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Mike Mignola and ‘The Bride of Frankenstein”
I adore Hellboy, fusing old school horror with modern storytelling is just a pure win-win. But Mignola’s art is what makes the character, his art style is totally original whilst complimenting the story.
This has to be one of my favourite art pieces I have found on the net. ‘The Bride of Frankenstein’ is a classic horror film, with The Bride (even with her short screen time) deeply affecting me long after watching. The creature design on both Frankensteins Monster and The Bride cannot be unbeaten, and it is great to see Mignola’s take on the characters.
Journey
This game was quite frankly one of the most amazing gaming experiences I have ever had. The game is only 90 minutes long, however the game can make you involve your emotions to such an extent where when there are gameplay developments, you do become massively involved. The soundtrack is also up there with best gaming soundtracks ever, and is definatly a must buy when it becomes available.
The game consists of a clothed person wandering towards the only foreseeable goal, a mountain with a shining light. There is no explicit backstory, but clues are giving to the nature of the world you inhabit by heiroglyphs and dreamlike visions. Along your way you will find yourself accompanied by a stranger walking with you, and therefore a partner to wander with. As I mentioned before about the emotional investement, this is multiplied when you make the journey with a friend.
This is a must buy, and an experience that when you will have finished will have you wanting to play it again and again.
Rating - *****
Sugar
‘Copper Blue’, an album that I recently uncovered, and feel any music fan should own. Bold statement coming up, it is as good as ‘Nevermind’.
Update - March 2012
I understand it has been a while. Basically busy with college work, and part-time job, and have kind of let this slip a bit.
‘I’ve Seen My Fate’ is finished, as of last week. Sound issues have mostly been resolved, and have salvaged what I can to make an OK short film. I will be the first to admit its not as near as good as I hoped it would be, but to be honest it is all a learning curve. It is my first short film, so there are going to be issues, and it is all for me to learn from. I will post up the film’s link from youtube when it has been uploaded, and will also at the end of the week put up the second poster I made.
Got some opportunities on the horizon, and will keep posted as and when things occur.
I have put some more star-ratings of films I saw last month, and i have written reviews for, but haven’t got round to typing up. Easter holidays soon, so I can start updating properly.
Few trailers that need to be looked at:
1) ‘Prometheus’
2) ‘The Raid: Redemption’
3) ‘God Bless America’
4) ‘John Dies At The End’
I would suggest watching the trailer for ‘The Cabin In The Woods’, but I have heard that people need to see it with no prior knowledge, so I am just promoting it, because word is, it is phenomenal.
Pages
I have updated and added to my pages, as you can see underneath the title heading.
Film now contains updates on short films I am working on, and scripts that I have written or being worked on.
Writing has information on short stories I am working on, and when a story is finished I will post a link to read/download.
Movies is a page where I will post movies I have seen, along with a review that will be linked and a star rating system.
Gigs is just a page where I list the bands I have seen live, where and when.
Music is a page where I post album reviews (which will be linked) and a score out of 10.
I’ve Seen My Fate - Teaser poster
As principal photography finished today, thought I would share the teaser poster.
I’ve Seen My Fate - Filming Update
Today, 90% of shooting was finished. Major casting issues last night though. Luckily I was able to get the parts filled. However a text message came through saying that my fourth horseman couldnt make it, so the script was cut down to accomodate 3 of the 4 horsemen, Death, Pestilence, and War.
Shooting started at 9 this morning, and was finished by 2 in the afternoon. Script rewrites were still happening throughout filming.
All in all, it was a very stressful experience, but learn from doing I suppose. Minimal cast for my next film, in an easier location to shoot in. Just got an establishing shot to do in the next couple of days, then onto the editing process.
The ‘Alien’ trailer, ‘Prometheus’ style.
Dead End Thrills
Some of the screenshots that feature on the website are truely something to see. Games such as Portal 2, Borderlands, Okami, Skyrim, Super Mario Galaxy, and COD: MW2 all feature, and show screenshots that, I think, are art. A great interview on Kataku can be found here. Click on the picture abve to go through to the website.
Busy
Been a bit busy.
Started college in September, time has just been taken up with that. However, Christmas is soon, and I’m going to have time to blog.
News, I have finished 2 scripts for short films. “I’ve Seen My Fate” is due to be shooting in the next couple of weeks or so, then i start editing soon after, with the short film to be finished by February 5th. Casting is 90% there, and locations are going to be confirmed soon. I’m not going to divulge in details in the film now, however I will update as and when things happen. My other script “The Hit”, has been finished, and will be my second short film, hopefully.
Due to me focusing on my first short film, I have had to hold my short story I have been working on. When i have completed a first draft, I will post up a sample chapter or two, to get reaction and constructive criticism.
I will upload my review of ‘Drive’, the Nicolas Winding Refn film, in the next week or so, along with reviews of a couple of films, ‘Tree Of Life’, ‘Melancholia’, ‘Mother’ and a review of a couple of albums.
In terms of gaming, one game deserves a mention, ‘The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’. What a game.
Got a couple of websites to share in the next post.
