"Miss Laid" - A ZazaCast Films Presentation

Hi Zaza,

very nice to see that you are making a process to getting better. Other two films and you will be in the first three. The acting was enjoyable and the story very funny. I am not sure how much the film needs the moment where she has the naked breast. I havn't something against nudity, but I think it wasn't necessary for your film. The imagination of what could be under her shirt is much more erotic than to see it. I also didn't get it, why she has the nun-costume and he was a priest. Was it their sexual imagination and game when they were in bed?

Overall an enjoyable film and I am lookin forward to your next work.

Susanne
 
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ZazaCast said:
Thanks Michael for taking the time to watch & comment.

I didn't think the banner was a complete giveaway, but if anyone's been following the thread or looking at some of the BTS pictures I posted, they would have seen the nun. I even created a second poster featuring the nun & priest. Now I know better...next time I won't keep such a complete production blog....keep them guessing.:beer:
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I think keeping them guessing in some respects is a good idea. Since much of the film passed and I had yet to see her as the nun... I knew what was coming thanks to your grabs and banner. Just my 2 cents.
 
Getting pretty good Joe. Time to step it up a notch on your next one and go for a more serious script, or more broadening, if you get me (not a pun, lol).
Keep stepping it up is what I mean.

Pretty funny short. I've seen it several times. 3:29 is booked marked, lol.

The nun deal I don't think you needed.

Hey Joe, your really improving fast. Enjoyed this one more than I can say publicly, ooops soooory. Damn 3:29.
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Hey - yep - liked this but I agree - would cut the boobage - cos it just jars a bit with the light-heartedness of the rest. And I'm not sure you need the rollercoaster of twists? They feel like twists for the sake of it. Ah she's a nun! No she's not, yes she is etc...Also gotta wonder why the nun was fantasizing about NOT being able to get any? :) If she really was fantasizing about making men ahem 'over-excited', then wouldn't she be pleased with herself for having such an effect? Niggles aside this was an original entry and kudos for being a bit rude - I like that it didn't take itself too seriously. And your actors were great. Felt to me like a skit from a European porno skit show like Eurotrash or Badly Dubbed Porn- which I mean as a compliment by the way!

A nice bit of fluff! Gave me a giggle - thanks!
 
Raptor365 said:
Getting pretty good Joe. Time to step it up a notch on your next one and go for a more serious script, or more broadening, if you get me (not a pun, lol).
Keep stepping it up is what I mean.

Pretty funny short. I've seen it several times. 3:29 is booked marked, lol.

The nun deal I don't think you needed.

Hey Joe, your really improving fast. Enjoyed this one more than I can say publicly, ooops soooory. Damn 3:29.
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Raptor...all I can say is I've reserved a spot in hell for you right next to me...two condo's down! :beer:

Sarah Daly said:
Hey - yep - liked this but I agree - would cut the boobage - cos it just jars a bit with the light-heartedness of the rest. And I'm not sure you need the rollercoaster of twists? They feel like twists for the sake of it. Ah she's a nun! No she's not, yes she is etc...Also gotta wonder why the nun was fantasizing about NOT being able to get any? :) If she really was fantasizing about making men ahem 'over-excited', then wouldn't she be pleased with herself for having such an effect? Niggles aside this was an original entry and kudos for being a bit rude - I like that it didn't take itself too seriously. And your actors were great. Felt to me like a skit from a European porno skit show like Eurotrash or Badly Dubbed Porn- which I mean as a compliment by the way!

A nice bit of fluff! Gave me a giggle - thanks!
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Thanks for comments Sarah! Perhaps I should start a poll....I find it interesting that the female viewers all prefer that I remove the 'boobage' as you put it...hummm. I can't help but wonder that if I included a shot of a male backside, would you feel the same way? :huh:

As far as over-exciting men...remember, she's a nun and this is her dream. Her mind is fighting the lustful thoughts and preventing her from dreaming it all the way through. Like they say, if you die in a dream, you really die...if you have sex in a dream...well... you get the idea.:)

Eurotrash? I have to look that up, but that was the idea. I had a show from years ago called, "Love American Style" in my mind...I bet it's the same type show.

Thanks again for the comments, they are REALLY helpful in making me a better filmmaker...one of these days!:beer:
 
Aww hey don't get me wrong it was lovely boobage! Just, sadly, jarring boobage. I am not fundamentally opposed! Hey alternatively, to prevent the jarring, you could put loads more in! That's equally fine!

Never heard of Love American Style...perhaps I move in the wrong circles...or the right ones :)
 
Sarah Daly said:
Aww hey don't get me wrong it was lovely boobage! Just, sadly, jarring boobage. I am not fundamentally opposed! Hey alternatively, to prevent the jarring, you could put loads more in! That's equally fine!

Never heard of Love American Style...perhaps I move in the wrong circles...or the right ones :)
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LMAO! I like the way you think.

...and I'm sure you're too young to remember "Love American Style", it was awhile ago.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love,_American_Style
 
Your future looks bright. This was your best flick to date. Definitely. :thumbup::thumbup: I thought your actress did a great job and was easy on the eyes too. You kept us guessing until the end, and just like Lord of the Rings, when i thought it was over, there was another ending, with a bigger surprise. Good on ya. You got some chuckles and giggles out of me.
Wasn't she cute in that nun costume?
It's cool how it's like a dream within a dream within a dream. I think a sequel is in order. What will she wake up as next???

Good Job!:beer:
 
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Whatsup Joe! Congrats on the film. I'm sorry to say... I'm gonna jump on the cut-the-nudey-shot bandwagon. Given the setup, and lack of nudity prior to that shot... it seems out of taste. And the whole paper bag thing is weird too. Like Sarah said... either add more nudity, or cut it. I also agree that the whole nun fantasy thing can go... it's just kind of confusing. Is she a nun or isn't she? Was the hotel stuff real or not? It would be a more effective/funny twist if it was just simply revealed that she's a nun after she got rocked in the shower. Just my two cents... :)
 
Tim Joy said:
You could definitely have a future in porn... or not IN, but rather, Making porn. :)

Anyway- I was excited to see it after all the months of hype, and it was only a little bit of a let-down.

Other than the script and story, the biggest issue I have with this, and your work in general i think, is the lighting/ cinematography/ color grading. You might have good lighting, but the post process is lacking, or the other way around. I don't know, but something in that visual 3-way is falling short, consistently.

Why was there a bag over her head in the boob shot? Was that really you sporting the shaved-chest-man-boobs look? :)

Sound/ music was good, although I thought I detected some ADR in there? Shame shame.

Overall it was amusing, with some nice eye candy to boot. Congrats for getting this finished.
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Wow....:huh: (I'm guessing you didn't like my review of your film...D'OUGH)

blindbuzta said:
Whatsup Joe! Congrats on the film. I'm sorry to say... I'm gonna jump on the cut-the-nudey-shot bandwagon. Given the setup, and lack of nudity prior to that shot... it seems out of taste. And the whole paper bag thing is weird too. Like Sarah said... either add more nudity, or cut it. I also agree that the whole nun fantasy thing can go... it's just kind of confusing. Is she a nun or isn't she? Was the hotel stuff real or not? It would be a more effective/funny twist if it was just simply revealed that she's a nun after she got rocked in the shower. Just my two cents... :)
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Thanks for the input. The first 2/3's of the film was the nun's dream, so no, it wasn't real, I'm surprized you didn't pick-up on that? I haven't seen Alex on the boards, but I'd like to get his thoughts on that too? I know there are a lot of films to watch & review, I really appreciate you taking the time for my little flick. This information is most helpful.:)
 
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I hesitate posting anything here, but in fairness I'm trying to give feedback to everyone...

This short was made from a specific point of view, for specific viewers. I don't think I land in the viewers you had in mind.

AS A NOTE, PLEASE DON'T TAKE MY COMMENTS ON YOUR FILM PERSONALLY.

I felt that this short was very demeaning and offensive in many ways. I appreciated the structure with it being a dream at the end, but I still thought it could have been done more tastefully... It was obvious that you were trying to titillate the audience, which is a creative choice, but in this case I think not the right choice.

Anyway, there are my 2 cents. Either way, good work for staying the course and getting this short done! More than I can say for myself :)
 
ZazaCast said:
Wow....:huh: (I'm guessing you didn't like my review of your film...D'OUGH)
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No, I thought your review of the OSG was spot-on. If I wasn't so worn out I would finish the 13 minute version, which I think is much better... but anyway, back to Miss Laid. I think you might have misinterpreted my words a little, and that quote is not exactly what I said. Go back and read my review again. :) :beer::beer::beer::beer:
 
Brandon... I totally understand your point of view and appreciate you taking the time to view the film. I know it's not for everyone and I respect your opinions. I'm truly sorry if I offended you.
 
ADD MORE NUDITY!

Loved the concept and think it was well directed. Your lighting seemed a little flat for my taste but that is a minor issue. The actors' delivery was a somewhat forced but the comedic edge makes it totally acceptable. I liked your dolly shots and the setup for nun sitting on the bench. Also, the glint from the teeth was a great touch. I totally got the bag over her head bit.

Way to go man!

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Thanks Stinkpot! ... yes, I agree on the lighting. I have to figure something out, because to advance, your shoots have to become more complex and when you're a one-man show it's hard to do it all. It was a LONG day in that hotel suite 7am-3am with one stop for pizza. (and you thought it was just a prop?...that my friend was breakfast, lunch & dinner.)

Really appreciate your watching & commenting...thanks.
 
stinkpot said:
I totally got the bag over her head bit.
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You know what? When you put the nudity together with the bag over the head, it's a very fitting shot and not out of place at all. It sort of represents just a pure sexual attraction thing without any connection to who she is as a person... I get that now... :)
 
:grin:LMAO!!! TOO FUNNY! I loved the American Pie, Porky's type humor and you nailed it with this one! At first I felt like the dialogue had a few problem areas where maybe you tried to do ADR and it didn't match up perfectly, but then when the she wakes up on the bench, I thought GENIUS! I thought the title screen was very creative as well. The shower scenes were NICE! :thumbsup: Wow, what a ride! Only thing I can say is I would have liked to have seen the midget!

:dankk2:for sharing!

EDIT: After reading the other posts, I don't think the nudity was at all misplaced and actually thought it was quite well done. With the almost sheer and definite nipplage of the previous shot, the film seemed to progress towards the nudity fairly decently. Now while I would in no way argue on the 'ADD MORE' front, I don't agree with the take it all out one!
 
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Tom Marshall said:
You know what? When you put the nudity together with the bag over the head, it's a very fitting shot and not out of place at all. It sort of represents just a pure sexual attraction thing without any connection to who she is as a person... I get that now... :)
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BINGO! Buy that man a cigar....:thumbsup:

~jai~ said:
:grin:LMAO!!! TOO FUNNY! I loved the American Pie, Porky's type humor and you nailed it with this one! At first I felt like the dialogue had a few problem areas where maybe you tried to do ADR and it didn't match up perfectly, but then when the she wakes up on the bench, I thought GENIUS! I thought the title screen was very creative as well. The shower scenes were NICE! :thumbsup: Wow, what a ride! Only thing I can say is I would have liked to have seen the midget!

:dankk2:for sharing!

EDIT: After reading the other posts, I don't think the nudity was at all misplaced and actually thought it was quite well done. With the almost sheer and definite nipplage of the previous shot, the film seemed to progress towards the nudity fairly decently. Now while I would in no way argue on the 'ADD MORE' front, I don't agree with the take it all out one!
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...and another cigar! I was waiting to see if anyone understood where this was going...I mean really, the opening scene she's half-naked and when, after all her efforts (in her dream), she's still unsuccessful, it just progresses from there until she just about gives it away.

Thank you so much for your comments and I'm glad you were entertained!
(by the by... you did a great job in Pucks film. :thumbup::thumbup:)
 
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