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One time CWB writer Andrew Fernando has started a blog.
His latest post is about him describing Satan to a little kid:
“Around two years ago, a kid that I looked after asked me what I thought Satan would look like if he took human form. I thought about it for a while and gave a somewhat descriptive answer. “He would be of average height,” I said, “maybe even a bit on the short side.” “He would be pretty hairy, have dark, devious, squinty eyes and a permanent dickhead-like expression that made you instantly dslike him.” “He would also definitely be Australian,” I added. My young companion concurred.”
Andrew has also managed one of best first blogs of any cricket blogger, in that he ignores cricket and talks about Kate Winslet.
So get over there and check him out.
More importantly than Andrew’s blog is the fact that my book has made its film debut.
Ahmer Naqvi has made a student film that is all about being locked in a room. Compared to some student films I have seen – often made by me – this seems pretty handy.
You can see my book being read with boredom at the 1:44 mark, or in the animation with Shahid Afridi at 3:30.
The Room from ahmernaqvi on Vimeo.
Sure this is a lazy post, but I am working on the magazine, so shit happens.
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Pretty good, I have two comments.
It’s impossible to maintain the suspension of disbelief when the main character puts down WFBJ with a bored look. This wouldn’t happen in real life, it is patently unputdownable.
Stop motion? That’s a really great idea for a student film, it’s amazing no-one’s thought of it before.
No wonder you liked this film and tagged it here. There’s a shot of your book in it. haha
Satan looks nervous. One-man-army is getting busy again!
cb
Nice film, karachiK. The stop motion was a good touch. Harryhausen would be happyhausen.
yes!!!
finally i have a post (sort of) on this site! all that is let now to make my day is a comment by alex… here’s hoping
thanks a lot unkie j for the shout out.
@ beggy groin
fair point about the ‘unputdownability’ but that was where my acting chops to good use. and as you can see it inspires me to move on to play-acting cricket, which is one of the author’s intentions, i’m sure.
All Hail Sri Lankan bloggers.
Ps- this vid is hilarious Karacchi !
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Loved the Psycho theme, karachikhatmal
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Ah, I see! It was make-believe when you put down WFBJ without finishing it! As you were.
And I do apologise for the sarky comment about stop motion. It was a very good example of the concept and I enjoyed the filmette very much. No, really this time, I mean it.
I’m feeling guilty now. I’ve just re-watched the whole thing and I think it’s really good.
Genuine points:
Good rhythm, great use of angles and cuts. The part I’m really interested in (I work in post pro audio) you’ve done really well. I like the source music to score change. I like the lighting. There you go, I’m not such an arsehole after all.
@BG
the excitement of being posted here had made me miss any alleged snarkiness on your part. its mighty big of you to be so reflexive and appreciative. thanks a lot for the compliments they mean a lot to me
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