Cure for Writer's Block: No. 9

This was a great fun film for more abstract work. People always ask, what makes art in film ? I always say, like porn, you know it when you see it.

This is art.

I'd like too see more work from you.
 
I just finished watching this film.

I find myself a little lost thinking of how to review it though. I didn't really understand exactly what was going on (so it was an experiment, but who was running it and why?), but I liked the visuals nonetheless. They were very evocative.

I liked the music, and the fact that there was no dialog at all. It leaves so many questions unanswered, but in this case, maybe that's a good thing?
 
wesley said:
one of the best so far, haven't watched that many yet though

the cinematagrophy, the minimalistyc style, the music it all kinda reminded me of a david lynch meets jim jarmusch film. and thats a good thing :D

great job on the good visuals and sound design that kept me intrigued

ps: yeah it did remind me of that metallica video as well
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It's interesting you say Jim Jarmusch, because at one point, I was going to shoot this thing in one long take!

Thanks for the kind words.


John G.
 
John_Hudson said:
This was a great fun film for more abstract work. People always ask, what makes art in film ? I always say, like porn, you know it when you see it.

This is art.

I'd like too see more work from you.
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Thanks John, and you definitely will.


John G.
 
I'm sure some people have said it - but very Lynch!

It's hard to review a film like this because you can't apply the traditional criteria to it..

But I can say it was a confidently directed piece from someone who seems to know exactly what they want, and here created a disjointed but fatalistic cyclic world (i cant think of any other way to phrase it?!). Ok it may not be to everyones taste, but from this I think you're someone who's going to do your own thing no matter what people say about it. You're not here to please the masses and that shows an inner passion for the medium.

I like a lot fo what you did, and some of it I didnt like at all..... but it's beyond the realms of a conventional review. All I can say is I would watch other work you posted for sure.
 
What a fantastic show of cinematography! I loved it!!

It was disgusting, vulgar, and completely awesome.

Loved the kid with the box and the speaker that spattered nonsense sounds. The words didn't matter, we knew what it was saying.

Bravo!
 
John, I finally got to see this and I am so glad that I did! Wow! What a beautiful film. Pure art!

I can relate to that guy 100%!!!

I thought that your cinematography was glorious! Stunning work!

I am guessing that the vent was his "enemy" because it was a noise that was drawing his focus as he was stuck in his mind-void? Is that correct? If not, I'd love to know what the vent symbolized.

The small boy DRAGGING the toolbox was Brilliant.

What a metaphor!

GREAT JOB!

Congratulations to you!!!

Ted
 
Review | POSSIBLE SPOILER ALERT! I watch the movies first time around strictly for enjoyment, second and third for review.

Hey Cinealma. I had go to back to a few that I missed, yours is one of them. I thought that it was a rather artistic venture into the realm of horror. Your typerwriter was a menace and obviously had been fed up with being pounded on too often.

I think the kid dragging the box was neato.

The air vent? I had no idea what was up with him/her; co consiprator?

Neato overall. I get the whole writers block thing. I've seen a lot of these types of things in short film contests and student films. Thanks for exhibiting!
 
My absolute favorite film I've seen so far. Loved that you took this contest to an experimental end that most people wouldn't. The scene of the kid changing the numbers was fantastic. It was one of those scenes where i'm like, "****! I wish I had done that!" And that, my friend, is the biggest compliment I can give.
 
This movie was somewhere between Eraser Head and Naked Lunch. Sorry just to relate it to other movies. I know that can be annoying. Seriously though, it was very beautiful to look at. It was the best looking black and white I've seen on the DVX, or was it an HVX? Either way the comment stands. As far as I saw the exposure was perfect in every shot, not to mention how nice those shots were. The only thing that I didn't totally like was the way the typewriter grabbed him, or how he responded to it. It seemed like he could have done more to try and get free, particularly with his hands. I know it must have been a very difficult thing to do, and it wasn't bad, just not as good as the rest of the movie in my opinion. Definitely in my top 10, maybe in top 5.
 
Thanks guys. I appreciate the comments. I really hope everybody gets a chance to see my film. The feedback here is extremely valuable and your time is very much appreciated.


John G.
 
WOW did this look good . really liked the shots of the young lad pulling is tool box and putting up the numbers , getting down and dragging his tool box away .
I was trying to place the look of this Short and just read the above post ...DAVID CRONENBERG ...is right .

This was an excellent short to watch ..nicely done !!!!!

Ian
 
photographs in motion, good artsey short. liked it for originality, and it gave me flashbacks of my acid induced days.
 
Very stylish. Loved the look and feel. If any of you have seen David Lynch's black and white shorts, this film feels to be in a similar vein, and just as good when it comes to delivering disturbing/creepy imagery. Although, I felt that when we first went from close-ups to a wider shot, and saw the writer pacing in his room, it suddenly took me out of it. Not as cinematic. But that's just a shot. Loved the sound and feel over all. Lighting is first rate.
 
Thanks for the comments. Much appreciated.

TheatreGuy said:
Hey John, In my critique I questioned the vent. Can you elaborate on that? Very curious.
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Firstly, let me say that I generally don't like to explain my films. I don't really set out to create a puzzle for people to figure out. Some people might interpret my film as I wrote it. Some people might relate to all of it or a little of it in their own personal way. Some might not be able to relate to a single frame. In the end, one person's understanding is just as valid as another's, and I am ok with that.

Back to the vent. Well, it's actually supposed to be an old speaker. That's all I'll really say about it.

With this film, everything is what it is. A rose is a rose is a rose... you know? Every character, every object, every space plays a role.

But I will say this: the ACTUAL time frame of this film is very short.


John G.
 
Acting: Great.
Script: Weird.
Direction: Superb, had an amazing feel to it.
Music: Loved it!
Editing: Smooth.
Lighting: Love your contrasty look.
Loved: The opening, (it felt like a real film), B.W., (Very tasty), the eyeshot, (not easy to do!), mirror shot, reaching up on the toes. Barb wire. Everything else! Top notch.
Hated: Nothing.
Overall: I absolutely loved this film! Amazing job.

Just wanted to know. Did you start making this film with the typewriter in-front of the body image in your head?
 
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