I just got an email from the fine folks at NING, where I have started the San Antonio Film Foundation, that they featured the site on their blog.
SAFF on NING!
Take a look! And if you haven't joined...what's the hold up?
On other fronts, I'm going back into production for the film I started back in late 2006, "The Road".
Currently, I've got Mike Roberts and Christopher Liserio in the two main roles, but after looking at the story closer, I might end up making a few casting changes, as well as many revisions to the script to make it more gritty.
I haven't yet spoken to my current cast and I still have a couple of other roles to fill, so I'll be coming back with more posts very soon. My current work schedule frees me up for weekend shooting, as well as evening shooting (which is the time this story takes place).
I'm glad to be back and I'll be posting soon.
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Dark Night
Saturday, February 02, 2008
In my previous post, I rambled on about how I thought Heath Ledger was rising to a true artist and about how there's an empty space now where he should be.
I also talked about how it would truly be a dishonor to pull back the reigns on the publicity for The Dark Knight. I wondered what Christopher Nolan might feel about Heath.
Click here to see how Nolan felt about him. Its truly awesome.
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I also talked about how it would truly be a dishonor to pull back the reigns on the publicity for The Dark Knight. I wondered what Christopher Nolan might feel about Heath.
Click here to see how Nolan felt about him. Its truly awesome.
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An Indelible Impression
Monday, January 28, 2008
The first time I saw Heath Ledger was on Ten Things I Hate About You. An adaptation of Shakespear's "Taming of the Shrew", it took place in a high school. I was resistant to liking Ledger.
Later I remember him in his short role in The Patriot and his equally short, but impressive role in Monster's Ball. I had started to really give him a chance then. There was something about him.
Then came movies like The Order and Lords of Dogtown. By then, I came to the conclusion that this guy had real talent. He was charismatic, sincere, engaging and insightful. His choice of roles was ever changing and made him a joy to watch. He made shaped himself how he best felt the role needed and he didn't short-change himself or those of us who watched him perfect his abilities movie after movie.
Then came Brokeback Mountain. The buzz was almost deafening. And when the movie finally premiered, he was instantly praised for a truly remarkable performance. It was his breakthrough role.
More recently, he was cast as The Joker in Christopher Nolan's follow up to Batman Begins, The Dark Knight. Like many Batman fans, I was hesitant to think of Ledger as The Joker. I've followed the storyline since I was a little boy and have seen the countless rebirths of the character. But none prepared me for what Ledger and Nolan would do to him.
Ledger as The Joker.
What emerged in the viral campaigns was a totally new incarnation of the character. And after the full trailer emerged, it was clear that Ledger had made the character into less of a punch line and more of a punch in the junk. And the studio took full advantage of this new persona for the viral campaign.
Several days ago, Heath Ledger was found dead in an apartment in New York City. While no conclusive medical examiner's report has been delivered, it is widely concluded that he accidentally overdosed on sleeping pills of some kind.
His death has stunned the world. It even stunned me and I wasn't a huge fan of Ledger. He has gone, leaving behind a body of work that took his abilities right to the brink of true greatness, but which will never be fulfilled.
He had said, in several interviews, that his work on the latest installment of the Batman franchise had left him physically drained. That the energy he put into immersing himself into the role of The Joker had took its toll on him. And in the wake of his passing, the studios are considering pulling back the reigns on the use of his image as the villain in the new film in fear that they might offend or hurt his family.
While I understand that there should most definitely be a period of mourning for Ledger, I disagree with straying off the path they've set upon. I know, it sounds cold and selfish, but if this role is everything it appears to be, Ledger should be remembered for his incredible talent.
My heart goes out to his family and to his two-year-old daughter, Matilda, who will never get to really know her dad.
So long, Heath. Thanks for giving us a part of your talent and your life. We will miss you.
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Later I remember him in his short role in The Patriot and his equally short, but impressive role in Monster's Ball. I had started to really give him a chance then. There was something about him.
Then came movies like The Order and Lords of Dogtown. By then, I came to the conclusion that this guy had real talent. He was charismatic, sincere, engaging and insightful. His choice of roles was ever changing and made him a joy to watch. He made shaped himself how he best felt the role needed and he didn't short-change himself or those of us who watched him perfect his abilities movie after movie.
Then came Brokeback Mountain. The buzz was almost deafening. And when the movie finally premiered, he was instantly praised for a truly remarkable performance. It was his breakthrough role.
More recently, he was cast as The Joker in Christopher Nolan's follow up to Batman Begins, The Dark Knight. Like many Batman fans, I was hesitant to think of Ledger as The Joker. I've followed the storyline since I was a little boy and have seen the countless rebirths of the character. But none prepared me for what Ledger and Nolan would do to him.
Ledger as The Joker.What emerged in the viral campaigns was a totally new incarnation of the character. And after the full trailer emerged, it was clear that Ledger had made the character into less of a punch line and more of a punch in the junk. And the studio took full advantage of this new persona for the viral campaign.
Several days ago, Heath Ledger was found dead in an apartment in New York City. While no conclusive medical examiner's report has been delivered, it is widely concluded that he accidentally overdosed on sleeping pills of some kind.
His death has stunned the world. It even stunned me and I wasn't a huge fan of Ledger. He has gone, leaving behind a body of work that took his abilities right to the brink of true greatness, but which will never be fulfilled.
He had said, in several interviews, that his work on the latest installment of the Batman franchise had left him physically drained. That the energy he put into immersing himself into the role of The Joker had took its toll on him. And in the wake of his passing, the studios are considering pulling back the reigns on the use of his image as the villain in the new film in fear that they might offend or hurt his family.
While I understand that there should most definitely be a period of mourning for Ledger, I disagree with straying off the path they've set upon. I know, it sounds cold and selfish, but if this role is everything it appears to be, Ledger should be remembered for his incredible talent.
My heart goes out to his family and to his two-year-old daughter, Matilda, who will never get to really know her dad.
So long, Heath. Thanks for giving us a part of your talent and your life. We will miss you.
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