If there had ever been a 2nd Annual Philum Festival back in the late 70s (following the 1st and only Philum Festival of 1975) this short miniplay featuring Dan as a befuddled farmer "would'a been a contender" for the prestigious Golden Banana award which was presented each year by Brenda to the least-worst homemade flick on the block.Unfortunately for 'Sanguine Films' (the name of my phony film studio), the most creative period of my movie making years peaked at the tail end of the 70s; right around the time when the Blazer Playhouse Theatre Performers had started to break up, move away, and lose all interest in acting in cornball super 8 movies.
However, I found Danny with nothing to do one afternoon (33 years ago) and he didn't seem to find the idea of dressing up as a slow witted farmer in various locations of the city (with a rake for a prop) totally disagreeable. I can't imagine shooting these same scenes today in Gastown or at City Hall (part two). It's just not the same friendly small town that it used to be - someone would probably steal our rake! But the story/plot came together in a most devilish way in the end, and it still rolls along pretty nice visually - especially after the slick transformation into the digital domain.
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I tend to agree. Farm News 'woulda been a contender'
Dan's portrayal of the farmer was great!
Looking forward to 'Part Two'.
BTW - Who was Dan's body double?
No body double was needed. Dan was a pro on the set and honored all contractual obligations in the making of this film.
He even refused to allow a stuntman to take his place on the road when the Dudgemobile ran over his sprawled body. Leaving tire tracks on his ankles. What a trooper.
I've tried for two days to watch Farm News - Part 1.
It's not working. How come?
It should work now. I phoned Sardinia (home of Blogger Inc.) and told them to smarten up.
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