"Analog"

yeehaanow said:
felt a hint of Wes Anderson-does-twilight vibes coming through.
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That's about the coolest compliment I can think of. Didn't see that one coming. Big Wes Anderson fan, so THANKS!

Thanks for the other compliments as well. I really dig "Anti Di Presence" (one of my favorites so far), so it's very cool to hear that from you.

yeehaanow said:
.....so you just happen to have an old gas mask lying around? That's creepy. :zombie_smiley:
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I know, right? That scene was actually shot at the lead actor's house - the guy who did "The Borders of Elysium," so... probably makes a little more sense.
 
Danielleus,

Thanks for the compliments! And I really appreciate your criticisms too - I think they're well founded.

I'm glad you liked the hand-held feel. I usually don't like that look for most things and try to stick away from it when possible, but I definitely had in mind from the start that this one would need this kind of look. I still wasn't too confident it was going to work until the second scene was shot.
 
Bryce A said:
I dug the movie minus the sudden appearances. I felt like the film, acting, and music had real gravity, but those parts just pulled me right out.

An element that really worked for me was the answering machine. I love playing with ways to creatively give exposition. The voice and Round’s (non)reaction to it got a lot across. Good job. Oh, for that matter, the tape as well
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Aesthetically the flick was quite good. Sound was sold, though I thought the pool video sounded a bit odd. Nice to see Jeremiah Rounds lamenting death instead of causing it. :evil:
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Yeah, I can understand that. The sudden appearances weren't exactly what I was going for, but I'm not much of a special FX guy, so it's the best I could come up with doing it all myself. On the other hand, I think the main thing I'm going to try and change with the Angels on the re-edit is going to have more to with the way they look after they appear.

Yeah, I was super impressed with Jeremiah's acting. A guy who's so sci-fi and, as you say, "death causing," to be able to play something like this too? Pretty darn diversely talented.
 
Hey everybody,

A lot of people have been commenting on the music. And they should be: It's pretty fantastic; and I had nothing to do with it.

Some good friends of mine and amazingly talented musicians generously allowed me to use their music, thereby making my short about 942 times better than it would be sans soundtrack.

They are:
Chris Nelson - vonnelson.com or myspace.com/vonnelsonmusic
and
Kate Micucci - katemicucci.com or myspace.com/katemicucci


You guys should check them both out when you get a chance. They really are both insanely talented artists. (Kate happens to be a really great actress as well.)

I'm super honored to have been able to use their stuff!
 
A lot to like here.

First off I'll jump right out and say I don't give an all-approving nod to one religion or another.

That said, occasionally I will see a place, read a book, or in this case see a film where the depth of faith is apparent. Just to wax poetic a moment, IMHO faith is what we all have inside, while religion is merely an attempt to expalin it.

This film felt driven by faith, though locations and props did shine a glaring light on a particular religion as well. I'll critique this purely from a faith POV.


The opening scene was quite successful in portraying a man defeated by life. The flashbacks that got him to where he is also were very successful, and executed beautifully. Where you lost me was the appearance of an angel. I would have liked to see an internal struggle continue as he battles suicide next to a thundering train. Faith is inside, and the battle should have taken place inside. Also, the tape kinda killed it. That should have been her speaking to him as her own angel, and he cannot tell reality from voices in his head - and eventaully, just before he dives under the train, his faith begins to blossom - a metaphor you used later with the ghost girl giving him (lilys?)

That scene by the way could have tremendous inpact, and was far too short. In lieu of the standard props (cross) I would have liked to see her lead the man back toward the front of the church, and then some CU shots of Christ's anguish, as it mirrors the man's own anguish.

I think all religious symbolism should have been left out up to that one moment he encounters that anguish. I think that would have delivered a more powerful message about believing. The church was quite amazing, and reminded me a little of the awe-inspiring cathedrals. The architecture could have been used a little more to emphasize a loftiness growing in the character.

In the end he finds peace through faith.

This was a powerful film, but I think it relied on religion just a tad too much, and that can limit an audience with pre-nurtured prejudices. Go for faith - that alone transcends all borders.

Nice film with some complex artistry. Thanks for sharing it.

aw
 
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eustace said:
Yeah, I was super impressed with Jeremiah's acting. A guy who's so sci-fi and, as you say, "death causing," to be able to play something like this too? Pretty darn diversely talented.
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I cause death? :(

Not everyone dies in my movies. At least, not all the time.

Thanks though! This is pretty much my first "serious" role, outside of the Theatre.:happy:
 
alex whitmer said:
A lot to like here.

First off I'll jump right out and say I don't give an all-approving nod to one religion or another.

That said, occasionally I will see a place, read a book, or in this case see a film where the depth of faith is apparent. Just to wax poetic a moment, IMHO faith is what we all have inside, while religion is merely an attempt to expalin it.

This film felt driven by faith, though locations and props did shine a glaring light on a particular religion as well. I'll critique this purely from a faith POV.


The opening scene was quite successful in portraying a man defeated by life. The flashbacks that got him to where he is also were very successful, and executed beautifully. Where you lost me was the appearance of an angel. I would have liked to see an internal struggle continue as he battles suicide next to a thundering train. Faith is inside, and the battle should have taken place inside. Also, the tape kinda killed it. That should have been her speaking to him as her own angel, and he cannot tell reality from voices in his head - and eventaully, just before he dives under the train, his faith begins to blossom - a metaphor you used later with the ghost girl giving him (lilys?)

That scene by the way could have tremendous inpact, and was far too short. In lieu of the standard props (cross) I would have liked to see her lead the man back toward the front of the church, and then some CU shots of Christ's anguish, as it mirrors the man's own anguish.

I think all religious symbolism should have been left out up to that one moment he encounters that anguish. I think that would have delivered a more powerful message about believing. The church was quite amazing, and reminded me a little of the awe-inspiring cathedrals. The architecture could have been used a little more to emphasize a loftiness growing in the character.

In the end he finds peace through faith.

This was a powerful film, but I think it relied on religion just a tad too much, and that can limit an audience with pre-nurtured prejudices. Go for faith - that alone transcends all borders.

Nice film with some complex artistry. Thanks for sharing it.

aw
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About the Church it is funny that it has nothing to do with any of our own areas of belief it just looked cool. And as far as the Angel in the Church I agree since she also happens to be my lovely daughter. Hear that Tristan more Heather...J/K but truly I agree about leading the audience into a sense of Catholicism unintentionally of course but it does ring with it. I love the ideas you have about portraying the images of Christ and having them mimic his own, nice idea. Overall great commentary.
Pauly
 
The Survivals did make a triology! :Drogar-Love(DBG): I will comment in order I watched them. At first your films are a really titbit - I enjoyed your TimeFest entry and looked very much forward when I saw that you are also in this fest, still more when I saw that you all will enter with three films!
This film has a very good production quality, the story is intriguing and I like the conflict which has your lead in the church, with the end that the little white angle gave him flowers - very simple and for that so effective and nice. The whole atmosphere of the film is heavy and in the same time light. I love the score - it gave the film something of normal life. Incredible how good the acting is - that was majikfraug and his wife, right? Are this two really actors? - I was impressed. Pauli the Hitman like the message angle was hilarious and so lovely cool :cool:. I laughed a lot when he appeared. Excellent work - Compliments! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Susanne
 
Susanne G. said:
The Survivals did make a triology! :Drogar-Love(DBG): I will comment in order I watched them. At first your films are a really titbit - I enjoyed your TimeFest entry and looked very much forward when I saw that you are also in this fest, still more when I saw that you all will enter with three films!
This film has a very good production quality, the story is intriguing and I like the conflict which has your lead in the church, with the end that the little white angle gave him flowers - very simple and for that so effective and nice. The whole atmosphere of the film is heavy and in the same time light. I love the score - it gave the film something of normal life. Incredible how good the acting is - that was majikfraug and his wife, right? Are this two really actors? - I was impressed. Pauli the Hitman like the message angle was hilarious and so lovely cool :cool:. I laughed a lot when he appeared. Excellent work - Compliments! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Susanne
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Thanks Susanne,
It burnt us into the ground but some how we managed to the three films done and shot most of the principle photography for John Labonneys "Barn Dance" also. So my brother and I actually put up 4 movies total. Very nice compliments on the acting. I must agree that my brother spoke not more then 4 words the entire movie, and yet somehow evoked a tearful response even from me.
Pauly
 
i really liked your movie. at first i gotta say it didnt seem to be going anywhere, but i don't know, it got me hooked. maybe it was because of the consistent pace and strong photography ( love the pool shots and great eye for things, like using the subaru for his car- its so photogenic and stylish, and loved the angle used to show the food mart )

and you showed the story, and didnt use a v.o.! good!

i loved your take on baptism. awesome. didnt care too much for the girl in church, she seemed almost creepy, not hopeful. maybe i missed something there. all in all strong movie.

liked the music too!
 
eustace said:
Hey everybody,

A lot of people have been commenting on the music. And they should be: It's pretty fantastic; and I had nothing to do with it.

Some good friends of mine and amazingly talented musicians generously allowed me to use their music, thereby making my short about 942 times better than it would be sans soundtrack.

They are:
Chris Nelson - vonnelson.com or myspace.com/vonnelsonmusic
and
Kate Micucci - katemicucci.com or myspace.com/katemicucci


You guys should check them both out when you get a chance. They really are both insanely talented artists. (Kate happens to be a really great actress as well.)

I'm super honored to have been able to use their stuff!
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Hell yes, way to represent.

I am definetely going to check them out. Thanks for the hook-up.
 
SPOILER ALERT>

Wow! I was blown away by your story all the way up to the religious message.

I really liked the emotion you pulled out of this movie. Your shots were fabulous... very artsy and intense. The gas station scene was very powerful... but the church thing was overstated.

Absolutely great film and filmmaking!

:beer:
 
dude your flick was so emotional that i went to kate micucci's page and i heard the song and it brought tears man.
 
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