Friday, April 20, 2012

Top Films Of...April

I have decided each month to post the top 5 films for the month that I believe are worth watching. These could be anything from the latest Hollywood blockbuster to a new release DVD that's just hit Civic Video. Here's what I'm looking forward to for April:

1. Wish You Were Here
ABSOLUTELY THE MOST EXCITING FILM OF THE YEAR!!!!! With the Blue-Tongue Films guys behind almost every aspect of this production plus the wonderful mind of Angie Fielder from Aquarius Films, this one is set to be a stunner.
2. The Hunger Games
After all the hype (and box-office success) one almost has to go watch this film purely so that you know what the difference is between a "tribute" and a "victor". Or at least so that you can look cool in front of your kids sister (come on, we all know that was the only reason you watched Twilight. Right?)
3. The Pirates! Band of Misfits
It's not everyday that you get to witness some of the best stop-motion animation this world has ever made. That's why (despite its kooky story and subject matter) I am planning to make this movie a must see on my list for April. With the makers of Chicken Run and Wallace and Gromit behind this extravanganza, what more could you want?
4. Salmon Fishing In The Yemen
Emily Blunt. Ewan MacGregor. What more needs to be said? Other than title which I believe, speaks for itself.
5. 21 Jump Street
Absolutely one of THE best movies I have seen so far this year. The editing, soundtrack, concept and acting were all brilliantly executed to entertain my fledgling 22 year old brain, which has a concentration problem bigger than Venus and a habit of resorting to one's iPhone if things get a bit boring. None of that ensued in the screening I attended of this film. Everyone from miles around could be heard laughing their asses off to the brilliant one-liners and hilarious gags on screen. GO SEE IT!


Back In The Saddle


I have come to find that unless one is getting paid, it is exceptionally difficult to maintain a consistent stream of posts for one's blog.

At least that's my excuse for now.

The reality is the past 2 months have been a rollercoaster ride of existential dilemmas, personal difficulties and helping the family business develop whilst neglecting/nurturing my own career. I won't go into the details as I like to keep that part of my life private but it basically meant that my blog has been extremely abandoned. Sorry Blog.

To get back into though, I thought I might give you a little indication of what I have in store for the next few months. There are many exciting things ahead for me both personally and professionally and I'm hoping to share these experiences as they happen on this very platform.

One of these experiences was the return of one of my closest friends, Ella O, a crazy, utterly unique individual whose career reads similar to mine over the past 4 years. The "return" was from her 3 month internship at Channel 7 in Sydney during which she was fortunate to work on such programs as Border Security and Home and Away and assist the production team in developing their new bout of programs for the year. She has an eclectic style in anything she does. Her vision on life is extremely exciting to witness and together, we have decided to use our talents and strengths to get a bit creative in this arty black-hole which is Perth and make something cool. From short films to video reviews of places to go, we decided we wanted to make anything and everything interesting, funky and a bit different. Stay tuned.

On top of that, I have finally come up with a plan for the rest of the year. I have had this idea for a while now but never really had the gumption/guts to go ahead with it. Plus, I was also very aware of the reactions that many people in my life would have once this decision was announced. What I am talking about is "The Move", the penultimate decision that every wannabe-director/producer/actress makes to move to the Big H and see how well their cards play out. Hollywood is like a children's playground - exceptionally fun to be in once you're there but can be terribly daunting from the outside (have you ever watched a bunch of children scrambling over the monkey bars? Scary!)

My theory is that no matter where I go, I will have to make it somewhere. Sydney, Melbourne, London or LA, I have to start somewhere. When considering the pathway between where I could choose to start and where I ultimately want to end up, it makes sense to recognise that the shortest would be moving straight to LA. I know my chances, don't get my wrong. I am not delusional in anyway. I am merely going to save up over the next 8 months, head over for 3 months and try my luck. You never know. I may get a job straight away. I may waste $10,000. Either way, I'm young, fit and ready to work. With that plus a good attitude, I'm hoping the rest will all fall together.

So there you have my two big plans so far. Along the way, I will continue to research and reflect in this blog as a means of keeping my knowledge fresh and you all entertained. I would also love to know what everyone's thoughts are on my idea to move to LA as I would appreciate any advice. For now, check out some of the best films out now that I think you should go see ASAP.