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These Are Those Things

Beware: Bonnie Prince Billy

Will Oldham is one of those who gives both prolific and multi-disciplinarian a good name. This video, in anticipation of a new CD this month,  almost makes me want to be in Los Angeles (no small feat!):


Thanks Filmmaker!

And here’s another one who gives prolific & multidisciplinarian good names,  Jeff Lewis’, take on Will:

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Bowl Of Noses

Soccer Stunts

This is nothing short of amazing!

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Truly Free Film

Save NY Film & TV Nexo Group

I have been wanting to explore Nexo, and now have the perfect reason to do so — thanks to Derek Yip.  Derek’s started a “Save NY Film & TV” social network on Nexo.  To join, go here:

http://savenewyorkfilmandtv.nexo.com/

This group was established to be a resource for updates on the latest developments and organizational efforts to save the production tax incentives for motion picture industry in New York State and New York City. Now that we understand how vital the incentives are to our livelihood, hopefully this group can be a unified front to call for transparency and accountability in the incentive programs and to further educate ourselves about them.

01. Although not mandatory, we hope all new members will briefly introduce themselves. This is so we can understand what kind of a stake you have in the future of New York’s economy.

02. Posts here should be on the topic of the New York production incentives and how it relates to New York’s economy. Although it’s fine to reference your projects in relation to this, please refrain from blatant promotion of your projects, your company, job offers, job requests, or links to such. Links to articles covering the latest news on the production incentives are encouraged.

03. Lively discussion and intelligent debate is welcome, but please refrain from ad hominem attacks. Please carefully proof and re-read what you are about to send before posting out to the group.

04. If you haven’t done so, you are encouraged to go to the following link and sign: http://www.petitiononline.com/Zablocki/

05. Write and mail letters to your elected officials for an additional impact:

• Download a template for your letter:
http://trevanna.com/nypa/images/misc/crew_letter_2009.doc

• Write to Governor Paterson:
http://www.ny.gov/governor/contact/index.html

• Write to your Assemblyperson:
http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/

• Write to your Senator:
http://www.senate.state.ny.us/senatehomepage.nsf/senators?OpenForm

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The Next Good Idea

Use Your Voice

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Bowl Of Noses

NYC Loves Paper Airplanes

People go to college just so they can get a job with an office on a really high floor.  It’s not the view they are after, it’s the launch pad.  This man Sam was on the 31st floor where the ride is one loooong glide.


Flying from Sam Fuller on Vimeo.

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These Are Those Things

Carson Mell: 1 pt C. Burns, 1 pt. P.K.Dick, 1 pt. just him

David Lowery’s HammerToNail review of Carson’s Field Notes From Dimension X created that hunger that couldn’t be filled.  Dimension X was no longer on the Sundance iTunes sight.  

Luckily, the man’s got some of his other work up to be dug.  Monsters, rock, and loneliness has always been cocktail to tickle my tuesday.  I can’t wait to see Mell’s feature debut.  Dang, I may have to go buy his book just to tide me over.


The Writer from Carson Mell on Vimeo.

Definitely check out The Devil In Denim too
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The Next Good Idea

No Forest Should Be Used To Make Toilet Paper

Greenpeace has come out with a handy dandy guide to see what is the most environmentally friendly toilet, bathroom, and kitchen paper.  Come on, save a tree.  It won’t be so rough on you will it?