Sunday, May 16, 2010
I shall return soon!
With the economy being crappy I've been seeing very few movies lately.
Soon I will return!
Sunday, March 7, 2010
The Kimo's
In light of Tim Burton's newly released Alice in Wonderland and The Oscar's I decided to host my own award ceremony for Tim Burton's films. I'm calling the ceremony The Kimo Awards (kimo happens to be the last four letters of my most popular nickname).
I cannot post my nominees just yet, for I have yet to see Pee-Wee's Big Adventure. However, I plan on watching it tomorrow and then I will shortly post my nominees for Best Performance in a TB Film in a Leading Role, Best Performance in a TB Film in a Supporting Role, Best Score in a TB Film, Best Art Direction of a TB Film, Best Sound in a TB Film, Best Editing, Best Costumes, and Best Special Effects.
To keep things simple I'm only going to nominate five for each section, then I will view all and post my results.
Because The Nightmare Before Christmas is directed by Henry Selick and not Tim Burton, it will, sadly, not be included.
Other than that, all of the 14 films Burton has directed will be included, those films are:
Pee-Wee's Big Adventure (1985)
Beetlejuice (1988)
Batman (1989)
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Batman Returns (1992)
Ed Wood (1994)
Mars Attacks! (1996)
Sleepy Hollow (1999)
Planet of the Apes (2001)
Big Fish (2003)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
Corpse Bride (2005)
Sweeney Todd (2007)
Alice in Wonderland (2010)
Because of my busy schedule, 14 full-length movies is quite an undertaking. Therefore, the actual posting of the winners may be a while. But, it makes a lovely excuse to go through my Tim Burton collection!
I cannot post my nominees just yet, for I have yet to see Pee-Wee's Big Adventure. However, I plan on watching it tomorrow and then I will shortly post my nominees for Best Performance in a TB Film in a Leading Role, Best Performance in a TB Film in a Supporting Role, Best Score in a TB Film, Best Art Direction of a TB Film, Best Sound in a TB Film, Best Editing, Best Costumes, and Best Special Effects.
To keep things simple I'm only going to nominate five for each section, then I will view all and post my results.
Because The Nightmare Before Christmas is directed by Henry Selick and not Tim Burton, it will, sadly, not be included.
Other than that, all of the 14 films Burton has directed will be included, those films are:
Pee-Wee's Big Adventure (1985)
Beetlejuice (1988)
Batman (1989)
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Batman Returns (1992)
Ed Wood (1994)
Mars Attacks! (1996)
Sleepy Hollow (1999)
Planet of the Apes (2001)
Big Fish (2003)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
Corpse Bride (2005)
Sweeney Todd (2007)
Alice in Wonderland (2010)
Because of my busy schedule, 14 full-length movies is quite an undertaking. Therefore, the actual posting of the winners may be a while. But, it makes a lovely excuse to go through my Tim Burton collection!
Friday, March 5, 2010
Alice in Wonderland
I had the opportunity to view Tim Burton's latest film: Alice in Wonderland.
The film was visually beautiful. Wonderland was so detailed and was stunning to watch.
The acting is superb on every level. Johnny Depp plays the Hatter to perfection, bringing new light to the character and humanizing the Hatter to perfection.
Mia Wasikowska is a charming Alice. She was very imaginative, and yet, very internalized. It is marvelous to watch the character struggle with her identity.
Helena Bonham Carter stole every scene she was in. She plays the over-the-top Red Queen perfectly. She could not have been better cast.
Also, note goes out to Anne Hathaway, who had a somewhat under-developed role and still made a completely real character.
It is great to see a Tim Burton film. I have yet to be disappointed with him.
My rating: [4/5]
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Legally Blonde Musical Contest
Hello!
I know it has been forever and a day since I have posted anything on this blog. I promise to get working on it again very soon, but first I need your help.
The drama program at my school has entered a contest and we need your votes to win.
Watch the video below and vote on THIS VIDEO!
Thank you all so much! I love you all!
I know it has been forever and a day since I have posted anything on this blog. I promise to get working on it again very soon, but first I need your help.
The drama program at my school has entered a contest and we need your votes to win.
Watch the video below and vote on THIS VIDEO!
Thank you all so much! I love you all!
Friday, November 6, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Utah Shakespearean Festival 2009
This year at the festival has been the best year yet. The first day (October 8) my group and I attended the Randall L. Jone's Theater's production of The Woman in Black. First off: it was quite possibly the most brilliant performance of any show I have ever seen. It was also probably the most horrifying show I have ever seen...
The show starts of in a theater were the aged and withered Mr. Kipps begins reading a manuscript he wrote explaining in detail of the harrowing events he had as a youth involving the mysterious woman in black. Hoping that reciting his story to an audience will end his nightmares he hires an actor who strongly believes it would be best to perform the story rather than read it (which will bore the audience).
The actor than portrays the young Mr. Kipps and Mr. Kipps portrays the other people of the English village of Crythin Gifford. Mr. Kipps travels to this village to settle the estate of the late Mrs. Drablow. Upon arrival to her funeral he notices a sickly-looking woman wearing black. When mentioning this to his escort, Mr. Keckwick, his response is silence.
As Mr. Kipps heads to Mrs. Drablow's estate he dicovers some documents and learns of the mysterious history of the house and the family that formerly resided in it. And some secrets are never to be revealed...
The performance of this show was astounding. The actors were all very into character that had I seen them out of character I would think them to be two different people. The show had a lot of special lighting and sound effects and it all played out to be one of the most terrifying experienced of my life. This show is a must-see. If it ever is performing in a theater near you, GO AND SEE IT!
Later, the same day, I was privileged to attend the play Tuesdays with Morrie. This performance had the same two main actors from The Woman in Black. I couldn't even recognize them for they had donned completely different characters.
Tuesdays with Morrie is a beautiful, poignant, play about life. It was very witty and I'm pretty sure there wasn't a dry eye in the house.
The play opens with a college student, Mitch Albom, who then introduces his favorite professor, Morrie Schwartz. The two were great friends and they had classes on Tuesdays. After college ends, Mitch promises to keep in touch with Morrie. Twenty years later and Mitch hasn't seen or heard from Morrie since.
In the meantime Morrie is diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease, which is fatal.
Mitch, who had dreamed of being a pianist, becomes a Detroit sports columnist after his dream didn't pan out. Upon seeing Morrie on Nightline, Mitch meats with Morrie who pleads with Mitch to visit with him every Tuesday.
Mitch visits asking countless life questions each visit and their former friendship rekindles as Mitch learns some very important life lessons.
The acting was, of course, BRILLIANT! And the lighting was also very well done
On the second day of the festival (October 9), my team and I rehearsed for our competition performance of our ensemble scene, from Henry VI, part III, act 5, scene 5. We did very well and our team even took second place for that scene.
In the end the team I was participating in won first for our duo scene, second place for our ensemble scene, and first place overall.
The Utah Shakespearean Festival is a must for thespians. It is so educational, you see brilliant shows, and it is quite possibly the most fun you will ever have in three days.
The show starts of in a theater were the aged and withered Mr. Kipps begins reading a manuscript he wrote explaining in detail of the harrowing events he had as a youth involving the mysterious woman in black. Hoping that reciting his story to an audience will end his nightmares he hires an actor who strongly believes it would be best to perform the story rather than read it (which will bore the audience).
The actor than portrays the young Mr. Kipps and Mr. Kipps portrays the other people of the English village of Crythin Gifford. Mr. Kipps travels to this village to settle the estate of the late Mrs. Drablow. Upon arrival to her funeral he notices a sickly-looking woman wearing black. When mentioning this to his escort, Mr. Keckwick, his response is silence.
As Mr. Kipps heads to Mrs. Drablow's estate he dicovers some documents and learns of the mysterious history of the house and the family that formerly resided in it. And some secrets are never to be revealed...
The performance of this show was astounding. The actors were all very into character that had I seen them out of character I would think them to be two different people. The show had a lot of special lighting and sound effects and it all played out to be one of the most terrifying experienced of my life. This show is a must-see. If it ever is performing in a theater near you, GO AND SEE IT!
Later, the same day, I was privileged to attend the play Tuesdays with Morrie. This performance had the same two main actors from The Woman in Black. I couldn't even recognize them for they had donned completely different characters.
Tuesdays with Morrie is a beautiful, poignant, play about life. It was very witty and I'm pretty sure there wasn't a dry eye in the house.
The play opens with a college student, Mitch Albom, who then introduces his favorite professor, Morrie Schwartz. The two were great friends and they had classes on Tuesdays. After college ends, Mitch promises to keep in touch with Morrie. Twenty years later and Mitch hasn't seen or heard from Morrie since.
In the meantime Morrie is diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease, which is fatal.
Mitch, who had dreamed of being a pianist, becomes a Detroit sports columnist after his dream didn't pan out. Upon seeing Morrie on Nightline, Mitch meats with Morrie who pleads with Mitch to visit with him every Tuesday.
Mitch visits asking countless life questions each visit and their former friendship rekindles as Mitch learns some very important life lessons.
The acting was, of course, BRILLIANT! And the lighting was also very well done
On the second day of the festival (October 9), my team and I rehearsed for our competition performance of our ensemble scene, from Henry VI, part III, act 5, scene 5. We did very well and our team even took second place for that scene.
In the end the team I was participating in won first for our duo scene, second place for our ensemble scene, and first place overall.
The Utah Shakespearean Festival is a must for thespians. It is so educational, you see brilliant shows, and it is quite possibly the most fun you will ever have in three days.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Cedar City's Shakespearean Festival
In exactly five days, 16 hours, 48 minutes and 25 seconds of the time that I am typing this I will be leaving to the Tony Award winning Southern Utah Shakespearean Festival in Cedar City. As you can probably already tell... I AM SO EXCITED!!!! For all of you movie buffs out there who know nothing of Broadway or the Tonys: Tony Award = A-FLIPPIN-MAZING!
Anywho, this will be my third year attending the festival at which I will attend two theatrical performances (Tuesdays With Morrie and The Woman in Black) both I am stoked for. The performances at the festival are always top-notch.
I leave on October 8th, and after I return I shall have a great blog post about the whole thing!
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