Inspired. Yes I believe I've become inspired, not only to write this blog more often (thanks to the proverbial kick-to-the-ass my friends gave me tonight), but by other things - namely films.
Now I know I've written some dialogue here n' there for my great masterpiece of theatre - look for it in release in, oh, the year 2018 - but recently I watched Julie Taymor's interpretation and vision of The Beatles' music in her film Across The Universe.
For those of you who don't give a shit, Taymor was the visionary behind The Lion King and some other shit I can't remember right about now - but in any case, this movie is definitely an incredible vision...and here's the crazy part - its a musical - I LIKE A MUSICAL!!!
You can't help but sing along with this one - classic Beatles songs all over the place - and for you Beatlemaniacs out there, some clever dialogue invoking reference to other songs/material by the band.
On a personal note, I particularly enjoyed Bono's brief role in the film as Dr. Robert - very Macphisto-esque performance - a little "camp" but, he's a singer, not an actor!
Either way, its an amazing movie, you have to see it - you'll be glad you did.
As for my film, its a work in progress - not much progress, and come to think of it lately, not much work has gone into it either - perhaps a change of scenery will do me good - what better inspiration than the homeland of the Beatles?
I think I'll bring my guitar too - great, one more item to schlep!!
Blog soon,
Done.
Peace.
EM
1 comment:
good on ya mate.
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