Mike Scollins.

Films I've Seen This Week

I always see a lot more films in the fall and winter than I do in the spring and summer.

Up In The Air - Maybe the best film I’ve seen this year.  Jason Reitman directed and, while I didn’t care for Juno, I loved Thank You for Smoking so I’d been looking forward to this one for a while (BONUS: I don’t get star struck too easily but Ivan Reitman was at the screening and, as the director of Ghostbusters 1 and 2, I made an exception.)

Precious - The acting in this film was fantastic.  Even from Mariah Carey.  The movie itself just didn’t do it for me though.

Antichrist - This was a disgusting piece of shit.

An Education - Really great and I now have a huge crush on Carey Mulligan.  You can see her topless here.

Paranormal Activity - I don’t get scared during movies often but this one scared the shit out of me.  And it’s amazing what you can still do without a budget.  The lead girl looks a ton like Cody Lindquist.

Men Who Stare at Goats - This was a good movie but I think the most exciting aspect is seeing all those actors on the same poster.

This is It - I didn’t cry during Precious but I cried about 5 times during this.  It was really tastefully done and didn’t feel exploitative.  Also the scope of the show Michael Jackson was about to put on was unreal.  Too bad it was never fully realized.

benzado:

So, this happened on Twitter yesterday:

caitorade At the UCB Training center right now, an improviser is interviewing to become part of a practice group. Let’s push back against this, agree?

benzado If that group wants to do it that way, it’s up to them. And if it catches on, that probably means it works. But I doubt it will.

katespencer Interviewing?!

WinstonNoel Listen, I wrote that guy’s rec letter. Back off.

timothydunn Hey listen. My improv might not be very strong, but I’m very proficient in Excel.

jpurnell wow, that’s what it’s come to?

patbaer I dislike it when half a practice group no shows because they’re not committed, but this seems extreme.

adambozarth This makes me really sad. Unless this practice group offers 40k/year with health and dental insurance.

mikescollins What ever happened to the improv days of just making prospects strip naked and circling whats wrong with their bodies in marker?!

ruby_sneakers unbelievable.

DStoley are they still accepting applications?

You guys I still think mine’s the best.  Sorry.

I Really, Really, Really Love Portland

Kate Spencer FTW!  Cape Cod is lovely in the summer, dudes!

katespencer:

I really, really, really love all of Maine. And frankly, they’re only embarrassing themselves. I hope people who feel strongly about the right to allow same-sex marriage stop vacationing in Vacationland and take their tourist dollars elsewhere so that Maine gets the point. Might I suggest New Hampshire? It’s less touristy and there’s no sales tax!

leilacohan:

But fuck you, 53% of Maine. You’re embarrassing New England.