All's Faire...well, let's see what happens

We hopped on a train bound for Chicago to see the movie on a big screen. It was at a small film festival in the Windy City - last movie on the docket - and we thought this would be the only time we might get the chance to see it in a crowd of people who would give honest opinions and reactions.

Plus, honestly, how many times do you get to see your son on a movie screen, in a theater (and your friends...and yourself for that matter)? It was a neat way to spend two days with my youngest son, and my best friend. Maybe "neat" isn't the best word, but it wasn't bad. OK, it could've been worse (could have been a little cheaper. Who knew? Long story, maybe I'll tell it another time).

We did not see much of Chicago (to say the least), although we did have two great meals and a pretty good nap! Karl took two naps and still went to bed that night relatively early.

I think the most significant memories for him will be the fantastic, tasty, Chicago-brewed root beer, delicious Irish food, and the neat photos and memorabilia to stare at, that was plastered all over the walls at the pub we dined in next door to the theater.

Although, I truly feel he did enjoy the satisfaction of seeing himself on the silver screen, it was simply tempered by the horrible editing, the memories associated with the other guard in the scenes, and my shush-ing him throughout the film. That was rough (let's hear it for Autism - yea).

There was a lot they could have done with the film - and so much tripe they should have left out (it was edited to make buddies and sycophants feel good, and not for the storyline), but what can you do? The version we saw was a rough cut, and as such, poor lighting and graininess was huge, and the credits were impossible to read. I know they can, should, might fix it down the road, but I think selling a better quality product from a schlock production company might be easier.

If it comes out on DVD, you can bet your boots I will be buying several copies, but if they intend to sell it for commercial release, there is still a lot of work to be done. A LOT.

Do you hear that, Patriot Productions? Get busy and fix that film!

All that being said, I still enjoyed the thrill of watching something I had a hand in. Seeing it from a different perspective than from the behind-the-scenes vantage point (and sometimes in front of the camera) I participated in.

Movie link is working again

If you tried that link to watch the movie trailer, and ran into a very strange message about the link being "bad", please try this one:

http://patriotpictures.com/

Remember to click on the All's Faire in Love photo at the top of that page (on the right) to watch the video!

Finally, something more regarding the movie!

...and here is the link to view the trailer for All's Faire in Love. Huzzah!

http://patriotpictures.com/

Once at the home page for the link, look along the right hand side, top of that list for the All's Faire in Love button. Click and prepare to smile.

See if you can spot some Rennies while you watch it for the third, fourth, fifth time. Karl is seen many times with Miss Margaret, and in the full production is seen taking off Cedric's helmet in a pivital scene. (He had a blast that day!)

One tip: Let the trailer COMPLETELY download before viewing (click the pause icon to allow it to download) - it works much better that way.

Enjoy.

Day 23 of 24

Yup...the DOOD has turned the page on my last day on set with the film.

I have been "working in film", the cheap way for a production company to get more on-screen people without paying the cost. However, it has allowed me to stay working for the last several days...and my mug will be in the film - depending upon how it is edited.

At any rate, it has been a great experience, and an eye opener! Still, all-in-all, I would like to work on another picture if given the opportunity.

Stay tuned and stay happy, and we'll see you in the movies.

OMG! Who'd believe it? Me...anchoring the news

Well, Channel 19 is now psuedo-broadcasting over the internet, and since they were the first community cable channel to sign up for the HD thing, they are now available to view on cable TV if you look for the station (somehow...I don't know how it works...we don't have cable here). But, I will find out and let you all know!

What I do know for certain is, we can be seen from Port Huron to the far western side of Monroe County, and from southern Lapeer County to the MI/Ohio border.

I am hoping the powers that be see the value in extending what it is we read on air, and what we cover. So far the scope is naught but Leonard, Oxford/Oxford Twp and Addison Township. [Yawn]

I first read the primary election news early in August, and have been getting more to read as others aren't available on the once a week news date. Also, I have been moved from camera work to reporting on the weekly "Our Community Access" program. I am the producer, camera person (at times), and editor for that show. Kinda funny, huh?

Ah well, gotta start somewhere, right? Watch if you can some time. As I said, I will find out how people can view from outside of the Oxford area and will post the solution here.

Until then, thanks for stopping by, and I'll see you in the funny papers!