That I will post the names of films that I have watched recentally. I may or may not write a review about them. That depends on what I thought of the film.
I'll try to do this when every I watch a film, and I'll try to update at least once a week.
Much love.
Caroline
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Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Update on the Fan monologue.
This is just a quick update to show where I am at with the "Talking Heads" inspired monologue. It's still in it's pre-draft stage. I haven't even completed the skeleton, yet alone added the flesh. :)
Fan can be a male or a female, young or old, fat or thin. This choice is up to the director.
FAN
Holds up ticket.
I've got my ticket to see my all time favorite band in two weeks times. The gig's in London. London! The land of hope and dreams. Or is that New York? Or Paris? Never mind.
I'm getting the band shirt. It costs £35, but it will be totally worth it. Darren says I should get the hoodie and buttons as well. Depends on how much it costs.
Smiles
"Please allow me to introduce myself." Funny. Rock and roll is in my blood. My old man was the drummer in a band called Wednesday. Not very big, but the fans were loyal, almost to a point of obsessive.
Glances to the side, where it is presumed there is a photo.
My mum met my dad at a gig. There was love at first sight. She had just kicked some pervert in the balls for grabbing her bum. The funny thing was that the perv was my dads best mate, Trev.
Looks into the camera.
I'm so excited.
Fan can be a male or a female, young or old, fat or thin. This choice is up to the director.
FAN
Please allow me to introduce myself. I am a rock and roll fan. Always have been, always will be. Rolling Stones, Kinks, maybe The Beatles. Defiantly The Beatles.
Holds up ticket.
I've got my ticket to see my all time favorite band in two weeks times. The gig's in London. London! The land of hope and dreams. Or is that New York? Or Paris? Never mind.
I'm getting the band shirt. It costs £35, but it will be totally worth it. Darren says I should get the hoodie and buttons as well. Depends on how much it costs.
Smiles
"Please allow me to introduce myself." Funny. Rock and roll is in my blood. My old man was the drummer in a band called Wednesday. Not very big, but the fans were loyal, almost to a point of obsessive.
Glances to the side, where it is presumed there is a photo.
My mum met my dad at a gig. There was love at first sight. She had just kicked some pervert in the balls for grabbing her bum. The funny thing was that the perv was my dads best mate, Trev.
Looks into the camera.
I'm so excited.
So, yeah, as always: if you like it, comment. If you hate it, comment. Thanks.
Caroline
P.S: I'm going to be trying my best to update at least once a week. Can't make any promises, but I'll do my darned best.
Sunday, 27 November 2011
Review for “Des hommes et des dieux ” - Of Gods and Men
“Of Gods and Men” is a true story based on a group of Trappist monks living in Algeria. Islamic rebels threat their lives and the monks must decide what to do: safely escape the country, or stay in the heart of danger.This film is not action packed. It is not fast paced or full of sex and scandal. Instead it is slow, calm and filmed in such a beautiful manner it may reduce you to tears. The camera silently pans across the landscape, which reflects the monastic vow of silence, which presumably all of the men would have taken. Writers Xavier Beauvois and Etienne Comar daringly use minimal dialogue to emphasis this. The film could have been half an hour shorter, and a smidgen faster.
The actors playing the roles of the monks (led by Lambert Wilson and Michael Lonsdale) showed respect for each of their characters, who had clearly been researched thoroughly before filming started. The decisions that the men had to make were emotional, both for the character and the audience. The group of actors managed to portray their complex emotions with just the slightest movement. This in itself is something to be applauded, as many Hollywood films need characters to spell out their emotions.
Overall, “Of Gods and Men” is very much worth the two hours that it takes to watch from start to finish. It is inspiring to see how humble and brave humans can be, especially in times of great danger and uncertainty.
Monday, 21 November 2011
Excerpt from a script called "Lord of the Flies"
The layout looks odd. I don't know what's going on with it. :/
JACK
This is for you, beast. Stay away from us, or we shall
attack and kill you. Understood? Great.
He thrusts the head down onto the stake and blood
splats onto the boys.
JACK
Hunters! Back to Castle Rock.
They runs, dragging the body along behind them.
Flies buzz around the head as blood drips from it.
The sun has set and it is dark. Simon walks up to
it.
SIMON
Hello? Is anybody here? Jack? Hello?
A spotlight on the head.
LORD OF THE FLIES
Welcome Simon.
SIMON
Who was that? Come out. I’m not frighted.
LORD OF THE FLIES
I am here, Simon. Right in front of you.
SIMON
But. But you’re-?
LORD OF THE FLIES
What am I?
SIMON
You’re the lord of the flies. What do you want with me?
Leave me alone!
LORD OF THE FLIES
No. You will never get away from me, Simon. You will be
here forever.
SIMON
You’re lying!
LORD OF THE FLIES
Oh, I’m not. Sorry to disappoint you. I exist within
all men. All you little boys on the island. You can
never leave me.
SIMON
I feel sick.
LORD OF THE FLIES
Goodbye, Simon.
SIMON
I feel...
He faints. Sunday, 20 November 2011
Inspired by his "Talking Heads".
That is to say, "Talking Heads" by Alan Bennett.
I have started work on a monologue about a person (not specified if male or female, young or old) who is going to a rock show.
It has strong influences from "Talking Heads" and when it is done and typed up (it's only at the written on a piece of paper stage) I'll upload some of it here.
That reminds me, I need to finish the finial draft of Lord of the Flies and upload some of it here.
Hmmmm. I'm lagging behind.
Caroline
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