes to Mr. Pelli for casting a hairy man for his male lead!!!! Please don't shave Micah Sloat! The revolution needs you...

So, they set up the camera and record while they sleep. And this is where the fun begins. doors, lights, powder, sheets, noises, bangs..its all there to savour, and done exceptionally well.

Kate brings in a psychic to help her and he informs her that he deals with ghosts, which is not the case. She herself, having had experiences since she was eight, is haunted by a Demon. he Can't help her.

Micah, trying to be the man of the house, and hiding behind the camera, attempts to find out the identity of the entity, using whatever means he can, and again, fanning the flames of conflict between himself and Kate.

When things begin happening in the day, that's when you know things have gone to far. I have always been a fan of fright in the daytime. For example, Reverand Kane walking down the sunny sidewalk en route to the families house and singing his spiritual in Poltergeist II: The Other Side...spine tingling! When it begins happening in the daylight in PA, I was elated!!!

Kate puts in very strong moments of 'sleepwalking' and fear, and in response, Micah pulls out all the stops as her counterpart.

I will not spoil the ending of the film, but it's pretty effective. We know by the time it comes, that things won't end happily (how could they, hello, theres a demon in the midst?), and the end gives us what we've been waiting for!

I say go see it, in the theatre. Half the fun is seeing the other audience members react. All in the dark theatre, sharing the same moments. Seeing it in Chelsea was the perfect locale as well.

All in all, it was really good. As i was having a drink at Rawhide, the bartender commented: "It must have been good if you're still thinking about it". And i smiled. I was still thinking about it. Which is refreshing.

Happy Halloween week everyone!

A Maenad, A Cowvamp, and Evangelicals, Oh my! TRUE BLOOD Season 2 Review

Okay, enough time has passed, the Maryanne dust has settled, and I am going to attempt something that am not sure how I will be able to pull it off. I am attempting to do a Complete Season 2 Review of HBO's TRUE BLOOD, focusing on over-all story arcs, characters and also book to tv comparison. Fasten your seat belts and grab your TruBlood beverage *I had 0+ with the Ravenator for the Finale, and it was really good, esp. with vodka!* Okay, here we go!!!!



In order to give this review some ordered chaos (similar to Episode 11, perhaps, but more plot driven lol), let's separate the review. First, lets take a look at complete story arc. Now, this season was about wars and battles, and, similar to WWII, we had two main theaters. The Dallas Theater and the Bon Temps Theater.

So, let's discuss the Dallas Theater first.



Above, you will see the big baddies of the Dallas Theater, aka The Newlin's Fellowship of the Sun.(That's Steve and Sarah Newlin). The viewer is brought into their evangelical "God Hates Fangs" worlds by Jason and Eric. Jason has joined with the Fellowship of the Sun following Amy's Death and the events of Season 1, oh and after asking God for a sign. Eric brings Bill, Sookie and Jessica into their midst to help find his missing maker, Godric. Before hitting Dallas we hear that the Dallas vamps are monstrous and fierce creatures. When we meet them, however, they are just the same as our vamp friends in Bon Temps. The exception is Stan, whom of course they had to kill off due to the fact that his looks and sexuality diminish everyone else in the series. I mean, seriously, take a look...



Stan can do bad things to me anytime. But, alas, just as the ones i like on Survivor get voted off, those i like on True Blood get blown up. (Literally, he did).

So, Sookie infiltrates the Fellowship's church to find Godric, who actually turned himself over to the Church for self-sacrifice. All chaos ensues as the vamps attack, Sookie and Jason are reunited (Their hotel bedroom scene had a little too much incestuous undertones perhaps, it was a lil creepy), the fellowship were allowed to live, most of the vamps died, and they were headed back home to Bon Temps... and the second Theatre, aka Sookie's House of Horrors!!!

oh, before we get there. Jason was hysterical at the Fellowship boot camp, and was sans shirt anytime he could be, see below...



He even had sex with the married Sarah Newlin! Jason is back in business, that smoothie..but back to the review...Theater 2: Sookie's House of Horrors!!!



While the vamps and Sook were away in Dallas, Maryanne had her way with the entire town, practically. She moves into Sookie's house with both Eggs and an ostrich egg, and sets about finding Sam for an offering on her wedding day to the god Dionysus (Maryanne is a Maenad).




The town goes all orgy, black eyed crazy! And I LOVED IT!!! Of course, when Sookie and company return, all hell breaks loose, several people die and Maryanne is faked by Sam in bull guise, and gutted. It was priceless!!!

At the end of the season, of course, several things are set up for season three, which will be, it looks like, about identity crisis...we will get to that in the character reviews. The main plot, so far, involves a kidnapped Bill, a Yahtzee playing and scheming queen, a bitch named Lorena, Sam's real parents, a Rogue Jessica, oh, and Sookie's new non-human powers. AND WE HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL NEXT FRIGGIN JUNE!!!

Okay, on to characters.

SOOKIE. Poor poor Sookie. Can't just seem to get a break. She's in love with Bill, yet dreams about Eric (esp. after tasting his blood), attacked by Maryanne, practically raped by the Fellowship, finds out that she's not completely human, has a huge mess of a house to clean up, gets proposed to and then her finance goes missing while she contemplates her decision in the restaurant bathroom...what can I say other than it's been a rough two weeks for the girl.

BILL. All I have to say is that Vamps shouldn't Manscape!!! Please take a look at Bill at the beginning of the season.



Now, here's a pic of Bill later in the season sunbathing with the Queen Sophie-Anne in her luxurious and hilarious sun room.



HELLO!! CONTINUITY! Note to Mr. Ball! Don't have cast members shave their chests!!! Leave the hairs alone for us admirers!!! Enough said.

JASON.
Oh Jason, at least you try! I have to hand it to you lol. The re-enactment scene with Sarah as so High School Musical it was Priceless!!!



It's just like Tony and Maria from West Side Story!!!

Speaking of West Side Story!!!!

Hello, couple of the season!!! HOYT and JESSICA! Love them! Love that Hoyt is just a nice swell guy. Love that She went all rogue and is hitting up the tricks at the truck stop! They are just adorable together!!!!



MAXINE
Again I LOVE her!!! So evil yet so so friggin funny. She's brilliant!!!



ARLENE AND TERRY!!! Although i don't really like Arlene, I like Terry, and I think he may be hairy, so I hope we can see more of his chest next season lol

SAM
Sam wins for nudity this season, and it's all good. A great arc and character! And perfect clothing improviser! Love me so Sam Merlotte!



LAYFAYETTE. Went from in the cellar doing some Saw leg cutting, to drinkin and dreamin about Eric! He's a good ol fella!! But wait! YEP, he too shaved his chest hair! What's wrong with these people!!!

TARA. I don't like her. Never have. Never really will. Though i do think she has some good one liners. I think that her character is just as whiney as ever.

ERIC.
I am a huge fan of Eric, and he was great this season. I love how they fixed his hair lol His scenes with Godric were some amazingly emotional ones. And i love how he's getting closer and closer to the Sookster. (NOW be like the Eric Viking in the book and let your blond chest hair grow!!!!)



PAM
My Favorite All time character (we haven't seen Alcide yet). WAS SO MISUSED This Season! I MISS HER SO MUCH!!! and her pumps!!!! Mr. BALL PLEASE GIVE HER MORE TO DO NEXT SEASON!!!






GODRIC. Again, great storyline and Character. Good job Mr. Ball!!!



EGGS. Whatever. lol

MARYANNE
What can I say? Many hate her! I loved every bit of her! I am going to miss her SOOOO much!!!!! She was amazing!!! Debbie Pelt has major shoes to fill in the crazy bitch department lol

and last, but not least, Sophie-Anne.



I am intrigued. I know a lot about what the Queens about, and i like so far whats being done with her. We'll just wait to see about her, and how long Hadley (sookie's cuz stays alive)



Now, onto the Book vs. Show.
VERY VERY DIFFERENT!!!!! Don't even compare the two!!!! Lafayette's dead. Only One orgy. Eggs is bi, Tara is White, Maryanne is names Calisto and sleeps with Sam, Stan is the Sheriff, Godric is just there, the weres of Dallas save Sookie, its very very different.

I can't wait to see what they do with adapting Club Dead! Gay King of Mississippi! Alcide! Warewolves! Missing Bill! It'll be amazing!!!

Till next season! Peace!