RAGE
A little over a year ago now I shot my part in this film during one day in New York in a tiny little studio in the northern most parts of Spanish Harlem. None of the cast met each other until some of made the pilgrimage to Berlin for the films premiere (go to the Germany section of my photo page for some shots). It’s a real honor to be on screen with so much mind bending talent and it was a really proud moment for me to see myself on that screen with those people and think that this little idea I had of becoming an actor isn’t always just rejection and disappointment. There are moments that take you by surprise and encourage you to keep walking in the direction you’re going. Check out the trailer above and then click here to see the site that was just posted. Its a really interesting multi cinema – multi platform release that suits the story of the film so perfectly that I think it will really heighten peoples reaction to the film to watch it on their cell phones and computers. It’s really what Sally intended and I can’t wait to see how people respond. I run up to New York on the 20th to open the film there with a few other cast members, including Mr.Law, so I will hopefully have some photos and thoughts when I get back.
The Cove
It’s a little late for this, but a couple of weeks ago I saw this movie and it really took my breath away. I really believe that documentary films have hit their Golden Age and this one is at the top of the list. It was timed to come out so that the annual dolphin slaughter in September might get some more global attention this year. I haven’t spoken to anyone who’s seen it that hasn’t felt two things 1. That human beings seem hopelessly bent on savagely destroying everything in the world for profit. and 2. that they must do something to get the word about this insane practice that the Japanese government and whaling commission are trying to keep silent. Please check it out and tell other people to check it out.
vicarious
In other web series news – and i should have posted this weeks ago – my friends Nick Clark and Evan Gaustad have also been hard at work getting Vicarious out into the worlds cyber consciousness. These are some of the funniest people I know doing what they do best. The first episode is above and the other ones can be found at their own site by clicking here. Enjoy.
bedheads
Bedheads – The Trailer from Laura Beckner & Pete Monro on Vimeo.
My friends and cohorts Peter Monro and Laura Beckner have been really hard at work on this web series. The site just went live and there are only six episodes. It’s the first web series that I have ever seen that takes its time and doesn’t rush to fill a 7 minute episode with as much information as possible. Check out the trailer above and then go their official site to catch all the episodes.
dogs and lasers
A huge thank you to Cheryl Nichols for sending what is easily the greatest video that has ever been made. You will be tempted to ask why and how as you watch. But don’t. Sometimes we can’t handle the truth and we should, instead, just let the dogs and the lasers be. Enjoy.
Nyle . “Let the Beat Build”
Nyle “Let The Beat Build” from Nyle on Vimeo.
Just found this video shot in one take with audio that was being recorded at the same time as the video. It looks like it is all a group of students and a recording/music production school. I know that when you think of Patrick Adams you think of cutting edge hip hop. So I thought it would be a good thing to share. What can I say . . . my ear is always pressed to the street.
Happy Sunday.
terminus
Just got tuned into this short film. Highly suggest taking a look.
stand by me
I may be living two days behind everyone else but these online music/video mixed tracks are kind of blowing my mind. My mother sent me this one a couple of days ago. And i love that it starts with Roger Ridgely from Santa Monica, my favorite staple of the promenade and basically the only real reason to go down there. That and the Abercrombie & Fitch! I jest . . .
Canada vs. Billy Bob
The eternal strangeness of Billy Bob Thornton met head to head with pure Canadian curiosity and innocence this week.