Below is a section of the start of my recording of everything I have written over a two week period. This is about 2/3 days worth, it is raw, unedited, no checking on the grammar or spelling, it's all as I wrote it. Some are reviews and emails so would have been checked, others are quick lists, notes, facebook messages so less time or care has been taken to check this. This also gives a change in language used, documenting how writing becomes formal or informal depending on who the text was aimed at.
I left that review in the staff room for you. Hey if I leave my holiday form behind the sign that says holiday form box at 12pm on the sign on the board would you sticker it for me please? Thank you so much.
No words can fully describe how excited I was for this film. Not only is it a Lego movie, it was created by the same guys who made Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. By taking an ordinary minifigure called Emmet and making him extraordinary, the Lego Movie formed something you don’t quite expect from a childrens movie. This film very much sits with the style of Wreck it Ralph in that it appeals to a young audience in its form and colour, and it appeals to older audiences through thoughtful ideas, dialogue and memories of the past.
There’s much more to this movie than just lots of colourful bricks. It centres around solid morals and a story questioning a whole range of issues. On the surface it’s extra fun and entertaining, as the master builders attempt to save the day from President Business destroying the Lego city. Where else could you find Batman, Superman, Abraham Lincoln and Gandalf all in one movie?
You are transported to the Lego universe as you follow a huge cast of actors playing very diverse characters. I enjoyed the character of ‘Benny the 80s Something Space Guy’ and I wasn’t alone. One child insisted on quoting this character even after his parents told him off. This film managed to keep up a love of Lego for fans of all ages as well as keeping the storyline a surprise. It all boiled down to a thoughtful and interesting ending that I didn’t expect. No matter what your age, don’t be embarrassed to go and see this film; it isn’t just made for fans of the franchise, but also for those who just want a laugh.
They are out of Hobbit toys nooooo, this is sad sad news. They may get some in? But they took the price tag down. Fly the flag upside down, this is a sad sad time. Not a problem, I’m at uni across the road anyways. I’m here just inside the front entrance.
Things that need doing: book digital print for scans, talk to guys down at Vernon street about bookbinding, InDesign for layout. Woodwork for bench or find one at the charity shop and foreword for the book. Ideas for the exhibition continuing with this idea of overheard conversations and finding a way in which to present them. Taking away the plinth may encourage more interaction with it. Tear off take me poster and/or slips. Use a plastic leaflet box? Leave some scattered around the space as if already viewed and discarded. Edit existing text, plus get more of these.
Thursday I have an exhibition just to let you guys know. I understand your working, just thought I’d say. Leeds Student News thought you guys might be interested. My first review up on the Leeds Student News website, would love to know what people think of it. It gets taken down on the Monday, but may not be open, no idea. What are you coming to Leeds for?
Hey Dude, Fine Art are making posters, we have an exhibition in about two weeks (a little last minute) and I was wondering if you or if you know any Illustration students that would be up for making a quick poster for us? We haven’t got much of a budget to pay, however the poster will be used for the advertisement and you will also be invited to the private opening night, which has booze.
Thank you, I felt it just became a generic action sci-fi that it wasn’t asking or doing anything new, it needed more. Very true. Haha where was that from? Love it, the sideways flying pigeon. Has the television part for the BAFTAs been dropped? We sell this at my work. Totally agree with you. Thank you for the holiday form I couldn’t make it in this week otherwise.
Hey I’ll be back in about an hour I’m just at uni at the moment. Just got a meeting with the newspaper. Thank you. You’re shackled to your own knowledge. Contacting Bradford Film Festival about press pass, what publications I write for and who I have worked with. Book digital print room as soon as possible. She killed herself quite earlier on and in doing so concealed her legend.
Reality television is very similar to that of earlier ‘freak’ shows. Hello, no problem, I’m currently hoping I have it completed and send off tonight. Will send it as soon as possible. Many thanks, Paisley. They need BAFTA in this evening are you around to edit it please by any chance? Please. My Lego review is in I’m doing BAFTA, but they were let down by the person before hand and they need it in quickly.
Point in time in a lesson. Round one, staring blankly, chewing on a cup, scratching his knee, looking at her phone, arms crossed listening mode, voicing her opinion, leaning back and chewing gum, arms crossed staring at the power point. Elbow on the table with chin leaning on their hand. Biting nails and typing on a laptop, following the people who are talking with her eyes, playing with a glasses case. Writing, scratching her nose and presenting a lesson.
I have no idea. Bag ell is how they say it in Canada. So the worst day has just got worse. He knows where I live. I have no idea what happened, he saw it’s too late, mission failed. You know when they talk about the breaking point of the unsub in Criminal Minds, this day is that.
Only Lovers Left Alive wasn’t an option. It got reviewed before Christmas. They may consider it yet. Today is a bad day. They need BAFTA in this evening, are you around to edit it please by any chance? They need it as soon as possible. I’m hoping my laptop works tonight or I am in trouble. I’m feeling horrible at the moment. I have no idea, how are you?
You got cream for it? I should finish my review by midnight that too late? Okay are you sure? I feel bad if I wake you. It happens. As soon as possible I said I would do it this evening. Thank you, I’m annoyed they did this. I fell asleep, I am awake and writing, my house was watching Coriolanus and I just snored through it. You awake? I’m struggling, nearly finished, you up? You awake? It’s late sorry. Will you be up around 8ish? It’s utter shit, my review that is, but I don’t care at this point. They can wait a little longer as long as it’s in for tomorrow morning to be up by the afternoon. Let me know when you’re up and if you have a minute. If I don’t respond I may need waking up also.
Yes I’m getting up and I’m really ill. I’ll be a couple of minutes as my laptops turning on and also trying no to be sick. Did you get it? I need help with the ending. I was allowed 500 as it is online that okay? It’s pretty terrible; I’m really struggling since yesterday being bad and ill. All I was bothered about was Helen Mirren’s inspirational speech, Cate Blanchett’s tribute to Philip Seymour Hoffman and Will Poulter picking up the rising star award as it was a bloody hard choice and that’s who I voted for in the end. Oh and Stephen Fry rhyming part with Mr Hanks in Saving Mr Banks, David O. Russell’s American Hustle. Also correcting grammar like a boss.
I need an ending, I suck. Thank you. Think the end is too cheesy? Also First green. Yes, what’s the blue? Okay. At least the British weather held up and surprisingly didn’t rain this year. Sweet, second green? I like it. Yes. Second. Just Tinie didn’t like him. Thank you. Yes much better thank you. Done. Just going to read through it quickly. No it’s okay I finished it too late. I can’t make sense of that first blue. Those we lost last year. Wait I just realised I was reading it wrong. Sorry highlights threw me off a little. It did mean 2013. Wait no, yeah your right. Just finished reading it, dropped some words. Thank you. Is the ending okay? I was worried I said film too much.
Last Sunday was time again to celebrate not only the past year in film, but also the people who made it happen and those among them we lost this year. The BAFTAs 2014 saw Gravity, 12 Years a Slave and American Hustle emerge as the big winners of the night.
I did something I don’t normally do when I view awards ceremonies, and that is watch the red carpet coverage. Honestly, you’re never missing much that the awards themselves don’t cover in the terms of dresses and general chit chat; however one thing that isn’t present inside the Royal Albert Hall is the deafening screams of star struck fans in their desperation to get an autograph. So much so that Oprah Winfrey said of her first time at the BAFTAs “I thought it would be very British and Subdued.. NO!” At least the weather held up, which is often the most unpredictably British part of the awards, and thankfully for the A-listers and their hairdos, it didn’t rain this year.
Film awards can be very hit and miss. It not only depends the films, the stars, but also the most important point of all, the host. National treasure Stephen Fry is always an utter delight and last year he hosted the BAFTAs with characteristic wisdom and wit. This year however saw a more nervous, more subdued Fry. His jokes kept a level of slight playfulness, but stayed safe enough not to upset anyone, including the opening line “I find myself humbled, honoured and – in the best sense of the word – paid to be here.” Fry continued the joyous jokes by asking Leonardo Dicaprio to continue a BAFTA tradition and blow a kiss to the camera in his explanation that “we drew lots until your name came out, what are the odds of that?”
Onwards with the night, and we saw a film and music montage from Tinie Tempah and Laura Mvula with clips from the past year of films which reminded me of some fantastic films overlooked in the nominations. The performance was a little odd, and the response from the crowd seemed to reflect that; news of Tinnie’s high five with Prince William erupted on twitter not long after. Fry jumped in just before the announcements to address what can be one of the most painful elements of these ceremonies, in the most British way possible, by saying that when you say thank you after receiving a cup of tea “you don’t thank the kettle, the cup, the milk, the cow, the tea picker.”
The night saw Alfonso Cuaron’s space thriller Gravity bag several awards, including Best Director and Outstanding British Film, which makes one wonder what actually constitutes a British production: is it just based on where the thing is filmed? Gravity also went on to win Best Sound, an award accepted with a cheeky “there is no sound in space, but there you go.” Universally acclaimed 12 Years a Slave was another close contender, winning both Best Picture and Best Actor for Chiwetel Ejiofor. However, the award I was most interested in was The EE Rising Star Award, partially voted for by the public. Dane DeHaan, George MacKay, Lupita Nyong’o and Léa Seydoux were all fantastic nominations, but the award was deservingly won by Will Poulter of Son of Rambow and We’re the Millers fame, who gave a very heartfelt speech. A few other inspiring acceptance speeches that should be noted include Cate Blanchett’s after picking up her award for Leading Actress in Blue Jasmine. In a gracious and touching manner, she dedicated her award to the late Philip Seymour Hoffman. Last but not least came Dame Helen Mirren who picked up this year’s Fellowship award and gave a thoughtful speech about remembering those who inspired you and, in doing so, thanking them.
Through award ceremonies we remember the films of that year, give praise to exceptional films and remember those in the industry whom the world has lost. It is a celebration of all things film and those who are a part of it as both makers and viewers, something that will hopefully go on to inspire future film makers.
Predictable as always, but a delight to watch. Thank you, I should shower also. Hello, yes I’m free today what time and place is best for you? See you soon, Paisley. We haven’t got any particular dates booked in until March when we officially re-launch. If you email James or John they would know the best times. Quite open really as it’s a special event. Hope your well, Paisley. Hi Tom, that sounds great, I would love to get involved with that. I didn’t attend the Jamal Edward’s talk unfortunately, however I will be up for future events. Many thanks for this opportunity, Paisley.
To do today, book digital print, think about work for proposal, meet Joanna at 3.30pm in the Students’ Union and write up interviews. That’s perfect, shall I meet you at the Students’ Union? See you then. Are you in this evening and fancy watching Filth? It is done, so much stress, how are you? What time are you going in? I’m just getting ready also. Same haha, I’ll be out the door in 15 minutes if you want to walk together? I can wait if you like? In no rush. You sure? No problem I just realised I’m meeting comic soc at Bierkeller tonight, my bad also. I just realised the 1st March is the Steampunk Fair at Armley, I can’t do the Derby, but did you want to come to this?
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