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
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
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
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
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
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!
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!
Friday, September 18, 2009
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!
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!
New Season!!!! We're Back!!!!
Well, kids, we're back with a new name thanks to the second season of true Blood! Bacchae's Descent! And I guarantee that this season in blogosphere you will definitely be shaking your head at times and going, "He so didn't go there". And you know what? I am going there!!!
Today, in fact, I'll be bringing you Two! Count em Two reviews (in their own posts).
The first will be my review of the entire second season of True Blood. The second season was, in a word, interesting lol. The second post will be my weekly recap/review of Survivor Samoa.
For now, just to wet your appetites, I leave you with this image of the newest cast member of the Melrose Place, redux...Caleb Brewer, the cigar smokin gay businessman played by Victor Webster...there is hope there, even if, at this point, Melrose Place jury is still out. (though with Peter and the Syd flashbacks there's still hope...upcoming posts reviews? i think so..)
Though the question remains? When Mr. Caleb is revealed Sans Shirt, which Caleb will viewers see?
The smoothie?
or the hot one, i mean the hairy one?
Until then, my friends, the jury is out....i just hope this cigar smokin hunk is filled with chest hair.
See you in a few hours!!!!
Today, in fact, I'll be bringing you Two! Count em Two reviews (in their own posts).
The first will be my review of the entire second season of True Blood. The second season was, in a word, interesting lol. The second post will be my weekly recap/review of Survivor Samoa.
For now, just to wet your appetites, I leave you with this image of the newest cast member of the Melrose Place, redux...Caleb Brewer, the cigar smokin gay businessman played by Victor Webster...there is hope there, even if, at this point, Melrose Place jury is still out. (though with Peter and the Syd flashbacks there's still hope...upcoming posts reviews? i think so..)
Though the question remains? When Mr. Caleb is revealed Sans Shirt, which Caleb will viewers see?
The smoothie?
or the hot one, i mean the hairy one?
Until then, my friends, the jury is out....i just hope this cigar smokin hunk is filled with chest hair.
See you in a few hours!!!!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
new blog...finally
okay folks...a new blog will be in store for you tomorrow!!!!
and it will be a review of something i watch tonight lol
and it will be a review of something i watch tonight lol
Thursday, May 7, 2009
A Time To Vent
I realize it's been a while since my past post here, but I've been busy. Travelling, all that jazz, etc. And i Apologize. Tomorrow will be back in action with film reviews, and more. So sorry for the hiatus.
Anywho, this blog is currently titled Dirait-On, which is French for So They Say. lol Now some of you may know that I am a member and group owner of another blog-ish site.
Now, it's not like me to bitch out like this, lol, okay, it kinda is, but i want to take a moment and vent about something that has been on my mind for the past few weeks.
I am one who wears his emotions etc on his sleaves. There's no hiding with me. Those who know me know that I am an Artist, a writer and director. Those who know me from NYC may have witnessed some of my productions. Funny sideline>
I graduated from Fordham University in 2001. During the four years at that university my writing or directing or both was responsible for several memorable 1st time experiences, including:
On Stage bullet wound complete with flying brain matter and head explosion
Stage Flooded with blood
All Leading Actors possessing Chest Hair
Simulated Rape
More Leather in Costumes than imaginable, incl. Oedpus in Leather
An audience Member having a panic attack and having to walk out...
and so forth. In fact, since my graduation, they have begun to refer to special effects, and edge and envelope pushing theatrical experiments "Costelloism", which is kinda cool.
Back on track, at the core of who I am, i consider myself an Artist. Now, contrary to popular beliefs, Artists don't hide from their emotions. At least I don't, especially when it comes to the written word.
Now, it is there that I release things. Call it, therapy, perhaps. lol Which bring me to my venting.
So, on this other site which i mentioned above, i say what I feel, and think, and believe, and i say it often times with passion and conviction. Do i always write the most popular things, or take the most politically correct of positions? Of course not lol
Well,
People that i know, several, in fact, have recently confessed to me that others on that site have questioned my mental stability to them. Under the guise of concern, these individuals (whom i do not know the identites) have asked if i was right in the head, was healthy mentally, well, you know the drill.
Let me just say that this really bugs me. Seriously seriously bugs me. And actually, the fact that my 'friends' even mentioned this to me, bugs me. Now, i will admit that I've been holding off on that site from calling out a many number of people as pure idiots, masagonistic twerps, ignoraneous malcontents, the list goes on. I am just tired of dealing with individuals who seem to have a mental age of 10 or 11 (And no, none of them are handicapped mentally).
Moreover, these people, i am convinced, can not read, or refuse to read. Perhaps it's selective. Two-syllable word maximum comprehension.
It is interesting to note that i am still a part of that other site, even though, it obviously looks like i should just leave it. The fact is, there are some really good folks there. And with what i state on my blogs there, these people interact and understand and that's what's important. So i'm staying for the time being.
As to my mental stability, well, I'm fine. Or as fine as someone who's Art lies in the horror genre can be lol.
Currently I am in pre production for Titus Andronicus, which I will direct in the Fall, i am still workin on Amongst The Living, and also a special project that I will refer to as Mr.B. I have recently begun a novel focusing on unrequited love, called aptly lol Unrequited lol as well. These are all works whose emotional layers and epiphanies lead one to very deep and sometimes dark places.
As an artist i firmly believe we need to go to those places, even if we don't want to go there. It will only make us stronger. And I will confess that no matter whatever else i am doing, be it my office job, or hosting a seminar, or atteding an event, or even writing this, well...in the words of Sondheim "Wherever you live there's a part of you always standing by, mapping out the sky, finishing the hat"
That's just who I am. My mind wanders through observation of Human interaction and the human condition. People watching in Sheep Meadow is one of the most fascinating things i have the pleasure of doing. People say i'm a dreamer, or an idealist. Truth is, i can and have taken the slightest bit of sight observations and transformed that moment into something much grander. For example, one time at The MET i viewed a photgraph. It depicted a naked woman laying on a chaise (black and white), with her wet hair snaking along her neck and cheeks as gravity pulled it towards the floor. The photgraph was taken by the frustrating "Anonymous" lol and the Caption below it read: Is she asleep? or is she Dead?
This picture spawned the creation of Sanctuary, one of my self-confessed lesser works. The story dealt with A woman in the 18th Century who had plummet to her death in order to not marry an arranged suitor in Paris. Of course, a Vampire finds her and claims and takes her instead. Not only is she resentful, but she's pissed. She basically allows the Vamp to teach her everything she needs to know, till she becomes more cunning and skilled than he (go feminism) and then turns on him, killing him, and as a result, killing herself (2nd times the charm). Her last line in the play is "You stole my death from me. I'm taking it back, and bringing you along with me".
Okay, it's not Shakespeare of Chekov, but I quote it just as an example of how my mind works.
Okay, venting almost over, lol im going to confess here a recent happening which also has my knots tied in a ribbon. And of course, it involves, gulp, a potential partner. lol
After several weeks of getting to know one another, etc. I finally gave in to the requests to read something that I had written. The piece i handed over is "Jacob" a piece which has been produced in NYC twice, in fact. A piece that is very dark. Very thought-provoking, and, i must admit, one of my favorites.
Well, upon reading the script, things went dreadfully sour. Comments such as "You're sick and disgusting" "How could you even think to write that?" etc were fired towards me. Now, as a theatrical critique, I glory in those kinds of responses.
From a potential mate? Not so much. In fact, when I mentioned that I have a fake decapitated head hanging in my bedroom, well, that about sealed the deal. lol
It's interesting. The response to the play totally affected and altered the response and reaction to me. Which i guess, is understandable lol
People always assume that someone who works in the genre that I do is mentally unstable, a sociopath, or what have you. It happens all the time, these misconceptions. I just want to put it out there. It's not true. lol
In fact, if it weren't for my Art, i may be crazy lol Does it frustrate me that potential boyfriends shy away because of it? Yeah. But i will choose my Art over Love anyday. Interesting, i know. Thank's for letting me vent lol
Anyway, i doubt anyone would have gotten this far, but if they did, here's some pics lol They are from RARE FLESH, an amazing photography book with Pictures by David Armstrong, and prose by Clive Barker, on of my ultimate idols and mentors. In fact, Clive is in the second pic. Enjoy!
Peace
Just
Anywho, this blog is currently titled Dirait-On, which is French for So They Say. lol Now some of you may know that I am a member and group owner of another blog-ish site.
Now, it's not like me to bitch out like this, lol, okay, it kinda is, but i want to take a moment and vent about something that has been on my mind for the past few weeks.
I am one who wears his emotions etc on his sleaves. There's no hiding with me. Those who know me know that I am an Artist, a writer and director. Those who know me from NYC may have witnessed some of my productions. Funny sideline>
I graduated from Fordham University in 2001. During the four years at that university my writing or directing or both was responsible for several memorable 1st time experiences, including:
On Stage bullet wound complete with flying brain matter and head explosion
Stage Flooded with blood
All Leading Actors possessing Chest Hair
Simulated Rape
More Leather in Costumes than imaginable, incl. Oedpus in Leather
An audience Member having a panic attack and having to walk out...
and so forth. In fact, since my graduation, they have begun to refer to special effects, and edge and envelope pushing theatrical experiments "Costelloism", which is kinda cool.
Back on track, at the core of who I am, i consider myself an Artist. Now, contrary to popular beliefs, Artists don't hide from their emotions. At least I don't, especially when it comes to the written word.
Now, it is there that I release things. Call it, therapy, perhaps. lol Which bring me to my venting.
So, on this other site which i mentioned above, i say what I feel, and think, and believe, and i say it often times with passion and conviction. Do i always write the most popular things, or take the most politically correct of positions? Of course not lol
Well,
People that i know, several, in fact, have recently confessed to me that others on that site have questioned my mental stability to them. Under the guise of concern, these individuals (whom i do not know the identites) have asked if i was right in the head, was healthy mentally, well, you know the drill.
Let me just say that this really bugs me. Seriously seriously bugs me. And actually, the fact that my 'friends' even mentioned this to me, bugs me. Now, i will admit that I've been holding off on that site from calling out a many number of people as pure idiots, masagonistic twerps, ignoraneous malcontents, the list goes on. I am just tired of dealing with individuals who seem to have a mental age of 10 or 11 (And no, none of them are handicapped mentally).
Moreover, these people, i am convinced, can not read, or refuse to read. Perhaps it's selective. Two-syllable word maximum comprehension.
It is interesting to note that i am still a part of that other site, even though, it obviously looks like i should just leave it. The fact is, there are some really good folks there. And with what i state on my blogs there, these people interact and understand and that's what's important. So i'm staying for the time being.
As to my mental stability, well, I'm fine. Or as fine as someone who's Art lies in the horror genre can be lol.
Currently I am in pre production for Titus Andronicus, which I will direct in the Fall, i am still workin on Amongst The Living, and also a special project that I will refer to as Mr.B. I have recently begun a novel focusing on unrequited love, called aptly lol Unrequited lol as well. These are all works whose emotional layers and epiphanies lead one to very deep and sometimes dark places.
As an artist i firmly believe we need to go to those places, even if we don't want to go there. It will only make us stronger. And I will confess that no matter whatever else i am doing, be it my office job, or hosting a seminar, or atteding an event, or even writing this, well...in the words of Sondheim "Wherever you live there's a part of you always standing by, mapping out the sky, finishing the hat"
That's just who I am. My mind wanders through observation of Human interaction and the human condition. People watching in Sheep Meadow is one of the most fascinating things i have the pleasure of doing. People say i'm a dreamer, or an idealist. Truth is, i can and have taken the slightest bit of sight observations and transformed that moment into something much grander. For example, one time at The MET i viewed a photgraph. It depicted a naked woman laying on a chaise (black and white), with her wet hair snaking along her neck and cheeks as gravity pulled it towards the floor. The photgraph was taken by the frustrating "Anonymous" lol and the Caption below it read: Is she asleep? or is she Dead?
This picture spawned the creation of Sanctuary, one of my self-confessed lesser works. The story dealt with A woman in the 18th Century who had plummet to her death in order to not marry an arranged suitor in Paris. Of course, a Vampire finds her and claims and takes her instead. Not only is she resentful, but she's pissed. She basically allows the Vamp to teach her everything she needs to know, till she becomes more cunning and skilled than he (go feminism) and then turns on him, killing him, and as a result, killing herself (2nd times the charm). Her last line in the play is "You stole my death from me. I'm taking it back, and bringing you along with me".
Okay, it's not Shakespeare of Chekov, but I quote it just as an example of how my mind works.
Okay, venting almost over, lol im going to confess here a recent happening which also has my knots tied in a ribbon. And of course, it involves, gulp, a potential partner. lol
After several weeks of getting to know one another, etc. I finally gave in to the requests to read something that I had written. The piece i handed over is "Jacob" a piece which has been produced in NYC twice, in fact. A piece that is very dark. Very thought-provoking, and, i must admit, one of my favorites.
Well, upon reading the script, things went dreadfully sour. Comments such as "You're sick and disgusting" "How could you even think to write that?" etc were fired towards me. Now, as a theatrical critique, I glory in those kinds of responses.
From a potential mate? Not so much. In fact, when I mentioned that I have a fake decapitated head hanging in my bedroom, well, that about sealed the deal. lol
It's interesting. The response to the play totally affected and altered the response and reaction to me. Which i guess, is understandable lol
People always assume that someone who works in the genre that I do is mentally unstable, a sociopath, or what have you. It happens all the time, these misconceptions. I just want to put it out there. It's not true. lol
In fact, if it weren't for my Art, i may be crazy lol Does it frustrate me that potential boyfriends shy away because of it? Yeah. But i will choose my Art over Love anyday. Interesting, i know. Thank's for letting me vent lol
Anyway, i doubt anyone would have gotten this far, but if they did, here's some pics lol They are from RARE FLESH, an amazing photography book with Pictures by David Armstrong, and prose by Clive Barker, on of my ultimate idols and mentors. In fact, Clive is in the second pic. Enjoy!
Peace
Just
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