About 5 years ago I finished my A levels and left with a C and 2 D’s, not amazing but I was happy with that, as my English Lit teacher told me that I would be the first student in the history of that school to get a U, but I proved her wrong! So anyway, the other two subjects I took were Drama and Media, Media lead me onto the next 3 years of my life where I studied Film and Television at Uni, but Drama I just seemed to leave behind. I have always loved to act, that feeling of getting on stage creating a character and a story, I have always had a great imagination. I did a few plays in primary school but my family always seemed to have the nac of taking me on holiday when they were being performed so I could not take part. The one I remember missing out on the most was Joseph and his multi coloured dream coat, where I was given the role of the youngest brother, but then along comes the holiday so I had to pull out, and ever time they did rehearsals I had to sit in the other room and create a pop up book about a cow!! Ok I can not complain to much as I did go to Disney World, but I just felt like I missed out!
In secondary school, I did the odd thing, but this time it was not just holidays that got in the way but nerves too. I have never been a very good reader out loud, I crumble under the pressure, even if I am reading out loud to Mel, I seem to read what I want to see! I think that is what lost me a big role in “Midsummer Night’s Dream” and all I got was a fairy dressed in a black bin bag, it was a punk fairy! I think the year after that I did a sketch with a friend I made through Midsummer, a comedy sketch about a stupid teacher who keeps buggering up and has been called to speak to the headmaster. It was ok people laughed so I guess they liked it!
When I got to sixth form I did two shows that I remember well. The first being a small part in Charlie and the Chocolate, the Granddad that stays in the bed, George I think his name was. So I had two lines and I was told the reason I got a small part was that 6th form students have busy lives so get smaller parts. The problem with that is that a fellow 6th student was playing one of the main kids, that was me being told I was rubbish! The second role was bigger; I was in a 24 hour version of Grease as Sonny, and I loved doing that, it was a good laugh.
So now lets jump forward 4 years, skipping over my first year in Uni where I had to be a reporter, which is a type of acting and I did not enjoy that much, to a short film where I was a hobo. “Utterly Romance” was a short musical two friends were making for their Uni course and I told them I would help out, so I was given the role of Hobo, only because someone pulled out and I was really happy to help. A silent role and a great fun.
So we have reached now and only a few days ago the first episode of “I Am Tim” was filmed, and I was very lucky to have a role. As soon as I found out about “I Am Tim” I wanted in, what ever the role and I never thought it would be a big one. Jamie, the man with the idea, told me he thought I would look good in a 3 piece suit. I took him up on the offer and I am so happy I did! I was worried about learning a script as I had not had to learn a lot before but I took it all in and I think for a beginner I did ok.
Hope to write further blogs talking a bit about each filming day and other things to do with the show. The next one to come soon will be on the first episode and a lovely day on York cycle paths.
Friday 23 April 2010
Thursday 22 April 2010
23rd of March till the 20th of April Quick Movie Reviews
Ok Ok it has been a while and I got a lot here I will go back to weekly i will try my best
The Matrix **** My first ever DVD and a great film, great action scenes and some great acting from the whole cast, but Fishburne and Hugo are brilliant, I guess Reeves is ok, bit wooden. O yer bullet time, that is pretty cool.
Crimefighters *** By a local film maker and friend, but in this review I will be truthful. An enjoyable story with some great shots, like a review said, it was like a love letter to York, having many different locations all over the city, some I knew well and some I did not know. I think I did enjoy it more because I knew a lot of the actors and it is always cool to see someone you know in something. Only a couple of things I did feel let it down. The sound, not the effects, but the recorded sound was poor in places. Also some of the acting was not amazing. But it was a good film worth a watch.
Ocean Waves **½ One of ghibli’s tales more about life then fairy or legend stories. A lovely story but seemed a bit pointless, it was like a storyline in a soap opera.
Doghouse *** Just a pointless lad movie, boobs, babes and blood. Gore, Gore, Gore. In the words of Charlie Brooker, I’m a man, “pint of tits”!
The Taking of Pelham 123 ***½ Great thriller, and a shame that I was thinking it would be rubbish. Great acting from both the leads, but Travolta proves to me again that he is still a very good actor, making me fall for his crazy nutter! And also I think I prefer Tony Scott to that other crappy one!
Kick-Ass **** I did love this, very near to the comic, but not near enough. Two of my favourite parts were cut or changed, but this in no way ruined the film. I think the film used the source material very well, and created something the film makers and Mark Miller can be proud of. But I think they also created something that would keep a bigger crowd happy. And who cares anyway it has one of the coolest 11 year olds in it! Also some great fight scenes that are very comical but some are also very nerve-racking. A very funny, action filled, reference loving movie.
The Blind Side **** After seeing this I understood the Oscar nod, a lovely story of what can happen when you show someone some love.
The Hurt Locker **** Again I understand how this managed to do very well at the awards both here and there. Heart stopping in paces, with some great cameos from Guy Pearce and Ralph Fiennes, and Kate from Lost!
G.I. Joe ** Pointless, I did love the fact I could point out the toys I had….. but sadly, yes, pointless.
Bunny and the Bull **** The same magic that the Boosh had, but also put in a lovely buddy road comedy storyline and some emotion and it is a bit like Mighty Boosh the Movie.
Saw 6 *** This series will never end, and I kind of hope it does not! The bloody scenes are losing the point, but I’m impressed that the story still links together and most the same cast are in it!
Knocked Up *** Funny
Iron Man ***½ As I am new to Iron Man it did win me over, even though the 2 times I saw it at the cinema I fell a sleep (very tired both times), it had a good story that never bores but does feel a little long! Some very nice action scenes, which include the fight between the fighter planes and the final battle involving the 2 battle suits. Also Bridges and Downey Jr have been cast perfectly.
Rock and Roller **** Not his best, and yer maybe it is trying to hard to be like his first couple. But still it has a good story which winds well between the 3 or so separate storylines and also some funny/great acting from the whole cast!
Team America ***** One of my all time favourite comedy films, the timing of the jokes and songs is brilliant. The mocking of action movies, actors, policing, terrorism and so much more is covered so well! Joke after joke and detail is on the mark, creating a world which I believe Americans see in some way, like all of France’s landmarks in one place, and how the places that the scenes take place in always point out how far away from America they are! Also come on dick, pussy and arsehole is a great speech!
Little Polar Bear * Pointless storylines, I know it is animated kids film but I do not care, polar bears are not mates with seals and the bear would not travel to the jungle in a barrel, and then returned home by an eagle!
How to Train Your Dragon *** A nice little Viking story, fun characters, superb scenery and cool Dragons! The 3D also gave it that little extra kick, but I am starting to think that 3D is a tad pointless.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs *** This was a fun film just full of puns, it even had fun taking the piss out of other disaster movies, like the fact the news reporter points out the food storm seems to hit all major cities before the rest of the world. And Mr T is in as a police man. Plenty of places that I did not laugh at but I did laugh out loud a lot!
Julie and Julia ***½ I really enjoyed this. It was a light, fun film which had lots of food in it and I like food! Also I quite like France and that was in it too!
Twelve Monkeys **** I remember watching this when I was a kid and being amazed by the ending, and at an older age I still think the way the time travel is used is brilliant. Confusing, weird and Brad Pitt is prefect in his role as a crazy person.
Tidal Wave N/A Watched 30 minutes and fell asleep and then could not be arsed to watch the rest of it.
Broken Embraces **** Was not looking forward to this, but people said it was good so I gave it a go, and I’m happy I did. The story was very enjoyable and the characters were all very likeable, also there was a scene where they talk about writing a vampire movie, and it made me want to see it.
Antichrist *** Lots and lots of slow motion stuff. Beautifully shot, and well acted by only two performers, very dark images, including one shot which is the most shocking image I seen in a very long time.
The Matrix **** My first ever DVD and a great film, great action scenes and some great acting from the whole cast, but Fishburne and Hugo are brilliant, I guess Reeves is ok, bit wooden. O yer bullet time, that is pretty cool.
Crimefighters *** By a local film maker and friend, but in this review I will be truthful. An enjoyable story with some great shots, like a review said, it was like a love letter to York, having many different locations all over the city, some I knew well and some I did not know. I think I did enjoy it more because I knew a lot of the actors and it is always cool to see someone you know in something. Only a couple of things I did feel let it down. The sound, not the effects, but the recorded sound was poor in places. Also some of the acting was not amazing. But it was a good film worth a watch.
Ocean Waves **½ One of ghibli’s tales more about life then fairy or legend stories. A lovely story but seemed a bit pointless, it was like a storyline in a soap opera.
Doghouse *** Just a pointless lad movie, boobs, babes and blood. Gore, Gore, Gore. In the words of Charlie Brooker, I’m a man, “pint of tits”!
The Taking of Pelham 123 ***½ Great thriller, and a shame that I was thinking it would be rubbish. Great acting from both the leads, but Travolta proves to me again that he is still a very good actor, making me fall for his crazy nutter! And also I think I prefer Tony Scott to that other crappy one!
Kick-Ass **** I did love this, very near to the comic, but not near enough. Two of my favourite parts were cut or changed, but this in no way ruined the film. I think the film used the source material very well, and created something the film makers and Mark Miller can be proud of. But I think they also created something that would keep a bigger crowd happy. And who cares anyway it has one of the coolest 11 year olds in it! Also some great fight scenes that are very comical but some are also very nerve-racking. A very funny, action filled, reference loving movie.
The Blind Side **** After seeing this I understood the Oscar nod, a lovely story of what can happen when you show someone some love.
The Hurt Locker **** Again I understand how this managed to do very well at the awards both here and there. Heart stopping in paces, with some great cameos from Guy Pearce and Ralph Fiennes, and Kate from Lost!
G.I. Joe ** Pointless, I did love the fact I could point out the toys I had….. but sadly, yes, pointless.
Bunny and the Bull **** The same magic that the Boosh had, but also put in a lovely buddy road comedy storyline and some emotion and it is a bit like Mighty Boosh the Movie.
Saw 6 *** This series will never end, and I kind of hope it does not! The bloody scenes are losing the point, but I’m impressed that the story still links together and most the same cast are in it!
Knocked Up *** Funny
Iron Man ***½ As I am new to Iron Man it did win me over, even though the 2 times I saw it at the cinema I fell a sleep (very tired both times), it had a good story that never bores but does feel a little long! Some very nice action scenes, which include the fight between the fighter planes and the final battle involving the 2 battle suits. Also Bridges and Downey Jr have been cast perfectly.
Rock and Roller **** Not his best, and yer maybe it is trying to hard to be like his first couple. But still it has a good story which winds well between the 3 or so separate storylines and also some funny/great acting from the whole cast!
Team America ***** One of my all time favourite comedy films, the timing of the jokes and songs is brilliant. The mocking of action movies, actors, policing, terrorism and so much more is covered so well! Joke after joke and detail is on the mark, creating a world which I believe Americans see in some way, like all of France’s landmarks in one place, and how the places that the scenes take place in always point out how far away from America they are! Also come on dick, pussy and arsehole is a great speech!
Little Polar Bear * Pointless storylines, I know it is animated kids film but I do not care, polar bears are not mates with seals and the bear would not travel to the jungle in a barrel, and then returned home by an eagle!
How to Train Your Dragon *** A nice little Viking story, fun characters, superb scenery and cool Dragons! The 3D also gave it that little extra kick, but I am starting to think that 3D is a tad pointless.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs *** This was a fun film just full of puns, it even had fun taking the piss out of other disaster movies, like the fact the news reporter points out the food storm seems to hit all major cities before the rest of the world. And Mr T is in as a police man. Plenty of places that I did not laugh at but I did laugh out loud a lot!
Julie and Julia ***½ I really enjoyed this. It was a light, fun film which had lots of food in it and I like food! Also I quite like France and that was in it too!
Twelve Monkeys **** I remember watching this when I was a kid and being amazed by the ending, and at an older age I still think the way the time travel is used is brilliant. Confusing, weird and Brad Pitt is prefect in his role as a crazy person.
Tidal Wave N/A Watched 30 minutes and fell asleep and then could not be arsed to watch the rest of it.
Broken Embraces **** Was not looking forward to this, but people said it was good so I gave it a go, and I’m happy I did. The story was very enjoyable and the characters were all very likeable, also there was a scene where they talk about writing a vampire movie, and it made me want to see it.
Antichrist *** Lots and lots of slow motion stuff. Beautifully shot, and well acted by only two performers, very dark images, including one shot which is the most shocking image I seen in a very long time.
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