crewless news and notes

I started up this “Notes” section so I’d have somewhere to post stuff when there isn’t any major Crewless stuff going on (like, now, for instance). I also told myself I’d post at least once a week. So much for that plan.

In my defense, I have been busy helping Kenn McCracken and Chris Carr finish up movies (Muckfuppet and Golden Age, respectively) for next weekend’s Sidewalk film fest. I’ve also been busy with two or three bands and the day job. And I’m trying to finish my new screenplay (it’s getting there).

So… I’ve forgotten my point. I’ve been busy – what else is new? Sidewalk is next weekend. Uh… man, I need some sleep. My mind is just mush at this point. Perhaps I’ll be back later in the week with something coherent…

You know, I’m totally over computer-generated movie effects. They have their place (Jackson’s Kong remake is pretty impressive, and some CG gore saved my arse in Hide and Creep), but I generally prefer in-camera and other old-school-type effects. Especially in older films. Nothing makes CG stick out like forcing it into a movie from 1977, say Star Wars, for example.

And, since they ruined Star Wars with unneeded CG, I shouldn’t be surprised that they’re getting ready to ruin the classic Star Trek television series the same way.

I mean, damn. You can read more about this depressing turn of events over at The Digital Bits.