The Untitled Work of Paul Shepard

I recently watched the film "The Untitled Work of Paul Shepard" (TUWOPS) a movie by writer/director Jeremy Lalonde.

From the films IMDB page:

A documentary filmmaker turns the camera on himself to examine the modern day relationship using his own past relationships to guide him. As filming progresses his producer starts to question how much is fact and how much is fiction.

The film stars Kris Holden-Ried, Mary Krohnert, Christine Horne, Alex Poch-Goldin, Zoie Palmer, Tricia Braun and Pat Mastroianni.

I only knew the basics about this film before watching it, so I didn't really have any expectations. I found it well written and the whole cast were excellent. It's funny (Zoie Palmers character Haley's "job" had me laughing so much I had to pause the film) and well paced - definitely worth seeing.

Jeremy is currently working on his next film "Sex After Kids" which if TUWOPS is any indication, will be another great film.

Check out the films official website here.
Follow the movie on twitter.
Follow writer/director Jeremy Lalonde on twitter.

TV: Continuum

So I have a new love in my life.

Yes, that's right I've fallen in love with yet another TV show - Continuum. It's a Canadian show starring Rachel Nichols, Victor Webster, Erik Knudsen and a whole heap of other talented folk.

From the shows official site:

Continuum is a one-hour police drama centered on Kiera Cameron, a regular cop from 65 years in the future who finds herself trapped in present day Vancouver. She is alone, a stranger in a strange land, and has eight of the most ruthless criminals from the future, known as Liber8, loose in the city.

Season 1 has a total of 10 episodes and lucky for all those that love the show, it's just been renewed for a second season.

The writing's good, the acting is awesome and the special effects are wiz bang brilliant.

Find out more information about the show here:
Official web site
Official Facebook page
Official Twitter account

Oh, by the way you guys HAVE to follow the lovely Rachel Nichols on Twitter - @RachelNichols1 - because she is fiesty, funny and at times, just a little bit silly.

LGBT flag waving: Kessler Velasquez Works movie makers

I'm all for showing support to the LGBT community, especially to talented types.

Piper Kessler and her partner are Kessler Velasquez Works. They are currently working on a feature film called Frequency - a Sci Fi film where lesbians are front and centre.

The story: In the world of "Frequency", individuals have the ability to “tune in” to a frequency, gaining them different skills. Most importantly, the girl gets the girl.

To help make the film they are running a funding campaign over at www.indiegogo.com.

I recommend heading over and checking it out and while you're there, open up your wallets and help them out to reach their target.

You can also find them here:

Facebook

@KV_Works

@pipers_tweets

TV: Lip Service Season 2

I recently purchased Season 2 of Lip Service on DVD, in high definition Bluray in fact.

I LOVE this show - as with season 1 the writing is superb and the acting amazing.

Thanks to the interwebs I already knew what happens during the season, but even with the spoilers I loved it.

I wasn't disappointed with the departure of Cat, I didn't like the character once she turned out to be a cheating ho!!

Heather Peace was really given material to sink her teeth into and she was brilliant. Plus Lexy, played by Anna Skellern was a great addition to the show.

I haven't heard if there is going to be a season 3 but I hope there is because it's great to have such a well made show that features the lgbt community.

Oh, by the way, Heather Peace and the rest of the lovely ladies in high definition - OMFG....

Lost Girl: Season 3 airing

As you all know by now, season 3 of Lost Girl won't begin airing in Canada until January 2013 - yes I know, a whole 5 months away!!

Now having to wait so long to see the new season is going to be torture and personally I think it sucks. To me Showcase are taking it for granted that we all love the show so much that we'll put up with any crap they want to hurl our way.

If it wasn't for the loyal fans that have been spreading the love online, making Facebook and Twitter light up like Christmas trees I don't think the show would be as big as it is.

Lost Girl fans are a loyal, vocal lot who have given the show more free publicity and hype than any other show I can think of. So come on Showcase and The Powers That Be show us a little love in return.

Since season 2 finished in March (in Canada) there has hardly been anything coming from the makers of the show to keep the buzz and interest alive - no teasers (1 spoiler about Linda Hamilton guest starring doesn't count), no new cast interviews, no new cast photo's, not even a decent update of the official web page....

I mean there is 10 months without any new episodes - 10 MONTHS. The very least they could do is create some new promotional material to keep that warm and fuzzy feeling alive....

If it wasn't for the cast making passing comments on Twitter and Facebook about the show, you wouldn't even know they were filming.

Just why they're making us wait so long I have no idea, but Showcase have blathered on about how it will be worth the wait....yeah pal, it better be.

Lost Girl: Season 3

When I first found out that Lost Girl had been picked up for season three I was over the moon.

Then I found out that the season would only have 13 episodes and that bit of news pissed me off, I wanted 22 episodes damn it!!

But now that I've had time to think about it, I'm happy with 13 episodes.

I think in some ways giving a TV show 13 episodes for a season gives the creators/writers a large degree of freedom to create a damn good story.

While I do enjoy filler episodes if they are done well, a short season means that the arc for the season needs to be tight, there's no room for going off track. 

As a viewer this adds to my excitement as I know every single episode will be important. Each one will be a stepping stone towards the season finale and will advance the story and grow the characters.

So yes, 13 episodes will suit me just fine Lost Girl - just as long as there's plenty of Zoie Palmer's Doctor Lauren Lewis and a whole boat load of Doccubus....

Questions for Actors/Actresses

When heterosexual actors/actresses play gay/lesbian roles that involve love scenes, they often get asked what's it like kissing someone from the same sex.

When gay/lesbian actors/actresses play heterosexual roles that involve love scenes, they never get asked what's it like kissing someone from the opposite sex.

I wonder why????

I think my Gay is showing....

When someone asks me who my favourite actors are, I'm lucky if I can come up with a hand full of names.

But ask me who my favourite actresses are and I can fill a phone book.

I think my gay is showing....

Lip Service

I recently discovered the British television series Lip Service. It focuses on a group of lesbians living in Glasgow, Scotland.

I brought Season 1 on DVD a couple of weeks ago and have already watched it twice.

The writing is superb and the acting is top notch. The cast includes Fiona Button, Emun Elliott, Laura Fraser, Ruta Gedmintas, Cush Jumbo, Natasha O'Keeffe, Heather Peace, James Anthony Pearson and Anna Skellern.

By far my favourite character is Sam Murray who is played by the lovely Heather Peace.

There may even be some fan fiction some time in the future.

You should check it out, you won't be sorry....

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Expensive at Half the Price (NR-17)

This is the first fan fiction I ever wrote, it's also the longest story I have ever written.  From memory I started writing it in about 2003.  It is currently incomplete and I've decided NOT to finish it.

Pairing:  Willow Rosenberg/Tara Maclay.

Summary:  This starts during Season 6, a few weeks after Willow has hurt Dawn in the car accident while driving under the influence.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer was created by Josh Whedon and is Copyright © Mutant Enemy Productions and 20th Century Fox.

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Willow is in the kitchen fixing herself some lunch.

Today is a good day. Even though Dawn hasn’t said more than two words to me since the accident and Buffy isn’t much better, today is a good day. No uncontrollable shaking and hey look at me I am actually downstairs in the kitchen making food. The mere fact that the idea of eating something doesn’t make me want to puke makes this a super duper good day.

She is pulled from her thoughts by Buffy, who has been standing in the doorway watching her friend for the last five minutes “hey Will, good to see you up.”

Willow jumps at the sudden noise and turns to face Buffy, “hey yourself, thought I was home alone.” The two friends look at each other for a few minutes lost in their own thoughts.

Finally Buffy breaks the silence “Will . .” ok Summers time for some tough love “. . you’ve been doing really well the last few days. You know we’ve talked about this before I want you to move out. Now would be a good time I think as you are much stronger.” Well that sounded a bit harsher than I planned but nothing I can do about it now.

Willow’s expression is unreadable while she digests this. Well so much for my good day, but hey can’t blame her. I wouldn’t want to be around some psycho magic addict either, especially one that tries to kill my sister.

Turning away from Buffy and back to her lunch Willow picks up her plate and heads towards her room. As she walks passed Buffy she answers in a small voice “sure Buffy, I’ll be out by Monday.”

Buffy brushes away silent tears as she watches Willow head up the stairs. God damn it. I’ll go after her and tell her not to go. No, no I can’t do that, no matter how much I love her I can’t have her here anymore. I can’t let her hurt Dawn again. If Buffy was completely honest with her self she would also have added that she couldn’t bare to watch her friend in so much pain.

With a sign Buffy grabs her coat and heads out the door. She has a Scooby meeting to get to at the magic box.