I'M WORTH A MILLION IN PRIZES!
And with this Monday Song... I'm gonna retire them for a bit, unless a song really hits me!
Monday, December 31, 2012
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Monday, December 24, 2012
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Friday, December 21, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Monday, December 17, 2012
Friday, December 14, 2012
"The Wandering"
On a normal day I wouldn't premiere an Elmwood Productions film on my personal blog.
But this isn't a normal day, and it hasn't been a normal year.
We started our Ten Years Of Elmwood celebrations in March. And we'll be wrapping them up in March of 2013, with the premiere screening of Animal Behavior at Paris In Plantsville.
When we shot the movie "Josh and Todd: The Story of A Man and His Puppet" we had an extended sequence in it that was cut even before we started filming about Todd's brief life when he was homeless. A small part stayed in (all the funny stuff) but I never forgot about the other ideas. When we were putting together songs for the film this one song Russ found and we used for the homeless part struck me, moved me. And I wanted to make a video. I asked my friend and then room-mate Jordan to play the lead. And he was all for it, he was after all one of the first people to see "Josh and Todd" and he loved it. The we postponed the shoot a year, waiting till the following fall.
And Jordan passed away this summer, before we had a chance to make the video...
With all the joy and madness Elmwood has brought me and my lovely friends and family who are involved and support it, and all the fun we have making our comedies... Sometimes it gets serious. And it sucks. A lot.
Sometimes out of that though, you pull through, no matter how hard it hurts your heart and brain, and you get back out there and make the funny again. And we have been. We've been cracking each other up. This has been my favorite year in the history of Elmwood, we have kicked so much ass...
But for a moment - we get serious...
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Monday, December 10, 2012
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Old Lyrics - Rock Says Dream
Rock Says Dream
It's a place that you
Don't care to be
Some place I go to
Try and find me
So I sit next to a rock
Written on it - dream
You've made me realize I have
A place in this world
Somewhere to start finding my peace
It's not something that
Can happen over-nite
Months and years aren't
Even quick
But if we run away without a fight
We're giving up too easily
It's a place that you
Don't care to be
Some place I go to
Try and find me
So I sit next to a rock
Written on it - dream
You've made me realize I have
A place in this world
Somewhere to start finding my peace
It's not something that
Can happen over-nite
Months and years aren't
Even quick
But if we run away without a fight
We're giving up too easily
Monday, December 3, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Monday, November 26, 2012
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Monday, November 19, 2012
Monday Song - Something - Frank Sinatra
Sinatra doing George Harrison's classic...
This song always makes me think of Brie, lucky to have her!
This song always makes me think of Brie, lucky to have her!
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Still None Of Our Business - But Glad The Truth Is Out
So can Kevin go back to his amazing and important work now?
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/national-international/Elmo-Accuser-Retracts-Sexual-Misconduct-Allegations-179189481.html
And now... Some joy or your day!
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/national-international/Elmo-Accuser-Retracts-Sexual-Misconduct-Allegations-179189481.html
And now... Some joy or your day!
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Old Lyrics - Trouble Girl
TROUBLE GIRL
SO YOU’VE DECIDED NOT TO BREAK DOWN WITH ME,
YOU’RE GONNA LET GO OF THE GUNS.
YOU WANNA STAY WHERE YOU ARE NOW,
AND NOT COME HOME TO ME.
DOES THAT MAKE YOU THE LUCKY ONE?
GOOD-BYE, TROUBLE GIRL
HAVE A GREAT LIFE WHILE YOU CAN.
GOOD-BYE TROUBLE GIRL
JUST DON’T FORGET I WAS ALMOST YOUR MAN.
SO NOW I LAY HERE IN THIS BED
WHERE LESS THAN A WEEK AGO
YOU LOOKED UP AT MY EYES AND SAID
“I want you to make love to me”
I CAN STILL HEAR IT IN MY HEAD.
GOOD-BYE, TROUBLE GIRL
I HOPE YOU’RE HAVIN’ A GOOD TIME WHILE YOU CAN.
GOOD-BYE, TROUBLE GIRL
FOR A WHILE I WAS CLOSE TO BEING YOUR MAN.
WELL, SINCE I’M THIS OLD AT HEART,
AND YOU’RE NOT SURE WHO YOU ARE,
WE’RE BETTER OFF KEEPING AWAY FROM EACH OTHER.
AND YOU’RE HAPPY WHERE YOU ARE.
ALL I GOT OUT OF US IS THIS SONG.
GOOD-BYE, TROUBLE GIRL
STAY YOUNG FOR AS LONG AS YOU CAN.
GOOD-BYE, TROUBLE GIRL
YOU’RE GONNA REGRET I WAS NEVER YOUR MAN
GOOD-BYE, TROUBLE GIRL
DON’T GIVE UP. LIVE AS LONG AS YOU CAN.
GOOD-BYE, TROUBLE GIRL
THERE’S SOMEONE OUT THERE WHO WANTS ME TO BE HER ONE AND ONLY MAN.
SO YOU’VE DECIDED NOT TO BREAK DOWN WITH ME,
YOU’RE GONNA LET GO OF THE GUNS.
YOU WANNA STAY WHERE YOU ARE NOW,
AND NOT COME HOME TO ME.
DOES THAT MAKE YOU THE LUCKY ONE?
GOOD-BYE, TROUBLE GIRL
HAVE A GREAT LIFE WHILE YOU CAN.
GOOD-BYE TROUBLE GIRL
JUST DON’T FORGET I WAS ALMOST YOUR MAN.
SO NOW I LAY HERE IN THIS BED
WHERE LESS THAN A WEEK AGO
YOU LOOKED UP AT MY EYES AND SAID
“I want you to make love to me”
I CAN STILL HEAR IT IN MY HEAD.
GOOD-BYE, TROUBLE GIRL
I HOPE YOU’RE HAVIN’ A GOOD TIME WHILE YOU CAN.
GOOD-BYE, TROUBLE GIRL
FOR A WHILE I WAS CLOSE TO BEING YOUR MAN.
WELL, SINCE I’M THIS OLD AT HEART,
AND YOU’RE NOT SURE WHO YOU ARE,
WE’RE BETTER OFF KEEPING AWAY FROM EACH OTHER.
AND YOU’RE HAPPY WHERE YOU ARE.
ALL I GOT OUT OF US IS THIS SONG.
GOOD-BYE, TROUBLE GIRL
STAY YOUNG FOR AS LONG AS YOU CAN.
GOOD-BYE, TROUBLE GIRL
YOU’RE GONNA REGRET I WAS NEVER YOUR MAN
GOOD-BYE, TROUBLE GIRL
DON’T GIVE UP. LIVE AS LONG AS YOU CAN.
GOOD-BYE, TROUBLE GIRL
THERE’S SOMEONE OUT THERE WHO WANTS ME TO BE HER ONE AND ONLY MAN.
Monday, November 12, 2012
None of Our Business...
In the past 25 minutes I have gotten 20 emails and too many texts to count about this Kevin Clash scandal/debacle...
He admits to a relationship with this man, an adult relationship. And denies doing anything with him as a minor. I believe him. Mr. Clash is not a fool.
I don't care if he's gay, straight, bi-sexual, or into aliens from space. That's his thing. Sexual orientation has nothing to do with his talent and his ability to teach and bring joy as Elmo and other characters. And a leave of absence is not admitting guilt, it's the smart and professional thing to do while the lawyers sort it out.
This is all I will say about it. If you want more information please use this link -
http://www.sesameworkshop.org/our-blog/2012/11/12/sesame-workshops-statement-regarding-kevin-clash/
Kevin Clash has issued a statement saying,"I am a gay man. I have never been ashamed of this or tried to hide it, but felt it was a personal and private matter. I had a relationship with the accuser. It was between two consenting adults and I am deeply saddened that he is trying to characterize it as something other than what it was. I am taking a break from Sesame Workshop to deal with this false and defamatory allegation."
Good for you Mr. Clash, keep your head up and keep your heart strong.
Innocent Until Proven Guilty...
He admits to a relationship with this man, an adult relationship. And denies doing anything with him as a minor. I believe him. Mr. Clash is not a fool.
I don't care if he's gay, straight, bi-sexual, or into aliens from space. That's his thing. Sexual orientation has nothing to do with his talent and his ability to teach and bring joy as Elmo and other characters. And a leave of absence is not admitting guilt, it's the smart and professional thing to do while the lawyers sort it out.
This is all I will say about it. If you want more information please use this link -
http://www.sesameworkshop.org/our-blog/2012/11/12/sesame-workshops-statement-regarding-kevin-clash/
... 6:30 PM Update to this post:
Kevin Clash has issued a statement saying,"I am a gay man. I have never been ashamed of this or tried to hide it, but felt it was a personal and private matter. I had a relationship with the accuser. It was between two consenting adults and I am deeply saddened that he is trying to characterize it as something other than what it was. I am taking a break from Sesame Workshop to deal with this false and defamatory allegation."
Good for you Mr. Clash, keep your head up and keep your heart strong.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Puppet Movie News (non-Elmwood stuff!)
So the ALF movie is a go at Sony...
But a CGI/Live Action mix?
I hope that means they will be using CGI to enhance the film, and not rely on it for ALF himself...
That would be a shame and insult.
Muppets 2 is still on it's way, with Bret McKenzie just signing on to write the music and talks of Christoph Waltz as a villain!
And after 7 years in development The Henson Company is still plugging at a Fraggle Rock movie (but not on a Dark Crystal sequel - thankfully) and last month announced new writers (the guys who wrote Rango!), kinda sad to see they aren't going with Cory Edwards anymore...
But a CGI/Live Action mix?
I hope that means they will be using CGI to enhance the film, and not rely on it for ALF himself...
That would be a shame and insult.
Muppets 2 is still on it's way, with Bret McKenzie just signing on to write the music and talks of Christoph Waltz as a villain!
And after 7 years in development The Henson Company is still plugging at a Fraggle Rock movie (but not on a Dark Crystal sequel - thankfully) and last month announced new writers (the guys who wrote Rango!), kinda sad to see they aren't going with Cory Edwards anymore...
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Don't Eat Yellow Snow...
Congrats Mr. President on the win!
But if he were alive - I would have voted for Frank Zappa!
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Jerry
Here's a look at the Jerry Nelson puppet that was on display last weekend at
The Museum of the Moving Image...
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
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