Writer, Director, I really am just a madman in a box
Anonymous asked: when are you going to get a job?
Oh hey Mom, how are you?
I’m in the middle of pre-production of the biggest short film I’ve ever produced, and I’m taking more credits for classes that are writing intensive this semester. I’m taking the winter off, and taking whatever freelance film work I can get. I’m also writing a feature in my spare time. How’s that for an answer for you Bob Costas?
No Sympathy for Mr. Silence
Source “The Onion”
Joe Paterno Dies In Hospital; Doctors Promise To Tell Their Superiors First Thing Tomorrow
I certainly do not cheer the death of someone with cancer, but his actions were reprehensible. Especially for an 84 year old who has never heard of “rape and a man.”
He could have been a hero, and stopped Sandusky, but chose to allow the Penn State corporate structure to take care of the matter “their way”. All of those involved, not just Paterno.
“All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.”
The most winningest coach in all of college football will be forever tarnished by the action of silence. You can choose to be a cog in the wheel, or you can choose to do what was right. He chose not to protect innocent children. And for that sir, you do not have my sympathy.
Hi all.
I’m a documentary filmmaker researching personal stories revolving around self harm. The topic is broad and covers all walks of life. With the information I gather, I was looking to show it from a different angle than what has been done before.
If you are, or know someone who struggles…
**I wrote this last night but was shy about publishing it. But I feel good about it today. Please forgive any grammar or spelling errors. I’m not the best editor. ** - Jen Kirkman
I was supposed to talk to the Larry Mantle show on NPR this week. They wanted to talk to me about the recent…
Anonymous asked: If you only had one month to live and you were given an unlimited budget of money to film something, what would you film? And you can't film yourself.
SO MUCH PORN.
Just kidding, I wrote a pilot about a year ago that I would love to film for one of the networks that would let me have complete creative control. They say it takes about 8 days to finish an episode so I’d like to finish about 3 episodes before my time is up to get the show on track.
Then I’d go out for a steak dinner, and charge it to the production, because you know, they can do that. Woot.
Anonymous asked: If you were to direct a Doctor Who feature film, which doctor would you use and why?
I feel like that’s a trick question. Are YOU TRYING TO TRICK ME?!!? But to be honest I’d be fine with Matt Smith the current doctor taking on a film. Stop trying to get all wibbly wobbly timey wimey with your questions! I’m on to you Dalek!
I’d also like to nominate myself, because I am a mad man in a box, but that box is my apartment. As for the why, I’d think it’ be weird to go back and take another doctor and use him, I feel like it would retcon something. Their arc is finished. The current doctor is fine as long as the story is great.
Anonymous asked: Would you ever direct porn? How about gay porn?
Alex, quit hiding. I know that’s you. - Truthfully, would I? I wouldn’t find it to be a challenge to be honest. It’s like hey look! People having sex! More people having sex! “That’s a weird angle” People having sex! There’s no narrative or emotional connection that I care about. I mean…yeah, it’s mostly hot people having sex, but who the fuck (pun intended) cares? Besides most of the internet.
Porn is just porn, doesn’t matter what kind of porn.
I don’t even care all that much about love/sex scenes in film to be honest, it depends on the context. Like when two best friends decide to get together and then decide to go out for waffles afterwards. I like that.
What an odd question.
Anonymous asked: which came first-the chicken or the egg?
….I said movie questions dammit! What kind of Tumblr do you think this is? I might not be wearing pants but I certainly hope this is in relation to the movie Chicken Little which was voiced by Zach Braff, my brother from some other mother who’s never met me before. Begone!
(Coleman here. I love Dave’s interpretation on this. My take: If you can’t handle one comedian snapping on an audience member for being ridiculously stupid, get out of comedy. And don’t EVER record a comic period, let alone when he is working a bit out. That makes you vile and bad.)
Tonight My World Was Destroyed Or How I Read This Woman’s Bullshit Blog About Patton.
I saw something tonight that shook me to my core.
I watched comedian Patton Oswalt perform in a small room. Patton has long been one of my comic heroes and he gave us all a treat by showing up at such a…
As many others have, I’ve spent a lot of time over the past few days thinking about what I’d like to see in this new year. Thought about where I’m at right now, where I was last year, and - as my friend Ron wisely advised - looked back two years ago to see how far I’ve actually come. (Those of you…
