Makes no difference how I carry on.

Alive... And well.

The past 5 days have been rejuvenating.
From Wednesday though this moment has felt like a little re-invention. Spent several of them with amazing folks who kept me smiling.
Thanks to all of ya.
Here I am, folks. Let's go.


📸 by Amy Smith, I think! 😀

 

Stay with me tonight, but in the morning, please be gone...

Meow?

 Cat...

Finga Puppit

 

See my bed's made up at night 'Cause in my dreams I roam...

What color is my tongue? 😛 13 Going on 30

 To See All The FELT CUTES click HERE

 

My Big Fat Greek Wedding

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10 Things I Hate About You - Felt Cute

 
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Shit.

 

Break Stuff

 

The Muppets Mayhem...

The Muppets newest show has been out for a few weeks now...

And I loved it.  
I'm not a critic.  I'm not journalist.  But I know what I like.  And "The Muppets Mayhem" is a show I have wanted since I was a kid.
I always wanted shows or movies focusing on different Muppet characters. Ad always wanted there to be a real Electric Mayhem band album.

And now both exist and are great.
I hope they keep this creative momentum going!

Just a reminder...

HEAD is free on Tubi!

Watch it HERE and watch it NOW!

Reel Talk Returns!

 

Reel Talk with Rich and Jon returns after a long hiatus! Jon's been keeping busy making movies with Elmwood Productions, and Rich has been keeping busy with all his shows on The Claw's Corner! But they are back! In this all-new episode of Reel Talk they spend some time fighting! But fighting with critics and film lovers as they pick a movie each to defend. Movies they think deserve more love than they usually get. Jon discusses why "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of The Crystal Skull" is a good (although not perfect) tale in the Indy lore and progression of the character's life. And Rich covers Tobe Hooper's often forgotten slasher flick "The Funhouse", and how not only was it something different in a market full of slashers at the time, but how's it's also a lot of fun. They also chat about other film stuff and chat about how wild things have been since fall 2020!

Ahh... 76.1

 Been a great couple months...

Been filming and prepping with the Elmwood gang and just living and loving and learning.

June 1st.  It's summer as far as I'm concerned.  Let's have some fun.

According to the National Center for Health Statistic the average American male now live 76.1 years.
So that gives me roughly 28 years.  
Got me thinking about two things. 
What will I do with those 28 years?
And, what was I doing at 28 years old?

After wracking my brain for a bit I came up with what was up at 28. 
2003, I had moved back to Connecticut from Florida in the late summer of 2002.
By my 28th birthday I was working a fun job, making puppets, collecting comics, and Elmwood was really just starting to become "a thing".  
Steve the Vampire was created within the year, for example.
My life...  Day to day...  I was married, addicted to coffee, had a great small apartment with wife and two cats. And Tricky lived next door.  Good times.
The master bedroom was the "Elmwood Studio" where I wrote, built puppets, and we filmed. It was cramped but awesome.
Reading comics, watching movies, and goofing off.  28 was a good year. 
Those two cats, that wife, and most of the folks who were part of Elmwood back then are all gone now. 
And that's the way of time.

What's gonna happen for the next 28? 
The fact is no one knows what will happen. No one can really predict if we will even wake up tomorrow morning. 
I have plans though.  Mostly to keep going. I'm afraid if I stop, even for a week, I won't start back up! 
Elmwood has dozens of projects to make. I have things I want to do outside of that. I like living this life. I like not being bored or sedentary. 
I want new things to keep happening.

Let's get weird.

Puppets on Saturdays will kick back in starting in September! 
Here's some pics from the start of 2023...

New Interview! On Dad's With Nerdy Ambitions!

Jess and I from Elmwood are the guests on the newest episode of the

Dad's With Nerdy Ambitions podcast!

Watch on YouTube or

check it out in all the best spots for podcasts now!

 

Hail Jesus Tricky

Hail Jesus Tricky.  Or don't.  Believe what ya wanna, I'm good with it as long as you're not a racist, antisemitic asshole.

See ya in June.

Bernice, Too - On DVD!

Did you miss the chance to order "Bernice, Too" for streaming???

NOOOOO!!!!!

Don't freak out too much!

You can still get the DVD here:

https://elmwoodproductions.storenvy.com/

 

Smile.

Last Sunday I was going through boxes of things that I haven't opened in years.  Years.
And I found this picture of my brother in a little wooden box of my mother's that was packed in a box of her stuff.  This picture was taken somewhere within the year leading up to my brother's death. I took it.  I remember goofing around with the Polaroid camera we had in the house very well.

Today would have been Michael's 52nd birthday.  30 years ago today my family was celebrating what my brothers last birthday alive.  Thirty years.

Almost every year since 1993 I have gotten him some sort of birthday present. Something small that he would have liked, or an album by a band he liked, or something like that. 

Those who are close to me know the past couple years have been nothing short of insane.  Good and bad insane. Truely a run of the highest highs and the lowest lows.  And finding this picture simultaneously devastated me and filled my heart with so much joy.

He also died thirty years ago.  Almost 6 months to the day of his birthday.  And the three years after that were also a run of the highest highs and the lowest lows.

Today.
Happy Birthday Michael.  I think about you every day, and with a smile on your face when I do.  Even if it's just a smirk like in the picture above.
Today is the start of only living to push for the highest highs. So, when my time comes people will think of me smiling.

BERNICE, TOO! Streaming NOW!!!

"BERNICE, TOO" is coming to streaming! For one weekend only!!!

You've been asking us when it'll be happening! And now is the time! And the time is limited!
Head on over to https://elmwood.vhx.tv/ now to order for $15.00!

And after 3/26/23 it will no longer be available to order! But if you have bought it, you'll have it there to watch anytime, even after March 26th! But don't miss this! We have no idea when it will be online streaming again!

Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives... The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs. "Bernice, Too" is a music infused experimental sketch comedy, starring a cast of puppets, in a world of our creation. Nothing too deep. But, maybe just deep enough.
"Bernice, Too" is PG-13.

Check out this review of "Bernice, Too"! - 
https://filmthreat.com/reviews/bernice-too/

#whoisbernice   

Order "Bernice, Too" Now! Before It's Too Late!

 "BERNICE, TOO" is coming to streaming! For one weekend only!!!

Head on over to https://elmwood.vhx.tv/ now to pre-order the film!

Now through March 24 are the pre-orders for only $10.00 for this flick and from 3/24 through 3/26 it will be $15.00!

And after 3/26 it will no longer be available to order! But if you have bought it, you'll have it there to watch anytime! Don't miss this!

Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives... The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs. "Bernice, Too" is a music infused experimental sketch comedy, starring a cast of puppets, in a world of our creation. Nothing too deep. But, maybe just deep enough.

"Bernice, Too" is PG-13.

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BERNICE!!!

"BERNICE, TOO" is coming to streaming! For one weekend only!!!
You've been asking us when it'll be happening! And now is the time! And the time is limited!
Head on over to https://elmwood.vhx.tv/ now to pre-order the film!
Now through March 24 are the pre-orders for only $10.00 for this flick and from 3/24 through 3/26 it will be $15.00!

And after 3/26/23 it will no longer be available to order! But if you have bought it, you'll have it there to watch anytime, even after March 26th! But don't miss this! We have no idea when it will be online streaming again!

Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives... The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs. "Bernice, Too" is a music infused experimental sketch comedy, starring a cast of puppets, in a world of our creation. Nothing too deep. But, maybe just deep enough.
"Bernice, Too" is PG-13.

Check out this review of "Bernice, Too"! - https://filmthreat.com/reviews/bernice-too/

#whoisbernice 

 

Best Movies of 2022

 So, the Oscars are on TV tonite... 

Every year folks and friends ask me what I think are the best films of the past year around this time.  And usually, I toss out names of a couple oddballs that these big award shows are afraid to even mention for fear of not getting ratings and advertising dollars...  

This year I decided to put a list together of my faves from 2022...  In no particular order, and with no explanations.  And I'm sure I'm forgetting something. This is just off the top of my head. These are just great flicks I really had fun watching last year - 

Bernice, Too (well, duh!)

Jackass Forever 

Clerks 3

Studio 666

Moonage Daydream

Top Gun:Maverick

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent 

Pinnochio (del Torro)

BERNICE, TOO - STREAMING MARCH 24TH-26TH! PREORDER NOW!

 

"

BERNICE, TOO" is coming to streaming! For one weekend only!!!

Head on over to https://elmwood.vhx.tv/ now to pre-order the film!

Now through March 24 are the pre-orders for only $10.00 for this flick and from 3/24 through 3/26 it will be $15.00!

And after 3/26 it will no longer be available to order! But if you have bought it, you'll have it there to watch anytime! Don't miss this!

Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives... The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs. "Bernice, Too" is a music infused experimental sketch comedy, starring a cast of puppets, in a world of our creation. Nothing too deep. But, maybe just deep enough. 

"Bernice, Too" is PG-13. 

Show some love for Elmwood! It's your support that keeps content like this coming! Shop Elmwood at https://elmwoodproductions.storenvy.com/ and https://elmwoodproductions.com/shop--more.html Stay up to date with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elmwoodproductions/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elmwoodproductions/ Subscribe to our YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@ElmwoodProductions/featured Visit our Ko-Fi Page and help keep us caffeinated! - https://ko-fi.com/elmwoodproductions #whoisbernice #elmwoodproductions #elmwoodpuppets

BERNICE! Streaming! Pre-Order NOW!

 "BERNICE, TOO" is coming to streaming! For one weekend only!!!

You've been asking us when it'll be happening! And now is the time! And the time is limited!
Head on over to https://elmwood.vhx.tv/ now to pre-order the film!
Now through March 24 are the pre-orders for only $10.00 for this flick and from 3/24 through 3/26 it will be $15.00!

And after 3/26/23 it will no longer be available to order! But if you have bought it, you'll have it there to watch anytime, even after March 26th! But don't miss this! We have no idea when it will be online streaming again!

Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives... The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs. "Bernice, Too" is a music infused experimental sketch comedy, starring a cast of puppets, in a world of our creation. Nothing too deep. But, maybe just deep enough.
"Bernice, Too" is PG-13.

Check out this review of "Bernice, Too"! - https://filmthreat.com/reviews/bernice-too/

#whoisbernice 

 

"Bernice, Too" Streaming 3/24-3/26! Order Now!

"

BERNICE, TOO" is coming to streaming! For one weekend only!!!

Head on over to https://elmwood.vhx.tv/ now to pre-order the film!

Now through March 24 are the pre-orders for only $10.00 for this flick and from 3/24 through 3/26 it will be $15.00!

And after 3/26 it will no longer be available to order! But if you have bought it, you'll have it there to watch anytime! Don't miss this!

Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives... The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs. "Bernice, Too" is a music infused experimental sketch comedy, starring a cast of puppets, in a world of our creation. Nothing too deep. But, maybe just deep enough. 

"Bernice, Too" is PG-13. 

Show some love for Elmwood! It's your support that keeps content like this coming! Shop Elmwood at https://elmwoodproductions.storenvy.com/ and https://elmwoodproductions.com/shop--more.html Stay up to date with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elmwoodproductions/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elmwoodproductions/ Subscribe to our YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@ElmwoodProductions/featured Visit our Ko-Fi Page and help keep us caffeinated! - https://ko-fi.com/elmwoodproductions  

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March 24th... Save the date!

Details Coming Soon! Save the date!
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Snooze Button

 Things may get a little slow around this site for it bit.

It's nothing bad.  No, not at all.

I'm just in need a break from all the "media".  Social or otherwise.

If Elmwood has something coming up it'll be here...  And the puppets will return by spring.  And Elmwood is working...  Just wait for the weird and awesome shit we've got coming your way.

A re-birth is happening. 

Let's call this hibernation.  I'm a little burnt out. And a little ready for getting weird.

Wanna get weird?  You know how to find me.

Thank you!

Elmwood Productions has been at it for just over 20 years... WOW! And thank you! Thank you to all the folks who have supported us, worked with us, and love us! We're just getting started! All new madness coming soon! Show some love for Elmwood! It's your support that keeps content like this coming! Shop Elmwood at https://elmwoodproductions.storenvy.com/ and https://elmwoodproductions.com/shop--more.html Stay up to date with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elmwoodproductions/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elmwoodproductions/ Subscribe to our YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@ElmwoodProductions/featured Visit our Ko-Fi Page and help keep us caffeinated! -  

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One more thank you!

One more thank you!

Thank you to everyone who made it out Friday the 13th to see the flick and Arthur!

Thank you to Funk Brewing Company for sponsoring and getting us buzzed! Thank you to The Emmaus Theatre and the amazing staff there for hosting us! And thank you to Arthur Louis Benson for the amazing per-film performance!

If you missed the nite but still want some of the experience, we can make that happen!

Pick up a copy of "Bernice, Too" on DVD here:

BERNICE, TOO on DVD!

And listen to Arthur's new album "Well Spoken" here:

WELL SPOKEN by ARTHUR LOUIS BENSON