Various TOTEM posts 2001 - 2003

K. Forman · November 10th, 2003, 06:20 PM

Hey Phil! If it's the bait and tackle and gas and deli I think it is, I've considered it too. If you are familiar with Yeehaw Jct., you know of Holopaw as well? That gas station on 1-92 was the original place that I had thought of. But that place is growing, and with all the changes they is making, it ain't right no more :)

As for the rest, pre production is going- slowly, but at least in a forward motion. I am working my tail off, just to insure we start on March 5th. And we will, unless there is some cataclysmic force that prevents it. Speaking of which, check out "Lost in La Mancha". It is about Terry Gilliams attempt at doing a movie based on Don Quixote. Very sad...

And, as always, check out the web journal for news and events concerning "Holler- It's a SCREAM in the Backwoods"

Alan Tran · November 11th, 2003, 03:00 AM

Man this is driving me nuts

http://homepage.mac.com/alantran/.cv/alantran/Public/name%20this%20tune.mp3-binhex.hqx

You know the name of that song? Its on mtv a lot in their documentaries and shows

Lemme know if you know it

Keith Loh · November 11th, 2003, 12:02 PM

Nice humming but it's not long enough for me to recognize it. What instruments?

Alan Tran · November 11th, 2003, 12:03 PM

hehe

it has an electronic dance type feel to it

Matt Betea · November 19th, 2003, 07:52 PM

Not sure if people already know about this or not, but I came upon this earlier this year and it always has something on there that cracks me up. Here Strongbad Email, the dragon and techno episodes are my favorite. The homepage is here.

Joe Carney · November 23rd, 2003, 10:27 AM

Circuit city is selling some low cost Sony DVD players that play both "-" and "+" versions of consumers DVDs (including RW). One is listing for 99.00, the other for 129.00 with better color output. Also play Mp3s. Both are progressive. Very slim design too.

Could be a nice addition for those who have to deal with both formats.

Rob Lohman · November 24th, 2003, 08:59 AM

Simple but funny!

Dylan Couper · November 24th, 2003, 09:44 AM

Heh, very enjoyable.
Any other favorite on there besides Dragon and Techno?

Michael McConnell · November 26th, 2003, 11:29 AM

Does anyone know of a good place to take workshops for digital film in NYC? I'm looking to take a lighting course to sharpen my skills up.

Dan Holly · November 26th, 2003, 12:51 PM

Interesting story surrounding the banned submission of inde films to the Oscars.

http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,...w=wn_tophead_8

Chris Sorensen · November 26th, 2003, 03:24 PM

Check NYU's school of continuing and professional education.

http://www.scps.nyu.edu/departments/...t.jsp?deptId=4

Michael McConnell · November 30th, 2003, 08:02 PM

Thanks chris--Im checking it out

Robert Knecht Schmidt · December 2nd, 2003, 12:53 PM

Trailer

Site

Could be a funny send-up of those horrible 50s B movies that get played incessantly on AMC every October--on the other hand, it could be a pale imitation without any laughs, which was how I felt for 90% of Tim Burton's Ed Wood.

I'm surprised a studio got behind this.

Ken Tanaka · December 2nd, 2003, 04:08 PM

I love 50's/60's B-scifi movies: my favorite genre! This looks like a real campy tribute to them. Gotta see this when it's out.

Thanks for the tip, Robert.

{EDIT}
The trailer is hilarious (and very slickly done)! Even the music is from 1940's horror movies. Filmed in "Skeletorama"!

Michael Wisniewski · December 2nd, 2003, 09:16 PM

For those of you who write your own stuff or wanna here's some interesting and sometimes useful links I've found - feel free to add your own.

1. Check out the script writing columns at Word Play

2. This is an interesting thread from Absolute Write, it's focused on writing novels but is applicable to movies.

3. This is a funny plot generator. Make sure to check out the different links on the page, some fun reading.

4. If you're feeling lazy - this is the automatic random plot generator. (Hint: Press F5 to get a new set of plot points)

5. And just to round it out: Movie Cliches.com

November 11th, 2003, 03:00 AM	#257
Alan Tran Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 121	name of this song? Man this is driving me nuts http://homepage.mac.com/alantran/.cv/alantran/Public/name%20this%20tune.mp3-binhex.hqx You know the name of that song? Its on mtv a lot in their documentaries and shows Lemme know if you know it

November 11th, 2003, 12:02 PM	#258
Keith Loh Air China Pilot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 2,389	Nice humming but it's not long enough for me to recognize it. What instruments? __________________ -- Visit http://www.KeithLoh.com \| stuff about living in Vancouver \| My Flickr photo gallery

November 19th, 2003, 07:52 PM	#260
Matt Betea Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: detroit, mi Posts: 187	Break time Not sure if people already know about this or not, but I came upon this earlier this year and it always has something on there that cracks me up. Here Strongbad Email, the dragon and techno episodes are my favorite. The homepage is here. __________________ Matrix metering is for girls.

November 23rd, 2003, 10:27 AM	#261
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	Heads up on Sony DVD players Circuit city is selling some low cost Sony DVD players that play both "-" and "+" versions of consumers DVDs (including RW). One is listing for 99.00, the other for 129.00 with better color output. Also play Mp3s. Both are progressive. Very slim design too. Could be a nice addition for those who have to deal with both formats.

November 24th, 2003, 08:59 AM	#262
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Simple but funny! __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

November 10th, 2003, 06:20 PM	#256
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	Hey Phil! If it's the bait and tackle and gas and deli I think it is, I've considered it too. If you are familiar with Yeehaw Jct., you know of Holopaw as well? That gas station on 1-92 was the original place that I had thought of. But that place is growing, and with all the changes they is making, it ain't right no more :) As for the rest, pre production is going- slowly, but at least in a forward motion. I am working my tail off, just to insure we start on March 5th. And we will, unless there is some cataclysmic force that prevents it. Speaking of which, check out "Lost in La Mancha". It is about Terry Gilliams attempt at doing a movie based on Don Quixote. Very sad... And, as always, check out the web journal for news and events concerning "Holler- It's a SCREAM in the Backwoods"

November 11th, 2003, 12:03 PM	#259
Alan Tran Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 121	hehe it has an electronic dance type feel to it

November 24th, 2003, 09:44 AM	#263
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Heh, very enjoyable. Any other favorite on there besides Dragon and Techno? __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

November 26th, 2003, 11:29 AM	#264
Michael McConnell Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: corona,ny Posts: 66	digital film workshops in nyc? Does anyone know of a good place to take workshops for digital film in NYC? I'm looking to take a lighting course to sharpen my skills up. __________________ co-owner www.gakcity.com

November 26th, 2003, 12:51 PM	#265
Dan Holly Major Player Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 336	Indie Filmmakers: Lift the Ban! Interesting story surrounding the banned submission of inde films to the Oscars. http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,...w=wn_tophead_8 __________________ Dan Holly Anchorage, Alaska

November 26th, 2003, 03:24 PM	#266
Chris Sorensen Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 61	Check NYU's school of continuing and professional education. http://www.scps.nyu.edu/departments/...t.jsp?deptId=4

November 30th, 2003, 08:02 PM	#267
Michael McConnell Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: corona,ny Posts: 66	c Thanks chris--Im checking it out __________________ co-owner www.gakcity.com

December 2nd, 2003, 12:53 PM	#268
Robert Knecht Schmidt Wrangler Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,933	The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra! Trailer Site Could be a funny send-up of those horrible 50s B movies that get played incessantly on AMC every October--on the other hand, it could be a pale imitation without any laughs, which was how I felt for 90% of Tim Burton's Ed Wood. I'm surprised a studio got behind this. __________________ All the best, Robert K S Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| The best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

December 2nd, 2003, 04:08 PM	#269
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	I love 50's/60's B-scifi movies: my favorite genre! This looks like a real campy tribute to them. Gotta see this when it's out. Thanks for the tip, Robert. {EDIT} The trailer is hilarious (and very slickly done)! Even the music is from 1940's horror movies. Filmed in "Skeletorama"! __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

December 2nd, 2003, 09:16 PM	#270
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	For writing your own stuff ... For those of you who write your own stuff or wanna here's some interesting and sometimes useful links I've found - feel free to add your own. 1. Check out the script writing columns at Word Play 2. This is an interesting thread from Absolute Write, it's focused on writing novels but is applicable to movies. 3. This is a funny plot generator. Make sure to check out the different links on the page, some fun reading. 4. If you're feeling lazy - this is the automatic random plot generator. (Hint: Press F5 to get a new set of plot points) 5. And just to round it out: Movie Cliches.com