Jean Buschmann's Lounge Discussions

Thanks, Maurice, Jean, and RB. Here's a holiday jingle from me... In the halls, I'm loud and jolly, Got a job from '32', and that's paying, too! Followed a link & then applied, Tony Ray was the hiring guy.... Looking forward to hitting our marks and knocking this film out of the park... Tony Ray, thank you for trusting me... I recognize that Stage 32 provides a "One Stop Shop" for film education and production The Stage 32 community provides inspiration, motivation, and support. And I thank you all. Happy Holidays to all and to all, may your blessings be bountiful. Write On!

Congratulations

You're welcome, G.Smokey Campbell. Tony is a great guy. I'm looking forward to seeing RIGHT & WRONG! Happy Holidays to you and your family!

Ah, with your co-sign, I am convinced that we can't go wrong, and it must be right. Safe, and Happy Holidays to you and your family.

Congratulations Brandi Self this is amazing news. How to you get it optioned? Did you pitch or some other method?

NICE, congrats!

Hey, Kevin Jackson thanks! Ana reached out to me after seeing Day Care on Script Revolution

Thank you, Jean Buschmann!

Congratulations on "Day Care" being optioned, Brandi Self! I think it'd be amazing as a Pixar-style animation movie!

its amazing what you can do in a short length of time. I saw somewhere that the guys who wrote SOME LIKE IT HOT did so in two weeks in a motel room (of course on a manual type writer) they then spent the allotted time golfing and lounging around and every week or so sent in another scene..

Jack Chaucer, thanks for all the kind words. The movie was pretty much written for Danielle to show off her skills. She's a producing partner and didn't use a stunt double once. Kurt and Shane worked together a lot on the casting which was tough as some actors wanted to come out and play while others didn't. Dawn Olivieri signed on while her character was still male and I rewrote all her dialogue in a day after studying her showreel. We love Kevin Joy so much, he's in the new movie that comes out next year - along with Danielle of course.

The medieval larpers were made up of crew and friends. Karen Kay Ross from the Stage 32 team who worked as a 2nd Assistant Director on the project is actually among them as it's a hobby of hers.

CJ - I'd be interested to hear the story of how you got Danielle signed on to the project.

Talk about turn and burn! Once again, congrats on your successes CJ. BTW, I love me a good cheeseburger movie every now and again, like the action flick Nobody. I wonder, can that movie be characterized as a cheeseburger movie, or is more of a double cheeseburger movie? Anyway, I absolutely love Bob Odenkirk in that movie and Christopher Lloyd's performance as well.

Richard Buzzell, we'd been talking with Danielle and her agent for a while as she always seemed to come up in casting. She'd already taken interest in another script we almost had funding for before Covid hit. Shane and I were having a conversation about how we really wanted to do something low budget and fun and we decided we should talk with Danielle. Low and behold, when we reached out, her agent and her had been having the exact same conversation about us. Destiny.

Congrats!

Welcome to Stage 32, Mi Kwan! A very inspiring path you have taken.

Congratulations!

Congrats!

Lovely to meet you Mi Kwan! Great to hear about your successes so far :)

Hi Paul, congrats on your short! - I dig the b/w ethos and the would-be dancer in me loves the staccato moves. :)

Attend AFM only if you have prearranged meetings with buyers. Otherwise it's pretty random.

My guess is the writer intended to expose the immense economic inequity and social disparity between the have and have nots - in as creative a way as possible. In my book that's cool. Beware the opportunists - as in those ruthless cut-throats who'd sacrifice relationships and callously do real harm to good people just to move up in the world, also seems to be a thematic undertone.

So it would seem to echo the subversive sensibility of say, THE TWILIGHT ZONE - that used fringe, the same way this show uses the game, to drive home some serious social commentary and masked morality tales.

...For some at least. As in all art, much is left open to interpretation. But I do understand your comment Cherelynnn - in the sense that Normal Lear wrote ALL IN THE FAMILY to shine a comedic light on Archie Bunker's bigotry, in order to call us higher as a society. Some understood this and loved the satire, others actually championed Archie Bunker's attitudes and opinions (not just his lovable authenticity and hilariously annoying obstinance).

Ain't gonna watch it so I rest my comments...however I did watch "Parasite" dealing with similar subject of economical inequality and the badness of the rich and bla bla...nothing new I haven't seen from The Dynasty in the 80's onwards...

Let's make something clear....general populations IQ is downing decade by decade, shows only follow....I wander if we'll ever gonna see a show on pedophile rings among 75% US/world movie/music aristocracy or say, how thousands of writers to gaffers are underpaid and socially distorted so we can have Netflix gold each night by the pop-corns...

I guess not likely... After this there will be just another "game", to which Billy Joel would sing "and on and on and on..."

That's really interesting! :D

Happy to say that one of my books, a true story, called Wrong Place Wrong Time is becoming a movie with a Hollywood director who’s first three action films grossed more than $100m each!

Cool!

That sounds amazing. I for sure will give a look around.

Great news!!! I had my memoir "Scoundrels in Paradise" optioned by two of Hollywoods top studios and Jon Cryers production company Discount Sushi, but I have yet to get a deal I am looking to take it indie any help would be much appreciated :)

You're right, Jack Binder. It's important to establish a relationship before pitching, asking for funding, etc. Sometimes you don't even have to mention pitching or ask for funding. By establishing a relationship, the person might ask you if you have a project to pitch, etc.

Welcome, Jack! Just have to tell you that REIGN OVER ME had a profound effect on me. As long as I live and breathe, I will never forget how nuanced Adam Sandler's performance was. He definitely should do more dramatic work. His pain was so visceral and that music so powerful.

KUDOS for producing such meaningful films!

Hi Jack, I would like to network with you and learn more about the industry and make a direct and prominent footprint in the industry, leaving and indelible mark in my wake.

Jack, this is such a great and insightful post. Networking is relationship building and it takes time and patience. I encourage everyone to read your post here and let it resonate.

Networking is what we call it in my line of work SBP - shared best practices...some might succeeded impressing someone important that much that were given a chance here, Twitter, FB dunno...however more likely you'll have to pawn anything from bodypart to household to venture into filmmaking on you own, and even then it's a dice...

Congrats on being a finalist, Stephen.

Nice!

I remember that whole "Summer of Sam" so well. Hard to believe it was so long ago though.

If you use It with Sherlock Holmes, then both will work. Without use "The Boy of Honey and Glass." Provides a better visual and title gives a visual picture.

"Honey and Glass."

Why do you think the title is too long? Seems fine to me. Go with your gut. Whatever makes a reader want to pick up your script!

It’s just a lot longer than my other projects’ titles and idk, I’m probably going to go with “Honey and Glass” for now but I might change it later, Zach. :)

I like the longer one. Gives me GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO vibes.

Which is GOOD.

That's such a great show! Love the premise, dialog, character camaraderie, and the amazingly real ranch scenes - which based on your Cowboss credits, I'm assuming you might have something to do with. The last few episodes in particular have been especially impressive - the horse herding, buffalo riding, and barrel racing. So cool and great fun to watch!

Welcome and congratulations!

Congratulations, Anthony!

Congrats, Anthony!

I don't know what to say about this, Nick.

Nick

That video you posted is not Orson's finest hour. I also heard some tapes of him throwing a tantrum while making a Pepperidge Farm commercial. By the look of him, it seems he overindulged culinary and alcohol pleasures. Consequently, his art may have suffered during his later years. I'd like to remember him by his directing and acting in Citizen Kane, Lady from Shanghai, Touch of Evil, Long Hot Summer and Jane Eyre.

As far as Plato's Cave? I watched the video and read the article. Interesting but I'm not sure it will inspire me.

Florin Şumălan - I agree, but most can't see the esoteric meaning because - much like "The Matrix" - those who choose to stay inside the cave (of consensus reality that the masses are programmed to focus on) will never see the true light - or the way out of the cave of limited perception. But that's way too deep for many to contemplate, let alone comprehend. Classic analogy, with many contemporary parallels...for those with eyes to see.

Naw, BAZ-spasm away, Jean Buschmann! I'm a child of the '90s, so I love all sorts of dance and music - from Aaron Copeland to C&C Music Factory to Alanis Morisette. LOL! It's true - with more restrictions comes more conflict, so the drama is built-in. Also, I just love seeing the physical feats of people that have taken the time to chisel away at the fat, ya know? Like Olympians or craftsman, or dancers! I'm sure you've seen them, but I just loved discovering League of Extraordinary Dancers (first appearance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNaHaO4KNtY). They even made a film as a series of vignettes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afn5x6I-BNA

Ballroom performer/instructor here. Hadn't heard about this, thanks for the heads up!

Jean, I recommend you try Swing dancing, if you haven't already. The Lindy has roots in West African dancing, very high energy, somewhat loose and wild, but still needs a keen partner connection. All partner dancing involves a certain amount of tension/connection, in order to have a physical conversation, but Swing is definitely not "uptight" ;)

Karen, thanks for the invitation to join the discussion!

The Ballroom competition world is VERY uptight. I stay away from it...it takes a TON of money, each baby step/level of competition is very limited, and SO many pro Ballroom folks are snobs. Not all of them, of course, and I've worked with a number of super lovely pro Ballroom folks, including national champs. For myself, I'm happiest performing, choreographing, and teaching. I got my start in Swing dancing, coming from the social dance scene, then got into Salsa, and then Tango. Later, I had the good fortune to be cast as the lead actor/dancer/choreographer/casting director in a gothic Waltz/ballet original show, for which the producer sent me to Arthur Murray, where I studied for several years. Their version of "Swing" IS more uptight, using universal steps, but not in the style that people do in the clubs. But I strongly recommend that everyone learn some partner dance skills. And if you're already into Swing/Salsa/Argentine Tango, try some formal Ballroom, and vice versa. If you're an actor and every plan on auditioning for musicals, or any show involving partner dancing, get some skills ahead of time! When I have held dance auditions, I've been surprise how few actors and dancers have put any time into learning partner dances, let alone good technique :)

Great post, Alec. I've actually taken a few Swing classes. Just before SWINGERS came out - and right when the dance made a big comeback in the 90's. Great fun - the dance and the movie!!

My dad was also decades older than my mom, so he lived through the Great Depression and taught me the dances of the era. His favorite was the Charleston - but he couldn't resist breaking out some swing moves to Glen Miller's "In The Mood." - Can anyone?

I also have my mom's Latin affinity to all things percussion. I distinctly remember that even as a super shy young child I still couldn't fight the impulse to hit the dance floor when a song with a strong beat came on. Still can't! :)

And as much as I've always loved the Lindy (hop) and it's storied history, I've never taken a class. Maybe the hubby and I will have to take your suggestion one day. He can cut a mean rug, so I'm sure he'll be down.

P.S. - On the topic of SWING, by chance do you know where I can see or track down a copy of the 2003 film? Beyond loving dance flicks, one of the actors in a short I did back in 2004 had a dance role in it. And I've always heard it's real feel good movie.

Thanks, Jean!

Oh, wow. I remember that movie. Some students lent it to me...trippy and cool. No idea who might carry it though.

How cool that you grew up with a dad who could share stories of those times! Do you mean 20s Charleston, or the Swing Charleston?

Partner dancing certainly adds lots of fun, for couples. I do in-home lessons, if you're ever interested :)

Swingers...hehe I watched it with my buddy who joined the Swing scene with me, and we were SO disappointed, because we thought it was going to be about Swing dancers! We were sorely disappointed to only find a wee bit of that happening in the movie. Maybe we should have read up on it, before watching it, haha. To its credit, it's a fun movie, as it's meant to be.

"In The Mood" is my dance partner's absolute favourite :)

All I can recall is that there was hand-to-knee-crossing, back-stepping, forward kicking, and jazz hand side-swiping. It was much more about fun-having and memory-making though. :)

I was gonna' say maybe on our next trip to LA, but in all honesty, whatever free time we can swing (bad pun intended) goes to getting our roll on. Especially now that the rinks in our area have all closed. LA still has quite a few and some great old school r&b sessions. (Like Thursdays in Fountain Valley!) I seriously hope that rink survives this shutdown.

Anyway, SWING (2003) is for rent on Amazon. I missed it because you have to scroll down a bit to see it. Funny how polarized the reviews are. But I'll have to check it out.

Agreed! Issa Rae all the way.

Jean Buschmann Right?! Partly because she is a fellow Cap, but also because she's just delightful. I've related to and delighted in her since episode 1 of Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, so I'm happy to watch her in anything. Speaking of which, LOVEBIRDS THIS WEEKEND!

As for Young Love, I wonder if they'll expand into their stories after the time of the short, or if they'll expand into the stories proceeding it. Maybe both with 12 episodes!

The best advice I've heard is 4 simple words: "Don't be an asshole."

Perfect Joshua and WL!!

The back end means no money.

One advice that I got: It doesn't matter how good your projects (end product) are if you're mean and treat your employees poorly. Be kind always.

Trust your gut.

Great share, Landis! I've always believed if you want something done in life, you should figure out how to do it yourself - with the help of the right group of collaborators, of course.