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redundant
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Turkey
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 Posted - 02/19/2009 : 10:38:26
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The first film was so much fun, I�d thought I�d do it again. So, The Blairs now present: Boy With a Knife.
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=52622716
Open in new window or tab and continue reading while it loads.
Boy With a Knife is an educational film for teenagers from 1956. It is also a piece of crap. Strange, considering that the director, Lazlo Benedek http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazlo_Benedek, was responsible for The Wild One (Brando) & a Golden Globe winning version of Death of a Salesman (1951). My guess is that he got busted for something minor, and that this film is the cinematic version of doing community service. If you must see the original (which I really can�t recommend), it can be found here: http://www.archive.org/details/Boywitha1956
The film centres on Jerry, a teen with anger management issues caused by the fact that his step-mother is more assertive than his father. There is also the social worker, played by Chuck Connors http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Connors, who gives Jerry and his friends a place to hang out. Not sure what kind of message the film is trying deliver (beware of evil step-mothers?), other than be careful about whom you pick as friends: one of Jerry�s buddies is a right pain in the ass.
The process is relatively simple � find an obscure, public domain film at the Internet Archive http://www.archive.org & replace the audio with your own music. The first step is simply figuring out where you want the first song to end and the second to begin based on the scene changes. You now have a list that looks something like this:
BOY WITH A KNIFE
1. Dead End Street 0:00 - 3:16
2. Trust 3:16 � 5:38 (2:22)
3. Smells Like a Cop 5:38 � 7:35 (1:57)
4. The Knife 7:35 � 10:28 (2:53)
5. The Blackness 10:28 - 12:10 (1:40)
6. Dogs of War 12:10 � 15:28 (3:20)
7. Ramones 15:28 � end (3:50)
Aside from knowing where songs begin and end, any musical synchronization within the film is purely accidental.
Lyrically, I focused on three things: boredom, desperation, and family dysfunction: odd how the first two generally go together, and are often caused by the third. As a rule, I wrote based upon what was happening in the scene, but I didn�t stick rigidly to this approach. (The lyrics are posted here http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog� there is a little too much swearing to post them here in a family-friendly forum.) Musically, it is as loud as you would expect. I must admit, however, that these songs have all existed in some previous form � the film became a clearing house for old songs without a home.
Following from this lyrical and musical approach, The Ramones� covers at the end of the film (Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue & We�re a Happy Family) are a natural fit. That, and I�ve always loved the Ramones.
There, now that you�ve finished reading, the film is probably loaded. All part of the comprehensive service provided by The Blairs. Special thanks to those of you who were so supportive the first time around.
Enjoy.
Tim
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
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Posted - 02/19/2009 : 13:03:05
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Hi TD
Double W W - what a BIG project.
I think I need to see this a couple of times.
Regards Dr. Bob |
Edited by - Dr. Bob on 02/19/2009 13:14:01 |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 02/19/2009 : 14:50:20
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| Holy cow.... yet another fantastic project! |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 02/19/2009 : 22:48:13
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redundant
Silver Member
Turkey
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Posted - 02/20/2009 : 07:09:34
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Originally posted by zerksies
I don't get it
Now that I have had time to formulate a proper response, here we go.
Think of it as a concept EP that uses the film to bring the concept more fully together. Perhaps the audio might work on its own in getting across the main themes, but someone else would have to be the judge as I am too close to be objective.
As I said, I wrote to what was happening in certain scenes, but what I wrote was more impressionistic than narrative - I'm not trying to tell the story, I am giving my reaction to the story.
Would it also help if I told you I was once a serious Pete Townsend fan? This is closer to a mini-Quadrophenia than a mini-Tommy.
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kelmaur
Gold Member
USA
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Posted - 02/20/2009 : 17:57:25
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redundant
Silver Member
Turkey
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Posted - 02/20/2009 : 19:48:24
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Originally posted by kelmaur
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Clearly I'm going about this the wrong way, so...
I made a long video. Hope you guys like it. |
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the-destructor
Silver Member
USA
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Posted - 02/21/2009 : 02:19:33
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This proves it!!!
Cigarettes & cheap hotdogs
ARE GATEWAY DRUGS!!!
If I only knew then, what I know now.
Damn Oscar Meyer & Ballpark Franks. Damn all psuedo-sausage purveyors.
Never bring a knife to a sausage fight.
Whenever "I" fight a woman & know I can't win, I ALWAYS threaten her with a knife, or show her my sausage.
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