Well that's just my taste, not that what you did doesn't work necessarily.
The Simp Takes a Holiday: bosindy, Tekashi, Arabian
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Well that's just my taste, not that what you did doesn't work necessarily.
Plus, I have to find a way to get Ute Gfrerer - Wald (who plays the mom) in everything I do. It was a shame recently because "The Women" http://imdb.com/title/tt0430770/ was shooting in Boston and she went in for an audition and killed it. They offered here a pretty meaty speaking part and she couldn't take it because of a green card issue.
She had just got back from touring Europe singing opera to great reviews and 3 days later she is walking around with a doll with a hood on it. She didn't get the humor at first, but she liked the film a lot when she saw it.
btw you can catch her in Munich in April for those who live in Germany http://www.ute-gfrerer.com/
She had just got back from touring Europe singing opera to great reviews and 3 days later she is walking around with a doll with a hood on it. She didn't get the humor at first, but she liked the film a lot when she saw it.
btw you can catch her in Munich in April for those who live in Germany http://www.ute-gfrerer.com/
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Ted Arabian
Member with Ladder
LOL! Well, I appreciate that I don't appear to be a 43 year old man, that's for sure! I think I may have been feeling old due to the schedule of shooting both my film and Jim's in a 3 day period!!!
I will always respect and want the honest assessment... even if it is sometimes hard to hear.
Cheers!
Well The Simp in the film would be about 28. Daisy says "it's been at least 10 years" so assuming he left after graduation from High School he would be in his late 20's. Daisy looks like she is in her late 20's as well. That would make Ted's character in his late 40's if he got married young. I thought Ted could pull that off age wise and he does in my mind.
I think when you know someone in one specific context, it is hard to see them act sometimes. I know the worst reviews I got when acting in something have been from people that know me well. I am not saying this is even the case here, everyone has their own sensibility
the funny thing Ted, is that you have 20 really good reviews and that one mixed one is the one that seems most believable. The mind of the actor.
jmc
Well-known member
I can't believe I haven't posted here already. I really loved this one. It was so funny, and technically there weren't any spots where I was taken out of the film (well, the action in the bar where she pushes her boyfriend seemed a little forced, but it was minor). I loved the dolly shot by the taps, and the ending was perfect. Her eyes and body language in that scene were spot on.
As for Ted, I was actually surprised by how old he seemed in the film. It wasn't even his look, it was how he played the character. Of course my previous exposure to him has been exclusively written text and his old In-N-Out icon...:cheesy:
As for Ted, I was actually surprised by how old he seemed in the film. It wasn't even his look, it was how he played the character. Of course my previous exposure to him has been exclusively written text and his old In-N-Out icon...:cheesy:
Thanks for your comments. The bar scene was definitely a new level of difficulty. the dolly shot was the first thing we did and we kicked off at about 2:45 A.M. My extras were completely bombed and occasionally would glance right into the camera. We also got stuck on the taps a few times. I actually have a longer shot that I am going to use in the longer cut that starts much further down.
After we got the dolly shot it was around 3:45 A.M. and I am really happy we got the coverage we did, I have an insert of the push that I may try in the longer cut. We finally finished around 6:00 A.M. so a big thanks to my cast and crew for hanging in there.
I am glad you liked the ending. Thanks for commenting
This made me laugh, I am glad you liked it.
And to everyone who has commented, Thank you. It am really happy with the way the film has been received by the dvxuser community. Without this place I would have been completely lost as a filmmaker and there is a good chance I would not have been able to do this.:beer:
Jim
Brian Parker
Well-known member
Wow, great film. Cinematography, CC, casting, pacing and story...all of it was really well done. Best of all, it was funny. I chuckled loudly at the rubber fist but I really started laughing loudly at the end when she unmasked him. Her facial expressions were perfect and it read so well. Great job.
Blaine
Mr. Hollywood
I will be looking forward to that, Jim. I'm hoping to see several longer cuts of the films entered within the next few weeks. :thumbsup:
Thanks Blaine, so many great films in this fest, I have over a half dozen in the indefinite save to desk top mode. WTHL being one.
This one had me laughing all the way through. Great job.
Thanks Simon, I am glad you enjoyed it
Your film is one of the save to desktop films for me, I am really glad you liked it.
tmnt
King of Australia
Ah, I love little subtle (well kinda subtle) gags like how Simp goes to take a sip of the coffee, laughed at that.
And Ted, did I detect some John Wayne in that "Well come on in"? You did well in it.
Definitely looked like some bits were shot quicker than others, the bar scene looked nice. Some soft focus but nothing bad.
Loved how you abruptly cut with the cute girl at the end.
Great job to you all, got a few laughs out of this!
And Ted, did I detect some John Wayne in that "Well come on in"? You did well in it.
Definitely looked like some bits were shot quicker than others, the bar scene looked nice. Some soft focus but nothing bad.
Loved how you abruptly cut with the cute girl at the end.
Great job to you all, got a few laughs out of this!
Cryogenic Filmworks
Veteran
A little late getting back around to the lovefest files but just wanted to let you know I did use one of my votes on this project. Sorry you didn't get in the top 3 but you still have to know you put out a superb product.
Twas all in jest of course. The new avatar looks great (though it is a bit sad to retire the old one).
Thanks a lot man, knowing that a few people have felt the film was in this category has been a great feeling. Although it would be nice to win a prize, I get a ton out of these festivals and winning is really secondary. I really liked the films that won and I am happy for those film makers. :beer:
well The Simp was invited to play the Pawtucket Film Festival. We will be playing on the 19th in Rhode Island. If you're in the neighborhood:
http://www.pawtucketartsfestival.org/Events-143-Ninth_Annual_Pawtucket_Film_Festival
http://www.pawtucketartsfestival.org/Events-143-Ninth_Annual_Pawtucket_Film_Festival
Tom Marshall
Actor!!!!!!
Thats's awesome man, congrats.