Okay, well, maybe not the same thing.........but, can you believe this?!
Friday, March 21, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Reluctance
Reluctance
Out through the fields and the woods
And over the walls I have wended;
I have climbed the hills of view
And looked at the world and descended;
I have come by the highway home,
And lo, it is ended.
The leaves are all dead on the ground,
Save those that the oak is keeping
To ravel them one by one
And let them go scraping and creeping
Out over the crusted snow,
When others are sleeping.
And the dead leaves lie huddled and still,
No longer blown hither and thither;
The last lone aster is gone;
The flowers of the witch-hazel wither;
The heart is still aching to seek,
But the feet question 'Whither?'
Ah, when to the heart of man
Was it ever less than a treason
To go with the drift of things,
To yield with a grace to reason,
And bow and accept the end
Of a love or a season?
Robert Frost
Out through the fields and the woods
And over the walls I have wended;
I have climbed the hills of view
And looked at the world and descended;
I have come by the highway home,
And lo, it is ended.
The leaves are all dead on the ground,
Save those that the oak is keeping
To ravel them one by one
And let them go scraping and creeping
Out over the crusted snow,
When others are sleeping.
And the dead leaves lie huddled and still,
No longer blown hither and thither;
The last lone aster is gone;
The flowers of the witch-hazel wither;
The heart is still aching to seek,
But the feet question 'Whither?'
Ah, when to the heart of man
Was it ever less than a treason
To go with the drift of things,
To yield with a grace to reason,
And bow and accept the end
Of a love or a season?
Robert Frost
Monday, March 10, 2008
Atlanta Film Festival Opening Night World Premier
THE LENA BAKER STORY
Director: Ralph Wilcox, 101 min.
Thursday, April 10 @ 7:30PM
Click here to watch the trailer.
Shot in Colquitt,Georgia at the Southeast Film Commission's Jokara-Micheaux Film, Television, and Music Production Studio, THE LENA BAKER STORY recounts the tragic true story of the first and only woman sentenced to die in the electric chair in the state of Georgia. Against her will, African American housekeeper, Lena Baker (Tichinia Arnold, searing and vivid) engages in a complicated and controversial affair with Eliot Arthur (Peter Coyote), the father of her white employer (Chris Burns). Warned to stay away from the abusive drunkard by both her mother (Beverly Todd) and the town sheriff (Michael Rooker in a subtle, and complex performance), Baker gives into Arthur's advances in a misguided attempt to protect her family. When she finally has enough, Lena attempts to break away. Arthur threatens her with a gun and a shocking confrontation ensues leaving Baker facing a murder wrap in the Jim Crow era south, at the mercy of a jury of twelve white men.
Director: Ralph Wilcox, 101 min.
Thursday, April 10 @ 7:30PM
Click here to watch the trailer.
Shot in Colquitt,Georgia at the Southeast Film Commission's Jokara-Micheaux Film, Television, and Music Production Studio, THE LENA BAKER STORY recounts the tragic true story of the first and only woman sentenced to die in the electric chair in the state of Georgia. Against her will, African American housekeeper, Lena Baker (Tichinia Arnold, searing and vivid) engages in a complicated and controversial affair with Eliot Arthur (Peter Coyote), the father of her white employer (Chris Burns). Warned to stay away from the abusive drunkard by both her mother (Beverly Todd) and the town sheriff (Michael Rooker in a subtle, and complex performance), Baker gives into Arthur's advances in a misguided attempt to protect her family. When she finally has enough, Lena attempts to break away. Arthur threatens her with a gun and a shocking confrontation ensues leaving Baker facing a murder wrap in the Jim Crow era south, at the mercy of a jury of twelve white men.
In 2005, Baker was posthumously pardoned, undoing sixty years later, the damage done in a speedy six hour trial. Inspired by the 1998 Dr. Lena Bond Phillips' book credited with re-opening the case, this film changes the names of all the major players, with the exception of Lena Baker.
This debut feature film from writer, director and producer Ralph Wilcox is a work of tremendous promise, marking the arrival of another major force to the growing roster of Georgia-based powerhouse producers.
Cast and crew will be in attendance for a post-screening Q&A.
After the post-screening join us for an Opening Night celebration at the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center (Home of the Atlanta Film Festival Offices).
Buy tickets online now!
Screening:
REGAL ATLANTIC STATION STADIUM 16
371 17th St.
Atlanta, Georgia, 30363
404.347.9894
www.regalcinemas.com
After Party:
ATLANTA CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER
535 Means Street
Atlanta, GA 30318
Monday, February 4, 2008
I've been tagged
So, I was tagged by Kari. The drill is to list 10 interesting things about myself, then tag 10 of my friends to do the same.
1. I am one of the most stubborn people I know. I have suffered many unnecessary negative consequences due to being so damned stubborn. And, what's worse, having that sense of awareness doesn't even help that much.
2. I wonder if I'm one of those people who are unable to truly be happy. Even when I have my needs met and things seem to be okay, I always want more or something I can't have, which makes me feel unhappy. I think that might also be called depression.....or just a damned spoiled brat.
3. I love to see man in a long dress coat. So sexy!
4. I prefer to listen to audio books instead of reading books. I don't have time to actually read a book and feel guilty when I take time to read a book. I feel like I should be using that time to do something constructive, since I could be listening to the book and doing something at the same time.
5. I'm not going to the gym like I'm supposed to. As a result, I'm not losing the weight I vowed to lose by April 1. That pisses me off.
6. My favorite number is 10--that's because it was my first jersey number when I started playing softball. I played shortstop and/or third base for four years.
7. Two of my guilty-pleasure movies are Little Darlings and Valley Girl. I can watch those movies anytime.
8. I've seen Ratt in concert like three times-----but not on my own accord. I was part of a bigger group each time. They are one of those bands that sound absolutely nothing like they sound on their albums.
9. I love cereal and could eat it for just about every meal. My favorite cereals are Cocoa Krispies, Cinnamon Life, Honeynut Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Cookie Crisp.
10. I don't get grossed out by blood & guts. I can eat and watch open-heart surgery and it doesn't phase me a bit.
Now, I'm supposed to tag 10 people. I tag Deanna, Shane, my mom (Linda), Jan, Patrick, Wyn, King Matt, Angie, Tony, and Paul.
1. I am one of the most stubborn people I know. I have suffered many unnecessary negative consequences due to being so damned stubborn. And, what's worse, having that sense of awareness doesn't even help that much.
2. I wonder if I'm one of those people who are unable to truly be happy. Even when I have my needs met and things seem to be okay, I always want more or something I can't have, which makes me feel unhappy. I think that might also be called depression.....or just a damned spoiled brat.
3. I love to see man in a long dress coat. So sexy!
4. I prefer to listen to audio books instead of reading books. I don't have time to actually read a book and feel guilty when I take time to read a book. I feel like I should be using that time to do something constructive, since I could be listening to the book and doing something at the same time.
5. I'm not going to the gym like I'm supposed to. As a result, I'm not losing the weight I vowed to lose by April 1. That pisses me off.
6. My favorite number is 10--that's because it was my first jersey number when I started playing softball. I played shortstop and/or third base for four years.
7. Two of my guilty-pleasure movies are Little Darlings and Valley Girl. I can watch those movies anytime.
8. I've seen Ratt in concert like three times-----but not on my own accord. I was part of a bigger group each time. They are one of those bands that sound absolutely nothing like they sound on their albums.
9. I love cereal and could eat it for just about every meal. My favorite cereals are Cocoa Krispies, Cinnamon Life, Honeynut Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Cookie Crisp.
10. I don't get grossed out by blood & guts. I can eat and watch open-heart surgery and it doesn't phase me a bit.
Now, I'm supposed to tag 10 people. I tag Deanna, Shane, my mom (Linda), Jan, Patrick, Wyn, King Matt, Angie, Tony, and Paul.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Tired.......and just ranting......
I'm tired. I'm tired of people and things and things that people do and don't do. I'm tired of people's expectations of me. I'm tired of trying to please people or being the one that is supposed to have the answers. I'm just tired.
I'm tired of excuses. I'm tired of people using excuses, thinking excuses are reasons why they do or do not do something. Don't people get tired of being victims? My God, I mean, why is it okay to point at so many people and things and say it's because of all or some of those people and/or things that you are the way you are, or are not. Why do some people let others drive their lives? At what point do you step up and take control of your own life and realize that you are really the only one who can take the steps that need to be taken for you to become the person you want to become or turn your life into whatever it is you want it to be? (I know that was a long runon sentence, but just deal with it.)
I'm tired of being blamed for things that are beyond my control. I'm tired of trying to act like I actually have something to do with things that are beyond my control (which is my own fault and something I have deal with). I'm just tired.
I'm tired of having to explain myself over and over again. I'm tired of talking. I'm tired of being looked to as the person who is responsible for other peoples' happiness--for their own personal sense of satisfaction, for their own self-esteem. I'm tired.
I'm tired of feeling like I'm being selfish for trying to take care of myself and find my own happiness. Why is it that it's considered selfish if I'm actually doing what it takes to accomplish my goals, instead of focusing my energy on people who aren't even motivated enough to pry themselves from a couch or another person? I'm tired of being blamed for, or held accountable for, other people's sadness, unhappiness or stagnant lives.
If given all of the tools in which it takes to succeed, and the person declines to use those tools, at what point is the person responsible for the consequences of those actions, or inactions?
My challenge to you:
1) Tell me what motivates you. What makes you get off of the couch? What makes you get out of bed every morning? What is it inside of you that keeps you going?
2) How can you help somebody tap into that thing that will get them up every day, and get them motivated?
3) At what point, if any, do you give up?
I'm tired of excuses. I'm tired of people using excuses, thinking excuses are reasons why they do or do not do something. Don't people get tired of being victims? My God, I mean, why is it okay to point at so many people and things and say it's because of all or some of those people and/or things that you are the way you are, or are not. Why do some people let others drive their lives? At what point do you step up and take control of your own life and realize that you are really the only one who can take the steps that need to be taken for you to become the person you want to become or turn your life into whatever it is you want it to be? (I know that was a long runon sentence, but just deal with it.)
I'm tired of being blamed for things that are beyond my control. I'm tired of trying to act like I actually have something to do with things that are beyond my control (which is my own fault and something I have deal with). I'm just tired.
I'm tired of having to explain myself over and over again. I'm tired of talking. I'm tired of being looked to as the person who is responsible for other peoples' happiness--for their own personal sense of satisfaction, for their own self-esteem. I'm tired.
I'm tired of feeling like I'm being selfish for trying to take care of myself and find my own happiness. Why is it that it's considered selfish if I'm actually doing what it takes to accomplish my goals, instead of focusing my energy on people who aren't even motivated enough to pry themselves from a couch or another person? I'm tired of being blamed for, or held accountable for, other people's sadness, unhappiness or stagnant lives.
If given all of the tools in which it takes to succeed, and the person declines to use those tools, at what point is the person responsible for the consequences of those actions, or inactions?
My challenge to you:
1) Tell me what motivates you. What makes you get off of the couch? What makes you get out of bed every morning? What is it inside of you that keeps you going?
2) How can you help somebody tap into that thing that will get them up every day, and get them motivated?
3) At what point, if any, do you give up?
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