Saturday, May 29, 2010

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The ride should continue

already tired and said in its path.

- Have I ever come back?

and started to lose ...

Sunday, May 9, 2010

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"Telemachus" Selected in the "MCM FilmFest in Holland: One way to return to the city of Venlo ...

Here Venlo railway station by which we come to town .




Today, May 9, exactly four years ago I was walking with my father through the streets of Venlo, a beautiful city in the Netherlands. The reason was that the day after the Sevilla played the final of the UEFA against Middlesbrough in Eindhoven but we decided to go a few days before, so you can do some sightseeing in the Netherlands besides going to the Final (also had gone to Amsterdam). The place seemed nice and cozy, also made us almost summer time (26 degrees Celsius to be exact, as seen in photo). The truth is that we spent some great days in Holland, but as both already knew Amsterdam and Eindhoven seemed an industrial city, which for them was the real discovery of the trip (apart from what it was like discovering that your team win a title) was to know and spend a day in Venlo.






My father, Fernando Rodrigo Torrijos, on a street in Venlo




So when I learned that my short film "Telemachus " has been selected in official competition of the "International Festival Venlo Short ", has given me great joy, because to me it is a way back to a place that I have a great memory and because I am excited that "Telemachus " know this particular location. I also called my father because I knew I was going to make a big illusion. And, it has been four years now, that trip, but remember it quite often. Hopefully the people of Venlo like it as much as my short film me and my father liked Venlo.



Regarding the Festival which has been selected, the " Filmest MCM "," International Short Film Festival Venlo, this year celebrates its sixth edition. And be held from 17 to 19 June. This is the 86th selection to get " Telemachus , the second in the Netherlands, after obtained in the "International Film Festival Breda ." Another reason to have a good memory of the city of Venlo.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

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" Assault Computer "or the analysis more difficult of my life

Year 2001, have left behind all the technological fears of the "Year 2000". The computer becomes every day more common in the lives and homes of the English. Internet is a world to explore and so is easier and more economical to do so without losing your home, without disturbing noises from the modem and a more decent speeds. The law begins to consider the computer world as a place where you can commit crimes. 2001, the perfect time to make a movie about hackers or hackers .

Whenever you look back it seems easy to see that issues are of current interest and are at all times, but what merit is to realize at the time that is happening or is about to occur. Fernando H. Rodrigo was able to see the possibilities that it was giving the computer and Internet revolution was about to happen. A new world for fun and entertainment, for work, for study, communications ... but also for criminals, because when a world is a virgin is easier to exploit because they are not yet well defined laws.

And this is exactly the TV Movie or TV movie "Assault Computer." At one time it had addressed the issue of computers and computer network, but generally, in the celluloid seemed determined to treat it as a futuristic theme or science fiction. Stories where the computers or machines were rebelling against the man trying to make them disappear or enslave the human being. Movies like "2001 A Space Odyssey" ("2001 A Space Odyssey" by Stanley Kubrick , 1968) where "Hal 9000 " the central computer of the ship where the protagonists travel, rebels and tries to kill all the crew for not recognizing that it is not perfect. "Terminator" ("The Terminator" by James Cameron , 1984) and all its consequences where another central computer, in this case Skynet Produces a war between the two superpowers to keep the raises and enslave humanity. Or, of course, the example of " Matrix" ("The Matrix" by Larry and Andy Wachowski , 1999), only two years before "Computer Assault", where the machines also have enslaved us to use us as an energy source. A different case would be "The Red" ("The Net" Irwin Winkler, 1995), although it may be considered closest to the film that I took today, finally, carried away the plot to a recurring theme in Hollywood movies: a conspiracy in the United States government. As an attempt to bring the issue of information technology and computers to the world ends definitively away from what they are and can become computers and Internet network for any ordinary citizen. Even all the use that gives the computer is very hard to believe (I remember a scene where Sandra Bullock light a fireplace is the screen of your computer, a computer 1995, with a grim, 256-color animation, and she does as if it's comfort and even heat the room ...). For all this, because it is the subject from a different point of view and much closer to the reality of the moment and even the coming years, script is a real find.


With no "but" in the approach and the idea, then the film itself found some problems in translating the ideas of the script. With a cast well-known and high quality (although at that time had not yet reached the peak of their careers) but the limited resources (the budgets in a TV movie have nothing to do with the films that are released in cinema) movie while interesting, fails to achieve many of the proposed objectives and that if they were on paper in the approach.
                                                                                               




Fernando H. Rodrigo
Writer of "Assault Computer"

There are things that even if the led, then depend on the director, actors etc ... to appear as expected on the film. For example the dialogue is credible in terms of what they say, in the words which were written on paper. But it happens, that seeing the film at times how to say them or misuse of silences negatively affects the dialogue, the story and the movie itself. Of However, there is also the quality of the actors, because for example, the performance of Antonio Dechent (Ramos in the film), there is no objection, despite being, from my point of view the more complicated role (of the best details of the script and the character's addiction and snuff search at any time and any place). Paco León (LX in the movie) much before "the Luisma" on the show "Aida" makes "nerd" computer, a role that you think from start to finish by the interpretation, characterization, and because the character does not change (new take on the screenplay), it becomes brave or a hero, never stops being weird nor group, wins the girl remains with her nature and her role (as in real life) and he is facing his problems to end. People do not change and least amount of time, so all the characters end up being credible as they remain themselves. Ramos is the only, without change, it evolves, it begins to learn and know about the world of computers. Nor is a sudden development, and to be watching over all the footage and undergoes the metamorphosis, or change his personality, say that adapts to the times.



Paco León on one of the moments of "Assault Computer.


One problem with the films of this type (technology, computers ...) is that it is difficult to represent what it is and how is it that makes someone with a computer program, either trying to find a key or entering a system. "Computer Assault" also faced this problem and solve it the way it was not satisfactory. Because, it seems they are playing the "Martians" that hacking a system. It is not something that is serious or you out of the story as it is any other way to tell the public in an understandable and immediately what is happening. One of the findings that I find the movie (apart from the approach and the story) is that as in a dive or montage of images, we present the concerns and personality of the characters without saying a word, and explained nothing. This makes us more understandable and credible course of action that each one of which we know as they are from before us.

The assembly also stands above the rest, especially for a TV Movie. Yet the action scenes (especially the railroad tracks) do not stop to function in its staging. In a matter of execution and also music. Music Luís A. Ruiz seems very inspired (perhaps too) in the original soundtrack of " Pi" by Darren Aronofsky , 1998 and the soundtrack is composed by Clint Mansell . In both cases, electronic music, which provides technology and computers (at least at the time) but works well in the Aronofsky movie because, unlike "Assault Computer" no other issues need more supportive action The drama, the characters or the relationships among these or become so obsolete as technology in " Pi" is fictional, almost pretending to be older than the date on technology that is set the film). Therefore, Luís A. Ruiz gets his intention of appearing technological (but now, like the cover design, typography and even the DVD menu, now outdated) but nothing else and the film in general and some particular scenes would have needed more records by of the score.


Definitely a good try which highlights the approach, the script and some characters but do not quite jell with small details of production, staging, performances and music. Anyway, I invite you to see her movies because of this issue and gender are rare in our movies, and because there are moments that deserve enjoy punishment (such as, above all, the Inspector Ramos LX or managing the security cameras at the end). Thanks.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

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Verne-Honorine

Today I first heard of misogyny Mr. Verne. There are things that one does not arise when a kid and over the years and the prospect of not surprised you have noticed them before.

While reading about it was very close to his mother, who wrote effusive letters regularly, and how much traumatized by his death he re-entered me want to read on pathological mourning. The relations between parents and offspring is a very interesting and that only psychoanalysis and behaviorism have really paid attention and have specialized as a source of behavioral patterns in adulthood. Many problems could be avoided with proper psychoeducation prior to the passage of parenting! Turning to

Verne, despite the misogyny of this man (pictured with his wife who was abandoned until the birth of his only son) was one of his works that I scored a lot: 20,000 Leagues submarine. If before I was struck by the seafloor that book fascinated me. Adventure stories and travel more if I loved puzzles involving strangers or animals. I think the taste for reading and enjoy the cuisine is the most useful I have been able to instill. It seems like yesterday when I was in the library reading my entire collection Andalucía steamboat ...

How time flies (and I speak as the elderly, that of remembering things affect me so long ago) ... remember when passing another 10 or 20 years?

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The Note / Note Finalist in the Contest Videocración "MálagaCrea"




My short film "The Note / Note " has been named Finalist in the "Contest Videocración MálagaCrea" 2010. This is the tenth Festival in total, which is recognized short film shot in Black and White, the sixth in our country and second in the city of Malaga.

Festivals outside our borders, where " The Note / Note " was in Official Competition, held in the countries of USA, Cuba, Poland and the same week will begin a festival where it will compete in Germany.

The White Box , Space and Young Art Building, is where the short film will be shown.








Monday, May 3, 2010

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Michael Nyman and David McAlmont or union that finally allowed me to enjoy live "Time Lapse" and "The Departure / The Arrival".

I have great respect and admiration for the composer Michael Nyman and I know he deserved that first entry I wrote about music and about him in the blog, had been on his person and his extensive solo work (or rather, with his band which always accompanies the "Michael Nyman Band") but it just so happens that his last album called "The Glare", it has not done alone, but with singer David McAlmont and did not want to miss the opportunity to talk about this work, has been a pleasant surprise.


all started in 2002, when the London museum Sigmund Freud is found both artists and they were talking (although Nyman himself acknowledges that he knew who was David McAlmont, who had to ask) leave with a "one day we should work together," said Nyman. And there he stood, until in 2008 contacted through Facebook (so they say that professionally serve no social networks), began meeting and thus was born "The Glare".


The singer, inspired by the works of nineteenth-century French painter, Théodore Géricault, which portrayed contemporary life then decided that the lyrics of the songs reflected as present around us. (For example: "Take the Money and Run" talks about bank errors that have occurred in recent times, "Friendly Fire" is about euthanasia, the album's title track "The Glare" speaks of the reality shows that are broadcast on television). I did not want it to sound a political, but to make personal songs, ranging from small stories about people who live these situations.

I was lucky enough to go to the concert on February 23 in Madrid. It was very intense emotions . On the acting by the two artists (which played the album "The Glare") the songs that got me were: "Secrets, Accusations And Charges" (To the music of Gattaca, The Arrival / The Departure ", accompanying the voice)" In Laos "(with a wonderful version of" Time Lapse "much slower, and even changing the original score). And then two more songs musically animated: "City Of Turin" and "A Great Day In Kathmandu" (The string instruments at full speed is one of the house brands of the "Michael Nyman Band" is also an aesthetic and visual spectacle to see those arms synchronized to each moving ahead of others to create music).


was not the first time I had the chance to see the British composer concert and in the summer of 2007, I was fortunate to see him live in the central patio of the Conde Duque in Summers the Village. This time the show was with the Orchestra of Tetouan Chekara. Both concerts were amazing for different reasons. The magic of the place in the first, a mixture of both music and culture and, when they played "Miranda" was the highlight of the first concert. The voice of David McAlmont , the time Michael Nyman decided to return to play "The Heart Asks Pleasure First" from the soundtrack of "The Piano" and, especially, when , I was finally able to listen live, I finally enjoy, "Time Lapse" and "The Departure / The Arrival" for the soundtrack "Gattaca" in their original versions: only Nyman, orchestra, musical phrases repeated over and over again and I keep trying to time the moment and every note floated by the Circo Price.



At the end of both shows Michael Nyman (second also David McAlmont) was available to anyone who wanted to be able to talk to him or to make you sign a record. On both occasions I had the same impression of him, that of a simple and close it only wants to make his music, he believes fervently. In the first concert I bought one of the few albums that did not have him, "Six Celan Songs, The Ballad of Kastriot Rexhepi" which I signed. Here is the photo.





In the second concert I ran a story: I did time I had bought a book about music "Minimalist" he wrote Michael Nyman in 1974 called "Experimental Music. In John Cage hereinafter" a book quite difficult to achieve. Nyman said it himself in the preface to the second edition: "The book was constantly stolen from the library and changed hands at a price of collector." I took the book to the concert so that instead of a cd I signed the manuscript. There among all the hoopla, there was a girl that you gave your cd is what happened to the composer and he signed it. There were many people and was very fast, he did not even have time to look up, but then came my book (the book actually) on their hands and then stopped, looked up and started looking, I asked the girl who had given him the book and then I pointed out to me . He told me to come near, he shook my hand and smiling from ear to ear, asked me my name. People were expecting but he did not care, so I said "George, my name is George, George is in English but ..." but before he could continue and say that no matter who put it in English, gave me by putting "For George, Michael Nyman " I finally said he was excited that someone in Spain have his book and then continued signing discs to their fans.

Once again it was a pleasure to see him live next to Mr. Nyman. Mr. McAlmont watch that great voice, I'm glad he wanted to put lyrics to the music of Michael Nyman .

Sunday, May 2, 2010

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Star Guitar: Beats, Oranges and Video Tapes.

Today I would like to make my first entry on an artistic discipline still had not touched on the Blog: The Music Video or Video. And yes, I said it: artistic discipline. Because despite having a lot of straw and have to do every year hundreds and hundreds of horrible music videos (it's the same with literature, film, music or art, how many works are worth in all these disciplines along a year? at least the music videos last less ...). These video clips without quality, unfortunately, are the majority. And when you find one, literally, makes you want to remove the TV and do not ever turn it back on the phone and call your company and unregister ADSL Internet for the rest of your days. But of course, then you find that amid so much trash, there are some music videos that are true works of art that deserve to be watched again and again. Usually because they have a different visual concept of what we have been accustomed to seeing in the media. Sometimes, they create a visual concept itself so original and so rich, clear, television, film and especially the advertising, copying end, spoiling to take to the Mainstream.

Today I want to talk and share with you one of those pearls, one of those videos that are worth watching again and again, one of those works of art (in my humble opinion, of course, like everything I write in this Blog) to which I referred earlier: Videoclip The Chemical Brothers : "Star Guitar", directed by French Michel Gondry . The music video is not new, dating from 2001, so that analysis can be done with more perspective. And this is precisely another reason why I think this video clip a work of art because it has withstood the test of time well, because it has lost freshness, and beauty, and originality in the last 9 years (in the audiovisual and, indeed, in regard to something as ephemeral and adhered to the current fashion, such as video clips, is a long time). I actually think it has gained over time.




In a brief synopsis might say that the video clip is about what seen from the window of a train during a journey or travel. Although the synopsis is little explanatory power and moves us an important point that without getting into the concept, aesthetics or performance, and the Unlike the vast majority of video clips that bombard us daily. This is because it is a music video where a) No group appears at any time b) It appears no one singing or dancing c) Do not see the protagonist of the story being told, we see through their eyes. Anyway, with the explanation we have only one difference to the rest of us do not even hints at why it is a work of art. Although it is a good starting point, because the magic show with train travel, landscapes that look and the amount of things you can think or remember just by looking at through a window from our seat starts to make it more interesting. Michel Gondry, however, went beyond trying to differentiate or to make a video where someone contemplate a beautiful landscape, and take both the framework offered by the media (pictures from the window of a train ), to the end (the song itself) to create a story that even though you know what is going to continue happening, is so dynamic that you want to see what the next detail and see when repeating the above.


I mean, the music that make Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons ( The Chemical Brothers ) is electronic music, which also generally dance, but also have a quieter track as Example: The Pills Will not Help You Now "from the album" We Are The Night "(2007). (An aside: I saw them live at Creamfields 2005 in Almeria estropeárseles twice after the computer and stop the concert became a third time because we wanted to go without seeing them and said: "All you who find yourselves you deserve it back to try. " Started again and, this time, the third was the charm. The concert lasted nearly three hours, and was one of the most intense and I have most enjoyed in my life.) But back to the Clip, that make electronic music and use many beats was used by the French director to perfection, and he came to create a perfect symbiosis between elements can be seen from the train and the music, all those beats on different tracks. He had every element that appears through the window, each element that corresponded to see a track, with a sound, a beat of the song. For example the first beat (hit music) would correspond to one of these columns supporting the high tension wires across the road. Thus, every element that is associated with a particular sound, you see the same number of times repeated on-screen sound is heard in the song. It may seem a mess, well, explained in words, but I can assure which is very simple and as you saw five seconds of video you will understand. By the way, I leave here the "Making of" related by the Gondry and tell apart from the process, we will demonstrate the idea with various items around the house, such as oranges or some video tapes. Not wasted.





The idea may seem simple, (and even minimalist musical sense of the word as there is a steady pulse, and repetition of musical phrases, while the electronic dance music has always been based, like minimalist music, in these two features) but for me it simple is a value, which confirms my opinion. Maybe tell you something that the whole world could have done many times in his life, as is to follow the rhythm of a song with something in particular, a movement or whatever, but this fact does not detract from any merit, because it had a different and visually very attractive and very well supported and justified by the kind of music that accompanies it. The latter is important because really, this music, the song "Star Guitar" is the only reason and purpose which made this Music Video.


For all these arguments and other causes, perhaps, not be explained with reason (things you like or not, but do not know the reason) for me is a Music Video that I never tire of seeing (in fact I only like to listen to the song if I watch the video clip, for me the complete works are the two elements together), which gives me sensations that attracts me and what counts as told ( perhaps also because I love the train, its landscapes and sounds) and I think a work of art (yes, with capitals), congratulations Michel, Ed and Tom. I hope you liked the entry today. Thanks for reading. More tomorrow.


If someone disagrees with my opinion, unless you have a look and give me one, or better, give me many good reasons to try to convince me that it is not.


Here "Star Guitar." music The Chemical Brothers , Video Michel Gondry.

Saturday, May 1, 2010

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"The Note / Note" Selected in the "Back Up Festival to be held in Weimar, Germany from 6 to 9 May.

My short film "The Note / Note" will be part of the Official Selection in Competition "Backup Festival." The Festival will take place in the German city of Weimar will hold its 12th edition from next Thursday day 6, until Sunday 9 th.


This selection has enormous merit, as the Backup Festival in this twelfth edition, has received more than 1200 short films by artists from around the world.


The aim of the festival is to promote innovative and creative filmmaking beyond the commercial cinema.



Having won the award for Best Live Action Short Film Jury of the National Press Film in the "International Film Festival Poor Humberto Solas" in Cuba last week. The film starring Laura Amante travels now in its ninth stop on German soil. Continuing his tour of festivals worldwide.