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Tuesday, August 16, 2005

Script For "Catatonic"

CATATONIC
Written By
Kendall Oliphant
Copywrite 2003


FADE IN:

INT. OPENING TITLE AND NARRATIVE - NIGHT
(ALLEN)

The following poem appears on a black screen with white bold letters in lower case.

ALLEN
~Catatonic state. Pray for me, I'm going away. For you see my mind has strayed to realms that this world lacks, a catatonic state. Well I'm going away through the cracks in my mind, my dying soul will stray. Look in my eyes you'll see no fear or fading smile just broken will. No one allowed inside behind the skin I hide. A catatonic state. Well I'm going deep there's no more words or tears to cry away? A catatonic state. Well I'm going deep. Rustic strings of toil I leave for you to play. I've got a new home now, yeah it's all in my head. A catatonic state. Well I'm going deep, there's no more words or tears to cry away. A catatonic state. Well I'm going deep, rustic strings of toil I leave for you to play

FADE OUT:

FADE IN:

INT. HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM - DAY
(NURSE 1, NURSE 2)

A receptionist sits behind a desk in an emergency room lobby attending to some paperwork.A couple of people wonder around the waiting room, otherwise it is a quiet night as suggested by a passing nurse to her colleague

NURSE 1
It is dead tonight, want to order some Thai food?

NURSE 2
(looking up)
No thanks maybe later

INT. HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM - DAY
(NURSE 1, EMT 1)

The calm is shattered as two EMT's crash through the front doors wheeling in a young male in obvious distress. The nurses jump to attention, starting a chain of activity

NURSE 1
What do we have?

EMT 1
Male twenty one, suffering from schizophrenia, according to a nurse at Shady Pine Sanatorium, he started convulsing about an hour ago. When we got there he was in the midst of a grand mal seizure, we restrained him for his own safety and transported him

NURSE 1
(talking to Allen)
Sir what is your name
(pause, no response)
Sir?
(Pause, no response)

EMT 1
He went that way as soon as we got him into the ambulance, completely non responsive

NURSE 1
He might be in a catatonic state, do you know his name?

EMT 1
According to Shady Pine his name is Allen MacKay

NURSE 1
Thank you, take him into three The EMT's nod and wheel Allen off

INT. HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM - DAY
(NURSE 1, NURSE 2)

The nurse returns to her station and picks up the receiver for the paging system

NURSE 1
Doctor Donald Fergus stat, Doctor Donald Fergus to emergency, thank you

Puts down the phone and gives instructions to her colleague

NURSE 1
Call Shady Pine and have his file sent and find out who his next of kin is

NURSE 2
Will do

INT. EMERGENCY ROOM - DAY
(ALLEN, DONALD, NURSE 3)

A small drab room. Two NURSEs are busy hooking Allen to an IV and various monitors for heart and respiratory Dr. DONALD Fergus, a senior physician at the hospital enters. Donald is fifty-five and has been the senior physician of the hospital for ten years. He is a respected doctor in the community and in the state of Virginia. His methods of treatment are sound in theory, although some of his opponents feel he is a bit old fashion when it comes to the field of mental health Donald takes out a pen light out of his lab coat and checks Allen's pupils

DONALD
How long has he been this way?

NURSE 3
The staff of the asylum said he had a seizure about an hour ago and he has been this way since

DONALD
Keep him restrained and transfer him upstairs

NURSE 3
Yes doctor

INT. EMERGENCY RECEPTION AREA - DAY
(CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH, NURSE 1)

CHRISTOPHER and MARY BETH MacKay nervously rush up to the receptionist counter

MARY BETH
Where is my son?

NURSE 1
What is his name?

MARY BETH
Allen MacKay

CHRISTOPHER
We are his parents Christopher and Mary Beth, we were told he had some kind of seizure?

INT. EMERGENCY RECEPTION AREA - DAY
(HUGH, CHRISTOPHER, ALLEN, NURSE 1)

Dr. HUGH Kincaid enters the receptionist are and eases the MacKay's tension

HUGH
Great, Christopher, Mary Beth, I am glad you are both here, have they told you where Allen is?

CHRISTOPHER
No, we just got here a second ago

HUGH
(talking to the nurse)

I am Dr. Hugh Kincaid, I understand my patient Allen MacKay had a seizure and was emitted, I would like to see him

NURSE 1
Of course doctor, he has been transferred to the psyche ward, third floor, room five

HUGH
Who is in charge of his file?

NURSE 1
Dr. Donald Fergus

HUGH
(showing his professionalism for his fellow doctor, tries to hind his content)
I see
(pause, smiles)
Thank you, lets go

Hugh exits with the MacKay's

INT. HOSPITAL CORRIDOR - DAY
(MARY BETH, HUGH, CHRISTOPHER, ALLEN)

Dr. Kincaid and the MacKay's walk down the hallway towards Allen's room

MARY BETH
Why is he in the psyche ward? He is not crazy or violent, he has schizophrenia

HUGH
(stops and tries to offer comfort)

I know, that is what I am going to find out, don't worry Mary Beth

CHRISTOPHER
(interjecting)

Hugh, I admit I haven't been the greatest father to Allen and I don't understand what he has, but he is still my son, please do not let them treat Allen like some kind of lunatic

HUGH
(turning to Christopher)
Trust me Chris, I know you and Mary Beth have not had it great lately and schizophrenia is tough to understand, especially the kind Allen has. Catatonic Schizophrenia is the least common type, I only heard of it twenty years ago, Allen was only my second patient, now I treat over thirty patients with the
Disease and I am only one of a couple of hundred doctors who specialize in this disease. He has had these seizures before, and I have brought him out of it every time, but I could not have done it without Allen. Some where locked in his brain is the realization that he is every bit as strong mentally as you and Mary Beth are. His fundamentals are rock solid, he is a good kid with an iron will.
You two should be proud of yourself, you took care of him for as long as you could, I hope some day he can leave Shady Pine for good. Maybe some day he will get married. My job is to make my patients better and I will not allow any treatments that I do not approve of. Stay here with Mary Beth and I will find out what is going on

CHRISTOPHER
(reassured)
Thank you doctor

MARY BETH
Thanks Hugh Dr Kincaid walks into the room and leaves the MacKay's outside. Christopher hugs a crying Mary Beth

INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(ALLEN, HUGH, DONALD, REBECCA)

Allen is held to a bed with leather restraints. Attending to his chart is Dr.

Fergus, assisting him is a nurse Dr.Kincaid enters the room and immediately notices the restraints and Dr. Fergus

HUGH
Don nice to see you

DONALD
Hugh, I see this a patient under your care

HUGH
That is right, and if you do not mind please remove the restraints

DONALD
You do know just a couple of hours ago he was thrashing around, I do not want my nurses or himself injured

HUGH
He had a grandmal seizure, he has not had one since he was five, now he is in a catatonic state, he can not hurt anyone when he is like this, now remove the restraints

DONALD
Are you taking over his file?

HUGH
Yes, do not worry about your malpractice premiums, I will take complete responsibility for Allen's care

DONALD
If you insist Hugh
(Talking to the nurse)
Nurse, remove the restraints

REBECCA
(nervously begins to remove the straps)
Yes doctor

Donald hands Hugh Allen's Chart

INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(HUGH, REBECCA)

Hugh notices the nurses apprehension and tries to reassure her

HUGH
Have not seen you on this ward, are you new?

REBECCA
Yes doctor, I just transferred up here this week

HUGH
From where?

REBECCA
Paediatrics

HUGH
Good choice, less mess up here, do not worry Allen is not violent, he has never struck anyone, he needs his hands to play the piano. Do you play any instruments..
(Hugh becomes stuck for a name)

REBECCA
Rebecca, a little piano, mostly at Christmas

HUGH
Rebecca, great, don't worry, you will be fine, just remember, he is not comatose.
He can hear you, but his mind will not allow him to respond or move. Just remember, you do not have to whisper, just be yourself

REBECCA
Thank you doctor I will remember that, I will leave you now Rebecca exits passing the MacKay's in the doorway

INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(MARY BETH, HUGH, CHRISTOPHER)

The MACKAY'S enter the room

MARY BETH
Will he come out of it?

HUGH
He has never had a seizure this violent. Allen could stay Catatonic for a few hours or a few days, I can only do my best to bring him out of it, it is up to Allen now

CHRISTOPHER
What do we do now?

HUGH
I am going to start his therapy tomorrow, I have been using a technique called pacing and leading for ten years, I was the first to discover its benefits

CHRISTOPHER
How does it work?

HUGH
Leading and pacing is where you spend time with the patient, assuming the catatonic patients posture and breathing rhythm

MARY BETH
I do not follow?

HUGH
The idea is to have a rapport with the patient. The theory is that, although the patient can not physically respond to stimuli, their mind still responds to external stimuli at the fundamental level. You see by mimicking their condition it sends a message to the patient that you are on their level. It is difficult to explain, please feel free to sit in on the sessions and you will see how technique works

CHRISTOPHER
Does he need any other kind of help?

HUGH
He will need a physical therapist to manipulate his muscles. I work with a women names Allison Lang, she is also versed in the leading and pacing technique

MARY BETH
Thank you, I will be interested to see the results of your treatment

HUGH
I will have the nurse insert a urinary catheter and set up a feeding schedule. I will call Allison and have her come in tomorrow. Do not hesitate to phone me

CHRISTOPHER
Thank you doctor

HUGH
Good-night, try to get some rest

Hugh exits

INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH)

Mary Beth and Christopher stand holding each other looking overwhelmed and helpless staring down at there son tight in on Allen's eyes. Through his eyelids we see his eyeballs twitching, indicating that Allen's brain has become stimulated with activity

FADE OUT

FADE IN:

INT. ALLEN'S MIND-TUNNEL - DAY
(ALLEN)

TO A SERIES OF BLINDING FLASHING LIGHTS ALLEN, DRESSED IN A WHITE ROBE, WALKS CONFUSED DOWN A NARROW CORRIDOR WITH A LOW CEILING AND NO VISIBLE END. THERE IS NO WINDOWS, DOORS OR MARKINGS OF ANY KIND.

THE CORRIDOR IS BRIGHT WHITE AND LIT FROM ALL SIDES BY STROBE LIGHTS HIDDEN IN THE WALLS AND CEILING.

Allen walks some fifty feet and then the corridor disappears.

In its place a wind ravished rocky outcropping in the middle of a turbulent sea

EXT. ALLEN'S MIND-BEACH - DAY
(ALLEN, ECHOES)

Allen's mind takes him high above a ocean Allen stands in the middle of a small flat part of the rocks. He is now dressed in torn, dirty rags.

The winds batter against Allen, forcing him to seek shelter on the alee side of the rocks.

Allen becomes scared and confused. He reaches around his neck and clutches his cross and begins to call out to the lord

ALLEN
Oh lord what have I done to deserve this! Is this place hell or heaven? Is this purgatory, the place I deserve?

ECHOES
(From an unknown origin)
You know that is not true

FADE OUT

FADE IN:

INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - NIGHT
(ALLEN, ALLISON, NURSE 5)

ALLISON finishes administration the fluid to Allen's feeding tube. She removes the clamp and the fluid begins to flow Allison sits down beside Allen and begins to manipulate the muscles in his arms A nurse (NURSE 5) on shift change pops her head into the room

NURSE 5
You still here Allison, do you ever sleep?

ALLISON
I am going to stay a couple of more hours

NURSE 5
He can't hear you, do not waist your time

ALLISON
You are wrong, he can hear, it is just his brain will not let him respond

NURSE 5
Maybe you are right, oh well good night

ALLISON
Good night

INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(ALLEN, ALLISON)

Allison returns her attention to Allen, alerted by a beep from his feeding machine, indicating that Allen has finished.

Allison removes the feeding apparatus and sits back down

ALLISON
(talking out loud)
Allen I know you can here me, you can fight this, I do not understand what is going through your mind right now, but I do know you are not brain dead. You have plenty of people who care for you, fight, damn it!

Allison realizes she is becoming to emotional and draws back into the chair

ALLISON
God Allison get it together

Allison picks up her purse and prepares to leave. She stops long enough to touch Allen's cheek

ALLISON
Please lord give Allen back to those who care for him

Allison exits

CUT TO:

INT. RESTAURANT - NIGHT
(CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH)

Christopher and Mary Beth sip drinks after dinner in a two star restaurant

CHRISTOPHER
I am glad you accepted my offer Mary Beth

MARY BETH
I am glad I did, how are you anyway?

CHRISTOPHER
The firms doing okay,I should be a full partner by next year? You?

MARY BETH
The housing markets a little down, but it will rebound

CHRISTOPHER
About Allen, when he comes out of this...

MARY BETH
...Maybe we can bring him home for a while

CHRISTOPHER
Sure, he has most of his stuff at your place, I would be happy to have him stay with me on weekends

MARY BETH
And maybe we can hire Allison on full time, she seems to have a good rapport with Allen

CHRISTOPHER
Allen seems to really responding to her, I will pay her wages

MARY BETH
We will work that out when the time comes. Are you in town for the night?

CHRISTOPHER
Yeah, I just got in, I will stay downtown and meet you at Dr. Kincaid's office tomorrow

MARY BETH
Why don't you stay back at my house? We can talk some more. I have still got that bottle of champagne you sent me for Christmas

CHRISTOPHER
Sure The two ex-spouses smile awkwardly as some hidden attractions begins to surface

FADE OUT

FADE IN:

INT. HOME OF MARY BETH - NIGHT
(CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH)

A TWO STORY BUNGALOW PLAN, DECORATED IN A MIX OF MODERN AND GREEK REVIVAL.

A RICH BLUE COLOUR SCHEME IS ACCENTED WITH WHITE PLASTER STATUES OF ATHENA AND ZEUS. THE FLOOR PLAN IS AN OPEN CONCEPT WITH A LARGE LIVING ROOM GIVING WAY TO A SMALL GALLEY STYLE KITCHEN, SEPARATED BY A BREAKFAST COUNTER. ON ONE SIDE OF THE ROOM A

LARGE OVER SIZED SOFA SPANS TEN FEET ACROSS THE WALL. A MATCHING ARM CHAIR FILLS THE REMAINING SPACE.THE ROOM IS FILLED WITH VELVET TAPESTRY. HARD WOOD AND MARBLE TILE MESH THROUGHOUT THE HOME.

A BLACK GRAND PIANO IN THE CENTRE OF THE ROOM BECOMES THE FOCAL POINT CHRISTOPHER WALKS INTO THE ROOM CARRYING TWO FLUTES OF CHAMPAIGN

CHRISTOPHER
I like what you have done with the place, the piano looks great there

MARY BETH
Thanks, if it was not for Allan that piano would be collecting dust. I have not played since he was eight

CHRISTOPHER
I remember, the first thing you taught Allan was Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

MARY BETH
Now look at him, he can sit their for hours playing, he should be in Julliard, he is that good Christopher, but...

CHRISTOPHER
He is not dying Mary Beth, he has a disease that is holding his brain hostage, someday they will unlock the mysteries of Schizophrenia

MARY BETH
I know, but it scares me. I never know when he is going to have a seizure. I told you about the one he had last year, didn't I?

CHRISTOPHER
You mentioned that he was playing wildly? And then he collapsed?

FADE OUT

FADE IN:

INT. HOME OF MARY BETH - DAY
(MARY BETH)

Mary Beth narrates a flash back. Allan sits at the piano with his eyes fixed out the window in a Catatonic state, playing a furious concerto that mimics the raging thoughts that swarm his brain

MARY BETH
He just began playing really fast and with such force, it sounded like thunder or some kind of storm. Then he just collapsed exhausted. He spent two days in the hospital, catatonic, with a fever of one hundred and two

FADE OUT

FADE IN:

INT. HOME OF MARY BETH - NIGHT
(CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH)

The scene shifts back to the present as the MacKay's continue their conversation

CHRISTOPHER
I am sorry, I should have been their for him, instead I was gloating over my appointment to the firm

MARY BETH
You try, you are a good father to Allen, I wish it could have been different for us

CHRISTOPHER
I wish that too. And I wish I could reach into Allen's mind and dampen his storms

MARY BETH
Wow it is two thirty, we have to meet Dr. Kincaid for nine

CHRISTOPHER
Why don't you go to bed, I will sleep on the sofa

MARY BETH
Why don't you come up,it is a big bed. I do not feel like sleeping alone

The two agree awkwardly and exit up the stairs

FADE OUT

FADE IN:

EXT. FANTASY-GARDEN - DAY
(ALLEN, MAN, WOMEN GARDENING)

Allen walks a few steps behind an elderly MAN who leads him up a pathway towards a young WOMEN tending a garden. In her hand she uses a claw like tool with a handle that looks like a serpent wrapped around a staff. The women is at first oblivious to the pleas of the man dressed in a white robe adorned with a blood red sash

MAN
My fair care taker of this island abode, I have been sent by our lord to beg you to let this poor sole free, free to return to the mortals who love him

WOMEN GARDENING
(rising to her feet annoyed)
Our lord is jealous, he can not stand to see a mortal happy with one of us.
There is no point in arguing, take him and next time ask our Lord too do his own bidding!

The man summons Allen to step forth and prepare to come with him. Allen walks towards the out stretched hands of the man. The man then vanishes

EXT. FANTASY-GARDEN - DAY
(ALLEN, WOMEN GARDENING)

Allen stands before the women confused and suspicious

WOMEN GARDENING
Before you go my dear Allan, tell me this, if I told you that there is heart break and trouble ahead would you trade immortality with me for your mortal existence?

ALLEN
Yes, a thousand times over, I gladly await to see what the seas hand out

WOMEN GARDENING
(put off by Allen's answer)
Very well, here is a raft and five days provisions, be on your way

FADE OUT

FADE IN:

INT. DR. KINCAID'S OFFICE - DAY
(HUGH, CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH)

The MacKay's enter, Dr. Kincaid stands to great them

HUGH
Good morning have a seat, I asked you two here this morning to discuss some very important issues concerning the well being of Allen

CHRISTOPHER
Like what?

HUGH
This is a difficult thing to decide on and I do not expect you to give me an answer right away, but I need you to give it your attention. I will do everything to provide you two and Allen the best medical care that I am capable of providing. I believe I can bring Allen out of this catatonic state. Through years of study with Allen and other patients I have perfected my pace and lead technique too the point that ninety percent of my patients recover and go on to live a normal life. Of course I am not saying I have a cure for this type of Schizophrenia but with the use of drugs like Lorazapram, and Chlorpromazine to control his mood swings as well as Risperidon too help lower the high levels of Serotonin and Dopamine in Allen's brain. High levels of these chemicals are causing Allen's brain to over work. I feel Allen can return to society in a productive manor with retraining

MARY BETH
We have the out most faith in you Hugh

HUGH
Good, have you two thought about care for Allen once he comes out of his catatonic state?

CHRISTOPHER
Yes, Mary Beth and I would like to bring him home and hire Miss Lang as a live in care provider, if she agrees

HUGH
Very well, but rest assure, Shady Pine will always welcome back Allen at any time you feel he has become too much for you to handle

MARY BETH
I think this time we are better suited to cope. We where going through some tough times together, Allen needs so much attention growing up, we just needed some time for ourselves

HUGH
That shows how caring you two are. Don't ever feel afraid to ask for help

CHRISTOPHER
Thank you Hugh

HUGH
Now that brings me to the difficult part, if Allen does not recover and stays
Catatonic for an extended time, what are your wishes

CHRISTOPHER
He is still alive, money is not an object, what ever it takes, for however long, please continue all care

HUGH
That was just a formality, you understand, I realize at times Allen has spoken out negatively towards you two, but please understand, that was this disease talking, deep inside, Allen feels the love that you two have bestowed. Someday that love will radiate back. Thank you for coming. I will see you later at the hospital

The three stand up, hugh hugs both Christopher and a sobbing Mary Beth

CUT TO:

INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(ALLISON, DONALD, ALLEN)

Donald enters the room and witnesses first hand the lead and pace method that Allison is a student of.

Allen's body has been positioned this morning on his left side facing an oil painting of a sea scape that Allison has brought in. Allison sits semi prone in her chair trying to mimic Allen's position, she also begins a series of shallow breaths, also to mimic Allen

DONALD
(quietly interrupting)
That does not look comfortable

ALLISON
If I can connect with him, it is worth the trip too the chiropractor

DONALD
I can't say I understand Dr Kincaid's methods but if Allen comes out of this catatonia I will be happy

ALLISON
The method works, in the old days, no offence, Allen would be confined to a padded room or tied down. What is wrong with treating some one like a human being?

DONALD
Nothing, but I have read Dr. Fergus''s own report, Allen Kincaid has a history of anti- social behaviour, depression, violent fantasies that involve women. Heck the report even says that Allen once thought that the CIA had secretly installed radio transmitters in the hills and were broadcasting messages brainwashing him into thinking that the government was god. Allen thought he had discovered this plot when he hooked up the amplifier to the TV wrong and got feed back. On his computer his parents found a draft to the president stating that if they did not cease, he would go public. Does that sound like some one you wish to care about?

ALLISON
Allen was very sick before he came to Shady Pine, since myself and Dr Kincaid have been working out with him, Allen was learned how to channel his thoughts in positive ways. He has become more out going. The relaxation exercises and the medication have curbed his anxiety and depression. Before he had this seizure he was working one day a week at the local computer store. His boss calls him one the best employees he has ever had.

DONALD
That is all great but remember your professional code

ALLISON
(sternly)
I am a professional doctor, I am not getting personally involved with Allen, I just care about him. Dr. Fergus, you know as well as I do, some of the greatest minds in history where schizophrenic. Schizophrenia is not a curse on the sufferer, it is a challenge to overcome. Allen has overcome. Now excuse me doctor.

Donald clears his throat and conceded this battle to Allison and exits.

FADE OUT

FADE IN:

EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND-OUT ON THE SEAS - NIGHT
(ALLEN, ALLISON)

ALLEN HAS BEEN SAILING FOR MANY HOURS, MAKING LITTLE HEADWAY AGAINST A VIOLENT STORM.

Fifty foot waves toss his small skiff around like a child's toy. Allen strains to keep his eyes on the belt of Orion, the only visible marker in an otherwise black sky.

Allen catches a glimpse of what he hopes is land through the thick fog and begins to row feverishly Within sight of salvation, Allen is cruelly set back as a wave comes crashing over the bow of the boat sending Allen crashing into the sea Allen struggles to keep a float, twice slipping under the waves. Finally, in a show of super human strength Allen lunges out of the water and clings for life onto the broken hull of his over turned boat A dove defies the storm and flies out of the clouds and lands on the boat next to Allen

ALLISON
(coming from the dove)
Allen, fight, you are strong enough

FADE OUT

FADE IN:

INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(ALLISON, MARY BETH)

Allison sits beside Allen's bed with her head down in prayer

ALLISON
(whispering)
Please Allen hear me come back to us

Allison's prayers are disrupted by the entrance of Mary Beth

INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(ALLISON, MARY BETH)

Mary Beth enters the room and offers sympathy for a noticeably exhausted Allison

MARY BETH
(softly)
High Allison

ALLISON
Oh hi sorry, I did not notice you

MARY BETH
You look exhausted, I have the entire day off, why don't you go home and get some sleep

ALLISON
Thanks, I think I will, Dr. Kincaid will be in later to continue Allen's therapy

MARY BETH
Before you go, Christopher and I have decided that when Allen recovers, we would like you to stay on his personal therapist and move in to my home

ALLISON
(taken back)
Wow, that is so kind of you, I will need some time to think about it, I really enjoy working with Allen. Thank you

MARY BETH
No, thank you Allison, please take all the time you need, when you are ready to decide we can discuss what ever wages you feel you deserve. No amount of money can quantify the incredible work you do. There are so few young people like you, with your drive and dedication.

ALLISON
Thank you Mrs. MacKay

MARY BETH
Please, call me Mary Beth

ALLISON
Thank you Mary Beth Allison smiles and exits

INT. ALLAN'S ROOM - DAY
(CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH, HUGH)

Christopher and Dr. Kincaid enter together Christopher leans down and gives Mary Beth a kiss on the lips

MARY BETH
Hi guys,you just missed Allison

HUGH
How did you get her to leave?

CHRISTOPHER
(Looking at Allen)
I hope you do not think I am crazy, but Allen looks different today, better some how

HUGH
All his vital signs look fine, I'll start a feeding tube, excuse me

MARY BETH
Sure

Mary Beth stands and walks over to a spot next to Christopher. Dr. Kincaid begins to administer a feeding tube. Christopher finally prompts Mary Beth to come with him out of the room

CUT TO:

INT. HOSPITAL-PRIVATE WAITING ROOM - DAY
(CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH)

Mary Beth and Christopher sit in a waiting room and further discuss all the potential scenarios for Allen's care

CHRISTOPHER
I know we agreed to bring Allen home when he gets better, but what happens if he goes catatonic again or worse, has another breakdown and contemplates suicide

MARY BETH
Nothing is going to change my mind, this time is different. Dr. Kincaid says that his new treatments will give Allen confidence to handle the things that upset him. Allen is older now, he can cope with the world better now

CHRISTOPHER
You are right, sorry, maybe it is us who can not handle the world, I just had to make sure we were making the right decision

MARY BETH
We are

FADE OUT

FADE IN:

EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND - NIGHT
(ALLEN, HUGH)

Allen hangs on to the side of the boat. The bird councils Allen

HUGH
(coming from the bird)

Allen please swim for land, you are in danger if you remain here

ALLEN
What is happening?

HUGH
(coming from the bird)

Go now Allen sees the wisdom in what the bird is telling him and dives into the surf and begins to swim for the shore Behind him a large wave crashes into the boat, smashing the boat into pieces

FADE OUT

INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(CHRISTOPHER, HUGH, MARY BETH)

Hugh is busy manipulating Allen's limbs when an alert goes off on Allen's heart monitor. His readings have spiked dangerously high. Mary Beth and Christopher rush into the room

CHRISTOPHER
(panicked)
What is wrong?

HUGH
(calmly and assertively)
Allen's mind has tricked his body into thinking that something is attacking it, in return his body has increased his level of dopamine, to kill this imaginary virus. The stress has caused a huge spike in his adrenalin level, this is causing his heart to beat faster

MARY BETH
(extremely distressed)
I don't follow? What do you mean imaginary?

HUGH
I don't know what is going on in Allen's mind, but it is like his brain is going Through all the possibilities of how to awaken, all at once, like a computer trying to sort through thousands of formulas at the same time. I will try to explain in a minute, I am going to give Allen an injection of morphine, this will slow his heart rate down The morphine begins to take effect and Allen's heart rate begins to return to normal.

FADE OUT

FADE IN:

EXT. ALLEN'S MIND-BEACH - DAY
(ALLEN, YOUNG GIRL)

Day break finds Allen washed ashore face down in the sand. Allen gasps for air as he fights to regain consciousness. Allen awakes to the sound of laughter. Allen looks up and sees a YOUNG GIRL standing over him

ALLEN
Who are you?

YOUNG GIRL
That does not matter, you have been sleeping the sleep of the dead, the time has come for you too go to the golden palace and seek the help of the king

ALLEN
Where is this place?

YOUNG GIRL
Arise and I shall show you, once you are there allow your heart and mind to open and reap the rewards that you are so deserving Allen rises to his feet, bewildered and taken aback. The two exit

FADE OUT

FADE IN:

INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(DONALD, HUGH)

Dr. Donald Fergus enters the room to talk to his colleague

DONALD
Hugh can I talk to you?

HUGH
(talking to the MacKay's)
I will be right back, he should be fine now

Donald and Hugh exit the room

INT. OUTSIDE ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(DONALD, HUGH)

Donald leads Hugh through the door out into the hallway

HUGH
What is it Don?

DONALD
I am glad Allen's showing signs of improvement, but you know he can not stay here indefinitely

HUGH
What are you saying? Allen's not sick enough, so he does not rate high enough on your priority list

DONALD
That is not it at all, I can show you a waiting list of hundreds of people more critical than Allen, I need the bed

HUGH
(frustrated)
Look, give me too the end of the week, I think I can bring Allen out of his catatonia

DONALD
If you can't?

HUGH
Then I transport him back to Shady Pine and care for him there

DONALD
Fine

HUGH
Don, this is not about bed shortages and you know it, it is about padding your cure rate and there isn't a cure for schizophrenia

DONALD
I just do not believe in wasting tax dollars on a social disease

HUGH
Money, that is all you care about

DONALD
Excuse me Donald

Leaves defiantly

INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(HUGH, MARY BETH)

Hugh re-enters the room smiling

MARY BETH
What was that all about?

HUGH
Oh, nothing, it is time to re-position Allen, let me show you how

INT. ALLISON'S BATHROOM - NIGHT
(ALLISON, HUGH)

Allison sits in a bath tub full of bubbles, slipping a glass of wine. She holds a face cloth over her eyes and forehead. The sounds of oriental wind chimes can be heard

The phone rings, breaking Allison's meditation. Allison picks up the phone and answers it. Hugh is only heard.

ALLISON
Hello?

HUGH
Sorry to bother you Allison

ALLISON
Oh hi Hugh, is something wrong with Allen?

HUGH
No, not at all, I just wanted to let you know, that we have until Friday to bring Allen out of his catatonia, or we will have to move him back to Shady Pine

ALLISON
We are not equipped like a hospital

HUGH
I know, but we've been offered the help of a nurse and all the equipment that we need

ALLISON
On who's orders?

HUGH
Dr. Fergus

ALLISON
Bastard, I hope Allen awakens and jumps off the bed breaks into song, maybe then he would prove schizophrenics are worth treating

HUGH
I hope so too, but we can help Allen, with or without the hospitals help, anyway, relax and enjoy the rest of the night

ALLISON
I will say an extra prayer for Allen tonight

HUGH
Say one for me too, good night Allison, see you in the morning

ALLISON
Good night Hugh

Allison hangs up the phone and resumes her meditation

FADE OUT

FADE IN:

EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND-LARGE ESTATE - DAY
(YOUNG GIRL, ALLEN)

THE BRIGHT MID-DAY SUN WASHES OVER ALLEN AS HE WALKS UP TO A LARGE SET OF ROD IRON GATES THAT STRETCH TEN FEET HIGH OUTSIDE A MANSION COVERED IN WHITE VENETIAN PLASTER. TWENTY FOOT COLUMNS SURROUND A PORCH THAT STRETCHES THE WHOLE SPAN OF THE HOUSE. GREEK CAPITALS SIT ATOP THE COLUMNS.

The young girl from scene #32 with long flowing hair, wearing

A white dress, holding a dove in her hands comes to the gate. Allen recognizes her as the girl from the beach, but is puzzled by her presence so remains silent

INT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND INSIDE THE MANSION - DAY
(ALLEN, MAN)

A continuation from scene #37. The gates swing open and the girl motions Allen to follow her into the house. Allen hesitantly follows Allen steps through the door way of the mansion and is greeted by a MAN dressed in rich satin and velvet fabrics, adorned in gold and jewels. The man motions Allen to enter the home and sit in the empty chair of large table filled with food and drink

RICH MAN
Sit my child, you shall feast with me tonight for you will need your strength. Tomorrow you begin your journey home Allen collapses into the chair and begins to sob with gratitude

FADE OUT

FADE IN:

INT. HUGH KINCAID'S OFFICE - DAY
(ALLISON, HUGH, CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH)

Allison enters and sits in a chair across from the MacKay's. Dr. Kincaid sits on the edge of the desk

HUGH
I have already gone over what I am about to tell you and she agrees, that what I am about to tell you is the best for Allen

CHRISTOPHER
Allen? Something wrong? I thought he was doing okay?

ALLISON
What Hugh is trying to say, is that the hospital is giving Allen too the end of the week to come out of his catatonic state or we will have to transfer him

MARY BETH
(perplexed)
To where?

HUGH
You can bring him back to Shady Pine, where Allen will be set up in a special room with round the clock care. The problem is, that your insurance will not cover the expense for the extra staff that will have to be hired. The second option is to move Allen to an out of town hospital that Medicare will cover. I can provide you with a list of physicians and therapists if you wish to choose this option

CHRISTOPHER
(becoming emotional)
Look, forget about the money, we can cash in our life insurance policies and sell the bit of stock we have, but please I want you two to provide Allen's care

MARY BETH
I can't believe this is possible, how could the hospital only care about their liability insurance, Allen needs help, isn't that what a hospital is supposed to provide help?

HUGH
Some professionals in the medical profession, like myself, like Allison, feel that treatment of mental health is as important as treating physical ailments.I will not let Allen down

CUT TO

INT. ALLAN'S ROOM - DAY

Two nurses tend to Allen's feeding tube and administer medication while talking and laughing Allen's eyes flutter, the tell tale sign that he is in a state of REM sleep

FADE OUT

FADE IN:

EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND-BEACH - DAY
(ALLEN, MAIDEN)

A flash of light and muffled noises of sea birds and waves fill the air Two MAIDENs stand on the beach watching Allen prepare his new boat for the trip home. They laugh and offer Allen advice

MAIDEN
You will never see home again if you sail there directly

ALLEN
What do you mean?

MAIDEN
You must detour to the land of death and seek the guidance of the prophets Allen nods in agreement and begins to row out to sea

FADE OUT

FADE IN:

INT. A CHURCH - DAY
(ALLISON, PETER)

Allison enters a small Catholic church and is greeted by her priest Father PETER O' Malley

PETER
It has been a while Allison, you seemed upset when you phoned, how can I help you?

ALLISON
Thank you father for seeing me on such short notice

PETER
Please call me Peter, I am still not used to hearing father O'Malley, now tell me what is troubling you?

ALLISON
Thank you Peter, I would like to talk to you about a patient of mine, Allen

PETER
The boy that is catatonic?

ALLISON
Yes, the problem is I think I am falling in love with him, what do I do?

PETER
Sometimes the lords wishes over rule the rules we place on ourselves, there is nothing wrong with loving someone

ALLISON
I know, but he is a patient

PETER
All the better, the lord has given you the gift to heal, love is the best medicine you can use. I am sure your medical code of ethics allows amendments, if they have the best wishes of the patient in mind. The lord went against the wishes of his supporters and walked amongst the lepers. A small sacrifice gave relief a thousand fold. Trust your heart, share your love Allison

ALLISON
Thank you father

Allison exits the church

FADE OUT

FADE IN:

EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND-BEACH - DAY
(ALLEN)

ALLEN HAS COME A SHORE AFTER HIS LONG JOURNEY FROM THE ISLAND WITH THE MANSION.

ALLEN LIES FACE DOWN IN THE SAND, AS HE AWAKENS AND STAGGERERS TO HIS FEET, HE SENSES SOMETHING ABOUT HIM HAS CHANGED DRASTICALLY ALLEN IS NOW AN OLD MAN, SOME SEVENTY YEARS OLD. HE IS DIRTY AND DRESSED IN RAGS.

Distraught Allen searches the area for something to check his appearance.

From the boat Allen pulls a piece of tin and stairs into it, running his hand through his matted beard and long hair. His fingers run through each crease in his ruddy, weary face. Allen shouts out for answers from the lord

ALLEN
Tell me lord, have I travelled to the valley of death, if so what do you wish for me to learn Allen waits for an answer, but none comes.

He spots a large gathering of people in the distance and sets out towards them

EXT. FANTASY-ALLEN'S MIND-BEGGARS MARKET - DAY
(ALLEN, VENDOR)

Allen in seek of answers stumbles through a crowded open air market, every stall is filled with rough looking merchants, yelling out prices. Allen spots a VENDOR selling apples and tries to make his way through several patrons. Reaching the front of the mob, Allen reaches for an apple

VENDOR
That will be a quarter

ALLEN
Of course

Allen reaches into his pockets for money, but finds none

ALLEN
I..I seem to have none

VENDOR
Then please leave or I shall be forced to call the authorities

ALLEN
I am sorry, yes of course

Allen tries to push his way back through the crowd

EXT. FANTASY-ALAN'S MIND-BEGGARS MARKET - DAY
(ALLEN, BEGGAR 1)

As Allen pushes through the crowd, a BEGGAR grabs his arm

BEGGAR 1
(angrily)
Are you trying to muscle into my turf?

ALLEN
(confused)
I do not know what you mean, look I woke up this morning and I am in this body, I mean I am not who I appear to be

BEGGAR 1
(in amusement)
I see I got here in the nick of time, it seems you have been sampling the drink of the drunkards, I think it is time for you to leave

ALLEN
I wish to reason with you, I am not drunk, please, there surely is enough food for both of us A crowd begins to gather

EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND-BEGGARS MARKET - DAY
(ALLEN, BEGGAR 1)

A crowd begins to gather around Allen and the Beggar, sensing a fight. The Beggar turns to the crowd of his peers

BEGGAR 1
Do we wish to let this old man share our food and drink!

The crowd answers back with a loud no

BEGGAR 1
The masses have spoken, tuck your tail between your legs coward and run!

ALLEN
Sir, I am many things, but a coward I am not, I have fought many a battle more important than this but if I must fight you, I am ready Allen and the Beggar begin to circle each other

EXT. FANTASY SCENE-ALLEN'S MIND BEGGARS MARKET - DAY
(ALLEN, BEGGAR 2)

The Beggar laughs as he prepares to spar with Allen. The crowd begins to egg the contestants on. The Beggar throws a punch at Allen. Allen shows amazing resiliency and blocks the punch and throws a punch of his own. The punch lands flush on the Beggars jaw with such force that it sends the combatant reeling back into the arms of a SECOND BEGGAR, who takes offence of Allen and offers an omen

BEGGAR 2
(in a threatening tone)
You shall be forever be marked for death

The festive mood of the crowd changes as someone forces himself through the crowd

EXT. FANTASY-ALLEN'S MIND-BEGGARS MARKET - DAY
(ALLEN, MAN)

A cloaked man steps through the crowd. The crowd quickly silences. The man steps to the side of Allen and addresses the beggar and his friend

MAN
I come to offer an omen of my own, to you. Believers of the ways of Satan, those who wish to see this man condemned to this misery, watch what you wish for.
Those who cast shadows into the mirror of darkness risk being blinded by the fires of hell!

The Man takes a hold of Allen's arm and leads him through the sea of laughing beggars

EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND-BEGGARS MARKET - DAY
(ALLEN, MAN)

The man leads Allen to a spot free of the beggars and then turns to continue his condemnation of the crowd

MAN
To all you who mock the abilities of this brave man. I offer a challenge, tomorrow their shall be a contest. The man who can string a bow and send an arrow through the sockets of twelve axe heads lined in a row shall win the heart of the fair maiden of the village, who seeks a suitor

The crowd murmurs in excitement

CUT TO

EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND-ARCHERY COMPETITION - DAY
(MAN)

A crowd of potential suitors show up armed with bows and arrows in anticipation of the competition. They all crowd around the Man. He shows the men the line from which each will shoot their arrows

MAN
Each of you will have two chances to send an arrow through those axe heads from a distance of fifty paces A confident man steps forth, strings his bow and fires an arrow towards the targets. The arrow only passes through three axe heads before bouncing off the forth and on to the ground.

The crowd laughs. Another man steps forth and draws his bow

DISSOLVE TO

EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND-ARCHERY COMPETITION - DAY
(MAN, ALLEN)

The last of the archers walks away from the line in disappointment. The Man steps forth and silences the crowds murmurs

MAN
If there is no other challenger than I call this competition to a close and declare no winner The crowd murmurs in disappointment, then a surprise voice comes from the rear of the crowd

ALLEN
(hidden amongst the crowd)
I wish to try!

MAN
(searching for the person)
Come forth who ever said that The crowd parts as Allen steps forth, still in the guise of an old man.

The crowd begins to laugh

EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND-ARCHERY COMPETITION - DAY
(MAN, MAIDEN, RICH MAN, YOUNG GIRL)

MAN
(addressing the crowd)
Silence!
(To Allen)
My friend from the market, I am glad you have taken up my offer, take this bow and fire when ready Allen takes the bow from the Man and steps up to the line. Without hesitation, Allen cocks the bow and sends the arrow through all twelve axe head sockets

The crowd gasps and begins to depart in humiliation

MAN
(addressing the departing crowd)
Before you all leave, I wish a few of Allen's new friends to join me

The Young girl from scene #32 and #37, the Rich Man from scene #38 and the Maiden from scene #41 join the man from the market

MAN
I hope you all reconsider your actions and learn from your mistakes, in the future, before you condemn some one to life of misery take in account the purity of their soul Allen transforms from the old man in rags back into a youth, adorned in a white robe

FADE OUT

FADE IN:

INT. HOSPITAL - NIGHT
(ALLISON, HUGH)

Allison runs into the nurses station, to where Hugh sits sipping coffee

ALLISON
(excitedly)
Dr. Kincaid! It is Allen, he is coming too!

HUGH
(talking to the RN on duty)
Call the MacKay's and tell them we have some good news Allison and Hugh rush out of the room

INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - NIGHT
(ALLISON, HUGH)

Hugh and Allison enter the room. Hugh checks Allen's vital signs, who is making noticeable signs that he is becoming conscious

HUGH
You are right, remove his feeding tube

ALLISON
Right away

HUGH
I will give him a mild sedative to keep him relaxed until he completely recovers

INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - NIGHT
(CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH, HUGH)

Mary Beth and Christopher rush into the room, catching Hugh's attention

MARY BETH
Dr. Kincaid is it true? Is Allen coming out of it?

HUGH
He is not completely out of it, but yes Mary Beth and Christopher hug and begin to sob in delight

CHRISTOPHER
Can we talk to him?

HUGH
He can understand you, but he might not respond The MacKay's walk over to Allen's bed side

INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - NIGHT
(ALLEN, CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH)

Christopher stands at Allen bed side as Mary Beth crouches down and grasps his hand

MARY BETH
Allen can you hear me, it is mom, dads here too, and Doctor Kincaid and Allison. I am glad your finally coming back to us, we have missed you. I am sorry, I do not understand what goes on in your mind, but maybe now you can make us understand

Leaning down

CHRISTOPHER
We all love you buddy

We see Mary Beth holding Allen's hand when Allen moves his fingers

INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - NIGHT
(MARY BETH, HUGH, ALLISON)

Mary Beth sees Allen's fingers move and looks for conformation

MARY BETH
(excitedly)
Did you see that doctor!

HUGH
I did, Allen knows he is lucky to have so many people who care about him Mary Beth and Christopher hug,

Allison stands in the background fighting her emotions

DISSOLVE TO

EXT. COURT YARD OF SHADY PINE - DAY
(ALLEN, ALLISON)

THE COURT YARD IS LINED WITH NEATLY MANICURED HEDGES ON THREE SIDES. A SMALL GARDEN TRIMS THE BUILDING SIDE. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE COURT YARD STANDS AN OLIVE TREE ALLEN HAS FULLY RECOVERED AND TAKES A WALK THROUGH THE COURT YARD WITH ALLISON

ALLEN
How long was I gone?

ALLISON
Ten days

ALLEN
(amazed)
Ten days! I have never been catatonic for that long

ALLISON
What goes on in your mind, can you remember anything?

EXT. COURT YARD SHADY PINE - DAY
(ALLEN, ALLISON)

Allen and Allison stop under a tree in the centre of the court yard

ALLEN
(Nervously tells his story)
All I remember this time, was that I was on some kind of trip to a fantasy world.
I was marooned on an island, where I met a guy who gives me a boat. Then a storm ship wrecks me, where a talking bird guides me to another island where I meet a guy who treats me too a feast and tells me how to get home. First I must go through the underworld first. Oh then, I become an old man and compete in a contest for the heart of a maiden

ALLISON
A maiden? Did you win?

ALLEN
I think so?

ALLISON
Lucky women, what do you think that all meant?

ALLEN
I think my mind was trying to tell me that I have plenty of people in my life that love me

ALLISON
You do

FADE OUT

FADE IN:

INT. ALLEN'S ROOM-SHADY PINE - DAY
(ALLEN, ALLISON)

Allen stuffs a shirt into a nap sack and draws the strings. Allison enters holding a small wrapped gift

ALLISON
Hi, I am glad you are still here, I meant to give you this Allison hands Allen the gift

ALLEN
What is this?

ALLISON
I thought this was appropriate, considering the journey you have been on

ALLEN
(Tearing open the gift)
Homers Odyssey, Thanks

ALLISON
It is a book about a Greek mortal Odysseus who gets marooned and spends ten years trying to get home. Along the way he meets plenty of people who help him realize that he is more god like than those mortals around him. The difference that rises Odysseus above the rest, is what lies in his heart and soul

ALLEN
Does Odysseus get the girl?

ALLISON
Someday you will find your Penelope

ALLEN
Maybe I have

ALLISON
Read the last paragraph

ALLEN
(reading out loud)
The joy they have is like that of a drowning man who feels solid ground beneath his feet once more. Hmm, I am ready for some solid ground

ALLISON
Do you have everything?

ALLEN
Think so, just waiting for Dad

INT. ALLEN'S ROOM-SHADY PINE - DAY
(CHRISTOPHER, ALLEN, ALLISON)

Christopher leans into the room

CHRISTOPHER
Ready to go?

ALLEN
Yea, I think?

ALLISON
Allen, I will bring around those college applications we talked about,later

CHRISTOPHER
Great, I have even better news, Mr. Hanson down at the computer shop phoned, he wants to hire you full time for the summer

ALLISON
Way to go!

ALLEN
(feeling over whelmed)
Thanks

CHRISTOPHER
Well, I thought you would be in the mood for a celebration, so I picked up three tickets too the Tennessee Volunteers game, your mom hates football, have you any one in mind who would like to go?

ALLEN
(with hope)
Allison?

ALLISON
I love football, I would like to go, I will meet you two there after my shift ends

ALLEN
Great!

ALLISON
(playfully)
Now leave, or I will kick you out!

CHRISTOPHER
Thanks for everything Allison, say hi too Dr. Kincaid for me Allison nods and the two guys exit, leaving Allison to continue her work

INT. SHADY PINE- ALLEN'S OLD ROOM - DAY
(ALLISON, ALLEN)

Allison proceeds to strip Allen's bed. As she removes the pillow she spots a gold chain and an envelope lying on the bed. She holds the chain and opens the letter

ALLEN
(VO as Allison reads the letter)
Dear Allison, I am not very good at expressing myself so I thought a quote from one of my favourite composers would be appropriate Free me only half form this affliction and I shall be a complete man. You must think of me as being happy as it is possible to be on this earth, not unhappy. No! I cannot endure it. I will seize fate by the throat. It will not wholly conquer me! Oh how beautiful it is to live a thousand times over! Ludwig Van Beethoven Thank You Allison Signed Allen

Allison slips the chain and note into her pocket and exits

FADE OUT

FADE IN:

END TITLE SCREEN 1

Beethoven's concerto in C minor plays as the following appears in white letters on a black screen

DUE TO HIS LOSS OF HEARING BEETHOVEN DEVELOPED A SENSE OF RESIGNATION TOWARDS THE WORLD. SCHIZOID PERSONALITY DISORDER IS CHARACTERIZED BY MARKED INDIFFERENCE TO SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS AND RESTRAINED RANGE OF EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION. PERHAPS BEETHOVEN'S AND MANY OTHER GREAT AND LESSER POETS, MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS, AVOIDANCE OF HUMAN CONTACT SUGGEST BY SOME EXPERTS A CANDIDATE FOR THIS EMOTIONAL DISORDER

FADE OUT

FADE IN:

END TITLE SCREEN 2

White Italics on a black screen

"MADNESS IN GREAT ONES MUST NOT UNWATCHED GO"

-WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE-HAMLET

FADE OUT.

THE END

Any use in whole or part of this script is strickly prohibited without my permission.

Tarot Card Reading For The Week of August 17-23 2005

The Question:"Will this week be a successful one?"

Review of the ten card Celtic Spread.

The the deck is first spread out face down in the middle of the table and mixed up thoroughly. The cards are then gathered and played out one card at a time, face up as follows.

The Celtic Cross spread is one of the most common tarot spreads. There is a cross in the center, with a row of 4 cards along the side. This spread will provide a fairly in-depth look at a situation including past, present and external influences. Beginners may want to start with a spread with fewer cards.

Here is the reading.

Celtic Cross Spread

General Questions
8-16-2005

Cover - General atmosphere
Seven of Wands
OTHERS ARE OPPOSING YOU AND WHAT YOU WANT OR HAVE,
YOU WILL STAND TOE TO TOE AND TAKE A STAND FOR WHAT
YOU WANT AND BELIEVE.

Crossing - Opposing forces
The Devil
YOU WILL BE BLINDED BY AN INTENSE DESIRE OR OBSESSION
THAT WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO SEE CLEARLY THE SITUATION
AT HAND, YOU WILL ALSO BE INDULGING YOURSELF, SPENDING
MONEY UNWISELY, AND ALCOHOL AND OR SEX MAY BECOME
A MAJOR PART OF YOUR LIFE.

Foundation - Past basis
Six of Cups
YOU WILL BE REUNITING OR SPENDING TIME WITH SOMEONE
FROM YOUR PAST.

Behind you - Passing influences
Two of Cups
A NEW PARTNERSHIP OR RELATIONSHIP ENTERS YOUR LIFE.

Crowning - Possible future
The Moon
DECEPTIONS ARE BEING USED AGAINST YOU, AND SECRETS
ARE BEING KEPT FROM YOU, NOT ALL THAT YOU SEE IS REAL,
BE CAREFUL!.

Before you - Soon to come
Eight of Wands
YOU WILL RECEIVE AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE THAT WILL TAKE
YOU BY SURPRISE.

Hopes - Goals, aspirations
Seven of Cups
THERE IS INDECISION AND CONFUSION IN YOUR LIFE, AND YOU
WONDER IF THINGS ARE FOR REAL OR JUST AN ILLUSION.

Opinions - What others think
The Chariot
YOU MAY BE GOING ON A TRIP IN THE NEAR FUTURE, THIS TRIP
MAY BE DONE BY LAND AND BE WITHIN DRIVING DISTANCE OF
YOUR HOME.

Feelings - Fears
Queen of Cups
YOU WILL MEET A NEW LOVE, THIS LOVE WILL BE NEAR YOU,
OR YOUR HOME AND WILL SOON ENTER YOUR LIFE.

Outcome - Resolution
Nine of Wands
YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A PAUSE IN A SITUATION JUST BEFORE
THINGS START MOVING AGAIN.

Quintessence
THE OLD SITUATION MUST COME TO AN END, SO A NEW
ORDER CAN BEGIN.

Kenaz,

Sunday, August 14, 2005

Television Series Filmed in Toronto in 2004

DRAMATIC TELEVISION SERIES

BLUEPRINT FOR DISASTER
(2 1Hr Episodes #2-3 / Discovery Channel)
Company: TSP / Blueprint for Disaster Productions Ltd
Producer(s): David York (Exec), Laine Drewery (Series
Producer), Robert Scott (Assoc)
Director: Various
Principal Cast N/A
Month(s): March (04)
Canada
DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION – SEASON 4
(22 1/2 Hr Episodes #401-422 / CTV)
Company: Epitome Pictures Inc
Producer(s): Stephen Stohn (Exec), Linda Schuyler (Exec),
Nicole Hamilton (Assoc), Jim Jackman (Assoc)
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Miriam McDonald, Cassie Steele, Aubrey
Graham, Shane Kippel, Lauren Collins, Stefan Brogren
Month(s): April (04) to October (04)
Canada
DOC – SEASON 4
(14 1 Hr Episodes # 409-422 / PAX TV)
Company: Pebblehut Doc IV Inc / Pebblehut Too Inc
Producer(s): Marilyn Stonehouse, Larry McLean (Co),
Brooks McGrath (Assoc)
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Billy Ray Cyrus, Derek McGrath, Andrea
Robinson, Richard Leacock
Month(s): January (04) to June (04)
Canada
THE ELEVENTH HOUR – SEASON 3
(2 1Hr Episodes #308 & 311/ CTV)
Company: Eleventh Hour Productions Inc
Producer(s): Ilana Frank (Exec), Semi Chellas (Exec), David
Wellington (Exec), Peter Simpson (Exec), Daphne Prk
Rehdner (Exec), Ray Sager
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Sonja Smits, Waneta Storms, Tanya Reid
Month(s): October (04) and November (04)
Canada
F2: FORENSIC FACTOR
(6 1Hr Episodes #1-6 / Discovery Channel)
Company: CTV Inc / Discovery Channel / Exploration
Production Inc
Producer(s): P.J. Naworynski, Linda Gillies
Directors: P.J. Naworynski, Gary Lang
Principal Cast: Various
Month(s): February (04) to April (04)
Canada
FREAKS OF NATURE
(12 1/2 Hr Episodes #1-12 / Family Channel / Nickelodeon
(UK))
Company: Decode/Freaks Productions Inc / Decode
Entertainment / Family Channel
Producer(s): Steven DeNure (Exec), Neil Court (Exec), Beth
Stevenson (Exec), Kevin May
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Charlotte Arnold, Jasmine Richards, Michael
D’Ascenzo, Justin Bradley, Mandy Butcher, Kyle Kassardjian
Month(s): October (04) to December (04)
Canada
THE G SPOT
(8 1/2 Hr Episodes #1-8 / TMN)
Company: Gigi Productions Inc / Serendipity Point Films /
Barna-Alper Productions
Producer(s): Robert Lantos (Exec), Laszlo Barna (Exec),
Julia Rosenberg (Exec), Brigitte Bako (Exec), Peter Bray,
Peter Lauterman (Supervising)
Directors: David Wu, Steve DiMarco
Principal Cast: Brigitte Bako, Heather Hanson, Kristin
Lehman, Kimberly Huie, Hannah Lochner
Month(s): August (04) to September (04)
Canada
INSTANT STAR
(13 1/2 Hr Episodes #101-113 / CTV)
Company: Epitome Pictures Inc
Producer(s): Stephen Stohn (Exec), Linda Schuyler (Exec),
Michelle Lovretta (Exec), Nicole Hamilton (Assoc), Jim
Jackman (Assoc)
Director: Patrick Williams
Principal Cast: Alexzandra Johnson, Laura Vandervoort,
Simon Reynolds, Jane Sowerby, Kristopher Turner
Month(s): June (04) to November (04)
Canada
KEVIN HILL
(14 1Hr Episodes #1-14 / UPN)
Company: Kevin Hill Productions Ltd Year 1 / Touchstone
Television Productions LLC / Icon Productions
Producer(s): Nancy Cotton (Exec), Alex Taub (Exec), Jorge
A. Reyes (Co-Exec), David Solomon (Co-Exec), Michael J.
Maschio, Abe Hoch, Taye Diggs, Shana Fischer Huber (Co),
Joanie Woehler (Assoc)
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Taye Diggs, Jon Seda, Patrick Breen, Kate
Levering, Christina Hendricks, Michael Michele
Month(s): July (04) to December (04)
US
MAYDAY – SEASON 2
(2 1Hr Episodes #08 & 10 / Discovery / Canal D / Five (UK) /
France 5 (France))
Company: NF (Mayday 2) Inc / Cineflix (Mayday 2)
Productions Inc / Galaxie Productions
Producer(s): Andre Barro (Exec), Bernard Vaillot (Exec),
David Darlow (Series Prod)
Director: Various
Principal Cast: James McGowan, Dwayne Hill, Jacqueline
Pillon, Karen Waddell, Peter Prystanski
Month(s): May (04) and October (04)
Canada / France / UK
MISSING – SEASON 2
(18 Hr Episodes #19-36 / Lifetime)
Company: Missing Productions II Corp / Lions Gate
Producer(s): Glenn Davis (Exec), William Laurin (Exec),
Debra Martin Chase (Exec), Vivica A. Fox (Co-Exec), John
Calvert
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Vivica A. Fox, Caterina Scorsone
Month(s): April (04) to September (04)
Canada
MUTANT X – SEASON 3
(4 1 Hr Episodes #319-322 / Global/Tribune)
Company: Mutant X Productions III Ltd / Fireworks
Entertainment Inc / Tribune Entertainment / Marvel Studios
Producer(s): Jonathan Hackett, Tony Thatcher (Co-Exec),
Adam Haight (Exec), Karen Wookey (Supervising), Rick
Ungar (Exec), Avi Arad (Exec)
Director: Various
Principal Cast: John Shea, Victoria Pratt, Victor Webster,
Forbes March, Karen Cliche, George Buza
Month(s): January (04) to February (04)
US
THE NEWSROOM – SEASON 3
(6 1/2 Hr Episodes #1-6 / CBC)
Company: NR3 Productions Inc / 100 Percent Film &
Television Inc
Producer(s): Ken Finkleman (Exec), Peter Meyboom (Exec)
Director: Ken Finkleman
Principal Cast: Ken Finkleman, Peter Keleghan, Karen
Hines, Matt Watts, Shaughnessy Bishop-Stall, Douglas Bell,
Kristin Booth, Sarah Strange, Jeremy Hotz
Month(s): July (04) to August (04)
Canada
PLANET PARENT – SEASON 6
(22 Episodes / TVO)
Company: Telefactory Inc
Producer(s): Arnie Gelbart, Leanna Crouch, Jesse Fawcett
Directors: Alison Bruce, Derek Miller
Principal Cast: Monica Kim, host
Month(s): January (04) to July (04)
Canada
PUPPETS WHO KILL – SEASON 3
(13 1/2 Hr Episodes / Comedy Network)
Company: P.W.K. Productions Inc
Producer(s): John Leitch (Exec), Marianne Culbert (Exec),
John Pattison, Shawn Alex Thompson
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Dan Redican, Cuddles, Buttons, Rocko, Gus
Month(s): October (04) to December (04)
Canada
QUEER AS FOLK – SEASON 4
(7 1Hr Episodes #409-415 / Showtime (US) / Showcase
(Canada))
Company: Viacom Inc / QAF III Productions Ltd
Producer(s): Ron Cowen (Exec), Dan Lipman (Exec), Tony
Jonas (Exec), Sheila Hockin
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Gale Harold, Hal Sparks, Randy Harrison,
Scott Lowell, Peter Paige, Michelle Clunie,Thea Gill, Sharon
Gless
Month(s): January (04) to March (04)
US
QUEER AS FOLK – SEASON 5
(7 1Hr Episodes #501-507 / Showtime (US) / Showcase
(Canada))
Company: Viacom Inc / QAFV Productions Ltd
Producer(s): Ron Cowen (Exec), Dan Lipman (Exec), Tony
Jonas (Exec), Sheila Hockin
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Gale Harold, Hal Sparks, Randy Harrison,
Scott Lowell, Peter Paige, Michelle Clunie,Thea Gill, Sharon
Gless
Month(s): October (04) to December (04)
US
RADIO FREE ROSCOE – SEASON 2
(26 1/2 Hr Episodes / Family Channel)
Company: Decode / Roscoe Productions 2 Inc / Decode
Entertainment / Noggin
Producer(s): John A. Delmage
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Nathan Stephenson, Kate Todd, Ali
Mukaddam, Nathan Carter
Month(s): April (04) to July (04)
Canada
ReGENESIS
(13 1Hr Episodes #1-13 / TMN)
Company: Shaftesbury Regenesis I Inc / Shaftesbury SK
Films Inc
Producer(s): Christina Jennings (Exec), Tom Chehak (Exec),
Virginia Rankin, Scott Garvie (Co), Laura Harbin (Co),
Manny Danelon (Line)
Directors: Don McBrearty, John L’Ecuyer
Principal Cast: Peter Outerbridge, Maxim Roy, Ellen Page,
Conrad Pla, Mayko Nguyen
Month(s): March (04) to July (04)
Canada
SHOW ME YOURS
(5 1/2 Hr Episodes #04-08 / Showcase)
Company: IYD Productions Inc
Producer(s): Laszlo Barna (Exec), Paul Jay (Exec), Shelley
Eriksen (Exec), Norman Denver
Directors: John Fawcett, TW Peacocke
Principal Cast: Rachael Crawford, Adam Harrington
Month(s): January (04)
Canada
SHOW ME YOURS – SEASON 2
(8 1/2 Hr Episodes #201-208 / Showcase)
Company: Show Me Yours II Production Inc / Barna-Alper
Productions
Producer(s): Laszlo Barna (Exec), Shelley Eriksen (Exec),
Norman Denver
Directors: Paul Fox, T W Peacocke
Principal Cast: Rachael Crawford, Adam Harrington, Jeff
Seymour, Alberta Watson, Rachel Wilson
Month(s): November (04) to December (04)
Canada
SPY ACADEMY
(13 1/2 Hr Episodes #1-13 / YTV)
Company: Chalk Media Corp / Chalk Connected Productions
Producer(s): Christle Leonard, Andrea Griffith
Director: Wayne Moss
Principal Cast: Various
Month(s): June (04) to August (04)
Canada
THE STRIP
(13 1/2 Hr Episodes #01-13 / YTV)
Company: Shaftesbury Kids V Inc / Shaftesbury Films Inc
Producer(s): Christina Jennings (Exec), Scott Garvie (Exec),
Heather Conkie (Exec), Laura Harbin, Suzanne French,
Jana Sinyor, Ron Murphy
Directors: Ron Murphy, Craig Pryce
Principal Cast: Paula Brancati, Alex House, Jonathan Malen,
Danielle Miller
Month(s): January (04) to March (04)
Canada
SUE THOMAS: F.B. EYE – SEASON 2
(12 1Hr Episodes #211-222 / PAX TV / CTV)
Company: Pebblehut F. B. Eye Inc / Pebblehut Productions
Inc
Producer(s): Marilyn Stonehouse, Larry McLean (Co)
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Deanne Bray, Yannick Bisson, Rick Peters,
Marc Gomes
Month(s): January (04) to June (04)
Canada
SUE THOMAS: F.B. EYE – SEASON 3
(11 1Hr Episodes #301-311 / PAX TV / CTV)
Company: Pebblehut F.B. Eye Inc / Pebblehut Productions
Inc
Producer(s): Marilyn Stonehouse
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Deanne Bray, Yannick Bisson, Rick Peters,
Marc Gomes
Month(s): September (04) to December (04)
Canada
THIS IS WONDERLAND – SEASON 2
(9 1Hr Episodes #201-209 / CBC)
Company: Alice Productions (Muse) Inc / Muse
Entertainment Enterprises Inc / CBC / Indian Grove
Production Ltd
Producer(s): Bernard Zukerman (Exec), Michael Prupas
(Exec), George F Walker (Co), Dani Romain (Co), Lesja
Cymbaly (Assoc)
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Cara Pifko, Michael Reilly
Month(s): October (04) to December (04)
Canada
THIS IS WONDERLAND
(7 1Hr Episodes / CBC)
Company: Alice Productions (Muse) Inc / Muse
Entertainment Enterprises Inc / CBC / Indian Grove
Productions
Producer(s): Bernard Zukerman (Exec), Michael Prupas
(Exec), Frank Siracusa (Supervising), George F. Walker
(Co), Dani Roman (Co)
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Cara Pifko, Michael Riley, Eric Peterson,
Kathryn Winslow
Month(s): January (04) to February (04)
Canada
TILT
(4 1Hr Episodes #1-4 / ESPN)
Company: Big Slick Productions Ltd / Whizbang Films Inc
Producer(s): Brian Koppelman (Exec), David Levien (Exec),
Orly Adelson (Exec), Frank Siracusa
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Eddie Cibrian, Michael Madsen, Chris Bauer,
Kristin Lehman, Todd Williams, Don McManus, Angus
MacFadyen, Amelia Cooke
Month(s): November (04) to December (04)
US
TIMEBLAZERS – SEASON 2
(27 1/2 Hr Episodes / YTV / Discovery Kids)
Company: Timeblazers Series II Inc / CCI Entertainment
Producer(s): Arnie Zipursky (Exec), Wilson Coneybeare
(Exec), Jim Corston, Hugh Hardy (Coordinating)
Directors: Wilson Coneybeare, Paul Kilback
Principal Cast: Mike Ackerman, Heidi Steenbergen, Stephen
Joffe
Month(s): April (04) to July (04)
Canada
WILD CARD – SEASON 2
(18 1Hr Episodes #201-218 / Lifetime)
Company: Busiek II Productions Inc
Producer(s): Tony Thatcher
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Joely Fisher, Chris Potter, Loretta Devine
Month(s): May (04) to November (04)
Canada
WONDERFALLS
(2 1Hr Episodes / Fox)
Company: Millenium Canadian Productions East Ltd / 20th
Century Fox
Producer(s): Todd Holland (Exec), Bryan Fuller (Exec), Tim
Minear (Exec), Paul Rabwin, Michael J. Maschio, Jason
Hawkins (Assoc)
Director: Todd Holland
Principal Cast: Caroline Dhavernas, Katie Finneran, Diana
Scarwid
Month(s): January (04)
US
YUMMY MUMMY
(5 1/2 Hr Episodes / Life Network)
Company: AP Yummy Productions Ltd
Producer(s): Meredith Caplan
Director: Deborah Burgess
Principal Cast: Erica Ehm, host
Month(s): July (04)
Canada

2004 Movies Made For T.V. Filmed in Toronto

MOVIES MADE FOR T.V.
25 Made-for-TV Movies
ANONYMOUS REX
(Sci Fi)
Company: Raekwon Productions Ltd
Producer(s): Joe Menosky (Exec), Eric Garcia (Co-Exec),
Dan Heffner
Director: Julian Jarrold
Principal Cast: Daniel Baldwin, Sam Trammell, Stephanie
Lemelin
Month(s): March (04) to April (04)
US
BLENDED
(Disney)
Company: O & E Productions Ltd / Disney Channel
Producer(s): Jana Sue Memel (Exec), Kevin Lafferty
Director: Steve Robman
Principal Cast: Josie Bissett, Rob Estes, Lyndsy Fonseca
Month(s): October (04) to November (04)
US
BOSS GIRL
(Disney)
Company: Engagement Productions Ltd / Disney Channel
Producer(s): Sheri Singer (Exec), Kevin Lafferty
Director: Stuart Gilliard
Principal Cast: Kaley Cuoco, Dominic Chianese, Pat Kelly,
Anthony Sherwood, Jill Morrison, Serena Lee
Month(s): April (04) to May (04)
US
CONFESSIONS OF AN AMERICAN BRIDE
(Lifetime)
Company: Famous Whale Productions Ltd / Alexander
Enright & Associates
Producer(s): Don Enright (Exec), Les Alexander (Exec),
Andrea Baynes (Exec), Jill Canaparo (Exec), Andre Canapro
(Co-Exec), Terry Gould
Director: Doug Barr
Principal Cast: Shannon Elizabeth, Eddie McClintock, Geoff
Stults, Regan Pasternak, Carolyn Scott, Roz Michaels
Month(s): September (04) to October (04)
US
EVEL
(TNT)
Company: Evel Films Inc / Icon Productions / Jaffe
Braunstein Films Inc / ApolloProScreen GmbH & Co
Filmproduktion KG
Producer(s): Mel Gibson (Exec), Bruce Davey (Exec),
Michael Jaffe (Exec), Howard Braunstein (Exec), Jan
Korbelin (Exec), Clara George, Nancy Cotton (Co), Vanessa
Ruane (Assoc)
Director: John Badham
Principal Cast: George Eads, Beau Bridges, Jaime Pressly,
Carlos Diaz, Arnold Pinnock, Alan Van Sprang, Nicola Jones
Month(s): April (04) to May (04)
US
HOTEL BABYLON
(Vision TV)
Company: N/A
Producer(s): Gerry Atwell, Glace W Lawrence
Director: Charles Officer
Principal Cast: Awaovieyi Agi, Rishma Liv Malik, Pedro
Salvin, Tom Masek, Greg Odjig, Anne Nahabedian, Andy
Marshall, Ted Whittall
Month(s): September (04)
Canada
HUSTLE: THE PETE ROSE STORY
(ESPN)
Company: Hustle Productions Inc / Orly Adelson Productions
Producer(s): Orly Adelson (Exec), Terry Gould, Jonathan
Eskenas
Director: Peter Bogdanovich
Principal Cast: Tom Sizemore, Dash Mihok, Melissa Di
Marco, Sarain Boylan, Paulino Nunes
Month(s): May (04) to June (04)
US
KOJAK
(USA)
Company: GEP Productions Inc
Producer(s): Tom Thayer (Exec), Ving Rhames (Exec),
Clara George, Tony Piccirillo (Co), Bruce Sandzimier
(Assoc)
Director: Michael Watkins
Principal Cast: Ving Rhames, Roselyn Sanchez, Chazz
Palminteri, Michael Kelly, Chuck Shamata, Jessica Steen
Month(s): July (04) to August (04)
US
THE LIFE AND HARD TIMES OF GUY TERRIFICO
Company: Darius-Guy Terrifico Productions Inc / Darius
Films Inc
Producer(s): Nicholas D. Tabarrok
Director: Michael Mabbott
Principal Cast: Matt Murphy, Kris Kristofferson, Ronnie
Hawkins, Merle Haggard, Jim Cuddy, Greg Keelor, Levon
Helm, Colin Linden, Phil Kaufman, Donnie Fritts
Month(s): April (04) to May (04)
Canada
A MOTHER’S GIFT
(ABC)
Company: Mother Productions Corp / Lions Gate Television
Producer(s): Rob Lee (Exec), Lynne Spears (Exec), Britney
Spears (Exec), John Calvert
Director: Bobby Roth
Principal Cast: Lindsey Haun, Virginia Madsen, Jackie
Rosenbaum, Nick Roth, Barbara Mamabolo, Karl Pruner
Month(s): January (04) to February (04)
US
MURDOCH MYSTERIES: UNDER THE DRAGON’S TAIL
(Bravo!)
Company: Shaftesbury Mysteries VII Inc / Shaftesbury Films
Inc
Producer(s): Christina Jennings, Scott Garvie (Exec),
Virginia Rankin (Co), Laura Harbin (Co), Patrick Cassavetti
(Supervising)
Director: John L’Ecuyer
Principal Cast: Peter Outerbridge, Flora Montgomery,
Kenneth Welsh, Matthew MacFadzean, Emetrius Joyette,
Michael Kanev, Tammy Isbell, James Allodi, Ann Holloway
Month(s): September (04) to October (04)
Canada
OUR FATHERS
(Showtime)
Company: Our Fathers Productions Inc / Dufferin Gate
Productions
Producer(s): Dan Curtis (Exec), David Kennedy (Exec), John
McMahon, Barbara Steele (Co)
Director: Dan Curtis
Principal Cast: Ted Danson, Christopher Plummer, Brian
Dennehy
Month(s): June (04) to August (04)
US
PERFECT STRANGERS
(CBS)
Company: Perfect Strangers Productions Inc / Working Title
Television
Producer(s): Simon Wright (Exec), Analisa Barreto (Co), Ann
Wingate
Director: Robin Sheppard
Principal Cast: Rob Lowe, Anna Friel, Jennifer Baxter,
Khandi Alexander, Sarah Alexander
Month(s): June (04)
UK
THE PIERRE HEIST
(USA)
Company: Heist Productions Inc
Producer(s): Nicholas Tabarrok, Aaron Barnett
Director: Gary Burns
Principal Cast: James Marsters, John Cassini, Margot
Kidder, Wayne Robson, Jason Schombing, Robin Brule
Month(s): November (04)
Canada
PLAGUE CITY: SARS IN TORONTO
(CTV)
Company: SWE Plague City Productions Inc
Producer(s): Jon Slan (Exec), Elaine Scott (Exec), Wendy
Grean
Director: David Wu
Principal Cast: Kari Matchett, Lannette New, Ron White,
Merwin Mondesir, Rahnuma Panthaky, Rick Roberts
Month(s): November (04) to December (04)
Canada
THE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
(Disney Channel)
Company: Engagement Productions Ltd / Disney Channel
Producer(s): Joel Rice (Exec), Kevin Lafferty
Director: Steve Robman
Principal Cast: Joseph Lawrence, Maggie Lawson, Marilu
Henner, Adam MacDonald, Elisa Moolecherry, Kathy Laskey
Month(s): March (04)
US
SAMANTHA
(WB)
Company: Sam Films Inc
Producer(s): Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas (Exec), Deb
Schindler (Exec), Richard La Gravenese (Exec), Lisa Gillan,
Rachael Horovitz, Jamie Paul Rock
Director: Nadia Tass
Principal Cast: Annasophia Burrows, Mia Farrow, Jordan
Bridges, Rebecca Mader, Kelsey Lewis
Month(s): May (04) to June (04)
US
SAY WHEN
(CBS)
Company: Say When Productions Inc / Front and Centre
Productions Inc / The Sanitsky Company
Producer(s): Larry Sanitsky (Exec), Joyce Eliason (Exec),
Sherri Saito
Director: Tom McLoughlin
Principal Cast: Joe Mantegna, Jean Smart, Kari Matchett,
Charles Durning, Rosemary Dunsmore
Month(s): June (04)
US
SEX AND THE SINGLE MOM II
(Lifetime)
Company: Shoestring Productions Ltd
Producer(s): Terry Gould
Director: Don McBrearty
Principal Cast: Gail O’Grady, Grant Show
Month(s): December (04)
US
SHANIA
(CBC)
Company: Northern Hit Productions Inc
Producer(s): Laszlo Barna (Exec), Phyllis Platt (Exec),
Catherine Tait (Exec), Brian Dennis
Director: Jerry Ciccoritti
Principal Cast: Meredith Henderson, Megan Follows, Erig
Schweig, Gordon Tootoosis
Month(s): September (04) to October (04)
Canada
SLOW RIDE
(CBS)
Company: Slow Ride Productions Inc / Front and Centre
Productions Inc / The Sanitsky Company
Producer(s): Larry Sanitsky (Exec), Rosie O’Donnell (Exec),
Sherri Saito
Director: Anjelica Huston
Principal Cast: Rosie O’Donnell, Andie MacDowell, Richard
T Jones, D W Moffatt, Roberta Maxwell
Month(s): June (04) to July (04)
US
SNOW
(Disney Channel)
Company: Rockingham Productions Ltd / Disney Channel
Producer(s): Philip Kruener (Exec), Myra Morris (Exec),
Kevin Lafferty
Director: Alex Zamm
Principal Cast: Ashley Williams, Tom Cavanagh, Patrick
Fabian
Month(s): August (04) to September (04)
US
SPIRIT BEAR: THE SIMON JACKSON STORY
(CTV)
Company: Kermode Kid Productions Inc / Tapestry Pictures
Inc
Producer(s): Heather Haldane, Mary Young Leckie (Exec)
Director: Stefan Scaini
Principal Cast: Mark Rendell, Graham Greene, Ed Begley Jr,
Jonathan Potts, Catherine Disher
Month(s): August (04) to September (04)
Canada
SUBURBAN MADNESS
(CBS)
Company: Idaho Productions Ltd / Storyline Entertainment
Producer(s): Neil Meron (Exec), Craig Zadan (Exec), Dave
Mace (Co-Exec), Mark Winemaker
Director: Robert Dornhelm
Principal Cast: Sela Ward, Elizabeth Pena, Brett Cullen,
Rheagan Wallace, Kate Greenhouse, Janaya Stephens,
Matt Cooke, Martha MacIsaac, April Mullen, Richard Waugh
Month(s): May (04) to June (04)
US
WIDOW ON THE HILL
(Lifetime)
Company: Widow Productions Corp / Lions Gate Television /
Mad River Films
Producer(s): Judy Polone (Exec), Steven Weinstock (Exec),
Glenda Hersh (Exec), David Stefanou (Co-Exec), Dennis
Chapman
Director: Peter Svatek
Principal Cast: Natasha Henstridge, James Brolin, Jewel
Staite
Month(s): October (04) to November (04)
Canada
MINISERIES
2 Miniseries
THE GRID
(TNT / BBC)
Company: DAS Productions Ltd / Fox Television Studios
Producer(s): Tracey Alexander (Exec), Brian Eastman
(Exec), Mitch Engel
Director: Mikael Saloman
Principal Cast: Dylan McDermott, Julianna Margullies,
James Remar, Farzad Sadrian, Jeff Seymour, Anne
Nahabedian
Month(s): January (04) to February (04)
US
SLINGS & ARROWS II
(Showcase / TMN)
Company: Rhombus Media Inc / 1620719 Ontario Inc
Producer(s): Niv Fichman (Exec), Daniel Iron, Sari Friedland,
Aeschylus Poulos (Assoc), Bob Martin (Creative)
Director: Peter Wellington
Principal Cast: Paul Gross, Stephen Ouimette, Martha
Burns, Mark McKinney, Luke Kirby, Rachel McAdams,
Geraint Wyn Davies, Graham Harley, Michael Polley,
Catherine Fitch, Susan Coyne, Leon Pownall, Don McKellar
Month(s): November (04) to February (05)
Canada

Feature Films Shot In Toronto In 2004

FEATURE FILMS
30 Features
ALL YOU GOT
Company: D.E. Tuck Investments Ltd / 1234567 Ontario Ltd
/ Your Ad Here Productions
Producer(s): Joe Tuck (Exec), Benjamin Tabah
Director: Benjamin Tabah
Principal Cast: Mike Realba, Sara Manninen, Bryan Hatt,
Mike Nahrgang, Darren Frost, Enis Esmer
Month(s): March (04)
Canada
THE ARTISTS
Company: Revillusion Films Inc
Producer(s): Nick Brankovic, Chris Harrison, Scott
Gravesande, Marc Dassas
Director: Michael Lee-Chin Jr
Principal Cast: Michael Newsome, Ron Major, George Luis,
Eileen Marlowe, Carlos Gonzalez
Month(s): October (04)
Canada
ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13
Company: AP 13 Productions Inc / Why Not Productions /
Outlaw Productions / Focus Films
Producer(s): Don Carmody (Exec), Sebastien Kurt Lemercier
(Exec), Pascal Caucheteux, Jeffrey Silver
Director: Jean-Francois Richet
Principal Cast: Ethan Hawke, Laurence Fishburne, Gabriel
Byrne, John Leguizamo, Maria Bello, Brian Dennehy, Ja
Rule, Drea De Matteo, Aisha Hinds, Currie Graham, Matt
Craven, Dorian Harewood
Month(s): April (04) to June (04)
US
BLOOD
Company: Spank Films Inc
Producer(s): Anna Gerb, Joel Awerbuck, Antonella
LaCaprara (Assoc)
Director: Jerry Ciccoritti
Principal Cast: Jacob Tierney, Emily Hampshire
Month(s): March (04)
Canada
BUMBLE BEES & APPLE TREES
Company: Kalimat Films Inc
Producer(s): Rodney Charters
Directors: May Charters, Mark Hug
Principal Cast: May Charters, Mark Hug
Month(s): June (04)
Canada
CAKE
Company: Cake Productions Inc
Producer(s): Miranda De Pencier, Jennifer Jonas (Exec)
Director: Nisha Ganatra
Principal Cast: Heather Graham, Taye Diggs, Sandra Oh,
Cheryl Hines, David Sutcliffe, Keram Malicki-Sanchez
Month(s): May (04) to July (04)
Canada
CINDERELLA MAN
Company: Colder Than Jersey Productions Inc
Producer(s): Brian Grazer, Todd Hallowell (Exec), Penny
Marshall, Ron Howard, Kathy McGill
Director: Ron Howard
Principal Cast: Russell Crowe, Renee Zellweger, Connor
Price, Paul Giamatti
Month(s): March (04) to August (04)
US
THE DARK HOURS
Company: Calder Road Films Inc
Producer(s): Brent Barclay
Director: Paul Fox
Principal Cast: Kate Greenhouse, Gordon Currie, Dov
Tiefenbach, Aidan Devine
Month(s): February (04) to March (04)
Canada
DARK WATER
Company: Post No Bills Productions Ltd / Pandemonium
Films / Walt Disney Pictures
Producer(s): Ashely Kramer (Exec), Bill Mechanic, Diana
Pokornay (Co), Kerry Foster (Assoc)
Director: Walter Salles
Principal Cast: Jennifer Connelly, Ariel Gade, Pete
Posthlewaite, Tim Roth, John C. Reilly
Month(s): January (04) to March (04)
US
DARTSS
Company: Dead Ahead Productions Inc / Defiant Pictures
Producer(s): Kenn Viselman
Director: Jason Crain
Principal Cast: Scott Stabile, Michael Caporusso
Month(s): October (04) to November (04)
Canada
FEVER PITCH
Company: ELC Productions Ltd / Fever Pitch Productions
Inc / 20th Century Fox
Producer(s): Drew Barrymore, Nancy Juvonen, Alan
Greenspan, Gil Netter, Bradley Thomas, Marc Fischer
(Exec)
Directors: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
Principal Cast: Drew Barrymore, Jimmy Fallon, Jack Kehler,
Lenny Clarke, Ione Skye, KaDee Strickland, Jobeth
Williams, James Sikking, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Evan
Helmuth
Month(s): September (04) to November (04)
US
HAUNTED
Company: Veni Vidi Vici Motion Picture Corp
Producer(s): Steve DiMarco, Thomas Michael
Director: Steve DiMarco
Principal Cast: Ron Lea, Josh Close, Patricia Zentilli, Vickie
Papavs, Jordan Barker
Month(s): January (04) to February (04)
Canada
HISTORY OF VIOLENCE
Company: Gabriel Simon Production Services Ltd / Avery
Pix/Media 1 / New Line Cinema
Producer(s): David Cronenberg, Chris Bender, Justis
Greene (Exec)
Director: David Cronenberg
Principal Cast: Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris,
William Hurt, Ashton Holmes, Greg Bryk, Stephen McHattie
Month(s): September (04) to November (04)
US
THE HOUSE
Company: Household Films / Aquila Pictures
Producer(s): David Plant (Exec), David Krae, Hartley
Gorenstein (Supervising)
Director: David Krae
Principal Cast: Sarain Boylan, Maggie Castle, Matthew
Finlason, Katya Gardner, Jessica Greco, David Krae
Month(s): April (04) to May (04)
Canada
ICE PRINCESS
Company: Skate Away Productions Ltd / Bridget Johnson
Films / Walt Disney Pictures / On the Ice Productions Inc
Producer(s): Bridget Johnson, William Wilson III (Exec)
Director: Timothy Fywell
Principal Cast: Michelle Trachtenberg, Hayden Panettiere,
Trevor Blumas, Kirsten Olson
Month(s): April (04) to July (04)
US
JEKYLL & HYDE
Company: J & H Films Canada Ltd
Producer(s): David Court (Exec), Ean Thorley
Director: Nick Stillwell
Principal Cast: Bryan Fisher, Zachary Bennett, Maria del
Mar, Adam MacDonald, Katrina Matthews, Robyn Palmer
Month(s): September (04) to October (04)
Canada
LAND OF THE DEAD
Company: Dead Land North Inc / Atmosphere Entertainment
MM LLC
Producer(s): Dennis Jones (Line), Neil Canton (Exec), Mark
Canton, Steve Barnett (Exec), Peter Grunwald, Bernie
Goldmann
Director: George A Romero
Principal Cast: Simon Baker, John Leguizamo, Robert Joy,
Asia Argento, Joanne Boland, Tony Nappo
Month(s): October (04) to December (04)
US
THE LAST HIT
Company: Caged Angel Films Inc
Producer(s): Grace Kosaka, Anna Lee (Co), David J Woods
(Exec)
Director: Neil Coombs
Principal Cast: Valerie Buhagiar, Jessica Bannon, Grace
Kosaka, Kira Clavell, Larry Bain, Marty Moreau, Carlo Rota
Month(s): May (04) to June (04)
Canada
LIE WITH ME
Company: Lie With Me Productions Inc / Conquering Lion
Pictures
Producer(s): Damon D’Oliveira, Clement Virgo
Director: Clement Virgo
Principal Cast: Lauren Lee Smith, Eric Balfour, Polly
Shannon, Kate Lynch, Kristin Lehman, Don Francks
Month(s): June (04) to July (04)
Canada
THE MAN
Company: Gabriel Simon Production Services Ltd
Producer(s): Rob Fried, Bill Strauss (Co), Matthew Hart
(Line)
Director: Les Mayfield
Principal Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Eugene Levy, Luke Goss
Month(s): April (04) to June (04)
US
MY UNCLE NAVY
Company: 1609901 Ontario Ltd
Producer(s): Debra MacDonald
Director: Adam Swich
Principal Cast: Various
Month(s): July (04)
Canada
THE PACIFIER
Company: Pacifier Productions Ltd / Walt Disney
Entertainment / Spyglass Entertainment / Offspring
Entertainment
Producer(s): Adam Shankman (Exec), Gary Barber, Roger
Birnbaum, Jonathan Glickman, Jennifer Gibot (Exec), Derek
Evans (Exec), Garrett Grant (Exec), George Zakk (Exec)
Director: Adam Shankman
Principal Cast: Vin Diesel, Brittany Snow, Max Theriot,
Morgan York, Faith Ford, Carol Kane, Brad Garrett
Month(s): April (04) to July (04)
US
THE PERFECT MAN
Company: Perfect Man Films Inc
Producer(s): Marc Platt, Susan Duff (Exec), Dawn Wolfrom
(Exec), Billy Higgens (Exec)
Director: Mark Rosman
Principal Cast: Hilary Duff, Heather Locklear, Christopher
Noth, Mike O’Malley, Aria Wallace, Vanessa Lengies
Month(s): April (04) to June (04)
US
THE PRIZEWINNER OF DEFIANCE, OHIO
Company: Prize Winner Productions LLC / Revolution
Studios LLc / Revolution Erie Productions Ltd
Producer(s): Rebert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke, Steve Starkey,
Marty Ewing (Exec)
Director: Jane Anderson
Principal Cast: Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, Laura
Dern
Month(s): July (04) to October (04)
US
SABAH
Company: Coldwater Productions Inc
Producer(s): Atom Egoyan (Exec), Simone Urdl (Exec),
Deepa Mehta (Exec), Tracey Boulton, Stephen Paniccia
(Line)
Director: Ruba Nadda
Principal Cast: Arsinée Khanjian, Shawn Doyle, Jeff
Seymour, Fadia Nadda, Kathryn Winslow, David Alpay
Month(s): May (04) to June (04)
Canada
SILENCE
Company: Silent Pictures Inc
Producer(s): Fred Fuchs (Exec), Erin Faith Young, Jennifer
St John (Co)
Director: Anita Doron
Principal Cast: Ekaterina Schelkanova, John Tokatlidis,
Sarah Harmer
Month(s): December (04) to January (05)
Canada
60 DAYS
Company: Sixteen Films Inc
Producer(s): David Bratton, Chris Remerowski
Director: Chris Remerowski
Principal Cast: Tania McCartney, Jarret Schilke, Joe Costa,
Veronica Jones, Theresa Joy, Tom Pollock, Catherine Brand
Month(s): November (04) to December (04)
Canada
SNAPPED
Company: 1609509 Ontario Corp / Twisted Cow
Producer(s): Marc Hirshberg (Exec), Randy Manis (Exec),
Michael Baker, Brian Mosoff, Jeff Prosserman, Julian Van
Mill, James Basnett (Assoc), Michael Bien (Assoc)
Directors: Jeff Prosserman, Julian Van Mill
Principal Cast: Tiffany Knight, Michael Bien, Natalie Van
Rensburg, Pete Soltesz, Joe Costa
Month(s): May (04) to June (04)
Canada
WHERE THE TRUTH LIES
Company: SLU Productions Inc / Vincelanny Productions Ltd
/ Grosvenor Park Productions UK Ltd
Producer(s): Robert Lantos, Sandra Cunningham (Co &
Line), Chris Chrisafis (Co)
Director: Atom Egoyan
Principal Cast: Alison Lohman, Kevin Bacon, Colin Firth,
Arsinée Khanjian, David Hayman, Rachel Blanchard, Sonja
Bennett, Deborah Grover, Beau Starr, Maury Chaykin,
Kristin Adams, Don McKellar
Month(s): August (04) to October (04)
Canada / UK
WHITE KNUCKLES
Company: White Knuckles Productions
Producer(s): Walter Gasparovic (Exec), Leo Scherman,
Daragh Sankey
Director: Leo Scherman
Principal Cast: Phil Graeme, Leif Young Anderson,
Rosemary Dunsmore, Danielle Hampton, Philip Craig,
Lawrence Byrne
Month(s): February (04) to March (04)
Canada

Saturday, August 13, 2005


Ann Southern and Vincent Price in 1987 film The Whales of August. Posted by Picasa

Lillian Gish and Bette Davis in 1987 film The Whales of August. Posted by Picasa

Kenaz's Vintage Video Pick "The Whales of August"

One of my favourite movies of all time is a little known film The Whales of August. The 1987 movie garnered two Oscar nominations and stared Bette Davis, Ann Southern, Lillian Gish and Vincent Price, all in their final performances.

Director Lindsay Anderson (1973's O Lucky Man) created a master piece that end marked each of these great cinema legends careers and equal to many of the Film Noir classics that made them famous.

This charming, simple story follows two elderly women as they look back on their lives, and plan for the future, as they wait to see the migrating whales pass their summer house on the coast of Maine. LILLIAN GISH, the star of WAY DOWN EAST in 1920, plays Sarah Webber, a slightly frail but still active woman who now cares for her blind sister, Libby, played by BETTE DAVIS. Famous for her acid tongue, Davis does not disappoint as the domineering older sister.

In the film ANDERSON uses photographs of the sisters in their youth using actual photos of DAVIS and GISH themselves. The photo give the women instant familiarity to those who may not remember what made these women famous. DAVIS's black hair and those penetrating eyes and GISH's beautiful smile, give instant recognition to how time has passed for these two women.

THE WHALES OF AUGUST is complete with an exiled Russian nobleman, and tails of faded memories and family loyalties. VINCENT PRICE brings a quiet dignity to the role of MR. MARANOV, who asks if the sisters will take him into their home as a boarder. ANN SOUTHERN as TISHA DOUGHTY, a neighbor who has know the sisters all their lives, tries to mediate between the always-quarreling sisters. But this film clearly belongs to its leads. BETTE DAVIS and LILLIAN GISH play off each other perfectly.

I've included o couple of movie stills and links to the stars biographies.

Enjoy,
Kenaz

Friday, August 12, 2005

Remembering and Learning From the Horrors of War

Japan surrendered on 15 August 1945. Obviously as a result of two atomic bombs being dropped on them. It was generally believed, and for a few months Americans and their allies could tell themselves that though the bombs had been terrible, they negated the need for an invasion of Japan. This had been scheduled for December 1945, but it meant hundreds of thousands of Allied servicemen would have been killed and wounded. But very soon doubts arose in many quarters.

The first Americans to reach Hiroshima and Nagasaki - servicemen, scientists and journalists - described in great detail the apocalyptic scenes they encountered. They saw a grey, blasted landscape, in which thousands of hideously burnt people were huddled in shanties, coughing up and urinating blood, with their hair falling out in clumps, waiting to die.

The United States Army Air Force published a survey of the effects of strategic bombing on Japan. The Air Force argued that conventional B-29 attacks had all but brought Japan to its knees, and concluded,

' ... it is the Survey’s opinion that certainly prior to 31 December 1945, and in all probability prior to 1 November 1945 (well before the date of the invasion) Japan would have surrendered even if the atomic bombs had not been dropped.’

The above are excerpts from a BBC report, used to illustrate the need to end all testing, selling, manufacturing and use of any nuclear products. Sixty years and we are barely realizing the need to bring an end to the crazy idea of wars being fought with nuclear weapons.

Now only if we can get the weapons out of the hands of crazed, unstable governments. Unfortunately, western governments have a crazy notion that this instability only exits in the third world. Let's get it straight, I am a little more concerned with the idea of India, Israel, Pakistan, Turkey, North Korea, Iran and China all possessing nuclear weapon capabilities and all have active nuclear weapons programs.

Furthermore, each of these governments have had periods of government instability. With the exception of Iran and North Korea, the world is turning a blind eye towards the potential for a world disaster, all in the name of commerce. It seems the world cares more about selling cars and soda pop to their friends so much, they are willing to ignore the potential atrocities these governments are willing to carry out.

Wake up people, if any of these countries has another period of instability and one of their leaders decides to use a nuclear weapon on their enemies, the 140,000 who died in Japan in 1945 wont be a comparison.

Today, with population densities being what they are, one small nuclear war head detonated in the heart of a city of one million would see more than 500,000 dead and
and another 100,000 injured of which many will eventually die from radiation poisoning.

The only "going nuclear" I'm interested in is watching the Leafs Tie Domi going nuts and giving us a good scrap. Lets put the pressure on our governments, in a peaceful manner, to stop the proliferation of nuclear weapons.

Two Year Anniversery of the Big Blackout

On August 14, 2003, the largest power blackout in North American history affected eight U.S.States and the Province of Ontario, leaving up to 50 million people with no electricity.

In a 2004 Natural Resources Canada report some of the major causes leading to the blackout, include inadequate tree-trimming near transmission lines and inadequate training of operators to recognize and cope with emergency conditions.

This was a complete cop out by the Province to blame the workers, considering the diagnostic tools provided to them to monitor the system, where outdated and inaccurate. This is almost as funny as the report on the cause of the outage that came out days after the event, that laid the blame on a rodent of some sort, which apparently had chewed through a major transformer cable.

The Final Report of the Task Force, released on April 5, 2004, presented 46 recommendations for action. To date only a third of these recommendations have been implemented to any degree, of those most are minor changes.

The result is that two years later, Ontario residents are still being threatened with the potential of another major blackout occurring.

Now the fun part, where were you during the blackout? I had the fortunate pleasure of being in Toronto on an exterior shoot for the production "Dawn of the Dead". I remember the night quite vividly. I was one of a couple hundred "zombies" sitting around holding down on Cherry Street near Front waiting for a shot to be set up, when suddenly the power went out.

At the time, many of us where standing around outside the the tent set up, thinking "oh well another brown out, this won't take long". That was about 8:00pm or so, then I saw the lights in the banking towers slowly disappear floor by floor down from the top. Within fifteen minutes the entire city was covered in a sea of blackness.

For the next thirty minutes it was a bit chaotic, as AD's, and crew ran around phoning, trying to get reports to what was happening. At around eight thirty the word came down that the black out was much bigger than we thought. All of southern Ontario was dark, and police forces where immobilizing preparing for the worst, which thank god never happened.

What I found most fascinating, this had to be the first time since the dawn of the industrial age that actually could see stars in the Toronto sky.

I was finally cleaned up and wrapped by 9:30pm and on my way home, not sure if the next day was still a go. Fortunately the big black out was over by morning and the show went on, oh and thank god for battery operated pagers or I would have never gotten up.

Click on the title link to read the reports.

Kenaz,

Thursday, August 11, 2005

News From The Set:Dough Nuts and Hammers

Todays news is a mixed bag of dough nuts and hammers.

First the dough nuts. Yesterday I had the opportunity to work in Hamilton again, on the set of the tv serial Regenesis (Ep202). I played in two scenes of many during the long thirteen hour shoot. The first as an RCMP officer assisting a CSIS(Canadian Secret Service) agent apprehend a suspect outside an airport(Hamilton's old bus station, doubled for Pearson Internationsal).

The second at City Hall as a Toronto Metro Officer doing crowd control. The scene was a series of small pick-up shots requiring us extras to act as a crowd of civilians and media looking on at a man who has just just been killed with a syring of unknown matter, injected into his neck.

Anyway, the script wasn't the interesting part of the day, the fact that I got too work with Canadian Director and Kingston, ON native Bruce McDonald again( cult hit Hardcore Logo, TV Serials Kevin Hill, This is Wonderland, Playmakers and guest directorials on Queer as Folk). I've worked with him on all of these series, and I find his directing style refreshing. He's not one for doing ten takes of five different angles, having extras stand around waiting for the magic to happen. Instead he keeps the extras comfortable in holding, while his crew set up each shot and once he's clear on his shot list it's usually a master, the closeups and then coverage as needed. Three, four set ups, no more than five takes is all he requires.
This night, he had good group of extras (about 50 of us), all of us had been around for a while and know interpret the directions from the AD's.

Bruce McDonald Bio,
Bruce McDonald

A funny moment was provided when at one point in the scene with the onlookers watching the culprit jab his victim, Bruce McDonald yelled out a request for an extra to scream out in shock. His request was met with dead silence, disbelief and mild amusement. See here in Canada, the ACTRA agreement(our version of SAG), states.

union performers,
"When a Background Performer, by virtue of an individual characterization or the addition of dialogue, is upgraded to Principal Actor or Actor, the Performer shall be contracted and receive payment in accordance with the fees and rates for the higher category, which shall be retroactive for all days during which the Performer was engaged to portray such Role or individual characterization.

for non-union performers,
"If any Background Performer is upgraded to Special Skill Background Performer in the course of a workday, then the higher rates shall prevail for that entire work day."

ACTRA Agreements

We all knew this wasn't going to happen on this set, so we kept are mouths shut. Bruce got his scream via one of the actresses who where not in this shot(don't know who she was).

Now the hammers, courtesy of the Hamilton Spectator. Producers of a superhero movie called Zoom have zoomed away from a plan to film in downtown Hamilton next month, although the city was willing to close three blocks of Main Street for two weeks. The producers said in a letter they've decided to rewrite the ending to take place in a remote setting with fewer elements and costs.

Full story, search by key word "zoom" article date August 11, 2005
"Zoom" Article

I hope "remote" doesn't mean I will have to travel to "Scarberia" (Scarborough) home of Mike Myers and not much else.

Any who, other than waiting to hear back from my agent about a commercial audition I did on Tuesday, which, realistically, I'm not optimistic. That's all for now.

Kenaz.

Tarot Reading For The Week

The Question:"Will this week be a successful one?"

Review of the ten card Celtic Spread.

The the deck is first spread out face down in the middle of the table and mixed up thoroughly. The cards are then gathered and played out one card at a time, face up as follows.

The Celtic Cross spread is one of the most common tarot spreads. There is a cross in the center, with a row of 4 cards along the side. This spread will provide a fairly in-depth look at a situation including past, present and external influences. Beginners may want to start with a spread with fewer cards.

Here is the reading.

Cover - General atmosphere
Knight of Swords
SOMEONE UPSETS YOU BY CAUSING MISCHIEF WITH BAD INTENT.

Crossing - Opposing forces
Three of Wands
YOU WILL ENTER A PARTNERSHIP, AND SPEND TIME PLANNING
FOR IT TO BE SUCCESSFUL.

Foundation - Past basis
Two of Swords
YOU WILL BE TRYING TO MAKE A DECISION THAT YOU FIND HARD
TO MAKE, BECAUSE YOUR HEART WILL TELL YOU ONE THING
AND YOUR MIND ANOTHER, YOUR INDECISION WILL BOUND
YOU TO A BAD SITUATION.

Behind you - Passing influences
Three of Swords
YOU MAY FEEL BETRAYED, AND MAY DECIDE TO LEAVE A
SITUATION OR RELATIONSHIP THAT NO LONGER IS IN YOUR
BEST INTEREST.

Crowning - Possible future
Seven of Swords
SOMEONE MAY BE TRYING TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOU OR
TRYING TO DECEIVE YOU.

Before you - Soon to come
Nine of Pentacles
YOU ARE CONTENT BEING ALONE AND BEING WITH NATURE.

Hopes - Goals, aspirations
Strength
YOU ARE FACED WITH A DIFFICULT SITUATION THAT COMES FROM
YOUR PAST, YOU WANT POSITIVE RESULTS AND TO OVERCOME
YOUR OBSTACLES, BUT WILL NEED TO CONTROL YOUR OWN
FEELINGS AND ACTIONS. YOU MAY ALSO BE FORCED TO
COMPROMISE OR APPEASE OTHERS AT THIS TIME.

Opinions - What others think
The Fool
YOU WILL ACT OUT OF CHARACTER AS YOU TAKE A RISK ON A FRESH
START OR NEW BEGINNING IN YOUR LIFE.

Feelings - Fears
Two of Wands
YOU MAY FEEL MANIPULATED OR CONTROLLED BY OTHERS
NEAR YOU, THIS COULD BE A RELATIVE, LOVER OR CO-WORKER.

Outcome - Resolution
Knight of Cups
YOU WILL BE OFFERED A PROPOSAL OR INVITATION, THIS
COULD BE A ROMANTIC GET-AWAY.

Quintessence
FOCUS ON YOUR TASKS AND GO AFTER THEM.

Monday, August 08, 2005


Can't we all just get along. Posted by Picasa

This little guys ready to join the fight on crime. The solution Torontos been loking for? Posted by Picasa

Toronto Needs a John Wayne

Something is completely wrong when you wake up and read stories like this. From the Canadian Press.

"For two weeks, gunfire has been ringing out almost daily in Toronto, often in very public places and leaving bloodshed in its wake. A total of twenty shootings occurred during this time period. Among the victims was a four-year-old boy who was wounded in a gun battle between members of rival gangs.

Two more young people were killed and three wounded in two more shootings early Monday, bringing the total of 28 handgun-related homicides this year to 28, compared with 27 at the same time a year ago."

The problem lies in the fact that a bunch of punk kids who think of themselves as outlaws can simply drive down to any U.S border town and pick up a cheap hand gun with little effort.

Of some 5,000 illegal handguns taken off Toronto's streets every year the majority can be traced back to the U.S. Gun laws in America are a joke, a point punctuated by political columnist and business editor Mark Tran, who states that U.S laws make guns extremely accessible to young persons, using the federal governments own figures.

Current U.S federal law requires criminal background checks only for guns sold by licensed firearm dealers, which account for just 60% of gun sales. This means that two of every five guns acquired in the US change hands without a background check. This includes guns bought at gun shows, through classified ads, and between individuals. There are between 2,000 and 5,000 gun shows held every year.

This means any kid with a couple hundred bucks can purchase a gun from the back of a magazine or trunk in an alley way by-passing any age restrictions.

I hope Toronto Mayor David Miller and Police Chief Bill Blair can round up a few more than the already hired thousand new police offers and show these wanna be's who are the real 'bad asses'.

As a side note, what ever happened to the good old days when two hot heads if they needed to duke it out they did it mono on mono with just their fists? Now we have a bunch of stupid little jerks blaming their parents, movies, and ADHD for their in ability to function in a civilized world. Instead they find their sense of being in a piece of coloured rag and acting like a pack of trailer park muts.

Instead of cloning ugly dogs we need to find a way to clone the duke. Fast!

References:

canada.com


U.S Guns Laws/Mark Tran

Kenaz.

Coach Great One:Alpha Male or Dogs Lunch?

That is the question. Someone once said, those who can, do, those who can't teach. This is so true of players who turned coach in the NHL.

Gordon "Red" Berenson was arguably the best player turned coach. As a player he scored a respectable 695 points in 1036 career NHL games with Montreal, Detroit and St. Louis. He turned assistant coach in 1978, then coach in 1980 and took the sad below .500 team to the playoffs in 1981 with an amazing .669 average winning himself the Jack Adams trophy.

No one has ever questioned Wayne Gretzkys leadership and abilities as a player or as a manager and business man. The Great Ones records and achievements in the NHL and internationally speak for themselves. His decision to take over the coaching duties are another story.

Gretzky came to Phoenix and turned around a franchise on the brink of bankruptcy, to the point that interest in the team is at an all time high, based on ticket sales and merchandise sales. Phoenix is no longer the team with laughable jerseys playing in a substandard building thanks to the greatest player of all time.

The question is, again. Can Gretzky coach the ailing Phoenix Coyotes and make them respectable like Berenson did or will he let an inferior product and lack of experience turn his tenure into a coaching footnote more the lines of Mike Milbury in New York, who was forced once again to teach from a distance.

Kenaz

Good Evening...And Goodbye

We have lost another great broadcaster in Peter Jennings. Jennings died of lung cancer age the age of 67, this morning.

The Torontonian never forgot his Canadian roots even as he stood on the summit of the US journalism mountain. His ABC World News Tonight broadcasts always included more Con-Can than any other American broadcast.

Jennings was never afraid to include a story from Canada do to fear of lack of American knowledge. While other American broadcasters tripped over Quebec Premier Jean Charests name or gave out interesting geography lessons, indicating that Napanee, Ontario, is just east of Toronto. Peter Jennings never looked out of place correcting the world in telling them that Avril Lavigne's hometown is actually 136 miles away from Toronto and closest to Kingston.

The guy who at just 27 became the youngest anchor ever of the ABC Evening News went on to a 40 year career that saw Jennings win no fewer than 14 Emmy awards as well as a host of other honours.

Jening's newscasts tackled the conflicts raging in Bosnia, Haiti and Iraq, among others. But he also explored such domestic issues as arts funding, abortion and gun control.

His interviews have ran the full spectrum from ground breaking. From his 1974 profile of Egyptian president Anwar Sadat which won him the first of his two Peabody awards and the first interview with Ayatollah Khomeini following his return to Iran after the shah went into exile in 1979.

To the absurd. In an interview with then President Bill Clinton, at one point Jennings barrage of tough questions pertaining to Clintons alleged affair, became so much, it caused an out burst from the President that ended in Clinton turning a civil interview into a twelve year olds pissing match with Clinton offering this threatening idiom to Jennings "I wouldn't go there!" The consummate professional wasn't phased and "went there".

I summation, I quote ABC's 2005 promotional campaign for Jennings that offered the simple tag line "Trust is earned." And it was.

RIP.

Kenaz

Saturday, August 06, 2005

From The Set Of Cheaper By The Dozen II

Hi all,

I finished up Friday night a two day booking on the set of the new Eugene Levy, Steve Martin film "Cheaper By The Dozen II". Currently filming in Toronto.

I can't say a whole lot about the film, damn rules and all. But let me say, watching two guys with a combined comedy resume of more than two hundred projects in the last
thirty five years was a complete dream.

If you asked me, "hey wanna come out and be stuffed into a dank church basement with a hundred and fifty others, including ninety children. But, oh the kicker, you will have to react to the actions of two of the funniest men on the planet." What would you say? "Hell ya!"

Anyway, the only thing I can say about the set was that it was an easy two days sitting one row from two lengends perform a scene that ends with Steve Martin being held by his ankles over a movie theater balcony by Eugene Levy.

A stunt man was used for Mr. Levy's POV's other than that Steve Martin strapped on the harness and did his own pratt falls into the mat. Even at sixty! the man still has his timing.

Note, Steve Martin's 60th BD is the 14th of August according to IMDB, which I've included a link to so you can check out the complete cast list for this film. Just click on the post title.

Later,
Kenaz

Thursday, August 04, 2005

Paylist For August 4-6, 2005

1. Albert Collins - Ice Pick - Ledgends of Texas Blues n/a 0:00
Albert_Collins_-_Ice_Pick.mp3 32/44/sc 3:09


Albert Collins


2. Blind Blake - west coast blues - not known n/a 3:09
Blind_Blake_-_West_Coast_Blues__1926_.mp3 32/44/sc 3:14


Blind Blake


3. Bessie Smith - After You've Gone - not known n/a 6:23
Bessie_Smith_-_After_You_ve_Gone.mp3 32/44/sc 3:00


Bessie Smith


4. OTR Dimension X - almost Human - 50-05-13 n/a 9:24
Dimension_X_-_Almost_Human_500513.mp3 32/44/sc 27:44


Dimension X

5. Buddy Guy - Bad Bad Whiskey - Buddy Guy And Junior Wells Play The Blues n/a 37:09
Buddy_Guy___Junior_Wells_-_Bad_Bad_Whiskey.mp3 32/44/sc 4:14


Buddy Guy




Junior Wells



6. Dimension X - Beyond Infinity - 07/21/50 n/a 41:23
Dimension_X_-__16_-_Beyond_Infinity_-_07_-_21_-_1950_.mp3 32/44/sc 29:36


Dimension X

7. Blind Boy Fuller - Big Leg Woman Gets My Pay - East Coast Piedmont Style n/a 1:11:00
Blind_Boy_Fuller_-_Big_Leg_Woman_Gets_My_Pay.mp3 32/44/sc 2:46


Blind Boy Fuller


8. Big Bill Broonzy - Bill Bailey - Big Bill Broonzy Sings Folk Songs n/a 1:13:46
Big_Bill_Broonzy_-_Bill_Bailey.mp3 32/44/sc 1:57


Bill Broonzy


9. B.B. King - Blues Man - Blues On The Bayou n/a 1:15:44
BB_King_-_Blues_Man.mp3 32/44/sc 5:01


BB King

10. Robert Johnson - Cross Road Blues - Standing at the Crossroads n/a 1:20:45
Robert_Johnson_-_Cross_Road_Blues.mp3 32/44/sc 2:28


Robert Johnson

11. Blind Willie Johnson - Dark Was the Night (Cold Was t - Dark Was the Night [Columbia/L n/a 1:23:14


Blind Willie Johnson

02_Dark_Was_the_Night__Cold_Was_the_Ground_.mp3 32/44/sc 3:20
12. Norah Jones - Don't Know Why - Come Away With Me n/a 1:26:34 Norah_Jones_-_Come_Away_With_Me_-_01_-_Don_t_Know_Why_1__1_.mp3 32/44/sc 3:16


Norah Jones

13. Bonnie Raitt - Finest Lovin' Man - Bonnie Raitt-The Bonnie Raitt Collection n/a 1:29:51
Bonnie_Raitt_-_Finest_Lovin__Man.mp3 32/44/sc 3:58


Bonnie Raitt

14. Billie Holiday - Georgia on my Mind - God Bless the Child n/a 1:33:50
Billie_Holiday_-_Georgia_On_My_Mind.mp3 32/44/sc 3:05



Billie Holiday

15. Billie Holiday - God Bless The Child - not known n/a 1:36:55
Billie_Holiday_-_God_Bless_The_Child.mp3 32/44/sc 4:01

16. Bonnie Raitt - have a heart - Nick Of Time n/a 1:40:57
Bonnie_Raitt_-_Have_a_heart.mp3 32/44/sc 5:02


Bonnie Raitt


17. Big Mama Thornton - Hound Dog - Hound Dog - The Peacock Record n/a 1:46:00
Big_Mama_Thornton_-_Hound_Dog.mp3 32/44/sc 2:53


Big Mama Thornton

18. CAMPBELL THEATER - Huck Finn - 40-03-17 ep54 n/a 1:48:53
CAMPBELL400317ep5432kbps53m45s_HuckleberryFinn_.mp3 32/44/sc 53:43


Campbell Theater


19. Blind Willie Johnson - John the Revelator - Dark Was the Night [Columbia/L n/a 2:42:37
08_John_the_Revelator.mp3 32/44/sc 3:19


Blind Willie Johnson


20. BB King - Johnny B. Good - not known n/a 2:45:56
BB_King_-_Johnny_B._Good.mp3 32/44/sc 2:42


BB King


21. OTR - Lone Ranger - The Escape n/a 2:48:39
Lone_Ranger_-_The_Escape.mp3 32/44/sc 24:42


The Lone Ranger


22. Buddy Guy Johnny Lang - Midnight Train - not known n/a 3:13:21
Buddy_Guy___Johnny_Lang__Midnight_Train.mp3 32/44/sc 5:21


Buddy Guy




Johnny Lang


23. Bo Diddley Muddy Waters Little Walter - My Babe - Super Blues n/a 3:18:42
Bo_Diddley__Muddy_Waters____Little_Walter_-_My_Babe.mp3 32/44/sc 3:56


Bo Diddly




Muddy Waters




Little Walter


24. Alberta Hunter - My Handy Man Ain't So Handy An - not known n/a 3:22:38
Alberta_Hunter_-_my_handy_man_ain_t_so_handy_anymore.mp3 32/44/sc 3:49


Alberta Hunter


25. DefenseAttorney - OTR - 51-08-31 n/a 3:26:28
DefenseAttorney_510831.mp3 32/44/sc 30:13


Defense Attorney


26. 500615 - Picnic For Fathers Day - Father Knows Best n/a 3:56:41
FatherKnowsBest500615PicnicForFathersDay.mp3 32/44/sc 29:27


Father Knows Best


27. Big Bill Broonzy - Pussy Cat Blues - not known n/a 4:26:08
Big_Bill_Broonzy_-_Pussy_Cat_Blues.mp3 32/44/sc 1:34


Bill Broonzy


28. Big Walter Horton - Rockin My Boogie - not known n/a 4:27:43
Big_Walter_Horton_-_Rockin__My_Boogie.mp3 32/44/sc 3:22


Big Walter Horton


29. Blind Willie McTell - Statesboro Blues - not known n/a 4:31:06
Blind_Willie_Mctell_-_Statesboro_Blues.mp3 32/44/sc 2:35


Blind Willie McTell


30. Big Walter Horton - That Ain t It - not known n/a 4:33:41
Big_Walter_Horton_-_That_Ain_t_It.mp3 32/44/sc 2:53


Big walter Horton


31. CAMPBELL Theater - The Escape - 39-10-15 ep32 n/a 4:36:35
CAMPBELL391015ep3232kbps57m25s_Escape_.mp3 32/44/sc 57:21


The Escape


32. Big Mama Thornton - The Fish - Hound Dog - The Peacock Recordings n/a 5:33:56
Big_Mama_Thornton_-_The_Fish.mp3 32/44/sc 2:31


Big Mama Thornton


33. Freddie King - The Moon is Rising - not known n/a 5:36:28
Blues_Freddie_King-The_Moon_is_Rising.mp3 32/44/sc 4:01


Freddie King


34. AVENGER - The Mystery of the Giant Brain - 450615 n/a 5:40:29
AVENGER450615e0232-22-m27m42sTheMysteryoftheGiantBrain.mp3 32/44/sc 27:37


The Avenger


35. OTR - The Onion Jar - 19xx-xx-xx n/a 6:08:06
OTR_-_The_Onion_Jar.mp3 32/44/sc 27:26


The Onion Jar


36. McTell, Blind Willie 9010 - Three Women Blues - The Early Years 1927-1933 n/a 6:35:33
Blind_Willie_McTell_-_Three_Women_Blues.mp3 32/44/sc 2:43


Blind Willie McTell


37. Bessie Smith - w/MUDDYWATER-AMississippi Moan - not known n/a 6:38:16
Bessie_Smith_-_A_Mississippi_Moan__Muddy_Waters_.mp3 32/44/sc 3:08


Bessie Smith


38. Father Knows Best - Who Has The Time - 50-09-21 n/a 6:41:25
FatherKnowsBest500921WhoHasTheTime.mp3 32/44/sc 29:44


Father Knows Best


39. Alberta Hunter - You Can't Tell The Difference - Blues Masters Volume 11 Classi n/a 7:11:09


Alberta Hunter

Wednesday, August 03, 2005

Tarot Reading For The Week

The Question:"Will this week be a successful one? "

Review of the ten card Celtic Spread.

The the deck is first spread out face down in the middle of the table and mixed up thoroughly. The cards are then gathered and played out one card at a time, face up as follows.

The Celtic Cross spread is one of the most common tarot spreads. There is a cross in the center, with a row of 4 cards along the side. This spread will provide a fairly in-depth look at a situation including past, present and external influences. Beginners may want to start with a spread with fewer cards.

Here is the reading.

Positions: 1 - (beneath the 2 card) Basis of the situation. It represents the general tone of the reading and identifies the problem for the querent.

The Tower
AN
UNEXPECTED TRAGEDY WILL ROCK YOUR WORLD, AND YOU
MAY GO THROUGH
A LOSS OF FAITH AND HOPE, THERE IS A
POSSIBILITY OF A LOSS OF
A PERSON NEAR YOU, AND OR
DANGER OF ACCIDENTS AND BAD HEALTH.

2 - Crosses the situation. This card shows the challenges or obstacles that are facing the querent.

Seven of
Pentacles
YOU ARE TAKING A TIME-OUT FROM THINGS TO SEE IF THINGS

WILL WORK OUT, OR RECUPERATING FROM AN ILLNESS.

3 - Subconscious. The true nature of how the querent feels about the matter.

The Emperor
A
POWERFUL MALE OR STRONG MINDED WOMAN WILL ENTER
YOUR LIFE WITH
THE INTENTION TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE THROUGH
A NEW PARTNERSHIP OR
RELATIONSHIP.


4 - The past. Events of the recent past that will have influence or effect on the matter at hand.

The Hangman
THINGS
THAT MATTER IN YOUR LIFE HAVE COME TO A HALT
OR STANDSTILL, A
REVISION OF THINGS WILL BE DONE AND
YOUR LIFE WILL BE DIFFERENT
AS A RESULT.


5 - Conscious. The querents known feelings, which should be read in conjunction with card 3.

King of
Cups
SOMEONE WILL BE OF AID TO YOU, OR BE A BENEFACTOR FOR YOU.

6 - The future. Something that will come to pass in the near future.

Four of
Cups
SOMEONE IS OFFERING YOU AN OPPORTUNITY IN YOUR LIFE,
AND
YOU ARE REFUSING IT OR IGNORING IT.

7 - The querent. The attitude and influence of the querent, and the role they play in the situation.

Knight of
Swords
SOMEONE UPSETS YOU BY CAUSING MISCHIEF WITH BAD INTENT.

8 - The environment. The surroundings of the querent in this situation (possibly reflecting family, friends or work relationships).

The Chariot
YOU
MAY BE GOING ON A TRIP IN THE NEAR FUTURE, THIS TRIP
MAY BE DONE
BY LAND AND BE WITHIN DRIVING DISTANCE OF
YOUR HOME.

9 - Hopes and fears. This card shows how the querent is feeling about the possible outcome of the situation.

Four of
Wands
YOU WILL HAVE REASON TO CELEBRATE, HAPPINESS AND PEACE

ARE NOW WITHIN YOUR GRASP, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF A
MARRIAGE
OR COMMITMENT IN THE NEAR FUTURE FOR YOU.

10 - Final outcome. This is how the situation will play out.

Six of Cups
YOU
WILL BE REUNITING OR SPENDING TIME WITH SOMEONE
FROM YOUR PAST.

Summation.
THINGS
HAVE COME TO A HALT, THEY WILL PICK UP AGAIN
AFTER A FUNDAMENTAL
CHANGE, OR A RE-EVALUATION, AND
THEN THINGS WILL TAKE OFF.

Reading for the period of August 3-9, 2005

Air France Air Bus on fire sitting on the runway at Toronto's Pearson International Airport. Posted by Picasa

The Angels Are Watching!

I couldn't believe the pictures that came of Pearsons International Airport yesterday.

Watching an Air France Air Bus flight 358 burning on the runway gave me that sick feeling in the pit of my stomach at first. Then to hear that all of the 309 passengers and crew had survived, affirmed by beliefs in guardian angels.

They had taken the guise this day as flight attendants, crew and well informed passengers who worked together to safely evacuate the burning plane in less than two minutes.

Applause also goes out to those who had stopped along the busy highway 401 to pick up the weary crash victims and drive them back to the terminals.

Full coverage and pictures can be found at www.cbc.ca

Kenaz,

Tuesday, August 02, 2005

This Weeks Tales From The Set Archive-Miss Green Dress

A couple of weeks back while on set of some new network series slated for the fall called Beautiful People, a couple of us who had done a long stint on Cinderella Man together last year where humorously recalling some of the details of one particular female extra.

This womens dress was this sets equivalent to Vivian Lee's green dress in "Gone With The Wind". Problem was our Miss Scarlet, acted more like the lead character in the Scarlet Letter.

Let's just say this women was quite aware of how this dress lifted and separated her ample cleavage.

Although, to give her the benefit of the doubt, she might have had a bad back, so that could be the reason she need to bend forward and stretch a lot. Especially when men passed.

It's funny how memory works though, after recalled the facts of this women, we both said simultaneously, "By the way, what was her name ?"

Where ever you are Miss Green Dress, god bless your spirit!

Kenaz,

Things That Make You Shake Your Head II

To be fair, in the last post I noted some of the general publics misnomers and ill thought out phrasings spoken while passing productions. Here is a list of some of the questions uttered by those coming on to a set for the first time.

1. When do we eat?
(Hmm, you are standing in holding, there is a craft table set up for extras, wild guess, when you can? What they meant to say: How long after we have signed in will be be fed? Answer:Three(substantial) and six hours(Hot meal))

2. What time will be wrapped?
(Yeesh, it's 7:00am. When they get all the shots done?)

3. Who's a good agent?
(I hope the one your with!)

4. How much do we get paid?
(Christ we get paid! Yee Haw! This is something the agents cover early, hoping to scare off people who ask this kind of question.)

5. Why do we have to wear these uncomfortable clothing? Can't I wear jeans and stand in the back.
(Asked by a young girl to the wardrobe department ,who I'm assuming had not been kidnapped and dragged onto set and was fully aware that this was a period piece. As to her query, I don't think they wore low rider jeans in 1940 and by the look on the costumers face "in the back" or lower was where she wanted to plant a boot)

Kenaz,

Things That Make You Just Shake Your Head

Here is a top five list of the well meaning questions I've gotten doing background work in the Toronto/Hamilton from the general public passing by a set and the answer that I'm thinking.

1. Are there any stars in this film?
(Nope, no heavenly bodies in this one, a black hole has sucked all the creativity out of this shlock. Example The short lived series "Wonderfalls)

2. Do you have any change?
(from a street beggar I was clearly wearing a police uniform too boot! Note, background performers make less than the guy who picks up road kill on the side of the highway. I was stumped by this guy.)

3. Are you allowed to shoot the guns?
(asked by a well meaning youngster, as she keenly spotted the replica glock placed in my holster. It would not be safe practice for a production company to allow extras to fire real weapons on a busy city street. Nuts.)

4. Can I be in the film?
(Asked by a man who decided to join the line of extras waiting to be cued by an AD(Assistant Director) to make their cross in front of the cameras. If you are that hard up to be seen on film, go the bank and stand in front of the security cam. Short answer no.)

5. Can I get your autograph?
(I'm not lying. On the set of John Q in 2000 a women was asking EXTRAS! for their autographs. Her reason, was just in case any of us made it big she could say I knew them when. And yes some people obliged, I didn't get a chance, really)

Kenaz,

Monday, August 01, 2005

Post Cards From The Hammer


Here are nine photos depicting many of the spenders that can be found in and around the City of Hamilton. Liuna Station (former CN Rail)
This is the same station featured in many films including "X-Men" and "The Long Kiss Goodnight
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Here's a picture of the inside of Liuna station. A friend of mine snapped this when we worked on the set of the Canadian series "The Eleventh Hour". Posted by Picasa

On the set of "The Eleventh Hour" The scene was a flashback to a ficticious chess match between the Russian and Canadian champions set in Montreal. I sat behind the actor playing the Russian (left side of the picture) Posted by Picasa

The Old Burk's Clock keeping perfect time out front Jackson Square Mall .
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Queen Victoria stands proud, looking out over Gore Park at the corner of King St W and James St S in downtown Hamilton.
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Constructed between 1832-1835. Dundurn Castle has been restored to the year 1855 when MacNab was at the height of his career as a lawyer, landowner, railway magnate and Premier of the United Canadas (1845-56). Over forty rooms, above and below stairs, have been furnished to compare the life of a prominent Victorian family with that of their servants. Costumed staff guide visitors through the home, illustrating daily life from the 1850s.

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Old Post Card of the Rose Garden Located at Gage Park in Hamilton.
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Webster Falls- Ancaster Ontario
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Spencer Creek, Dundas
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The Eternal Kenaz on Live365! Playlist For Monday

Get your Monday fix of those great Old Time Radio programs from the Golden era. Plus great Jazz and Blues MP3's of the '30,'40's and '50's. I've also began adding some modern Jazz musicians who's music has been influenced by mentors.

For more information on the programs, music and musicians that I play check out the following sites or go to the links section and click.

hhtp://www.redhotjazz.com
http://www.celebsoup.com/Billie_Holiday.html
http://www.oldtimeradioprograms.com/index.html

Artist - Track - Album Rating Start
Track file name BR/FR/ST Length

1. BB King - Ain't That Just Like A Women - not known n/a 0:00
BB_King_-_Ain_t_That_Just_Like_A_Woman.mp3 32/44/sc 4:00
2. Alberta Hunter - My Castle's Rockin - Jazz Greats - Jazz Voices n/a 4:00
Alberta_Hunter_-_My_Castle_s_Rockin_.mp3 32/44/sc 2:35
3. Bessie Smith - A Good Man Is Hard To Find - Bessie Smith 1925-1933 n/a 6:36
Bessie_Smith_-_A_Good_Man_Is_Hard_To_Find.mp3 32/44/sc 3:06
4. Bonnie Raitt - Angel From Montgomery - Bonnie Raitt-The Bonnie Raitt Collection n/a 9:42
Bonnie_Raitt_-_Angel_From_Montgomery.mp3 32/44/sc 3:59
5. Lone Ranger - Army Mule - 54.06.14 n/a 13:41
Lone_Ranger_-_54.06.14_Army_Mule.mp3 32/44/sc 24:36
6. John Lee Hooker - Backstabbers (with Albert Coll - Mr. Lucky n/a 38:18
Albert_Collins_-_Blues_John_lee_Hooker.mp3 32/44/sc 5:06
7. Billie Holiday - Blue Moon - not known n/a 43:24
Billie_Holiday_-_Blue_Moon.mp3 32/44/sc 3:28
8. BB King - Blues in G - not known n/a 46:52
BB_King_-_Blues_in_G.mp3 32/44/sc 3:28
9. Paul Robeson - Danny Boy - Ballad for Americans n/a 50:20
Paul_Robeson_-_Danny_Boy.mp3 32/44/sc 2:59
10. Dimension X - Destination Moon - 06 - 24 - 1950 - Old Time Radio n/a 53:20
Dimension_X_-__12_-_Destination_Moon_-_06_-_24_-_1950.mp3 32/44/sc 27:24
11. Billie Holiday - Dream A Little Dream Of Me - not known n/a 1:20:45
Billie_Holiday_-_Dream_A_Little_Dream_Of_Me.mp3 32/44/sc 2:45
12. Lone Ranger - Drought - OTR n/a 1:23:31
Drought.mp3 32/44/sc 22:00
13. Norah Jones - Feelin' The Same Way - Come Away With Me n/a 1:45:31
Norah_Jones_-_04_-_Feelin__The_Same_Way.mp3 32/44/sc 9:12
14. Robert Nighthawk - Goin Down To Eli s - not known n/a 1:54:44
Robert_Nighthawk_-_Goin__Down_To_Eli_s.mp3 32/44/sc 4:16
15. Bonnie Raitt - Guilty - Bonnie Raitt-The Bonnie Raitt n/a 1:59:00
Bonnie_Raitt_-_Guilty.mp3 32/44/sc 2:41
16. Blind Lemon Jefferson - Hangman s Blues - not known n/a 2:01:41
Blind_Lemon_Jefferson_-_Hangman_s_Blues.mp3 32/44/sc 3:29
17. John Lee Hooker - Hobo Blues - Blues Classics - 1945-1949 n/a 2:05:11
Big_Joe_Turner___John_Lee_Hooker_-_Hobo_Blues.mp3 32/44/sc 3:02
18. Buddy Guy John Mayall - I Could Cry - not known n/a 2:08:14
Buddy_Guy___John_Mayall_-__I_Could_Cry.mp3 32/44/sc 2:27
19. Big Al Downing - I'll Be Holding On - The Chess Story 1947-1975 (1969-1975) (Disc 13) n/a 2:10:41
17_-_Big_Al_Downing_-_I_ll_Be_Holding_On.mp3 32/44/sc 3:09
20. Alberta Hunter - I've Had Enought (Alberta's Bl - The Glory of Alberta Hunter n/a 2:13:50
Alberta_Hunter_-_I_ve_Had_Enought.mp3 32/44/sc 4:13
21. Blind Willie Johnson - If I Had My Way I'd Tear the B - Dark Was the Night [Columbia/L n/a 2:18:04
01_If_I_Had_My_Way_I_d_Tear_the_Building_Down.mp3 32/44/sc 3:09
22. big bill broonzy - kansas city blues - Big Bill Broonzy Story n/a 2:21:13
Big_Bill_broonzy_-_Kansas_City_Blues.mp3 32/44/sc 3:30
23. North Mississippi Allstars - Lord Have Mercy - not known n/a 2:24:44 North_Mississippi_Allstars__-_Lord_Have_Mercy.mp3 32/44/sc 7:44
24. Bessie Smith - Lost Your Head Blues - not known n/a 2:32:28
Bessie_Smith__-_Lost_Your_Head_Blues.mp3 32/44/sc 2:57
25. Buddy Guy Johnny Lang - Midnight train - not known n/a 2:35:25
Buddy_Guy___Johnny_Lang_-_Midnight_train.mp3 32/44/sc 4:01
26. The AVENGER - Murder Hits The Jackpot - 451109 n/a 2:39:26
AVENGER451109e2332-22-m28m43sMurderHitsTheJackpot.mp3 32/44/sc 28:35
27. Peg Leg Howell - New Prison Blues - Great Race Record Labels v. 2 n/a 3:08:02
Peg_Leg_Howell_-_New_Prison_Blues.mp3 32/44/sc 3:01
28. DefenseAttorney - OTR - 520410 n/a 3:11:03
DefenseAttorney520410.mp3 32/44/sc 29:50
29. Blind Willie Johnson - Praise God I'm Satisfied - Dark Was the Night [Columbia/L n/a 3:40:54
12_Praise_God_I_m_Satisfied.mp3 32/44/sc 3:12
30. Blind Boy Fuller - Rag For Blind Boy Fuller - not known n/a 3:44:07
Rag_For_Blind_Boy_Fuller_1_.mp3 32/44/sc 2:38
31. Big Bill Broonzy - Romance without finance - Blues History n/a 3:46:45
Big_Bill_Broonzy___Washboard_Sam_-_Romance_Without_Finance.mp3 32/44/sc 3:09
32. Blues Traveler - Run Around - not known n/a 3:49:54
Blues_Traveler_-_Run_Around.mp3 32/44/sc 4:39
33. Blind Blake - Seaboard Stomp - Ragtime Guitar's Foremost Fing n/a 3:54:34
Blind_Blake_-_Ragtime_Guita.mp3 32/44/sc 3:01
34. Big Walter - Shakey Horton - Need My Baby n/a 3:57:35
Big_Walter_-_Shakey__Horton_-_Need_My_Baby.mp3 32/44/sc 2:05
35. CAMPBELL PlayhouseTheater - Showboat - 390331 n/a 3:59:41
CAMPBELL390331ep1732kbps58m53s_Showboat_.mp3 32/44/sc 58:45
36. Professor Longhair - Stagge - not known n/a 4:58:26
Professor_Longhair_-_Stagge.mp3 32/44/sc 4:40
37. OTR - Suspense - Phobia 1 n/a 5:03:06
OTR_-_Suspense_-_Phobia__1_.mp3 32/44/sc 25:59
38. Robert Nighthawk - Sweet Black Angel - not known n/a 5:29:05
Robert_Nighthawk_-_Sweet_Black_Angel.mp3 32/44/sc 1:48
39. Big John Wrencher Joe Carter - Take A Little Walk With Me - not known n/a 5:30:54
Big_John_Wrencher___Joe_Carter_-_Take_A_Little_Walk_With_Me.mp3 32/44/sc4:51
40. GUNSMOKE - Tara - 521107 n/a 5:35:46
GUNSMOKE521107e02932-16-m27m51sTara.mp3 32/44/sc 27:51
41. Blues Traveler - The Mountains Win Again - not known n/a 6:03:37
Blues_Traveler_-_The_Mountains_Win_Again.mp3 32/44/sc 5:05
42. CharlieChan - The Romantic Engineer - 19xx-xx-xx n/a 6:08:43
CharlieChanTheRomanticEngineer.mp3 32/44/sc 26:14
43. CharlieChan - The Tell Tale Hands - 19xx-xx-xx n/a 6:34:57
CharlieChanTheTelltaleHands.mp3 32/44/sc 27:42
44. Big Mama Thornton - Unlucky - not known n/a 7:02:40
Big_Mama_Thornton_-_Unlucky.mp3 32/44/sc 3:20
45. Fletcher Henderson - Wrappin' It Up - not known n/a 7:06:00
Fletcher_Henderson_-_Wrappin__It_Up.mp3 32/44/sc 2:46
46. Blind Mctell Willie - Last Dime Blues - Atlanta Twelve String n/a 7:08:46
Blind_Willie_McTell_-_Last_Dime_Blues.MP3 32/44/sc 2:49