Meme'd That Shit Rad!

Jamie 'Jay' Curd's killer meme! I LOVE MEMES.

-Sylv

The Twisted Twins Interview The 25 Year Old

Had a great time interviewing the very cool, Todd Schultz aka The-25-Year-Old, when we were in LA last with Jen. We talk filmmaking, how it's changed, getting laid over getting films made, in this off the cuff piece. Please take a look and share with your friends that dig this kind of thing.

DISCLAIMER: As usual, probably not work-safe, so watch it at work only if you're a badass who doesn't give a fuck.


XO,
Twisted Twins

D'Ment'D Cinema's Steve Mezo Interviews the Twisted Twins

I am proud to be Canadian. No doubt about it. I am equally proud of my Hungarian roots. The Soska tribe does, in fact, spawn from the land of Bela Lugosi, Nokedli, Dracula, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Stuffed Peppers, Gene Simmons, Ghoulash, and Elisabeth Bathory.


If you haven't had Nokedli (Hungarian Dumplings also called Spätzle) with Paprika chicken, go get yourself a Hungarian girlfriend or boyfriend and prepare to propose. It is by far the most delicious pairing available on this planet.


We've always felt a profound connection with fellow Hungarians. It's like when we discover someone has a twin. It's like finding out you're both in the same top secret, exclusive club. Such was the case when we met the wonderful Steve Mezo of D'Ment'D Cinema this year. Admittedly, we liked the guy before he revealed that we had the homeland in common. That little reveal just made us all the more happy to have a met not only a phenomenal writer that has horror in common with us, but our also all things Hungarian.


We had the distinct pleasure of chatting with Steve and what came of it was the funnest interview we've ever had. We weren't asked a single question we've been asked before. And the questions we were asked made us giggle like school girls in line for the latest Twilight POS.

We covered all essential food groups. Badass (and fine ass) X-man, Wolverine, and just how wicked awesome is that good ole' Stan The Man made him a Canadian.

She-Rah, Catra, Catwoman, Harley Quinn, and the rest of the characters we'd play as when we were little.

All the good stuff. TRAILER PARK BOYS, 3D Smut films, Zombie Apocalypses, and much more. It's a purrfect opportunity to get to know us a whole lot better and quite a revealing look at our personalities. It was a real pleasure.

Get the FULL AWESOME INTERVIEW right here!

And if you're not familiar with D'Ment'D Cinema, naughty, naughty, you. But we've got you covered. Catch up here and drink up the radstorm.

And, for Pete's sake, go get yourself some sweet ass Nokedli. Just look at that thing of unparalleled beauty.

XO,
Jen

Mary Harron

'I feel that without feminism, I wouldn't be doing this. So I feel very grateful. Without it, God knows what my life would be. I don't make feminist films in the sense that I don't make anything ideological. But I do find that women get my films better.' -Mary Harron

Mary Harron is one of my favorite directors. She is Canadian - born in Ontario - and she is fantastic. If you've seen I SHOT ANDY WARHOL, AMERICAN PSYCHO, THE NOTORIOUS BETTIE PAGE, then you already know how spectacular her work is. I remember watching AMERICAN PSYCHO and just loving how the entire film was so tastefully and humorously handled.

“I like subjects that are enigmatic and contradictory, ... And Bettie expressed these interesting contradictions between something we associate with shame and sexual oppression, something sinister, something hidden, powerful, decadent — the bondage imagery — and then her own spirit, which was wholesome and happy and joyful. And by expressing that joyfulness she made [the photos] seem fun and playful.” -Mary Harron

Actually, Mary is a master of taking over the top subject matter to the big screen with class, grace, and wit. She understands the meaning behind the violence, the drugs, the underground scene - she was part of the punk rock scene in the 70s and it was actually called 'the underground'. She was a music journalist for Punk magazine at the time and famously was the first person to interview The Sex Pistols for an American Publication. Badass. It's because she understands and enjoys 'hidden histories' that she is such a good story teller.


I remember AMERICAN PSYCHO taking a lot of shit from people because of its graphic content and vulgarity, and I remember the class and the eloquence Mary Harron when addressing these issues when the film was attacked. She was so strong and well spoken, a director anyone would feel privileged to work with. I watched her and felt inspired. She knew what she was talking about inside and out - and she did it so effortlessly.

'There's an institutional reluctance - crews are mostly male - but there's also that [personal] reticence.... I went to a film class to talk, and it was half men and half women. But the women didn't talk. So finally, halfway through, I said, 'Why aren't the women talking? Why are only the boys talking?' ... But it's not only hard for women. It's also hard for anybody trying to do stories off the beaten track. I've made three films so far, but I made the films I wanted to make, how I wanted to make them.' -Mary Harron

She has directed on shows like OZ, SIX FEET UNDER, THE L WORD, BIG LOVE, and HOMICIDE: LIFE ON THE STREET. Her next film is THE MOTH DIARIES that follows the story of a young girl at a boarding girl who suspicions are growing that her roommate is a vampire. It is based on Rachel Klein's debut novel of the same title.



Having so many incredible projects on her resume, you would think that things would be easier for this talented director but she surprisingly still faces some of the same prejudice and difficulty that aspiring female film makers do.

'The kinds of films female directors make, which are kind of outside the mainstream, they're not starring huge blockbuster stars. They're probably written in a way that is more off the beaten track. When my scripts go around, definitely I feel like people don't always see the potential in them. So each film is a huge push to get made. I thought that after "American Psycho" it would be easier, but it doesn't seem to get easier with each film. That is the one thing that surprises me, that each time it still seems a battle to get something made.' -Mary Harron

If this is your first time hearing about Mary Harron or the above-mentioned films, I highly suggest you run out and see them now. An especially big 'shame on you' if you haven't seen AMERICAN PSYCHO yet. You are seriously missing out. Mary Harron is not only a strong, creative, and intelligent director, she is also a voice for women who are working behind the camera. Her work is always unique, haunting, and moving.


Also, if you haven't guessed, AMERICAN PSYCHO is a personal favorite of mine. Thank you for all the rad work, Mary. You rock.

~Sylv

The Epic Manhattan Short Film Festival

Hey, what's sexy as hell and hails from New York? If you're thinking Patrick Bateman, you're right, but that's not what I'm thinking about... (this time)



It's the MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL! And what, pray tell, does that mean? A whole lot of radness, let me tell you...

An extraordinary global event will take place the week of September 26th to October 3rd 2010 when over 100,000 people in over 200 cities across six continents gather in Cinemas, Galleries, Museums and Cafes for one purpose...to view and vote on our Finalists' Films in the Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival

Our mission is to unite audiences across all seven continents of the globe for one week via the most compelling short films submitted each year. One World One Week One Festival is emblazoned within the rings that surround the Festivals Logo and it is this mantra that sets us apart from any other film event of the year.

NOTE: MANHATTAN SHORT is NOT an ONLINE Film Festival. Films are distributed to our individual partnering cinemas throughout the world. MANHATTAN SHORT is not a Touring or traveling Film Festival...it is the world's first Global Film Festival, taking place in over 200 cities across 6 continents during one week. For a filmmaker who wants to get their short film out there, there is no greater test then MANHATTAN SHORT.

Our partnering cinemas are situated in Asia, Australia, Europe, South America and North America, including venues in all 50 States of the United States. In 2010 we will be adding venues in Africa to the event.



How do I enter my film for the 2010 Festival?
Simply submit your information online. An entry form will then be emailed to you. The deadline for entries is July 31st 2010

Become a National Sponsor of MANHATTAN SHORT
The Festival is the only film festival to be held in all 50 States of the United States of America, with over 120 cities participating in this event nationally. If you would like to find out more about how to become a national sponsor of MANHATTAN SHORT 2010 click on the above link.

You Be the Judge!
The Judges of the Finalists Films are you. Audiences at each venue will be handed a voting card upon entry to each cinema and asked to vote for the ONE film they think should win. Votes are tallied by each cinema and sent through to MANHATTAN SHORT HQ where the winner is announced on Sunday October 3rd in NYC

How Do I Find Out who the winner is?
The winners of the 2010 Manhattan Short Film Festival will be announced in the Press Center on Sunday October 3rd at 10:00 pm EST

Additionally, you guessed it, Dead Hooker will be crashing this party! The DHIAT MAYHEM
TRAILER and BAD GIRLS will be playing along side the other proud shorts of the festival. We're thrilled to be a part of this incredible festival!! Submit your film and play alongside us!



For all info on the festival and to see how you can SUBMIT YOUR SHORT, check out the site HERE. Now go and submit already! You don't want to miss an opportunity like this to get seen!

But, first, one more peek at mister Bateman...



...thanks, Patrick.

XO,
Jen