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I can't write this paper.
It's just not coming out of my fingers. 1 page down. 4 to go. COME ON, SUZANNE. (Must give myself a little pep-talk to keep going.)
I worked for CBS Sports yesterday for the Iron Bowl - initially I was going to be on the field helping Tracy Wolfson, but that got switched to me being in the production trunk. At first I was a bit pissed that it happened - another girl pulled the "But Mr. Oakley told me I was going to be on the field again!!" and she got her way. But turns out, instead of fetching Tracy cough drops and tea, I was in the heartbeat of the production: with the director, producer, AD and tech manager. I had a headset on communicating with the producer in NYC - I had to keep up with the game, taking note of where the ball was, how many timeouts each team had, etc etc. I was actually watching it be put together - which shots came next. INTENSITY. A wall of monitors with the different cameras glowed, and it was impressive how the director called it. I've done little exercises of multi-camera - where you know what shots come next - but this is a "fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants" type of deal. I enjoyed it. (Oh! And apparently I get paid!)
I did see a few flicks this week, here's my take:
***1/2 - By far the best Bond movie in my recent memory - Craig did a fantastic job, as I knew he would. I felt the whole romantic storyline was a bit too contrived - I know, what was I expecting - but that's the only weak part. Other than that, it's a action-packed fun fest.
**** - Alejandro González Iñárritu is one of my favorite modern/working directors, and his latest venture is no disappointment. A complex tale of interweaving stories, BABEL is a seriously important film for everyone to see. González Iñárritu has a supernatural ability to capture the minute details of human emotion - exposing parts of ourselves which aren't always flattering in his characters. The scene in the club - with the strobe light on Chieko's face - was incredible. You actually see her expression change bit by bit. SImply brilliant.
**** - 3 four-star reviews in the past few weeks?! What's going on! But yes, this Beastie Boys concert doc is absolutely phenomenal with its totally inventive approach at filmmaking. Giving video cameras to 50 fans at a concert in NYC's Madison Square Garden and then editing it all together had to have taken HOURS, but man was it worth it. The fan-cam footage is just the tip of the impressive iceberg - the effects (namely the layering of Mike D with the girl in the audience doing similar dances) are mind-blowing. So well done. Try not to get into it - as a Beastie fan for years I found myself bobbing my head and rapping along ("Brass Monkey" is a personal fave, since us Robertson kids have our own version titled "Bran Muffin" as an ode to a popular breakfast food). You'll see some famous people in the crowd, too - it's pretty great. MCA, Mike D and Ad-Rock flow so well together - and, as my brother pointed out, always have. So true. They each have their own unique style - MCA's flow is still my favorite. If the Beasties ever come near, I'm there. NO SLEEP 'TIL BROOKLYN!
**1/2 - Since shitty Comcast decided to crap out on Thursday night during GREY'S of all things, Steph and I opted to watch a movie. Since I hadn't seen this one in my Netflix collection, we popped it in. I have to say, it's different - typical of Danny Boyle (Trainspotting). I enjoyed it now that I'm thinking back on it - it's a highly original film. And I loved Holly Hunter.
I will see The Queen and eventually Stranger Than Fiction soon. And of course others which come out Thanksgiving.
Now back to my paper. Of course I'll have to take a break to hit the rec. It's due Tuesday. As long as I have atleast half written today I'll be in good shape. It's going to be a piece of CRAP but I'll get it done.
It's just not coming out of my fingers. 1 page down. 4 to go. COME ON, SUZANNE. (Must give myself a little pep-talk to keep going.)
I worked for CBS Sports yesterday for the Iron Bowl - initially I was going to be on the field helping Tracy Wolfson, but that got switched to me being in the production trunk. At first I was a bit pissed that it happened - another girl pulled the "But Mr. Oakley told me I was going to be on the field again!!" and she got her way. But turns out, instead of fetching Tracy cough drops and tea, I was in the heartbeat of the production: with the director, producer, AD and tech manager. I had a headset on communicating with the producer in NYC - I had to keep up with the game, taking note of where the ball was, how many timeouts each team had, etc etc. I was actually watching it be put together - which shots came next. INTENSITY. A wall of monitors with the different cameras glowed, and it was impressive how the director called it. I've done little exercises of multi-camera - where you know what shots come next - but this is a "fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants" type of deal. I enjoyed it. (Oh! And apparently I get paid!)
I did see a few flicks this week, here's my take:
***1/2 - By far the best Bond movie in my recent memory - Craig did a fantastic job, as I knew he would. I felt the whole romantic storyline was a bit too contrived - I know, what was I expecting - but that's the only weak part. Other than that, it's a action-packed fun fest.
**** - Alejandro González Iñárritu is one of my favorite modern/working directors, and his latest venture is no disappointment. A complex tale of interweaving stories, BABEL is a seriously important film for everyone to see. González Iñárritu has a supernatural ability to capture the minute details of human emotion - exposing parts of ourselves which aren't always flattering in his characters. The scene in the club - with the strobe light on Chieko's face - was incredible. You actually see her expression change bit by bit. SImply brilliant.
**** - 3 four-star reviews in the past few weeks?! What's going on! But yes, this Beastie Boys concert doc is absolutely phenomenal with its totally inventive approach at filmmaking. Giving video cameras to 50 fans at a concert in NYC's Madison Square Garden and then editing it all together had to have taken HOURS, but man was it worth it. The fan-cam footage is just the tip of the impressive iceberg - the effects (namely the layering of Mike D with the girl in the audience doing similar dances) are mind-blowing. So well done. Try not to get into it - as a Beastie fan for years I found myself bobbing my head and rapping along ("Brass Monkey" is a personal fave, since us Robertson kids have our own version titled "Bran Muffin" as an ode to a popular breakfast food). You'll see some famous people in the crowd, too - it's pretty great. MCA, Mike D and Ad-Rock flow so well together - and, as my brother pointed out, always have. So true. They each have their own unique style - MCA's flow is still my favorite. If the Beasties ever come near, I'm there. NO SLEEP 'TIL BROOKLYN!
**1/2 - Since shitty Comcast decided to crap out on Thursday night during GREY'S of all things, Steph and I opted to watch a movie. Since I hadn't seen this one in my Netflix collection, we popped it in. I have to say, it's different - typical of Danny Boyle (Trainspotting). I enjoyed it now that I'm thinking back on it - it's a highly original film. And I loved Holly Hunter.
I will see The Queen and eventually Stranger Than Fiction soon. And of course others which come out Thanksgiving.
Now back to my paper. Of course I'll have to take a break to hit the rec. It's due Tuesday. As long as I have atleast half written today I'll be in good shape. It's going to be a piece of CRAP but I'll get it done.