Film, Illusion & Spectatorship, Part 5: “I want a thrill a minute…or better yet every 2.5 seconds.”
In Part 1, we discussed how the slickness of Hollywood movies turns audiences off to movies with ambiguous endings. In Part 2, we explored how audiences don’t like it when movies remind them that they are fake. In Part 3, we examined how audiences react when either the acting style or the character depictions fall [...]
Film, Illusion & Spectatorship, Part 5: “I want a thrill a minute…or better yet every 2.5 seconds.”
In Part 1, we discussed how the slickness of Hollywood movies turns audiences off to movies with ambiguous endings. In Part 2, we explored how audiences don’t like it when movies remind them that they are fake. In Part 3, we examined how audiences react when either the acting style or the character depictions fall [...]
King is a Fink’s Favorite Films of the Decade
Julie & Jessica have very different tastes. Hence, two lists. Jessica’s Top 10 Films of the Decade 1. Brand Upon the Brain (Guy Maddin) – 2006 2. Mulholland Drive (David Lynch) – 2001 3. Volver (Pedro Almodovar) – 2006 4. Let the Right One In (Thomas Alfredson) – 2008 5. In the Mood for Love [...]
Film, Illusion & Spectatorship, Part 4: Just give me something I already know and already love.
In Part 1, we discussed how the slickness of Hollywood movies turns audiences off to movies with ambiguous endings. In Part 2, we explored how audiences don’t like it when movies remind them that they are fake. In Part 3, we examined how audiences react when either the acting style or the character depictions fall [...]
Film, Illusion & Spectatorship, Part 4: Just give me something I already know and already love.
In Part 1, we discussed how the slickness of Hollywood movies turns audiences off to movies with ambiguous endings. In Part 2, we explored how audiences don’t like it when movies remind them that they are fake. In Part 3, we examined how audiences react when either the acting style or the character depictions fall [...]
Show SOUND SLEEPER Some Love
Our newly revamped 5-minute short Sound Sleeper is currently in 2nd place for the December War of Films at the Film Annex. It’s also a part of the Diesel Online Shorts Competition. What’s on the line? $1000, maybe a trip to Miami, and some street cred. So please click here to watch Sound Sleeper at [...]
Film, Illusion & Spectatorship, Part 3: Just act normal.
In Part 1, we discussed how the slickness of Hollywood movies turns audiences off to movies with ambiguous endings. In Part 2, we explored how audiences don’t like it when movies remind them that they are fake. Now, in Part 3, we examine how audiences react when either the acting style or the character depictions [...]
Film, Illusion & Spectatorship, Part 3: Just act normal.
In Part 1, we discussed how the slickness of Hollywood movies turns audiences off to movies with ambiguous endings. In Part 2, we explored how audiences don’t like it when movies remind them that they are fake. Now, in Part 3, we examine how audiences react when either the acting style or the character depictions [...]
Film, Illusion & Spectatorship, Part 2: Take me to a whole new world…but don’t show me how we got there.
In Part 1 we discussed how the typical Hollywood ending turns audiences off to movies with ambiguous endings. Now, in Part 2, we explore why audiences reject movies that remind them that they are, well, fake. The insistence on a certain type of realism, which in Hollywood comes down to slickness, truncates the audience’s imagination. [...]
Film, Illusion & Spectatorship, Part 2: Take me to a whole new world…but don’t show me how we got there.
In Part 1 we discussed how the typical Hollywood ending turns audiences off to movies with ambiguous endings. Now, in Part 2, we explore why audiences reject movies that remind them that they are, well, fake. The insistence on a certain type of realism, which in Hollywood comes down to slickness, truncates the audience’s imagination. [...]
Film, Illusion & Spectatorship, Part 1: Tie It Up With a Bow, Please.
Because I teach film in a high school setting, I have access to audiences – young, raw audiences. Every time we watch a film together, I get to monitor the reactions of about 150 people whose tastes have been primarily shaped by slick Hollywood standards. When they watch a movie, they want a blockbuster: they [...]
Film, Illusion & Spectatorship, Part 1: Tie It Up With a Bow, Please.
Because I teach film in a high school setting, I have access to audiences – young, raw audiences. Every time we watch a film together, I get to monitor the reactions of about 150 people whose tastes have been primarily shaped by slick Hollywood standards. When they watch a movie, they want a blockbuster: they [...]
UPDATE: NYC Midnight Contest Update
Back in September we entered the 2009 NYC Midnight Screenwriting Championships. Here’s how we’ve done so far: 9/09 – NYC Midnight Screenwriting Championships 2009 (Challenge #1) The Assignment: 48 hours, 5 pages, fantasy / rainforest / shampoo First Thoughts: Julie initially wanted to include an image of a long-haired but fictional rainforest creature washing its [...]
Award Alert: “She likes us. She really likes us."
LIE #3: We’ve made 7 movies. TRUTH #3: We’ve made about 12, 6 of which are just for our friends and 6 are for public consumption. And 6 + 1 = … LIE #4: Our favorite drink is Seven & Seven. TRUTH #4: There’s very little alcohol in the Keck-King world. Our actual favorite drink right [...]
Award Alert: “She likes us. She really likes us.”
LIE #3: We’ve made 7 movies. TRUTH #3: We’ve made about 12, 6 of which are just for our friends and 6 are for public consumption. And 6 + 1 = … LIE #4: Our favorite drink is Seven & Seven. TRUTH #4: There’s very little alcohol in the Keck-King world. Our actual favorite drink right [...]
Keeping Up With the KingisaFinkians
Update#1: Snow Bunny received a great review from Cary Conley at Rogue Cinema. We’re honored and pleased. His review is incredibly thoughtful and really touches on the underlying tensions and concepts central to the film, which makes us feel like we’re doing something right. Check it out HERE! Update#2: Both Snow Bunny and Libidoland are going [...]
Before We Were Kings: Pics From Our Early Efforts
This week director Gary King shared some pictures from his ‘early film career’ on his blog, An Indie Life. Check out the pictures – you won’t be disappointed. Now we’d like to share some behind-the-scenes pics from our first movies, short films that we made between 2001 and 2008 with our friends, starring our friends, to [...]