Here’s the movie!
Hey, y’all, here’s the movie that came out of last weekend’s 48 Hour Film Project. Let me tell you it’s a pretty wonderful experience to hear your words being spoken by real live actors, and to see what a group of talented, creative people can do to make your goofy little script end up looking so stylish. The director, Bill Coughlin, the producer, Pam Coughlin, and their cast and crew did such an amazing job. Applause to them!
Is my script perfect? HA! I wish! But I still think the movie’s a kick, even after watching it about eighty times. Hope you’ll like it, too.
Technorati Tags: 48 Hour Film Project, Tohubohu Productions, Writing, Screenwriting
May 10th, 2007 at 6:47 pm
Just saw the movie,Robin,and I really liked it! So funny and that part where the ex-husband makes that gesture with the diaphragm was one of my favorites. Congrats to you and everyone else involved with the project:)
May 10th, 2007 at 7:16 pm
Thanks, Lady T. You’re very kind!
May 10th, 2007 at 8:22 pm
You did a terrific job! Loved the whole HOA thing and the diaphragm line was a hoot! I’m going to watch it again tomorrow night with Jude.
May 10th, 2007 at 8:23 pm
So glad you have that date with Jude Law tomorrow, Deborah. Just be aware–he’s a cheater. So just use him and toss him away.
May 11th, 2007 at 4:58 am
It was great, Robin! Such fun. I’ve already watched it again with someone else. Everyone involved seems to have been very talented!
May 11th, 2007 at 5:01 am
Oh yeah, I loved the diaphragm bit, too…but my favorite was: …”I learned from The Secret that what you focus on expands. I hoped that wasn’t going to be true of her ass.” Woo, hoo, hoo. And I totally loved: “He even spoke to the gardeners in Spanish.”
Good work, Robin! Now excuse me while I go re-park my vehicle.
May 11th, 2007 at 5:16 am
Thanks, Emma and Sara! I’m glad you liked it. Sara, that line about The Secret happens to be my favorite. Thanks for catching it (and the one about speaking Spanish to the gardeners). While I enjoy all the performances in the film–so many funny moments–I think my favorite is Monica saying, “Hello, Mutt” so perfectly and properly.
May 11th, 2007 at 5:45 am
Very funny script, nicely executed by the actors and director (and producer - GO MotherReader GO!), with lovely settings and cinematography.
May 11th, 2007 at 6:19 am
Robin, you can’t knock yourself on the script even a little bit. Ladies and gentlemen, note that not only did Robin write the script in about three hours - successfully incorporating our film noir concept, a bracelet, a president, and the line - she also wrote it based on the locations we could secure and for roles we needed for the actors based on availability (2 big parts, 4 smaller parts, 1 walk-on and 1 voice over). Now that’s what I’m talking about.
Oh, and Robin, the film was very well received last night. the audience laughed in the right places, totally got all the jokes, really seemed to love it. Very good showing.
May 11th, 2007 at 7:09 am
I’m not ready to install Quicktime on my new computer yet. But I promise I will view this later on another computer.
Glad you had so much fun.
May 11th, 2007 at 7:11 am
We just had the big screening last night, and the audience LOVED it. We got laughs in all the right places (and a few bonus ones I hadn’t anticipated). A lot of people (influential people at that) felt that this was our best work yet. But one thing everyone felt compelled to mention was how great — how smart — a script we had.
Having such a phenomenal piece as a basis just made the whole process so much easier. Thanks, Robin! We really couldn’t have done it without you.
May 11th, 2007 at 5:07 pm
Bill and Mother Reader, thanks for the screening report. I’m happy to hear it!
Heather, I, too, hesitate before loading programs, so I ‘m with you. But if and when you do load it, just choose the Quicktime only program, without the extra iPod feature, just to keep the intrusion to a minimum.
Little Willow, thank you, and I totally agree about Mother Reader and Bill and everyone else connected with the project. They turned out such a stylish film.
May 13th, 2007 at 5:44 pm
I didn’t see it until this afternoon, but I got a huge kick out of it. I agree - very smart script, and I loved the Secret line, too! I can’t believe you churned it out in 3 hours. You are superhuman!
May 13th, 2007 at 5:45 pm
Thank you, Eisha. You’re very nice!