"J.U.L." Shaun Patrick/Stewbottum

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"J.U.L."
A Misplaced Planet Production
Written by J Wilder Konschak
Based on the Bullshit by Jared Rivet, Mel Cowan, J Wilder Konschak
Directed by Michael Pierce and Shaun Boyle
Produced by Amy Grumbling and Alli Hartley
Edited by Michael Pierce & Darren Ryan
Shot by Shaun Boyle
Score by Stirling McLaughlin
Fight Choreography Aaron Edell
Makeup Diane LaGrippo
Sound Recordist Allison Howe
Slate Girl Michele LaVigne
2nd 2nd Assistant Fluffer Kevin Boyle

Starring

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Marc Lesser as The Father

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Melissa Mills-Dick as Big Sis

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Mitchell Howe as Lil' Bro

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And Introducing Keely Flynn as The Bombinatrix

Other People Who Showed Up:
Commander Outstanding Karl Moore
The Trashman Justin Philpot
Captain Quality Gabe McKee
Pillowman Alli Hartley
Kid Pope Mike Ferraro
 
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Very cool film guys. My favorite part was when the dad was cussing at the kids. The part about Steven and his actual name being billy... hahaha I busted out laughing at that dad getting mad at those kids. They were awful kids. They deserved it.
 
Thanks mjmcneese2, the costume came out really well. Maybe, WilderWorks can fill us in on what it was made from...
 
The helmet was made from a laundry detergent bottle, a toilet bowl cleanser bottle, and the back of an egg timer, with some fabric for texture.

The shoulder-unit was made from a 2 liter coke bottle, 4 breathing filter masks, a plastic paint-can topper, a length of plastic chain, a dow, and 6 shower curtain rings, which clipped to the blanket cloak.

The weapon was made from a children's toy luggage caddy, which I took apart, so I could use the extendable rod segments. They were attached with the ends of a garden hose, which I'd already cut up for the bombs.

Add hot-glue, gardening wire, and spray paint.

The dominatrix body-suit was made from vinyl coated material, cut to shape then stamped with silver "rivet" craft buttons, held together with binder and key rings, velcro, and held in place on Keely (actress) with lots of electrical tape. There is also a large component of black gaffer's tape. Victoria's Secret provided the french-lace topped thigh-high black fish-net stockings. Keely provided the underwear, boots, and body.
 
Ahhhh. My first review. Seems like old times ...

But I digress.

I really, really enjoyed this one. The early on bat-to-the-groin provoked an out-loud laugh. But in more coherent order:

  1. The acting. In my view, there wasn't a single weak link there. The Dad was great. Both kids were really really good - the girl's expressions were fantastically dry. The villian was perfect.
  2. Really nice writing. Not too much. Not too little. But I note that some of those lines could have been really tough to deliver unless your actors came through - and they did - see above. Some of the Dad's lines were absolutely perfect, but I reiterate that if the daughter's delivery wasn't spot on, she could have killed this short - but her performance was spot-on believable and ended up making it great.
  3. Nice lighting. The darkened room for the fight scene was well lit, and I know how hard it is to get those scenes.
  4. Good CGI at the end.
  5. The camera work. Nice dolly shots. And if they weren't dolly shots, then your steadicam op probably has never seen a coffee bean in his/her life.
  6. The costumes. Liked the t-shirts. Still reviewing the villian's costume in slow motion ... (really nice job - that was a lot of work - and very gutsy on her part to take it on - what a pro).
  7. The music was perfect. Not too much, but just enough. A little cheesy - and that fit the bill. Great job.

In my view, this is a seasoned, professional production. Funny, well shot and well acted.

Thanks very much for this one.
 
Keely is a pro, and nothing but guts.

I'm glad you liked everyone's performances, because we're very proud of and completely thrilled with them. This kind of tone is a constant moment-to-moment balancing act, and the actors really understood that.
 
i justed finished watching this film. great job. i really like the quality of the film in terms of dolly shots and colors in the film. I liked the concept and the way you used hero in a different sense (dad who has to raise two kids).

Alex
 
JimtheJib said:
i justed finished watching this film. great job. i really like the quality of the film in terms of dolly shots and colors in the film. I liked the concept and the way you used hero in a different sense (dad who has to raise two kids).

Alex
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Thanks for the comments JimtheJib!!! Glad you enjoyed it. I'll hopefully be getting to making comments on your film (and everyone's) over the next few days.
 
Thank you, PK. As advised, we will do our best to change nothing. :)


...That is, unless someone else has an objection?
 
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PK Gillock said:
Brilliant. Simply brilliant. I wouldn't change a thing.

"Lets hug." :)
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Thanks for the kind words, PK!!!


JimtheJib said:
I liked the concept and the way you used hero in a different sense (dad who has to raise two kids).
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To follow up on your comment, JimtheJib...I think our intentions were a little more tongue and cheek. Unfortunately (or fortunately), we're sick, twisted people.
 
OK, OK, OK.

Where to begin.

Riiight.

Bat to nuts. That provoked a startled outburst of laughter from me and I had to stop the vid for sec to compose myself.

The story was great. The acting? Nice and dry from the kids. The father was manic in a perfect "Holy shi* my wife left me and I have to raise the kids myself" sort of overcompensating way.

Great lines.
"We're not heroes, we're a single parent family..."
"Mominatrix?"
I tend to find the f-bomb really overused but it was perfect here.

The shots. Super duper. No, I"m NOT being sarcastic.

The music was fun and minimal as the story carried this short.

The costumes rocked. I loved the other heroes who remain anonymous. Paperbag Man?

I only have two little things.

The dad's audio was overmodulated whenever he got loud. Like you blew your levels.

Also, nitpicker that I am, the sfx at the end...fab, BTW, blew right while the clouds in the sky were moving left.

Geez, I'm petty.

Excellent short

J.U.L. is now in my top 3.

sincerely,



ian



PS I want a Just Us League shirt. Please? Can I have the dad's shirt if it's an XL? Pretty please? My last name's Slessor and his is Lesser. That HAS to count for something.
 
LMAO You have NO idea how hard I laughed at the baseball incident!

.. After watching It..

haha great flick I loved the comedy ( so good to see a few entries with a good side helping of laughs ) Your actor was GREAT very Jack Black meets Chevy. The daughter was something out of an 80's movie, loved her attitude.

Great job on everything!!!
 
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