I was thrilled and honored to be interviewed about my film by Julian Antos, a projectionist and fellow member of CINE-FILE. You can read all about the the various film stocks we used, what condition the elements were in after 20 years of being schlepped from place to place, and the realities of today’s theatrical exhibition choices.
There are only 12 days to go in the Kickstarter campaign. But the project is 62% funded; with your help, we can do this!
Here’s a new clip from the film, a musical interlude featuring Scot P. Livingston (vocal, guitar), Tchavdar Georgiev (drums), and yours truly (piano).
“POTC Blues,” an excerpt from PAUSE OF THE CLOCK from Rob Christopher on Vimeo.
This was our only complete take, by the way. We couldn’t afford to use up any film that wasn’t strictly necessary. A bit of trivia: the sound was recorded in mono, live, using only two microphones! Kudos to Phil Jones for his fine work.
Jeffrey Brown is the author and illustrator of several best-selling books, including Darth Vader and Son and (one of my personal favorites) Funny Misshapen Body: A Memoir. He combines a goofy sense of humor with a drawing style that’s sincere and poignant. Andrew Bujalski is, in my view, one of the most inventive and engaging American filmmakers working today. Computer Chess was easily one of my favorite films of 2013. His newest film, Results, just played st Sundance and received glowing reviews.
So what do they have in common? Both just became backers of Pause of the Clock. With 14 days left to go, here’s where the campaign stands:
58 backers
$8,899 pledged of $15,000 goal
That’s 59% funded! With your help, we can get there. Every pledge counts! Don’t delay!
55 backers
$8,754 pledged of $15,000 goal
58% of the way there! This is going to be nail-biter. Only you can prevent ulcers. Every pledge counts!
Birdman: or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) [2014]
1. She plants the flower in his hand and walks away.
2. A package of lunchmeat and a jar of mustard.
3. ” … hitting me in the balls with a tiny little hammer.”
WordPess tells me there are more than 200 subscribers to this blog. Why, then. does Pause of the Clock only have 42 votes?! The film is in dead last place. Friends, Romans, Countrymen. Take 30 seconds. Do it. The cat videos and listicles demanding your time and attention will be still be here when you’re done, I promise. Help with distribution and a pathway to Tribeca are at stake!
The Andromeda Strain [1971]
1. Pecked out holes in the arm, no blood.
2. NO GROWTH flashes on the lenses of her glasses.
3. His directive that everyone should get 6 hours of sleep a day is promptly forgotten.
50 backers
$8,119 pledged of $15,000 goal
54% funded! But time is waning. Go check out the project. Every pledge counts. And more exciting news: Pause of the Clock is in the running for Indiewire’s Project of the Week! Please, take 20 seconds right now and vote for it.
Once Upon a Time in the West [1968]
1. “How does it feel siting behind that desk.”
“Almost like a holding a gun. Only much more powerful.”
2. Knives and onions in a drawer.
3. Boot gun.
