LAZZI, THE SECOND

I hadn't planned on this being the next post, but sometimes you've got to roll with the moment.  I got an e-mail this morning which I just couldn't ignore.  It came from Fern Daly (say hello to Fern, everyone - wow; the united voice of my readers is deafening!), and it read:

               hey dave!

               a guy I was in galway with made this - check out the dirty look about the two minute
               mark :p

The video in question is called Clown Love.  I must say, this is quite a laugh.  Watch the clip before you read on!

You had better have watched it if you're reading this line.  If not, get back!

I certainly took a double take when I saw this!  I wasn't even paying attention to the time lapsed.  I was absorbed in the action, when suddenly, I see my two brothers looking out at me.  This was surprise enough, especially when coupled with the fact that I couldn't figure out how Fern knew what my brothers looked like.  It was only when I watched it back I noticed the sexy bastard on the phone.

  This is so weird!  The night in question was my brother-in-law Mike's stag.  It took place in Galway over a year ago.  At that stage, I had no idea that within six months I would be co-writing a movie of any sort, especially one about clowns.  I'm being stalked by these creatures!  It's like I was already part of their world, and I didn't even know it...  I think my co-writer Conor's response says it best:

               Spooky.  That is mad.  You must of got a fright when you saw that.  I see it as a
               blessing from the clown gods :)

As for Clown Love as a film, it's not bad.  It was nicely shot - the colours popped - and the chirpy music had my toes tapping in my giant clown shoes (they're orthopedic, people, so spare me your snide comments).  I particularly liked the opening.  As I said, I was completely absorbed in the mood of the piece, but it did stumble when it reached the pub scene.  I felt this section was a little stilted, especially after the naturalistic opening.  However the filmmakers pulled it together quickly, and the whole thing ended with a good laugh.

  I find that most short films tend to outstay their welcome, but this one tells it's story concisely, does exactly what it sets out to do, then leaves you to enjoy the afterglow.  Of course, we could talk all day about production values and narrative, but we all know, there's only one highlight here!

  Clown Love also led me to this wonderful image.  Today just gets better and better.  Thanks, Fern, and well spotted!

Next up, I promise, I will bring you on a trip of the rift!