No need to fight, we just have different opinions.  I, going to a Twin Peaks Fest, would rather watch a goofy unprofessional film that has to do with Twin Peaks than a film which, if not an homage, than is just a blatant rip-off, made by a celebrated fanboy.  The people you're hanging around with might love it, but they also have a more personal tie with it.  I was not talking about Dark Reel, which I think looks interesting from the trailer; nor am I interested in bashing Josh's film.  However, seriously critiquing Twin Twin Peaks is just silly.

That being said, the best part of that movie, to me, was that the guy playing Doc Hayward is about the youngest member of the cast.  Very amusing.

-cg

I did like it!  It reminded me a little of House of leaves.

-cg

Chris, Your son was great.

  I hope the heat didn't hurt you too bad yesterday. Seattle, 103 degrees!! Who would of thunk it!!

Nick and Matt's film was fantastic!  I could totally relate to the emotions. 

We had discussed doing a TPFest Lynchian Short Film Compet with films UNDER 5 MINUTES and hope Amanda and Jared consider it for the 20 year gala next year.  Greg Olson seemed to like the idea and I think there's a lot of talent out there who would participate.  

Susan

     
“Half a truth is often a great lie.”

Ben Franklin

Angel, I know what you're saying. The problem with any fan created film is that we love the show SO much, and single actors are so ingrained in our minds, that nothing would ever compare. There is only one Doc Hayward, there is only one Sheriff Truman. So because that, it sort of pales in comparison.

But it was never really suppose to be perfect like the Twin Peaks that we know and love. In a way, it's similar to Flappy.

For those that didn't like Twin Twin Peaks, I would still suggest they read the fan fiction continuation that was written by Amanda and Karlos and everyone. When your'e reading it, you see the correct Truman, and Doc Hayward, etc. and because of that it's more enjoyable.

Sure, it was just a fan film, but I still applaud the effort that Helen put into creating the piece. At least she tried doing something creative, and I always applaud people being creative. I am of the same feeling with Flappy. Some people didn't like it, but at least Chris and the others on that project created somethings. :)

I just think it was lazy casting (Truman was a woman that wasn't even in drag, or masculine in appearance) and for an amateur bit-- I mean, worse than high school theater-- it dragged to an uncomfortable length.

But I guess I do have to give them credit for going on location and following through.

 NICE work!  We missed the party Saturday night so this was a real treat to watch.  Maybe the best year ever for costumes and Q&A!!!

 Thanks for all your videography!

Susan

     
“Half a truth is often a great lie.”

Ben Franklin

Some people were complaining that Surveillance was the feature last year because it wasn't a David Lynch film. There's a definite lack of new material to show.

Eh, wouldn't have said anything if they hadn't been so disrespectful. Making out and running around and high fiving eachother right in front of/over Charlotte during her film.

Personally...I think everyone needs to GET THE F**K OVER IT.

Seriously, you're arguing on the internet about a 17 minute fan film. Really? Don't we all have better things to do? Helen Reed is a film STUDENT. When you're a film STUDENT, you can't always get decent actors to be in your films. So you make do. Not everyone in it was terrible. And from Helen's perspective, it was about the project as a whole, not just the acting. Ignore the acting, and it was a decently-made film.

I'm not going to bash anything we show at film night because trust me, we shown some stupid shit over the years, but we show it because we like to give people the chance to put their stuff out there. Greg Olson is the driving force behind this, and we appreciate it. Even if it means we had to watch Flappy every year for damn near five years straight. And let me tell you, attendees complain about pretty much anything we show that isn't Twin Peaks. I got just as many people whining about Inner Balance as I did about Twin Twin Peaks. And we've had more people complain about Flappy than I would have thought possible. It's all personal perspective and us organizers do what we can to appease attendee fickleness (a huge part of the reason we did NOT have Nightsage at the festival this year...the number of people complaining about them was impressive). And as far as the celebs are concerned...they're big boys and girls. I doubt they were sitting there contemplating ditching the fest because a group of people decided to be rude. I mentioned the incident to Charlotte later and she said she wasn't even bothered by it. Her response: "Sometimes people are just like that."

Frankly, it's damn tacky to sit here in this thread and bash either Josh or Helen. I don't give a crap how rude anyone was being. Rebel asked for an update on the festival, and this is what she's given. Real nice, internet. Real nice.

~ Amanda

"Just fear me, love me, do as I say and I will be your slave..."

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I wholeheartedly concur.

Susan (who loved Inner Balance and the soon-to-be in serious pre-production feature Untitled Desert Project)

     
“Half a truth is often a great lie.”

Ben Franklin

     
“Half a truth is often a great lie.”

Ben Franklin

~ Amanda

"Just fear me, love me, do as I say and I will be your slave..."