Why, hello! Just wanted to let you guys know a few things... earlier today I was part of the Movie Mob party for their special spooktacular Halloween episode -- it will be airing on the REELZ Channel on the 31st and also on Sunday. It was so fun!
My cohort Travis Oscarson is the new host of the show (he used to be L.A.-based, now he's in NM @ the channel's headquarters), and he made it really easy and fun to dial in via webcam.
Here's Travis and me in L.A., last year.
For the show I was flanked by Doug Jones and AJ Bowen, plus a rotation of Movie Mob regulars. Can't wait to see how it all comes together.
Also, Bravo Channel is still running 13 SCARIER MOVIE MOMENTS, so you can look for me there too!
Here are the links... I know BRAVO doesn't repurpose their stuff to the Web but REELZ often does. So, even if you don't have cable you should be able to watch the MOVIE MOB online.
You can also see my quote for Saw VI on the TV spots and online banners. Lionsgate took it a bit out of context... I did say it's "A Saw fan's dream!" with the caveat that it's because the movie finally explains John's entire agenda and there are some terrific scenes with all of the Saw villains together... BUT, it really is a movie just for Saw fans. I don't think someone walking in cold would get it at all.
On other professonal fronts, I have a whole lot of articles and reviews online, and some stuff in print. Another cover story for L'Ecran Fantastique (French) and I hear Fantastique Issue #3 is on stands (I couldn't find it, but here's a 'cap).
I did Part Two of the GENTLEMEN BRONCOS press junket yesterday. The one last week was with Mike White, and the co-writers / directors Jerusha and Jared Hess. Then Jemaine Clement flew in from New Zealand, and that was yesterday's interview.
I'm not sure what to say about the movie. I basically didn't like it (way too scatological for my taste... it's from the Napoleon Dynamite people), --BUT-- I thought the performances were outstanding. Especially Jermaine, whom I've loved on the TV series FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS for years. He plays this really arrogant sci-fi author and lecturer who plagiarizes a teenaged fan's work, has a bestseller, and all hell breaks loose.
He is fantastic as "Dr. Ronald Chevalier" -- I'd suggest just going to the website, ronaldchevalier.com/ - you will NOT regret it, I promise.
Anyway, the interview with Jemaine was a bit awkward. He talks just like "Jemaine" on the show. Looking down, pausing a lot so you're not exactly sure when he's done talking, and he seemed a bit nervous. I liked him, though. Especially when, after the interview I geeked out a bit and told him how much I love the David Bowie episode. He said thanks, then asked if my necklace was for Jimmy Page, and of course yes... and I asked if he's seen IT MIGHT GET LOUD yet (not yet). It was all good.
I got to interview two of my faves the other day, Roger Corman and Corey Feldman. They were, like, "Oh, good to see you... AGAIN!" 'Tis the season.
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In addition to all that, I did a big report on the Sacramento Horror Film Festival for Horror.com, plus am working on a SHORTS piece for L'Ecran. I had never been to Sacramento before, but I was in good company with lots of friends -- namely Mars, Terrance, Darren, Blake, Alisa and Nancy.
Mars was kind enough to pick me up, and put me up. Here's a little vicarious trip through Sacramento and Auburn with me...
Mars and moi!
Alisa
Blake (stripes are in, I guess! Nobody sent me the memo)
Blake, giving his talk to aspiring filmmakers.
Mars, me, and Horror Host Mr. Lobo
Me and Horror Hostess, The Queen of Trash
QOT & Mr. Lobo
Terrance and Alisa show off the fancy tickets printed up for the Saturday night showing and special event for Repo!
Mars and Terrance
Blake, me, and Terrance
Mars and Darren
Peaches, waiting for the Repo! madness to begin
Repo! stage shows and such...
I loved this old light fixture
When it was lights-out time, I stayed in the spare room of Mars' neighbor. Here's what's left of me at the end of the night... a barbie-sized bra, a press pass, and well-worn dungarees all folded up neatly. Then, it's the room: straight out a prairie time-warp, complete with a well-read Bible on the nightstand... ee-gads! ;)
After few more short films and such the next day, it was off to the airport. I was exceedingly tired, so I did my own personal "Do Not Disturb" sign with my hoodie, iPod, and stern expression. Pretty effective, huh? Even my toes weren't peeking out.
This girl's toosties were on display, though. I rather liked this Lynchian image of the nearly empty terminal, late night, a random foot just sticking out, all mysterious-like.
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Now, for something completely different! I got this Facebook friend request from... STACI LAYNE. Hm. Talk about your David Lynch moments. Never seen anyone with that name, and spelled exactly the same. Coincidence, or crazy? I accepted, so I guess we'll see.
Not much time to read lately, but here's what on the nightstand...
And lastly, a goodbye to little KENO, who I knew, and was Samantha's baby for many years. He was sweet little fella.
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That's it till the Halloween party reports! Weeeeee! Can't wait for the shenanigans.