Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Patrick Boivin at work. Notice how he dismembers the figurines. All in the name of art. Incidentally, Patrick’s Queloune won best short at the Just for Laughs Festival!
Vanessa Pilon Does It Just for Laughs
By stephan on July 23rd, 2009 in News | No Comments »
Model and acting talent, Vanessa Pilon, is working the crowd at Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival. You can see her at the «BBQ Show» from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. every night at Place Labatt Bleue. Also, we have exclusive pics of her latest shoot which we will post here soonest! In the meantime, check out her profile here.
Patrick Boivin at Just for Laughs
We’ve blogged this film here before. Still worth mentioning the film headlined at Just for Laughs’ “Tout Court Québec” last week. In case you missed it, here’s Monsieur Monsieur Boivin’s Queloune. Can a clown (Dominique Pinon) really adapt to his new life as a Zombie? The ambiance at times is a throwback to Patrick’s previous work in Phylactère Cola.
Arthouse Director Harmony Korine Turns to Advertising
By stephan on July 13th, 2009 in Things We Like... A Lot | No Comments »
These adverts are great examples of Korine’s signature style and treatment of subject matter (Kids, Gumo). Surreal, eccentric, unpredictable slices of life are his staple. But the ads are not just that. In their own sappy way they are awfully touching because of the always slightly off kilter, if not altogether spooky, characters. And they are memorable.
Mike Czuba’s Play I AM I at Players’ Theatre
By stephan on July 13th, 2009 in News | No Comments »
“Man 1 and Man 2 are locked in a life long struggle between wants and needs, the desired and the rational, never fully understanding that one without the other means nothing. This battle of ideals comes to a head with the introduction of Sonya, the latest object of interest and the metaphor for all that came before. Not only does she represent the women, but their dreams and identities as well. Written by MIKE CZUBA - Directed by LARRY LAMONT - Starring PATRICIA MCKENZIE, TRISTAN D. LALLA, GEORGE BEKIARIS - Set and Costume Designs by MYLȎE CHOQUETTE and PHIL KADOWAKI - Music by TAI TIMBERS - Stage managed by ALLIE SMITH.”
Players’ Theatre, 3480 McTavish, 3rd Floor. (Peel Metro)
July 8, 9, 10,11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24. 8pm.
Tickets: 20$, 15$ (Students/Seniors)
Ticket reservations contact: theatredancingmonkey@gmail.com
Action According to Jim Donovan
There’s also a cool interview he gave to watchmojo.com. He talks about his creative evolution as a filmmaker from short to long form. He’s quite candid about his rise to success as well as his collaboration with Oscar winner Roland Joffe (The Mission).
