Monday - January 09, 2006
Thrill of the Chase
I have just seen some of the edits of the
featurettes, and I am quite impressed -- as I was by my fellows at the time of
filming. James, John, Sarah, S.K., Andrew... boy, how did we get so lucky?
Yesterday Was a
Lie is very much unlike any other film ever
made. James' vision is profound, complex and passionate. Now don't get me
wrong -- profundity is not what makes it unique. From the silent movie days
until now, there have been artists creating films that are staggering in their
beauty and depth. They are our inspiration. They are our mentors. We would
not be here without them.
Nor is complexity unique. Again, our forefathers and mothers have shown us what complexity truly is. We are their students. We would not be here without them.
As for passion… Passion is the fundamental fuel of a movie. If no one believes in the project enough to fight tooth and nail, there is no project. And by that token passion cannot be unique, right? So what is your point, Kipleigh?! Well... in this commercial age, in which films often rely on CGI more than they do plot, it seems to me like passion has been replaced by cold monetary ambition. The heart and soul of cinema has suffered, and audiences are not given enough credit. Yesterday Was a Lie embodies a lot of what I think we have lost. It is much more than words on a page; it is infused with the passion and the hearts and souls of those of us who will bring it to life.
In my first blog, I wrote, "Yesterday Was a Lie has the action, the chase, and the seduction of Noir." Well, we now quite literally have the Chase. Chase Masterson has come on board to play the "Singer." Chase is our missing piece. We auditioned a plethora of talented actresses for the role. But the moment Chase walked through the door and read for us, something almost palpable clicked into place. She has the passion, the heart and the soul so crucial to this project... not to mention the incredible intellect, talent and beauty. She has a unique understanding of Yesterday Was a Lie. I cannot imagine anyone else playing this role. We are honored to have her. Welcome, Chase!
Nor is complexity unique. Again, our forefathers and mothers have shown us what complexity truly is. We are their students. We would not be here without them.
As for passion… Passion is the fundamental fuel of a movie. If no one believes in the project enough to fight tooth and nail, there is no project. And by that token passion cannot be unique, right? So what is your point, Kipleigh?! Well... in this commercial age, in which films often rely on CGI more than they do plot, it seems to me like passion has been replaced by cold monetary ambition. The heart and soul of cinema has suffered, and audiences are not given enough credit. Yesterday Was a Lie embodies a lot of what I think we have lost. It is much more than words on a page; it is infused with the passion and the hearts and souls of those of us who will bring it to life.
In my first blog, I wrote, "Yesterday Was a Lie has the action, the chase, and the seduction of Noir." Well, we now quite literally have the Chase. Chase Masterson has come on board to play the "Singer." Chase is our missing piece. We auditioned a plethora of talented actresses for the role. But the moment Chase walked through the door and read for us, something almost palpable clicked into place. She has the passion, the heart and the soul so crucial to this project... not to mention the incredible intellect, talent and beauty. She has a unique understanding of Yesterday Was a Lie. I cannot imagine anyone else playing this role. We are honored to have her. Welcome, Chase!