I was curious if this idea has been done yet...
There are many films in the Groundhog Day genre, but has there ever been one where, every time the day repeats, it is the same day but further into the future? The way we would know is the technology changes, so if it started in the 1960s, by today, there would be social media as opposed to postcards and letter-writing.
I have not received my mail-in ballot yet...I did receive one in August for the primary in September, and I'm pretty sure I said all elections on the application, but so far, nothing for the November election. Curious if others have not received theirs as well. Can I, just as a safety, apply again, or is that not allowed? Thanks...
I haven't read the comic books (yet) so perhaps this stuff is answered within them, but do we know a lot about the backgrounds of the characters of Svengoolie, Nostalgiaferatoo, Gwengoolie, and Ignatius Malvalo Prankenstein? (Not checking the spellings, forgive me if incorrect)
I can't recall this being mentioned on the show, at least as it exists now (I am still a relatively new viewer). Svengoolie has to be some sort of ghoul or perhaps vampire mix, Nostalgia is a vampire, Gwengoolie is also I think a vampire, and Ignatius I guess is an Imp, I think that actually is a creature?
But I wonder...does Svengoolie the character have human victims in his castle...it has to eat, right? Are there living-dead creatures out there who have been bitten and now live forever with a bent toward living in the past? Can a high-school student being bullied summon IMP to prank their enemies to death? Does Gwengoolie work in a Hollywood writers' room that only meets at night, and does she dine on agents that don't return her calls?
I wish we saw more of the castle and the dungeon, and learned more about these characters. Like I say, maybe the comics do answer this. I'll also say, for those who know, I would love to see a comic about the group done in the style of the Afterlife comics with Archie...that would be so cool, however, whether it would interfere with the family-brand aspect of the show, I don't know.
Has anyone asked about further details on their characters at meet/greets, beyond what we already know? We do know some stuff, but not a lot, I don't think. It's been said on the board before that Svengoolie is supposed to be a cross between a vampire-type thing and a hippie/surfer guy, perhaps because of the original presentation of the character. So we have discussed this a little already. But I want more, though...I mean, how does a ghoul go from doing ghoulish things to becoming a host for a horror show, and heck, about to host The Wizard of Oz (to which I am looking forward)?
I have a question about the Xumo Stream box, to see if my understanding is correct.
I am thinking about replacing one of my boxes with the Xumo box, just like I did with an Apple TV thing that someone gave me. I assume I can download the Xfinity streaming app like I do with Apple TV and use that instead of a box?
Also, besides what I read is an activation fee of $15, there are no other ongoing costs, correct? And if I decide I don't want to use it, do I have to return it? What I read seems to indicate no, it is mine to keep after the $15 activation cost, but I just want to be certain of that.
The reason I ask the latter about possibly not using it is because I am unsure of how the experience is...when I use apps and Xumo on a set-top box, forgive me for saying but, it honestly is not the best experience...things are slow, etc. I wanted to try this though because if it is free, I figure why not, and why pay for a Roku device.
What I plan on doing overall is lowering my cable cost by going down to a more basic lineup, then getting rid of one of the boxes with either Xumo or Roku. I do like linear cable and Comcast, I just need to be more economical for the next year or two until financial stuff gets straightened out.
Thanks in advance for any info, it is appreciated...
I absolutely fell in love with Needles in a Camel's Eye a couple years ago (or whenever it was that I first heard it). Not only do I love the original, but I cannot get enough of the covers (and that's mostly because there don't seem to be any recordings of Eno doing it onstage).
I'd like to ask a question based on a clip that actually just returned to YouTube recently; it's a documentary that showed a brief excerpt of the recording process. It shows a guitarist playing some chords that clearly invoke the song, but it's not that constant-strumming thing (I'm sorry, I don't know a technical way to say it, not a guitarist, know nothing about that instrument's science), I'd think of it more in drummer terms, like constant eighth notes or whatever, just riding up and down on the strings. Here is the clip I refer to:
Brian Eno recording “Needles in the Camel’s Eye” (1973)
Here's my question: Is what he is doing there anywhere on the track? I cannot for the life of me hear it. Is it just lost in the mix? I assume there are multiple tracks of guitars, maybe it's there, but you can't pick it out. Is there any isolated analysis of this song online, and can we get that part to hear separately as it exists on the record?
I have to say, to those who may do covers of this song, one day I would like to see a version like that. Again, I don't really know how to describe it, but instead of 1+2+3+4+1+2+3+4+, just that constant ride (which is great, don't get me wrong, I love it), I would love to hear someone sing the song with one guitar playing it like this guy does in the clip...where it sounds like that, but it's more of an easier-going strumming pattern...it would be great if it was one guitar, one bass, and drums, and the drumming would be more like a 90s alternative-band thing going on (I am terrible at describing this stuff, but I'm going to guess many out there know what I mean). And I would love to see no breaks in at least one cover...just play all the way straight through, and at that point, after the solo, you just keep playing whatever different expression you want that fits...if there must be a break, wouldn't mind the silence filled by some drumming solos around the kit, maybe Bun E. Carlos style, similar to what he used to do on some live versions of Dream Police's own break in the middle (actually would love to see Cheap Trick cover this song one day). If anyone ever does it like that, please let me know.
One last thing, pertaining to that clip...what song is being played on guitar right before the Needles playing starts...it sounds like some country thing. I should point out I don't know too much Eno, perhaps that also was one of his, but I still am crazy for this song...one of the best rock 'n roll tunes out there. Thank you.
Logline: David receives a Blu-ray he never ordered. It has all the chapters of his life on it, as if someone was filming him. It also has deleted scenes. One causes him to go crazy.
Logistics: There will be several locations, some exteriors (e.g., beach), that are shown on a television. The main wrap-around of all these scenes is one room, a living room. But there also is an upstairs bedroom, a kitchen, a set of stairs (leading to the upstairs bedroom), several characters, with one main character - David - and his friend Doug. The deleted scene that David sees is Doug killing him, so he decides to kill Doug instead. The film can be streamlined to suit any limitations/budget; for instance, the scene where David watches his birth on the Blu-ray could be done with mostly audio and no child.
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Genre: Murder mystery/fantasy
Logline: A walking tour guide in Salem Massachusetts is accused of murder when a rival guide shows up dead.
Logistics: Multiple exterior locations, several characters, background actors.
Quick synopsis: The guide, who made his wealth off bitcoin and retired to do the thing he loves, does tours, including a made-up one based on a serial killer, is accused of murder. He has to prove his innocence so he does his own investigation. A homeless teen, who seems to have some supernatural insight, helps him out. To be honest, as is, this story is sort-of my blueprint for what could be a broadcast show on ABC (for some reason I keep thinking that network) but don't let that complexity scare off someone who wants to make a very streamlined version. A lot of things could be cut.
Rights status: Owned by me, available for film, short film, episodic
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Genre: Psychological horror
Logline: A group of ten young adults discuss statistics one Halloween night and how they may stalk people once groups are formed; one person gets so disturbed by this idea that he kills the rest of them so he is no longer part of a group to stalk.
Logistics: Ten actors. One room. Dialogue-driven.
Rights status: Available for film/TV option.
This is a 900-word short story I wrote. Would love to see this turned into a short film to showcase the concept and perhaps see it sold to a studio for feature-length development, or maybe even a cable/streaming anthology to be one episode (or more).
I am going to be sharing files with people from my Onedrive. I wanted to know a couple things as I am not tech savvy and have never done this before.
By sharing a file, I assume the person I share it with - and by file I mean a .pdf that will be a sample of my writing, and it will be with people on a Reddit forum - will not be able to see my Onedrive or have access to it? I assume that is by default not possible, but wanted to see if I needed to do something to make that so.
How do I eliminate my personal data from the file, i.e. if someone clicks on properties or whatever it is? I tried that and my handle I use for my computer is on it (it used to be my real name when I first launched this computer many years ago and created my Microsoft account, but since then I changed it to letters...still, I'd rather not have that out there, and of more concern, my email is in parentheses near the anonymous letters)
Thank you for any help in advance, it is appreciated...
Genre: Psychological horror
Logline: Just wanted to gauge interest in a short story I wrote that could be the basis for a short film. Called "One Out Of," it is about ten people talking about statistics and how, when ten people gather, statistics may start to pick them out (x out of ten will die of this disease, y out of ten may die in a car crash, etc.).
Synopsis: Halloween night in Salem, group of young adults gather in a rich townhouse and are discussing stuff. Statistics come up. The idea is a group of ten will stick out to statistics, but not something closer to one. So one of the ten decides to kill everyone else, and he is left standing at the conclusion. The short story is mostly dialogue, so it easily converts to a script, but like I say, just first wanted to see if anyone thought this was a good idea or not. Thanks.
We've discussed before the idea of Disney/Lucasfilm making prologues instead of full-length films; for economic reasons, and the fact that Disney and others are looking more closely at shorter content (probably because of Tik Tok as well as economic).
What if Disney made actual serials? A closely-related idea, but different in approach. I don't know a lot about that past format, but what if a new Jones story that ran maybe thirty minutes was broken up into 3 or 4 minute bites and played before Disney's summer slate?
As an example, take this summer. The Grogu film sees the first part, Toy Story 5 sees part 2, Moana sees part 3, and so on...and I would include the Twentieth projects too, such as Devil Wears Prada 2, Super Troopers 3, etc. Maybe there could even be a sponsorship...Diet Coke presents Indiana Jones and the X. Ten serials. And one or two - but maybe just one - would solely focus on the villain's perspective. Maybe use an unknown for Jones, or someone incubated from television. Perhaps use one anchor star. Port it all to streaming on Thanksgiving, release a Blu-ray with deleted scenes and a making-of and an exclusive card/figure in mid-December.
Whatever the specifics, I think this might be cool, but I throw it to the group. Generate new merchandise (tee shirts, hats, action figures, playsets). Do a comic. Trading cards. A video game, maybe on an older console (Super Nintendo, Genesis, Game Boy Advance) as well as a newer one, but it wouldn't have to be a $20 million affair for the latter. Maybe even have a fast-food tie-in.
Could this be a summer tradition? Every few years? Don't do it? All opinions respected, and thanks in advance.
I have a Fidelity Roth IRA, just in my name. Can I also open a cash management account with debit card with someone else (a joint account) and then use the same login, as well as use the same checking account I have on file with the Roth (again, that is only in my name) to make deposits to the cash management account? I want to help someone save money by facilitating this; he will give me money which I will deposit in my checking account and then send over to the Fidelity cash management. The reason I ask is I don't want to screw up my Roth IRA status either with this joint account or by using the same funding account I use now for Roth deposits (i.e., I don't want the system to confuse my Roth with the cash management and then have the IRS think two people are funding it and invalidate it, or anything like that). I am trying to encourage this person to save so I am basically doing the legwork to make it easy, in other words. Thank you.
I was checking over the setlist and was wondering why he doesn't play See You Tonite. I can't go to see concerts these days, but I always enjoy watching them on YouTube. I therefore ask: why do you think this song is not performed? He did used to do it with his band some recent years ago, correct? Any way to make a request for it? Thanks.
Just to be sure, sunflower seed - black oil/striped - is good for finches/sparrows/starlings? Not sure which of those come around, I think it is finches, but can they open these with their small beaks? And would they rather small seed? Thanks. (I ask because the hobby is getting a bit expensive and I am thinking going just sunflower would be cheapest, as I think that may be okay for most birds, just not sure of the smaller ones)
I was curious if anyone would be willing to explain best practices for the forum on Reddit called Produce my short script. I tried asking one of my questions to the moderator, but I received no response.
I'd like to know if anyone has any stories, both of success and failure (I define success as the script is either made or got close to it, and failure as a script was sent but that was the last the writer heard of it), of using this forum. What I'm most concerned with is the safety of it...how does one vet the safety aspect? I know this would be an odd question, but does one have to immediately reveal their name and personal info (location etc.) if there is a request? It would seem like one would have to, but that does make me nervous (maybe because I am most likely older than most here).
Also, I have some handicaps (both mental/physical) that would prevent me from being involved in making the film - is that a dealbreaker? How much involvement is expected? As I mentioned, I am an older person, and believe it or not, I only have a phone for emergencies and don't have a webcam on my desktop, so I don't Zoom...does that put me at a severe disadvantage?
I am basically a hobbyist writer who got only as far as having a screenplay considered by a major streamer...that's it, and that consideration was pretty much done because I have a fear of flying and couldn't get out to L.A.
Yet, I have a very high-concept short with one location, and a version of it was published as a short story. It's been my dream to get something I wrote adapted, but my anxiety - which is severe and hampered me in life - has kept me back. Nevertheless, I write, and everyone here will understand why - it's impossible not to do so.
But if I post there and someone wants to make the short, and if I tell them all this - can't Zoom, etc. - is that basically it, is it a no-go? I've often read filmmakers would really like the writer to stay out of the picture once a script is accepted, but I'm not sure that's how it works on this level. So, yes, this is a bit of a weird set of questions, but if anyone would like to answer them, it would be appreciated (and no matter what, I probably will promote my script at that forum anyway, because like I say, it's hard not to).
Does anyone know how big digital comic sales are? I thought about this as I purchased a few digital comics this week (I intend on doing this from time to time to save space). I did a search but the response could not be correct - it said something like over $4 billion. Perhaps that is actually the entire industry, print and digital, with the majority of that going to print? It just seems like something got erroneously conflated by Gemini in its analysis.
Can you tell me if the satire of the television show "Project UFO" was ever collected in a super special or one of the Barnes and Noble books? In terms of the former, was thinking of that one super special from years ago that had a lot of science fiction stuff in it (e.g., Lost in Space, Invaders from Mars, etc.)
Should philanthropists focus on buying lifetime fixed-income annuities for the homeless and poor individuals such as older people who didn't plan well and have chronic illness and not much of a safety net? I was thinking of people like Warren Buffet and Mackenzie Scott...would their billions be better off annuitized and cash-transferred to the poor?
I want to ask a question of a celebrity musician. I was just about to do so but noticed the following:
"After you've sent your message, download the Cameo app so you can view the whole conversation. Please understand that you are not guaranteed a response."
Two questions I have:
Can I view the conversation on the website under my account if I log in? I am older and never got into smart-phone usage, I only have a very old one for emergencies. Without the app on a phone, can I not do this?
If I do not get a response, am I still charged the money?
Thanks for any help, I appreciate it.
If you could have thrown in one more song to the unique NPR desk concert, which one would it be? The only rule for this question is that it would be a song that in your opinion would have fit the performance.
For me, I think a reasonable answer would be It Doesn't Matter to Me. What would be your answer?