it's not quite winter yet here in los angeles where winter is never quite winter ever. my bank account is emptier than the bright blue sky is empty of clouds again like it always is empty of all things but blue and bright. a friend was checking her credit score, and asked me over and over
"check yours too, don't you want to know, don't you want to know what your credit score is?"
"i don't want to know what my credit score is, i know it's not the worse and it's not the best, and i don't like limbo so i don't want to know, is that alright to not want to know such a thing?"
some people are very interested in their credit score. these kind of people are proud of their credit. i'm not very proud of mine. i'm not proud of my car either, i don't wash it, the same way i don't watch my credit score. i guess i need a car and a credit score to be an adult, but i'm not all that interested in being adult anymore than the los angeles sky is interested in clouds.
10.30.2007
torre and dodgers?
from david letterman.
"Maybe Dodgers, maybe Angels?" Letterman asked.
"Well, the Dodgers have a contract, I mean, a manager," Torre replied. "The Angels have a very good manager."
according to the los angeles news joe torre will be the dodgers manager tomorrow.
"Maybe Dodgers, maybe Angels?" Letterman asked.
"Well, the Dodgers have a contract, I mean, a manager," Torre replied. "The Angels have a very good manager."
according to the los angeles news joe torre will be the dodgers manager tomorrow.
10.29.2007
10.28.2007
milton bradley is still pissed
i found this on a blog titled "milton bradley does the most milton bradley thing of all time"
10.25.2007
synthesis magazine review - "the calm"
The Calm at the Edge of the Sea
2007-10-02
Written By: James Barone
The Calm at the Edge of the Sea is truly a family affair. Director/screenwriter Camerin Kelly — a native of the small Northern California town of Magalia — employed a host of friends and family to create this, his latest feature co-written and directed with Brian Zarin. Working with a shoestring budget and limited resourses, Kelly, Zarin and company have nonetheless created an engaging film.
Travis (Gary Douglas Kohn) moves from Los Angeles to rural Northern California after the death of his mother. His uncle Pete (Mervin Gilbert) takes him in, even though the two don’t have much of a history together. A far cry from his work in the film industry in the big city, Travis gets a job helping Billy (Camerin Kelly) with chores around a sheep ranch. Travis seems to find in this remote coastal town the peace he was looking for, but when a relationship forms between he and Billy’s longtime girlfriend Faye (Susan Burke), the place that brought him the respite he yearned for becomes a lot less welcoming.
The action doesn’t always move smoothly. Calm…does have some frustrating moments, with uneven pacing and clunky dialogue, but overall, there is enough here that overcomes its faults. A sense of loneliness and despair looms heavy over the characters and situations. These are people who seem trapped and are either unable, or unwilling, to find a suitable escape, and for the most part, the principle players — Burke, Kelly and Kohn — do a competent job. Though Kohn’s portrayal of Travis can be a bit one dimensional, he does create a sympathetic protagonist. Lighter moments are provided by a group of local fishermen who throw some bawdy humor into the mix, which is a nice change of pace, but it’s Gilbert’s performance as Uncle Pete that really stands out. From his first scene, he establishes his character as instantly relatable, and provides a vital counterpoint — both with his humor and wisdom — to the mid-‘20s angst that permeates the rest of the film. Without him, Calm…may have been a very dour viewing experience.
The film's most striking feature is its sense of place. Director of photography Kyle Burns (Camerin’s brother, who also did an amazing job of location scouting) creates breathtaking shots. Filmed in Fort Bragg, Calm has a great natural backdrop to begin with, but Burns manages to capture both the beauty and desolation of the landscape and makes it a real character in the film. Indoors, the shots become a lot more intimate, and scenes such as a rowdy conversation over dinner and drinks at a crowded Uncle Pete’s house feel almost like a home movie. These strong visual elements are enhanced by a beautiful score composed by Faith Coloccia of Los Angeles-based Everlovely Lightningheart (the band also contributes music for the soundtrack). Coloccia’s sparse piano work punctuates the film’s mournful progression from hope to sorrow.
Calm… is at its best when the filmmakers allow its powerful emotions to speak louder than its words. As the film progresses, it lapses into chilling ambiguity that makes its title seem all the more poignant. It’s not perfect by any means, but for a group of young filmmakers, Calm… certainly shows a world of promise. Kelly is currently looking for a distributor and is also entering Calm… for consideration on the festival circuit (it was already shown at the Mendocino Film Festival in May). For more information, check out the film’s official MySpace page.
2007-10-02
Written By: James Barone
The Calm at the Edge of the Sea is truly a family affair. Director/screenwriter Camerin Kelly — a native of the small Northern California town of Magalia — employed a host of friends and family to create this, his latest feature co-written and directed with Brian Zarin. Working with a shoestring budget and limited resourses, Kelly, Zarin and company have nonetheless created an engaging film.
Travis (Gary Douglas Kohn) moves from Los Angeles to rural Northern California after the death of his mother. His uncle Pete (Mervin Gilbert) takes him in, even though the two don’t have much of a history together. A far cry from his work in the film industry in the big city, Travis gets a job helping Billy (Camerin Kelly) with chores around a sheep ranch. Travis seems to find in this remote coastal town the peace he was looking for, but when a relationship forms between he and Billy’s longtime girlfriend Faye (Susan Burke), the place that brought him the respite he yearned for becomes a lot less welcoming.
The action doesn’t always move smoothly. Calm…does have some frustrating moments, with uneven pacing and clunky dialogue, but overall, there is enough here that overcomes its faults. A sense of loneliness and despair looms heavy over the characters and situations. These are people who seem trapped and are either unable, or unwilling, to find a suitable escape, and for the most part, the principle players — Burke, Kelly and Kohn — do a competent job. Though Kohn’s portrayal of Travis can be a bit one dimensional, he does create a sympathetic protagonist. Lighter moments are provided by a group of local fishermen who throw some bawdy humor into the mix, which is a nice change of pace, but it’s Gilbert’s performance as Uncle Pete that really stands out. From his first scene, he establishes his character as instantly relatable, and provides a vital counterpoint — both with his humor and wisdom — to the mid-‘20s angst that permeates the rest of the film. Without him, Calm…may have been a very dour viewing experience.
The film's most striking feature is its sense of place. Director of photography Kyle Burns (Camerin’s brother, who also did an amazing job of location scouting) creates breathtaking shots. Filmed in Fort Bragg, Calm has a great natural backdrop to begin with, but Burns manages to capture both the beauty and desolation of the landscape and makes it a real character in the film. Indoors, the shots become a lot more intimate, and scenes such as a rowdy conversation over dinner and drinks at a crowded Uncle Pete’s house feel almost like a home movie. These strong visual elements are enhanced by a beautiful score composed by Faith Coloccia of Los Angeles-based Everlovely Lightningheart (the band also contributes music for the soundtrack). Coloccia’s sparse piano work punctuates the film’s mournful progression from hope to sorrow.
Calm… is at its best when the filmmakers allow its powerful emotions to speak louder than its words. As the film progresses, it lapses into chilling ambiguity that makes its title seem all the more poignant. It’s not perfect by any means, but for a group of young filmmakers, Calm… certainly shows a world of promise. Kelly is currently looking for a distributor and is also entering Calm… for consideration on the festival circuit (it was already shown at the Mendocino Film Festival in May). For more information, check out the film’s official MySpace page.
the european beer with lunch in los angeles
in europe almost everyone has either beer or wine with lunch. here people are scared to go for a second glass of ice tea, in fear of inducing a caffeine related anxiety attack in their corporate 12th floor cubicle, whether it be at mtv or some downtown investment banking firm. i say i need a beer with lunch if I actually have to sit down and talk to someone at lunch. i tend to find the person i'm talking to more interesting after a beer, and they will probably find me the same way. water gets us nowhere.
10.24.2007
10.23.2007
blood trails
here is a trailer I cut for Imagination Worldwide's film BLOOD TRAILS. I don't think the trailer was ever used for anything, for I never even fixed the titles, but it's still kind of cool. Thanks Travis Stevens for the work.
10.19.2007
shea burns at his finest!
Framed
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this isn't my brothers best film, but it's his best shot film. the chase scene is fucking bad ass.
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this isn't my brothers best film, but it's his best shot film. the chase scene is fucking bad ass.
10.17.2007
Arizona Charlie's - Clip
Here is a clip from Justin Taines film, ARIZONA CHARLIE's AND THE PORTAL TO HELL, which Quinton Gozza and myself starred in.
10.14.2007
we own the night
I've read mixed reviews on James Gray's new film and really just shrugged off most of what I've come across. I guess a lot of people aren't getting this film. I thought it was really good, not amazing, but really good. If you don't like it, I really don't care, and I might even secretly think less of you as a person, but James Gray and Joaquin Phoenix killed it. Oh and the score was equally beautiful and atmospheric, thank you Wojciech Kilar..
If you don't know who James Gray is, check him his other films.
LITTLE ODESSA
THE YARDS
Both are amazing.
If you don't know who James Gray is, check him his other films.
LITTLE ODESSA
THE YARDS
Both are amazing.
10.11.2007
guy pearce as andy warhol
GUY PEARCE takes the cake as best actor to play ANDY WARHOL in my opinion. Just finished FACTORY GIRL. It wasn't all that great as far as films go, man.. I thought Guy Pearce was really amazing in it. You've got Crispin Glover, David Bowie, and I'm sure there are others out there who've gone platinum and pasty, but this was the best portrayal to date.
10.09.2007
Jeff Kent is racist.
After watching their youth movement crash and burn against a wall of reality last week, the Dodgers are quietly mulling a slight change of direction. The kids are no longer untouchable. At least one of those kids could be the centerpiece in a winter trade that could bring the team a badly needed veteran star. That kid could be Matt Kemp. Insiders say that although management was furious with Jeff Kent for publicly ripping the team's young players last week, it agrees with some of the things he said. There is concern over some of the rookies' attitudes and aptitudes. The kid who would draw the biggest price is Kemp, ironically, the kid who was apparently one of Kent's biggest targets.
Why Milton Bradley went apeshit.
Why Bradley went off on ump
Milton Bradley's loss, his loss of temper and the reasons for it are being examined by Major League Baseball. The Padres' first-base coach, Bobby Meacham, said after the game that Bradley had been baited by umpire Mike Winters, calling Winters's words "the most disconcerting conversation I have heard from an umpire to a player" in Meacham's 26 years in baseball. "There's no possible way a man is going to stand there and take what he said to Milton," Meacham told MLB.com. "The boiling point is when he called Milton a name. Milton did not say anything to him to get him to do that."
Jeff Kent hates african americans. Kent said some racist crap to Bradley, got him kicked off the Dodgers a couple years back. Matt Kemp is on Jeff Kent's anti black crusade next.
Milton Bradley's loss, his loss of temper and the reasons for it are being examined by Major League Baseball. The Padres' first-base coach, Bobby Meacham, said after the game that Bradley had been baited by umpire Mike Winters, calling Winters's words "the most disconcerting conversation I have heard from an umpire to a player" in Meacham's 26 years in baseball. "There's no possible way a man is going to stand there and take what he said to Milton," Meacham told MLB.com. "The boiling point is when he called Milton a name. Milton did not say anything to him to get him to do that."
Jeff Kent hates african americans. Kent said some racist crap to Bradley, got him kicked off the Dodgers a couple years back. Matt Kemp is on Jeff Kent's anti black crusade next.
10.06.2007
10.02.2007
"calm" review - synthesis magazine
here is a review of THE CALM AT THE EDGE OF THE SEA from Synthesis Magazine.
SYNTHESIS REVIEW
SYNTHESIS REVIEW
the apples of big sur - CALM tour
we screened THE CALM AT THE EDGE OF THE SEA september 20th in big sur california at the HENRY MILLER LIBRARY. before the screening i met up with an old friend LEAH FRITTS and her sister CARISSA. leah lives on a beautiful cliff over looking the pacific ocean. i slept that night in a trailer built into the silent darkness of the red wood forest. here are some memories on film.
leah's yard overlooking the sea.
carrisa and her boyfriend.
drinking rum from south america.
henry miller's bathtub.
sports car.
kyle burns loves the ocean of course.
leah's yard overlooking the sea.
carrisa and her boyfriend.
drinking rum from south america.
henry miller's bathtub.
sports car.
kyle burns loves the ocean of course.
tour merchandise
3 FILMS by camerin kelly. art by brooke weller and myself.
ALDOUS HAMMER and THE CALM AT THE EDGE OF THE SEA
go get "chucked"
quinton "chucking" in the front yard of the epl.
get the "chuck" out of his face bitch.
"like a dress" rehearsal.
this photo taken from the casting session at the echo park lodge. director sean meehan and director of photography shiva.
sean going over the script in my bedroom.
"arizona charlie's" wrap party
quinton, alex israel(producer), and myself.
kris(dp) and justin taines
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