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Voyeur’s delight.
In 1990, when I was about 15, I started keeping a diary. I was inspired by The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer (I’m not ashamed to admit it!) and just cracked open a fresh spiral notebook and went to town. … Continue reading
Funding update: 28 days to go.
33 backers $3,451 pledged of $15,000 goal 23% funded! Time to go all in. Later today I’ll be offering a sneak peek at one of the pledge rewards. Till then, go check out the project. Every pledge brings us closer!
3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s DIAL M FOR MURDER
Dial M for Murder [1954] 1. Scissors from her mending basket. 2. Luminous green bedside clock. 3. A bottle of lighter fluid. High-waisted pants, suspenders, a tucked-in necktie. It’s definitely a more involving film in 3-D. Hitchcock is extremely restrained … Continue reading
Funding update: 30 days to go.
31 backers $3,411 pledged of $15,000 goal Holy cats! 22% funded! But the project needs to be 100% funded–or else the deal’s off. Kickstarter is all or nothing. So please. Go check out the project. Every pledge counts!
What we talk about when we talk about color correction.
The biggest item in my Kickstarter budget for Pause of the Clock is color correction. You might ask yourself, what the heck does that mean exactly? Perhaps something like Ted Turner fiddling around with some knobs on a console? Not … Continue reading
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3 things about Richard Quine’s BELL BOOK AND CANDLE
Bell Book and Candle [1958] 1. Tangled bare feet on the coffee table. 2. “Have you been involved with Un-American activities?” “No. Very American, I’d say. Early American.” 3. Cat in a wastebasket.
29 backers.
With 31 days left to go, that’s nothing to sneeze at. But I need more. I know you like to read my blog; the stats tell the story. So, consider your pledge for the film akin to dropping some money … Continue reading
3 things about Walter Lang’s GREENWICH VILLAGE
Greenwich Village [1944] 1. “Men with long hair and women with short hair.” 2. Lime green tape on the bottom corner of the bass. 3. Flower vase water drink.
12% funded.
“Wow. Rob’s film looks pretty cool. I really ought to give him a few bucks. Why not? Gotta remember to do that …” Wait no longer, please! The faster my funding rolls in, the more momentum gets generated, encouraging on-the-fence … Continue reading
3 things about Vincenzo Natali’s NOTHING
Nothing [2003] 1. Keyboard guitar solo. 2. Davelandia has a flag. 3. Nobody hates Stan.
