Thursday, June 1, 2023

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...







Saturday, May 20, 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!

 

Sunday, April 30, 2023

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.


Tuesday, March 28, 2023

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:

 

Monday, March 27, 2023

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.

Friday, March 24, 2023

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   

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

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.
Show some love for Elmwood! It's your support that keeps content like this coming!
Shop Elmwood at
Stay up to date with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elmwoodproductions/
and Instagram
Visit our Ko-Fi Page and help keep us caffeinated! -

#whoisbernice #elmwoodproductions #elmwoodpuppets

Monday, March 13, 2023

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 


 

Sunday, March 12, 2023

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)







Saturday, March 4, 2023

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

Monday, February 27, 2023

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 

 

Saturday, February 18, 2023

"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  

#whoisbernice #elmwoodproductions #elmwoodpuppets 

Sunday, February 5, 2023

March 24th... Save the date!

Details Coming Soon! Save the date!
#whoisbernice



 

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

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.





Monday, January 16, 2023

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! -  

https://ko-fi.com/elmwoodproductions 

Sunday, January 15, 2023

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


 

Time...

This is not Bernice.

This is very late Friday nite. Or very early Saturday morning.
Depends on how you look at time.
Time.
Time has been weird since 2020.
Days and nites sometimes blur and jumble.
Moments like this are the monuments that re-set the clocks. Re-set the soul.




 

Saturday, January 14, 2023

Bach the Mouse

 Bach the Mouse
Mouth Puppet from Animal Behavior

Friday, January 13, 2023

Tonite! Be There! I'll Be There!

Tickets available at the door!

Join us January 13 for a screening of the film "Bernice, Too" and a musical performance by Arthur Louis Benson! And we'll be joined by the team at Funk Brewing!

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. Join us 1/13/2023 for a screening of the Elmwood Productions film "BERNICE, TOO" and a musical performance by Arthur Louis Benson!! This is going to be a nite to remember! Our friends from Funk Brewing will also be on hand with a selection of their amazing beers! 7PM - Doors open - come early have a drink and munchies and hang out with members of the cast and crew of the film. And get your pictures with the puppet stars of the film! 7:30PM - Preshow musical performance by Arthur Benson II. Arthur's music is featured in the film! 8:00PM - "Bernice, Too" starts! 9:00PM - We will wrap up with as Q&A with the film makers More details to come ASAP! Details subject to change, if the do we will update! $8.00 - Online ticket sales end 1/12/23 at 12PM EST. Any tickets left will be sold at the door, cash, for $10.00. Get your tickets in advance and save! Kazoos encouraged. "Bernice, Too" is PG-13. This is an all-ages event. #whoisbernice For the Covid Guidelines at The Emmaus Theatre please https://www.emmaustheatre.com/ - Refunds will not be given to those who do not follow the guidelines. Online ticket sales will end January 12, 2023. Tickets will be at the door, cash only. Find Emmaus Theatre online here: https://www.emmaustheatre.com/ And Funk Brewing here: https://www.funkbrewing.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/events/1863673143977871/  

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

This Friday! The 13th! BERNICE INVADES PA!!!

"Bernice, Too" is coming to the Emmaus Theatre in PA on 1/13/23!
I'll be there with some of the gang from Elmwood and music from Arthur Louis Benson, who had some amazing songs on the soundtrack!
More info HERE
And get tickets HERE!

 

Sunday, January 8, 2023

Saturday, January 7, 2023

Abominable Snowman Monster Puppet

Abominable Snowman Monster Puppet

This fella was on EtsyNeed a puppet? Reach out!



Friday, January 6, 2023

ONE WEEK AWAY! BE THERE!

 

Tickets on sale now!
Click HERE to get yours!

Join us January 13 for a screening of the film "Bernice, Too" and a musical performance by Arthur Louis Benson! And we'll be joined by the team at Funk Brewing!

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. Join us 1/13/2023 for a screening of the Elmwood Productions film "BERNICE, TOO" and a musical performance by Arthur Louis Benson!! This is going to be a nite to remember! Our friends from Funk Brewing will also be on hand with a selection of their amazing beers! 7PM - Doors open - come early have a drink and munchies and hang out with members of the cast and crew of the film. And get your pictures with the puppet stars of the film! 7:30PM - Preshow musical performance by Arthur Benson II. Arthur's music is featured in the film! 8:00PM - "Bernice, Too" starts! 9:00PM - We will wrap up with as Q&A with the film makers More details to come ASAP! Details subject to change, if the do we will update! $8.00 - Online ticket sales end 1/12/23 at 12PM EST. Any tickets left will be sold at the door, cash, for $10.00. Get your tickets in advance and save! Kazoos encouraged. "Bernice, Too" is PG-13. This is an all-ages event. #whoisbernice For the Covid Guidelines at The Emmaus Theatre please https://www.emmaustheatre.com/ - Refunds will not be given to those who do not follow the guidelines. Online ticket sales will end January 12, 2023. Tickets will be at the door, cash only. Find Emmaus Theatre online here: https://www.emmaustheatre.com/ And Funk Brewing here: https://www.funkbrewing.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/events/1863673143977871/ 

Sunday, January 1, 2023

I kinda have a life...

I was looking back at my posts since 2020...  Mostly been all Elmwood related.  And I love it.
But believe it or not I actually have a tiny little bit of a life outside of it...
And here's some pics to prove it.  
Just some peeks at 2020, 2021, 2022... No order, no context.
Plenty of stuff missed...  But this post is for me, mostly pics that make me laugh.