Chemistry

You either have it, or you don't. If it isn't there, you have to find some way to fake it. Or you can make it. Making it is one of the hardest cinematic duties to perform. When it is done correctly, it is uncanny. The camera never lies. When you fake it correctly, and people can't notice it, it is the greatest and most rewarding feeling in the world. They might bitch about exposure, or sound, but if they are complaining about these details, and they didn't notice the chemistry, which is the most important part of the frame (excluding delivery) you did your job. Such chemistry didn't need to be made yesterday. Really, it wasn't even explained. Sophia showed up on set, and displayed ten years of acting experience in two hours. Deliveries were discussed, and understood immediately. The point is that none of the actors involved in this project need to be explained chemistry; it is second nature. They are one with the script; and that is a beautiful thing. Until next time...

The Disappearing Road

After wrapping an alley sequence with Cameron and Phil, the trek was made to the next location for the funeral scenes. The ride is a straight shot from downtown, except the road is not. (With the overwhelming amount of parallel numbered streets, the city decided to make the road start and stop at convenient intervals in between other intersections.) Suffice it to say that it was rather difficult for some to find the location. In this area, every block had a Church on its corner. After filming wrapped, a marquee outside of a church nearby was spotted. It read: Thank God For Killing Michael Jackson. We thought Churches were supposed to be caring places. I guess we were wrong. R.I.P Michael Jackson.

Phillip Denver and 102 degrees

Filming started this week. Yesterday temperatures reached a peak of one hundred and two degrees. Phillip Denver, drenched in sweat, ran back and forth on the set, helping to set up and take down Dolley tracks and c-stands; The definition of a true trooper. After Scenes 15 and 5 finished filming and take down began, it started raining. And not a sprinkle here and there. A sheet of water dropped on everything. After fifteen minutes of pouring rain, the temperature dropped twenty degrees! The moral of the story is that even with the most excruciating planning, even the best production managers can't control the weather. But that certainly wont stop them from trying...

Second Unit Begins Filming

Today marks the beginning of Principle Photography. Inserts for both Incompetent Hollywood Screen-writers were filmed as well as a completion of the Glory 2 Sequence. High spirits engulfed all involved, even if the suns 90 degree beams attempted to shatter the collective enthusiasm. First Unit will begin the last week in June.

Cast List Released

Northeast Film Group in Association with Monumental Pictures proudly presents

"The Death of Hollywood"

Starring

Philip Denver as Joe / Harry Goldsman
Seth Correa as Boris Mishken
Joe Estevez as Graham Samuels
Sharon Wright as Christine
Cameron Haines as Jeff Mannings
Kelli Hahn Morford as Ruthann
Steve Williams as The Novelty Store Clerk
Rich Zvosec as The Boss
Denise Carroll as Mary King
Antoine Steel as The Rapper

Music By John Anthony Stone

Produced by Paul South and Bill Taft

Written and Directed by Blake Fitzpatrick