Now I'm watching Lynch (2007)....
Fascinating.
Friday, January 31, 2020
Two Docs on David Lynch
Two nights ago I watched a very fine documentary from 2016. David Lynch: The Art Life was right up my alley. An artist's formative years are every bit as interesting to me as the later 'professional' body of work. Perhaps more so as I like the process of discovery: for the artist, and me, the viewer.
Now I'm watching Lynch (2007)....
Fascinating.
Now I'm watching Lynch (2007)....
Fascinating.
Thursday, January 30, 2020
TVO's The Agenda Tonight
The discussion involved toxicity in Canadian politics today, and the issue of the Conservative Party of Canada looking for a new leader. Several name Conservative politicians said they would run in the next leadership race but ended up choosing "stage left".
My summation of the segment after it ended:
Excellent discussion. Conservatism, as we knew it, in Canada is all but dead. The offshoot versions' bindings with the propaganda sheets, and their emphasis on hysteria, is off-putting to many. (Canada's a mess, didn't you know?) "Anybody but (name the Conservative)" is real.
My summation of the segment after it ended:
Excellent discussion. Conservatism, as we knew it, in Canada is all but dead. The offshoot versions' bindings with the propaganda sheets, and their emphasis on hysteria, is off-putting to many. (Canada's a mess, didn't you know?) "Anybody but (name the Conservative)" is real.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
From the Super Ego: Number Nine (What a Card)
I’ve seen a few lists regarding ‘best of’ from last year. This helped me look inward, towards this blog. What are the postings that gave me the most pleasure, whether due to a later re-read, which I almost never do, and feedback, either through comments or hit-counts? (All those hits make writing and posting rewarding.)
Film Opticals of Canada Ltd. closed its doors in 2005, but it lives on for me in business card form. During my years there we produced titles and optical effects for films such as The Sweet Hereafter (1997), American Psycho (2000), and Ararat (2002).
I was one of two optical printer/camera operators. Those days! And late nights.
Of course, what "Film Ops" did then we can now do on a computer in our basement. Faster, cheaper, and with a heck of a lot less (potential) stress.
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The above was originally posted as "Film Opticals of Canada Ltd. Business Card" on June 2.
Film Opticals of Canada Ltd. closed its doors in 2005, but it lives on for me in business card form. During my years there we produced titles and optical effects for films such as The Sweet Hereafter (1997), American Psycho (2000), and Ararat (2002).
I was one of two optical printer/camera operators. Those days! And late nights.
Of course, what "Film Ops" did then we can now do on a computer in our basement. Faster, cheaper, and with a heck of a lot less (potential) stress.
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The above was originally posted as "Film Opticals of Canada Ltd. Business Card" on June 2.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Notes from the NHL: 20 Goals in 1 Game
From January 8, 1986: Edmonton Oilers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs.
See: Goalies with reasonably-sized equipment! They have to work that space between the posts!
See: The Leafs score many goals in one game only to amount to a pointless season! Just like today's "Buds"!
Note: I did not see this game as I had long abandoned watching the NHL. And I was in film school.
Monday, January 27, 2020
A Forever Question: Oats
“Since before your sun burned hot in space and before your race was born, I have awaited a question.”
Sir. Why are there cats, rats, and bats, but no hats?
Sir. Why are there cats, rats, and bats, but no hats?
Sunday, January 26, 2020
Sunday Evening Trivia: The Third Man
This question has stumped even my sports-nut friends. That's how tough it is, even if I never took it as being tough.
For years I've asked this question. Now I don't ask too many people unless they are at the half century mark, at least.
In September of 1972 the Canadians and Soviets battled for international ice hockey supremacy over a period of eight games.
The Canadian team dressed two goalies for each game: Tony Esposito, of the Chicago Blackhawks, and Ken Dryden, of the Montreal Canadiens, were the two big guys.
Another goaltender made the cut, but he was to attend each game in civvies, and needed only if Esposito or Dryden could not dress or were injured and had to leave the game.
His name:
For years I've asked this question. Now I don't ask too many people unless they are at the half century mark, at least.
In September of 1972 the Canadians and Soviets battled for international ice hockey supremacy over a period of eight games.
The Canadian team dressed two goalies for each game: Tony Esposito, of the Chicago Blackhawks, and Ken Dryden, of the Montreal Canadiens, were the two big guys.
Another goaltender made the cut, but he was to attend each game in civvies, and needed only if Esposito or Dryden could not dress or were injured and had to leave the game.
His name:
Saturday, January 25, 2020
From the Super Ego - Number Eight (Still Possible)
I’ve seen a few lists regarding ‘best of’ from last year. This helped me look inward, towards this blog. What are the postings that gave me the most pleasure, whether due to a later re-read, which I almost never do, and feedback, either through comments or hit-counts? (All those hits make writing and posting rewarding.)
Last evening I caught a documentary on TV Ontario with the enticing title, The Art of the Possible (1978). Filmmakers followed then Ontario Premier William "Bill" Davis as he prepared to make some big decisions: details in the province's budget, text of the throne speech, and demands to be made during the First Ministers Conference (with special guest stars including then Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau).
My biggest takeaway, which I formulated at about the one-minute mark of the documentary, was the overall balance of civility; even in the "question period" -- make no mistake, it was still fiery.
Mr Davis spoke at my high school when I was a "minor niner" (grade 9 student). I remember his gentlemanly manner and sharp articulation....which last night I compared to our current premier, Doug Ford (a bully and a simpleton).
"My approach has always been to listen to both sides of the discussion, because I discovered very early that once I stated a point of view, then others who held a contrary point of view would be reluctant to express it... you just see the heads go up and down, et cetera. And I've tried to avoid that because I want to get a very frank discussion of the views of my colleagues."
-- William Davis
The Art of the Possible is available for viewing on TVO's website, here.
Watch for: Then Toronto Sun "Queen's Park" columnist Claire Hoy is interviewed; he almost angrily criticizes Bill Davis and his Progressive Conservatives' out-of-control spending. (A twist in time and space.)
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The above was posted as "The Art of the Possible" on July 21st.
Last evening I caught a documentary on TV Ontario with the enticing title, The Art of the Possible (1978). Filmmakers followed then Ontario Premier William "Bill" Davis as he prepared to make some big decisions: details in the province's budget, text of the throne speech, and demands to be made during the First Ministers Conference (with special guest stars including then Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau).
My biggest takeaway, which I formulated at about the one-minute mark of the documentary, was the overall balance of civility; even in the "question period" -- make no mistake, it was still fiery.
Mr Davis spoke at my high school when I was a "minor niner" (grade 9 student). I remember his gentlemanly manner and sharp articulation....which last night I compared to our current premier, Doug Ford (a bully and a simpleton).
"My approach has always been to listen to both sides of the discussion, because I discovered very early that once I stated a point of view, then others who held a contrary point of view would be reluctant to express it... you just see the heads go up and down, et cetera. And I've tried to avoid that because I want to get a very frank discussion of the views of my colleagues."
-- William Davis
The Art of the Possible is available for viewing on TVO's website, here.
Watch for: Then Toronto Sun "Queen's Park" columnist Claire Hoy is interviewed; he almost angrily criticizes Bill Davis and his Progressive Conservatives' out-of-control spending. (A twist in time and space.)
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The above was posted as "The Art of the Possible" on July 21st.
Film Design: Water Works
Film is design. As I've posted on this blog previously, I design my own stuff: the sketches start as early as when I'm sketching out the story, and, of course, continue on well into production. The design work doesn't sleep.
The above drawings are for a project I've developed that may or may not meet a camera lens. They are details of a greater set: a strange old washroom.
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The above was first posted on May 9th as "Film Design: Strange Washroom's Fixtures".
Where's Winter? (Here in Toronto, At Least)
Strolling about here in Toronto today made me realize we've not really had a winter yet. I was carrying my coffee minutes ago without my gloves on. However, I was side-armed with my brolly since there is off and on light drizzle.
One day a week ago we had a small snow storm but all was forgotten and forgiven the next morning as I walked along dry sidewalks.
The forecast for the next few days shows above-normal temperatures for this time of year -- as high as 4 degrees.
There is time for more winter. But in a few weeks, early March, we'll likely get a warm spell -- 10 to 15 degrees Celsius; then a dip down to cooler, more seasonal, temperatures.
Then there's that Toronto spring: barely a spring at all. One day you're wearing your winter coat; the next, a spring jacket; the next, no jacket at all.
Hello summer!
One day a week ago we had a small snow storm but all was forgotten and forgiven the next morning as I walked along dry sidewalks.
The forecast for the next few days shows above-normal temperatures for this time of year -- as high as 4 degrees.
There is time for more winter. But in a few weeks, early March, we'll likely get a warm spell -- 10 to 15 degrees Celsius; then a dip down to cooler, more seasonal, temperatures.
Then there's that Toronto spring: barely a spring at all. One day you're wearing your winter coat; the next, a spring jacket; the next, no jacket at all.
Hello summer!
Friday, January 24, 2020
From the Super Ego - Number Seven (Zone Limits)
I’ve seen a few lists regarding ‘best of’ from last year. This helped me look inward, towards this blog. What are the postings that gave me the most pleasure, whether due to a later re-read, which I almost never do, and feedback, either through comments or hit-counts? (All those hits make writing and posting rewarding.)
For some, the issue of which is the better television series is of the utmost importance. I like both equally, and, they are actually two different shows once one gets past the anthology format, which both share equally.
The Twilight Zone (1959 - 1964)
More fantasy than science fiction.
The Outer Limits (1963 - 1965)
More science fiction than fantasy.
I have a first-hand story regarding that great and often fought battle.
Years ago I was visiting my neighbour. The food and drink came out, but nobody got drunk. The ensuing discussions were of the type expected at a friendly get together.
It happened. Scott, boyfriend of my neighbour, seemed to have a problem with my holding The Outer Limits in the same esteem I did The Twilight Zone. "Oh, come on, man. The Outer Limits was so bad. There was that episode that was so typical. The one with the robot boxer."
A challenge. I was thrown back into the ring: "That episode was called 'Steel'. It starred Lee Marvin. And it was a Twilight Zone episode."
Passion. The fists flew. Well, he pointed. "You're wrong." And continuing variations on that theme.
I went back to my apartment, and from my bookcase I pulled The Twilight Zone Companion (Marc Scott Zicree). Back to the battlefield.
With the book opened at the proper page, the chapter on "Steel", Scott's jaw dropped. In the manner expected of a soul converted by a well-placed "K.O.", he emitted a feeble, but emotive: "This is a conspiracy."
On such matters, don't argue with Uncle Simon.
No. "Uncle Simon" is a Twilight Zone episode.
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The above piece was first posted on June 6th as "Twilight Zone vs. Outer Limits".
For some, the issue of which is the better television series is of the utmost importance. I like both equally, and, they are actually two different shows once one gets past the anthology format, which both share equally.
The Twilight Zone (1959 - 1964)
More fantasy than science fiction.
The Outer Limits (1963 - 1965)
More science fiction than fantasy.
I have a first-hand story regarding that great and often fought battle.
Years ago I was visiting my neighbour. The food and drink came out, but nobody got drunk. The ensuing discussions were of the type expected at a friendly get together.
It happened. Scott, boyfriend of my neighbour, seemed to have a problem with my holding The Outer Limits in the same esteem I did The Twilight Zone. "Oh, come on, man. The Outer Limits was so bad. There was that episode that was so typical. The one with the robot boxer."
A challenge. I was thrown back into the ring: "That episode was called 'Steel'. It starred Lee Marvin. And it was a Twilight Zone episode."
Passion. The fists flew. Well, he pointed. "You're wrong." And continuing variations on that theme.
I went back to my apartment, and from my bookcase I pulled The Twilight Zone Companion (Marc Scott Zicree). Back to the battlefield.
With the book opened at the proper page, the chapter on "Steel", Scott's jaw dropped. In the manner expected of a soul converted by a well-placed "K.O.", he emitted a feeble, but emotive: "This is a conspiracy."
On such matters, don't argue with Uncle Simon.
No. "Uncle Simon" is a Twilight Zone episode.
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The above piece was first posted on June 6th as "Twilight Zone vs. Outer Limits".
From the Super Ego - Number Six (Still Not Lost)
I’ve seen a few lists regarding ‘best of’ from last year. This helped me look inward, towards this blog. What are the postings that gave me the most pleasure, whether due to a later re-read, which I almost never do, and feedback, either through comments or hit-counts? (All those hits make writing and posting rewarding.)
Newspapers dispense fakery ("fake news!") and media is an enemy of the people.
But.
The Globe and Mail, Canada's star paper, broke the news of the SNC-Lavalin affair. Justin Trudeau, Canada's prime minister, is embroiled in a scandal that some think will cost him and the Liberals the election in October. It's hard to say right now since that date is a full seven months away. (Important note: Nothing has been proven at this point.)
Back to the real story: "Media", a "leftist" newspaper -- which the Globe clearly is not -- broke the story that many on the right are eating up.
But, isn't it "fake news"?....
To give some of my readers some perspective on the newspaper makeup here in Toronto, Canada, here is how our papers stack up:
Globe and Mail (the tops)
Toronto Star (top stuff)
National Post (editorially a bit of a joke, but with a few good columnists)
Toronto Sun (a total joke, bottom of the barrel, and shedding for the printers' scrapheap.)
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The above was first published as "Not Lost On Lefty Liberals" on March 2nd.
Newspapers dispense fakery ("fake news!") and media is an enemy of the people.
But.
The Globe and Mail, Canada's star paper, broke the news of the SNC-Lavalin affair. Justin Trudeau, Canada's prime minister, is embroiled in a scandal that some think will cost him and the Liberals the election in October. It's hard to say right now since that date is a full seven months away. (Important note: Nothing has been proven at this point.)
Back to the real story: "Media", a "leftist" newspaper -- which the Globe clearly is not -- broke the story that many on the right are eating up.
But, isn't it "fake news"?....
To give some of my readers some perspective on the newspaper makeup here in Toronto, Canada, here is how our papers stack up:
Globe and Mail (the tops)
Toronto Star (top stuff)
National Post (editorially a bit of a joke, but with a few good columnists)
Toronto Sun (a total joke, bottom of the barrel, and shedding for the printers' scrapheap.)
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The above was first published as "Not Lost On Lefty Liberals" on March 2nd.
Thursday, January 23, 2020
A Star Trek Without Me - Picard
This morning I stumbled upon a review of the new CBS All Access "Star Trek" series, Star Trek: Picard. As I've stated on this blog before, my usual ritual for a new television Trek is to watch the first two episodes and stop there. ("That's quite enough.")
I read Entertainment Weekly's review, Can Star Trek: Picard recover from its bafflingly bad premiere?, and then and there decided I'm going to take a Starfleet pass on Picard. The piece's reviewer, Darren Franich, reads as fair and thoughtful; and, at times, funny. It's just one review, and normally I don't bother reading film or television reviews, but it effectively convinced me to skip tonight's premiere.
I laughed out loud here:
"It’s possible that [producer Alex] Kurtzman’s response would be a variation of an opinion I’ve seen elsewhere: Well, times are tougher now, so Star Trek should be tougher. As if the late ’60s were all peace and quiet."
Full if late disclosure: I couldn't watch Star Trek: Picard even if I was compelled to, since I don't have the CTV Sci-Fi Channel (here in Canada). After the premiere, ST:P switches over to the Crave streaming service. Perhaps if subspace chatter is strong tomorrow I'll watch episode 2....
Final thought: A show's star actor should never be let into the writers' room.
I read Entertainment Weekly's review, Can Star Trek: Picard recover from its bafflingly bad premiere?, and then and there decided I'm going to take a Starfleet pass on Picard. The piece's reviewer, Darren Franich, reads as fair and thoughtful; and, at times, funny. It's just one review, and normally I don't bother reading film or television reviews, but it effectively convinced me to skip tonight's premiere.
I laughed out loud here:
"It’s possible that [producer Alex] Kurtzman’s response would be a variation of an opinion I’ve seen elsewhere: Well, times are tougher now, so Star Trek should be tougher. As if the late ’60s were all peace and quiet."
Full if late disclosure: I couldn't watch Star Trek: Picard even if I was compelled to, since I don't have the CTV Sci-Fi Channel (here in Canada). After the premiere, ST:P switches over to the Crave streaming service. Perhaps if subspace chatter is strong tomorrow I'll watch episode 2....
Final thought: A show's star actor should never be let into the writers' room.
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Great Inventions by Great People
I heard today that Donald J. Trump went on a rambling stream-of-conscious speech during a press conference and uttered one of his patented "facts". He thinks "an American" invented the wheel.
Right you are, sir. Invented in Detroit when someone realized one day that there was nothing between the car's underside and the road.
This all reminded me of a rant a few years ago by former SNL'er Victoria Jackson. She accidentally let it slip that she thought "an American" invented the rocket.
That's okay, I thought "a Canadian" invented love making.
Right you are, sir. Invented in Detroit when someone realized one day that there was nothing between the car's underside and the road.
This all reminded me of a rant a few years ago by former SNL'er Victoria Jackson. She accidentally let it slip that she thought "an American" invented the rocket.
That's okay, I thought "a Canadian" invented love making.
A Forever Question: Silence in Passing
“Since before your sun burned hot in space and before your race was born, I have awaited a question.”
Sir. Why do the good die in silence?
Sir. Why do the good die in silence?
Sunday, January 19, 2020
Picard Bodes Not Well
Minutes ago I saw a television advert for the new Star Trek series, Picard. Duelling starships, mere cables apart when firing at one another with high-energy weapons. Grappling hooks too?
Oh, no.
The show from 1801 starts here in Canada on January 23rd. It's a streaming show. And it looks a little slight of budget. Maybe the stories are good. If I can get past the ridiculous battle crap.
Perhaps that hour of my life would be best served by a book.
Oh, no.
The show from 1801 starts here in Canada on January 23rd. It's a streaming show. And it looks a little slight of budget. Maybe the stories are good. If I can get past the ridiculous battle crap.
Perhaps that hour of my life would be best served by a book.
Saturday, January 18, 2020
Nice Snowfall in Toronto Today
It was minus one degree Celsius, the wind was blowing, the snow was falling. Through this combination of winter weather I walked, soaking it all in.
We've lacked a big snowfall this season. The best part is it happened on a weekend.
CraveTV, right? Why can't I find something I want to watch? Nothing against that Canadian streaming service, but I'm not into television programs, which is the bulk of its library. There are complete classic series like Seinfeld, which I've been chipping away at, and all series' Star Trek, no thanks.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are playing poorly against the Chicago Blackhawks; as though they don't want to be on the ice. Total disinterest. One minute left to play....
We've lacked a big snowfall this season. The best part is it happened on a weekend.
CraveTV, right? Why can't I find something I want to watch? Nothing against that Canadian streaming service, but I'm not into television programs, which is the bulk of its library. There are complete classic series like Seinfeld, which I've been chipping away at, and all series' Star Trek, no thanks.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are playing poorly against the Chicago Blackhawks; as though they don't want to be on the ice. Total disinterest. One minute left to play....
Friday, January 17, 2020
Genius Is....
"I'm not convinced that George is this genius filmmaker that he's always been portrayed as being. I see him as a guy who had a neat idea to make a space adventure movie in the spirit of the old Flash Gordon serials. Modernize it a little, make it share a lot of visual elements with World War II, add some mythological elements and call it Star Wars. Then get a whole other bunch of people to make it work somehow . . . He works best when other people take his ideas and work with them. When he writes and directs, it's disastrous."
I agree with the above in whole and in parts. George Lucas has been elevated by many Star Wars fans as being the great being. The human being is humble, often repeating the down-to-Earth line: "People, it's just a movie." Indeed it is....they are. But this is not to take anything away from Lucas, and contrary to what impression Red Letter Media's Mike Stoklasa might convey in the above quote, the Star Wars creator slaved at his writing desk for thousands of hours over a few years to come up with the universe for his "Flash Gordon-like space movie". He had advice and feedback over his push to come up with a story, the story, but it was good old creativity's hallmarks: blood, sweat, and tears. (And in Lucas' case, a lot of self-inflicted hair snipping.)
Distillation is part of creativity.
The first Star Wars movie, Star Wars, no "A New Hope" crap, was the result of a creative mind; not to forget a hard-working writing hand of limitless stamina. Many other creative minds added layers of essential brilliance: Taylor, McQuarrie, Dykstra, Mollo, Williams, and many more. (The film's opening title crawl was 'translated' by filmmaker Brian De Palma and film critic Jay Cocks from Lucas' unwieldy and rambling original.) Let's not forget the talented cast. Not to be forgotten on the casting note: Lucas spent hundreds of hours picking his cast, taking the care to see how they played off one another. (He had taken the same approach with American Graffiti. Also to remarkable effect.)
Filmmaking is a collaborative art. Of which Star Wars is a wall-poster illustration.
As for the bit: "When he writes and directs, it's disastrous." Watch THX-1138, American Graffiti, and, of course, Star Wars. So much for that theory. When it comes to speaking of the "prequel films", of which I will not speak in the conventional sense, Stoklasa is bang on with an explosive force to match the destruction of the Death Star.
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The above was first posted on August 29, 2018, as "Mike Stoklasa on George Lucas and Star Wars".
I agree with the above in whole and in parts. George Lucas has been elevated by many Star Wars fans as being the great being. The human being is humble, often repeating the down-to-Earth line: "People, it's just a movie." Indeed it is....they are. But this is not to take anything away from Lucas, and contrary to what impression Red Letter Media's Mike Stoklasa might convey in the above quote, the Star Wars creator slaved at his writing desk for thousands of hours over a few years to come up with the universe for his "Flash Gordon-like space movie". He had advice and feedback over his push to come up with a story, the story, but it was good old creativity's hallmarks: blood, sweat, and tears. (And in Lucas' case, a lot of self-inflicted hair snipping.)
Distillation is part of creativity.
The first Star Wars movie, Star Wars, no "A New Hope" crap, was the result of a creative mind; not to forget a hard-working writing hand of limitless stamina. Many other creative minds added layers of essential brilliance: Taylor, McQuarrie, Dykstra, Mollo, Williams, and many more. (The film's opening title crawl was 'translated' by filmmaker Brian De Palma and film critic Jay Cocks from Lucas' unwieldy and rambling original.) Let's not forget the talented cast. Not to be forgotten on the casting note: Lucas spent hundreds of hours picking his cast, taking the care to see how they played off one another. (He had taken the same approach with American Graffiti. Also to remarkable effect.)
Filmmaking is a collaborative art. Of which Star Wars is a wall-poster illustration.
As for the bit: "When he writes and directs, it's disastrous." Watch THX-1138, American Graffiti, and, of course, Star Wars. So much for that theory. When it comes to speaking of the "prequel films", of which I will not speak in the conventional sense, Stoklasa is bang on with an explosive force to match the destruction of the Death Star.
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The above was first posted on August 29, 2018, as "Mike Stoklasa on George Lucas and Star Wars".
Thursday, January 16, 2020
A List of CV Things: Again
So you, the reader, know what it is you're getting into when you come here, I thought it was time I post my latest CV. And here it is, in "dust jacket bio" point form:
* hospital photographer (public relations, general, haematology, surgery)
* hospital A/V tech (live streaming, teleconferencing)
* brewery worker (Molson Brewery: line and maintenance)
* factory/warehouse worker
* lighting cameraman (short film, music video, video production)
* television studio camera operator
* designer (feature film, television commercial, short film, web-series, exhibit)
* optical camera operator (feature film, television film, television series)
* set construction & prop building (feature film, TV commercial, independent production)
* writer (print, short film, video production)
* consultant (television commercial, 'process' screen, historical aviation screenplay)
* researcher (film/television history, aviation, Soviet space program, general history, etc.)
* producer / director (independent film & video production)
* film programmer (Toronto Public Library)
* manager (self-storage; video duplication)
* projectionist (film, digital; T.I.F.F.)
* film festival technical director (R.P.F.F.)
* instructor (film & video production; L.I.F.T.)
* video tech (duplication, film-to-tape transfer)
* web design
* archivist (film/television)
* baseball umpire (Ontario Baseball Association)
* ice hockey player - forward & goaltender (B.B.M.H.A.)
* ice hockey coach - Bantam (Knights of Columbus)
* football (soccer) player (B.B.M.S.A.)
* siding installer & general construction
* sales agent / customer service
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Next Stop, Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone
For some reason the old television fantasy series The Twilight Zone has been getting some attention online recently.
I'm seeing polls such as: "What is your favourite episode?" (Mine: "Walking Distance")
Produced and broadcast between 1959 and 1965, the anthology series was a moderate ratings success in its first run. When TZ hit syndication more people discovered what would later be evaluated as one of television's greatest and most memorable drama programs.
"What episode can you watch over and over again?" (Me: "Five Characters in Search of An Exit")
If you’re not familiar with the original version of The Zone, it’s well worth checking out.
Start with: “The Invaders” and “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet”
I'm seeing polls such as: "What is your favourite episode?" (Mine: "Walking Distance")
Produced and broadcast between 1959 and 1965, the anthology series was a moderate ratings success in its first run. When TZ hit syndication more people discovered what would later be evaluated as one of television's greatest and most memorable drama programs.
"What episode can you watch over and over again?" (Me: "Five Characters in Search of An Exit")
If you’re not familiar with the original version of The Zone, it’s well worth checking out.
Start with: “The Invaders” and “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet”
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
A Favourite Funny Quote
'What quote made you laugh out loud when you first heard it?'
You challenge me:
"Dean [Martin] would eat hay if you dipped it in gin."
Pat Buttram I learned of, like many of my generation, through the television sitcom Green Acres (1965 - 1971). Whenever I watched that half-hour series in my youth, I looked forward to seeing and hearing "Mr Haney".
You challenge me:
"Dean [Martin] would eat hay if you dipped it in gin."
Pat Buttram I learned of, like many of my generation, through the television sitcom Green Acres (1965 - 1971). Whenever I watched that half-hour series in my youth, I looked forward to seeing and hearing "Mr Haney".
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