Author: dumsumla

pitch perfect trailer hits the right note

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In spite of (or maybe because of) the Glee-derivative, pop-culture laden, formulaic structure, Pitch Perfect’s trailer is hilarious.

Its tongue firmly placed in cheek, the movie shows tons of promise as a cult film. The attempt to make a capella hard core by setting a “Riff Off” in an abandon pool lighted with flashlights while they cover Dr. Dre’s “No Diggity” is deliciously over the top.

And my new favorite commedian/actor may very well be Rebel Wilson, who plays “Fat Amy,” calling herself that so “twig bitches like you don’t do it behind my back.” Instead of waiting to privately view on Netflix next year, I may actually catch it when it hits theaters October 5th.

the julian assange show

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Ecuador granted Julian Assange asylum today. For twenty months, Mr. Assange has been in UK custody, appealing his extradition to Sweden for rape and sexual molestation allegations. No doubt a controversial figure, Mr. Assange continues to work on WikiLeaks, his international, underground non-profit that publishes secret and classified anonymous submissions from whistle blowers and news leaks.

He has another project called The Julian Assange Show. It sounds like an SNL sketch where Bill Hader interviews Lindsay Lohan who does a bad impression of Gloria Steinem. It’s actually Mr. Assange engaging in deep discussions about the future of humanity. He speaks with great thinkers like Tariq Ali and Noam Chomsky, offers up a round table with “cypherpunks,” geek activists, Andy Müller-Maguhn, Jérémie Zimmermann and Jacob Appelbaum, and continues to delve into the dark recesses of government and corporate control. With conversations as heady and important as anything The Four Horsemen discussed, Mr. Assange continues to underpin why he is a force with which to be reckoned.

The eyes of the world are fixed on this figure. His show offers a candid look at his philosophies and tactics. Say what you will about him; Julian Assange is certainly a fascinating and influential man.

what the heck is ny_hearts: les? read this.

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Last weekend, my new show, NY_Hearts: LES, opened, and people who have lived in NYC for 20 years say it’s unlike anything they’ve ever done.

You still may be wondering: “What the heck is NY_Hearts: LES?”

It’s a love story. Jill talks to Sal on the anniversary of their first date over an iPhone app called Moveable Feast revealing secrets from his past.

It’s a scavenger hunt. You go to eight different location in the Lower East Side of Manhattan gathering gifts like a yoga class, lunch, coffee, toys and drinks.

It’s part of The Brick Theater’s Game Play Festival playing July 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

It’s sharing some of the story online. Jill’s has a website featuring her papel picado artwork HERE, and you can check out video of Sal’s ex-girlfriend, Polly, HERE:

It’s a limited, exclusive experience, and if you buy tickets, you’ll have a tons of fun. For sure. I’m very proud of NY_Hearts: LES, and I hope you’ll come through and discover this unique love story.

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It’s also the Wild Card pick of Time Out NY’s “Great Walks” issue.

It’s only running this weekend and next, so get your tickets today!

It’s on sale HERE.

polly found jill’s website. she’s not impressed.

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I’m super excited to be working with my friend Giselle Jones on NY_Hearts: LES. She’s playing the part of Polly. I’m so happy with her work, I’m trying to find more ways of bringing Polly into the story. Giselle is located in Los Angeles, but because all of Polly’s scenes are vlogs, we rehearsed via Skype and she recorded several takes on her own. I chose the final cut, and voila…Polly was born! Ah, technology.

Polly is the jilted girlfriend of Sal, the main love interest of Jill in NY_Hearts: LES. Over several weeks, Polly discovers more about Jill, and her story leads directly into the Lower East Side experience. Below is part three of a four part arc. Tomorrow is the launch of the site specific audio story Moveable Feast in The Brick Theater’s Game Play Festival. Super cool!

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Polly Found Jill’s website. And she’s not impressed.

ny_hearts: les kickstarter ends in 24 hours

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Almost a month ago, I announced my first new project in over a year, NY_Hearts: LES, an immersive, transmedia theatrical project, opening at The Brick Theater’s Game Play Festival in July.

I also announced a Kickstarter campaign for the project. The aim was to hit $5K in 30 days, and 24 hours from now this campaign ends.

As of this writing, the project is $660 away from reaching its goal. You may not have $660 to give. But what about $40? $40 gets you a fun day in the LES that includes a yoga class, lunch and other surprises along the way. Get your limited 35% off through Kickstarter only in the next 24 hours.

Tomorrow, I want to celebrate a huge achievement, and I’d like to celebrate with you. Join in. Every bit helps. Thank you!

WATCH A VIDEO ABOUT THE PROJECT AND PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT HERE