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Mar 22, 2003

The Punks script is done! Make sure to e-mail me for a copy. There is no set date for auditions yet, but they will be soon.
Nick ::: 6:50 PM ::: 0 comments

Mar 21, 2003

I got right into the writing groove late tonight, and was prepared to burn the midnight oil on this script, until Caroline dropped a bit of a monkey wrench into my plans:

"You know, Ms. Nic says in the festival application that you have to keep bad language to a minimum."

Shiggabawhaaaat? Some of these scenes -- like the rant I just turned out -- use excessive profanity as an indication of the thoughts, feelings, and motivations of the characters. Brian flips out, and it's his complete lack of control that defines the scene, which defines his character. His use of verbal force is deplorably profane but commendably indicative of what's going on between his ears.

I may have to write an alternate version with a few less "fucking"s. I don't think it will work as well, but I suppose I have to try.
Nick ::: 12:02 AM ::: 0 comments

Mar 19, 2003

If you're interested in a Punks script or script updates, please comment here and I'll be happy to send you a copy. Also if you're interested in a part (or many parts) feel free to let me know through a comment or an e-mail.
Nick ::: 7:21 PM ::: 0 comments

Mar 17, 2003

So, wow. I have about a week less than I thought I had to make Punks. This means that I'll probably be casting and filming while I'm still finishing the writing. So I need people to fill the following roles (so far):

The Mains
Brian - A skater who generally knows more about what's happening than he lets on.
Scott - A goth who's most interested in approval from his chosen demographic, without actually resorting to outright neediness.

Significant Others
Pierce - Sort of a retro punk with lots of piercings. He's actually very intelligent and informed, but calm and somewhat quiet.
Vicky - A controlling bitch who wears fancy dresses to school just to attack anyone who comments on them.
Stephen - A fairly nerdy, quiet Anime fanatic. Gets taken advantage of fairly frequently, in a funny way.
Emily - A bouncy do-it-herselfer, slightly younger than the others. Perky, bordering on annoying.
Bobby - The world's sullen victim. About Emily's age. Quietly angsty and disproportionately bitter.

Bit Parts with Lines
Isabel - Cool, sexy catholic schoolgirl. Reads Tarot cards. Is gay.
Beth - Brian's sister. Kind of spacey and metaphysical. Also gay - has a thing going with Isabel, in fact.
The Driver - A crazy angry guy who gets maced in the face.
The Nerd, The Geek, and The Dork - I'd like these guys to represent different facets of this often poorly-defined group of people. I think the Nerd will be really smart, the Geek will have some sort of fan obsession (other than Anime), and the Dork will have some sort of socially debilitating condition.
The Happy Christian Girl - A girl with a Bible and a Bible verse t-shirt who is neither as Happy or as Christian as she appears.

Living Scenery
The Makeup Girl - A girl who is pretty, but puts a lot of effort into it. Fake'n'baked, blonde highlights, etc.
The Driver's Friend - This guy gets to ride shotgun! Woo!
Two Other Happy Christian Girls - The Happy Christian Girl's Happy Christian companions.
A Bathroom User - This guy walks by the camera and gets flipped off.

Please keep in mind that more characters will probably appear, and many will be upgraded to larger parts as more is written for them. Also, I know this looks like a long list, but I'm sure there will be people who play more than one small part.
Nick ::: 8:57 PM ::: 0 comments

Mar 16, 2003

I got accepted to UGA, and I don't feel bad about it being my last choice because it's probably where I'll end up anyway, just for financial reasons. Fucking finances. Fucking money. Fucking...fuck.
Nick ::: 10:22 PM ::: 0 comments

WARNING: If you are not a geek, the intense geekery of the following post may shock or offend you. Read at your own risk.

Dilemma: I went onto the X2 movie website today, looking for a new wallpaper for my desktop. Wolverine, the coolest major character in X-men 2, has a bland desktop background. The coolest desktop background belongs to Cyclops, the blandest major character in the movie.

Solution: Photoshop.
Nick ::: 10:14 PM ::: 0 comments