This Semester's Artist Lecture Round up

Ben Fink

I found Ben Fink to be a very interesting person to listen to. Despite his soft, uncommanding voice, he had the ability to generate enthusiasm in me that I rarely - if ever - get from MCA's art lectures. From funny stories of celebrities to technical aspects of his work, Ben Fink kept his lecture fun for the most part. Fink's photos were very pleasing to look at. I particularly enjoyed the series of sexual foods. The one thing that amazed me the most during this lecture was his landscape photos. It was amazing for me to see photos that are virtually identity to oil paintings or as someone said, "impressionism on acid." The way the colors would mesh and pop from the photos was something that I found truly unique. As much as I am giving him now, Ben Fink started to lose steam near the end of his lecture for me. Not because he had nothing to say, but because he began losing connection with me when he presented some of his most personal and tragic series of the sick and dying. Though, it was a very emotional and powerful moment in the lecture, I feel that he became lost in his personal feelings during his presentation. By the end of the lecture, I felt that he had abandoned me, the viewer, to dwell on what is a very sensitive topic for him. All in all, Ben Fink was a very good lecturer. One of those rare instances where I don't feel shortchanged by the artist lectures.

Art Difuria

I regret to say that I found Difuria pretty disappointing. When I went into the lecture, I was not expecting to sit through what felt like a was another Duran lecture - I love Duran, though. Also, I felt that he came a little too prepared. As crazy as that sounds, Difuria almost sounds robotic during his lecture. With that said, he presented a well formatted platform for the life of the not so well known Van Hanskirk. Van Hanskirk was a very interesting man who, with his art, spoke upon the infallicy of nature and man's temporary existence. I really enjoyed Van Hanskirk's etches of Rome. I particularly found the coliseums expecially beautiful, as it reminded me of why I became an artist in the first place. Difuria's lecture did leave me quite inspired, though I did not find his lecture really engaging.

revised idea

My revised idea for this project comes in the form of the phrase hip and humble. With just a few shots, we see several individuals performing personal tasks in their designated area. The shots would blocked off so that it gives the illusion that this is a seperate room. At the end of the commercial, all individuals are revealed to be occupying the same space. I feel that by hiding the fact that this is a hotel room that it would greatly enhance that hominess of the hotel room.

New Project Storyboard

Project 3 Pre-Production

Int. Bedroom - Day

Jake raises out of bed happily, and makes his way to the kitchen for breakfast.

Cut To

Int. Kitchen

Pete sits depressingly at his glass of juice.

Jake

Ah, what a beautiful day. Don’t you agree?

Pete (depressed)

Yeah, whatever....

Jake (teasingly)

Aww... Still heartbroken over your girl?

Pete

You’re enjoying this aren’t you?

Jake

Noooo. I care. If I didn’t I would not have signed you up for gaytango.com.

Pete

What?!

Jake

I figured you’ll have better luck with a little male bonding. I even got you a date.

Pete

You mother--

(Ding-dong)

Cut To

Jake and Pete answer the door.

The door opens to unveil a beautiful, young lady.

Pete and Jake are both stunned by the beauty of the lady.

Sarah

Hello. I’m Sarah.

Jake and Pete

Hi, Sarah

Sarah

I didn’t disturb you guys did, I?

Jake pushes Pete

Jake

No, you didnt. (seductively) How may I be help you?

Sarah

Well, I just moved into town, and I wanted to know my neighbors. We’re having a housewarming party tonight, so maybe you guys can stop by if you’re not busy.

Pete

Sure, we’ll be there.

Sarah

Sweet, well see you guys later.

Jake and Pete wave goodbye, and closes door.

Cut To

Close Up of Pete

Pete

Wow, she was gorgeous.

Jake

Gorgeous is an understatement.

Pete

I have to get to know her.

Jake

Wait, you don’t think you’re gonna try to get with her?

Pete

Why not?

Jake

Dude, I saw her first. She’s mine.

Pete

I didn’t see your name on her.

Jake

Hey, you had your chance but you screwed that up. Let me show you how a pro gets a woman. Besides, she wouldn’t give you the time of day. She wants a man with…sophistication.

Pete

Are you serious? You really think that?

Jake

I know this. I am willing to bet on it.

Jake thinks for a moment.

Jake

How about we make a wager?

Pete

What, no.

Jake

Come on! I thought you had cojones.

Pete

Hey, I have big cojones.

Jake

Nah, I think I saw them on ebay along with your pride.

Pete

What’s the bet?

Jake

Whoever wins “delicious neighbor chick” don’t have to pay rent for the next two months.

Pete

And no tricks from you.

Jake

No, tricks.

Pete

Deal.

Cut to

Close up

Pete (thinking)

But that doesn’t mean I can’t trick you.

A devious smile stretches across Pete’s face.

Cuts To

Pete makes his way towards the kitchen and opens the refrigerator.

Pete

I hope you like your drink lax flavored. (laughs)

Pete proceeds to mix in laxatives into Jake’ s juice.

Cut To

Jake walks into the kitchen to finish off his favorite beverage. Quenching his thirst, Jake begins to walk towards the porch, until his stomach starts to rumble. Jake bends over in pain and rushes to the bathroom.

Cut To

Jake runs past a smiling Pete into the bathroom.

Cut To

Interior Bathroom

As Jake makes his way towards the toilet, he is devastated to find that it has been wrapped in seran wrap.

Cut To

Close Up – Jake

Nooooooo!!!!!!

Jake opens the door to find a smiling Pete standing before him.

Pete

Its gonna be hard to win a girl with poop on your hands. (laughs)

Jake

Well played, sir. But you just called down the thunder. It’s on.

Cut To

Jake sneaks into Pete’s room, and finds his proactive. Not to be outdone, Jake replaces the contents of the bottle with icy hot.

Cut To

Pete prepares to clean his face for the nearing party. He applies the lotion to his face and lies down.

Cut to

Pete closes his eyes momentarily, then opens them in horror.

Cut To

Jake sits on the couch reading a magazine.

Pete

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!

Jake smiles at the sounds of Pete’s pain.

Now upset that Jake has tarnish his boyish good looks, Pete devises another devious scheme to take down Jake.

Cut To

Interior - Jake's room

Pete makes haste to put together his net big scheme. But unknown to him, he is being watched by his rival. Jake makes his presence known.

Jake

Hey, buddy. Whatcha doing there.

Pete

Oh, I just misplaced something and was looking for it.

Jake

What is it that you misplaced? Surely I can find it since it is in my room.

Pete

Ah, nothing important. It'll come up.

Pete makes his way out of Jake's room in dissappointment. Jake lays his arms around Pete's shoulders.

Jake

You know, I love you man. I don't know what I would do if I didn't have you around.

Pete (suspiciously)

Thanks, bro. I appreciate.

Pete decides to call his plan a failure and decides to get ready for the party, while keeping out for Jake.

Cut To

Pete enters the bathroom. He inspects the area for any pranks that Jake may have waiting for him. Seeing that the coast is clear, he proceeds to brush his teeth. Pete grabs his mouthwash and takes a swallow.

Cut To

Close Up

Pete starts to gag upon instinct. He sniffs his bottle of mouthwash and begins to shiver at the thought of what has transpired.

Cut To (flashback)

During Jake's bowel malfunction, he took it upon himself to leave a golden surprise in his roommate's listerine.

Cut To

Pete finds himself in blinded by anger. Impulsively, he attacks Jake.

Jake

What's your problem, man?

Pete

You peed in my mouthwash?!

Jake

Oh yeah. (laughs) I got you twice. HA!

Jake throws Pete to the floor and pins him.

Jake

Now I'm on my way to win my prize.

Pete

Oh, no you don't.

Jake and Pete find themselves at each other's throats. The fight eventually lands on the doorstep of their lovely neighbor, Sarah.

Cut To

Interior - Sarah's door way

Sarah opens her door to find the two friends fighting.

Sarah

What's going on here.

Pete

Hey, Sarah. I was wondering if you would like to go out for ice cream sometimes.

Jake

You don't him, he drinks pee. How about you and I hook up?

Sarah looks at Jake and Pete with a baffled look on her face. From behind the door comes another young lady.

Lady

What's going on here, babe? Who are these guys?

Jake (thinking)

Babe?

Jake

Hello, who's your friend Sarah?

Sarah

Oh this is Caitlin, my girlfriend.

Pete

Cool. There you can have her. Now lemme hook up with Sarah.

Jake

No way, man. I'm not dating second string.

Sarah

Uh-- guys. I'm already taken.

Jake

What, by who?

Caitlin

By me.

Jake and Pete are stunned by what the have heard.

Cut To

Door slams in the prankters' face.

The End.

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