FROZEN STUPID - The Journal, Part Four
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Tuesday, January 31, 2006
We are out on the ice all day. Daba and Grant are hilarious. They construct a “mule train� of shanty, beer cooler and sled. Short Daba pulls while tall Grant rides. Just seeing them makes me laugh. Local extras patiently wait all day for their quick moment on camera. In the afternoon, Kim and Joey work out on the ice and do a funny bit where Kim picks Joey up. She starts her machine with a big jerk, creating a whiplash effect. We finish our morning shoots a half hour early, so Rich gets the idea to do a “dream sequence� out on the ice where Joey drives, Kim rides shotgun and Daba and Grant sit in the backseat. They do “doughnuts� out on the ice while listening to KISS songs on the radio. The very last shot of the day, the sun sets. We pull out a father and daughter onto the ice. He hugs her in a very cut beautiful shot. At the end of the day, the shanty town set wraps never to be used again.
Wednesday, February 1, 2006
In the morning, Joey and Kim work the interior shanty set. What seems like a monster scene is broken up into smaller workable sections that make everyone’s job easier. In one scene, we need live perch again. But, one perch seems quite lifeless and doesn’t act well. He flops into the hole and doesn’t swim away. We shoot with livelier fish right after lunch. Right after lunch, I again get to do interviews. Joey makes some funny cracks about Will Harris, our sound man. Indeed, Will has proven to be quite the humorous fellow on set. I interview Kim and Joey on the set and then it immediately strikes. In the afternoon, Rich, Will, Holli, Nicole and I ride around in the suburban chasing Joey in the Ford Probe, Lila’s car. (Lila is Tony’s wife.) He does his scenes involving an approach the bait shop and eating a pickled egg. He refuses to eat a pickled egg and instead, opts for a mere hard boiled egg. He calls the pickled eggs, “gross.� These shots go off quickly and we wrap by 4:30pm.
Thursday, February 2, 2006
Groundhog Day! Did that varmint see his shadow? Don’t know. Too busy making a movie. Today, we shoot at Lila’s Mom’s house, a short drive away from the hotel. In the morning, we are all outside. Joey is hilarious, sneaking up to the house to get his keys. We also have a police dog named Axel who responds only to Dutch commands. Axel, a German Shepherd, sniffs out some pot they plant in Joey’s hat to get the animal to approach him. Apparently, they take out THC out of the pot to keep it all legal and above board. Joey also performs a hilarious ballet like move coming through the garage window. He’s light on his feet for a big guy. At lunch, we go to Coyle’s buffet. Lots of fried food but also lots of salad options too – a good hearty meal. In the afternoon, a fluffy cat named joins the cast. Nicole adds tuna fish to our big pike so the cat will lick it for the shot. In one take, Holli honks the horn to scare the cat off the hood, and now the cat doesn’t want to stay on the car for take two. After a little calming, the cat performs well again for a good take. Later in the same scene, Lila’s Mom played by Lucia Mercer does a scene where she comes out of the toilet and Joey gags at the smell. We do several takes each a little different where she adjusts her pants. What Craig suggested was that she strain and pause a little as if she was passing wind, but everybody was too embarrassed to tell her outright how to play the scene. Anyway, Rich has some options. We wrap again a little early – 4:45pm – not bad.
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
We are out on the ice all day. Daba and Grant are hilarious. They construct a “mule train� of shanty, beer cooler and sled. Short Daba pulls while tall Grant rides. Just seeing them makes me laugh. Local extras patiently wait all day for their quick moment on camera. In the afternoon, Kim and Joey work out on the ice and do a funny bit where Kim picks Joey up. She starts her machine with a big jerk, creating a whiplash effect. We finish our morning shoots a half hour early, so Rich gets the idea to do a “dream sequence� out on the ice where Joey drives, Kim rides shotgun and Daba and Grant sit in the backseat. They do “doughnuts� out on the ice while listening to KISS songs on the radio. The very last shot of the day, the sun sets. We pull out a father and daughter onto the ice. He hugs her in a very cut beautiful shot. At the end of the day, the shanty town set wraps never to be used again.
Wednesday, February 1, 2006
In the morning, Joey and Kim work the interior shanty set. What seems like a monster scene is broken up into smaller workable sections that make everyone’s job easier. In one scene, we need live perch again. But, one perch seems quite lifeless and doesn’t act well. He flops into the hole and doesn’t swim away. We shoot with livelier fish right after lunch. Right after lunch, I again get to do interviews. Joey makes some funny cracks about Will Harris, our sound man. Indeed, Will has proven to be quite the humorous fellow on set. I interview Kim and Joey on the set and then it immediately strikes. In the afternoon, Rich, Will, Holli, Nicole and I ride around in the suburban chasing Joey in the Ford Probe, Lila’s car. (Lila is Tony’s wife.) He does his scenes involving an approach the bait shop and eating a pickled egg. He refuses to eat a pickled egg and instead, opts for a mere hard boiled egg. He calls the pickled eggs, “gross.� These shots go off quickly and we wrap by 4:30pm.
Thursday, February 2, 2006
Groundhog Day! Did that varmint see his shadow? Don’t know. Too busy making a movie. Today, we shoot at Lila’s Mom’s house, a short drive away from the hotel. In the morning, we are all outside. Joey is hilarious, sneaking up to the house to get his keys. We also have a police dog named Axel who responds only to Dutch commands. Axel, a German Shepherd, sniffs out some pot they plant in Joey’s hat to get the animal to approach him. Apparently, they take out THC out of the pot to keep it all legal and above board. Joey also performs a hilarious ballet like move coming through the garage window. He’s light on his feet for a big guy. At lunch, we go to Coyle’s buffet. Lots of fried food but also lots of salad options too – a good hearty meal. In the afternoon, a fluffy cat named joins the cast. Nicole adds tuna fish to our big pike so the cat will lick it for the shot. In one take, Holli honks the horn to scare the cat off the hood, and now the cat doesn’t want to stay on the car for take two. After a little calming, the cat performs well again for a good take. Later in the same scene, Lila’s Mom played by Lucia Mercer does a scene where she comes out of the toilet and Joey gags at the smell. We do several takes each a little different where she adjusts her pants. What Craig suggested was that she strain and pause a little as if she was passing wind, but everybody was too embarrassed to tell her outright how to play the scene. Anyway, Rich has some options. We wrap again a little early – 4:45pm – not bad.
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