With fulsome thanks to Mr G. S. of Glasgow, I received in the mail an advance DVD of Darwin’s Lost Weekend, the film that some of us scripted and shot way back at the Cromer Is SO Bracing meeting in February. I extracted it from the wrapper (which looked like someone – perhaps a creationist postal worker – had tried to set light to it), put 10p in my Windows Media Player and spun the disk. How we laughed on the way to the Discovery Institute. If I told you any more, Mr G. S. of Glasgow would have to kill me, so you’ll have to wait for next week’s Gala Premiere at the Science Blogging Moot in London.
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The envelope of my copy looked like it had been mauled by a ground sloth. I think someone’s trying to stop this film getting out.
Mine had been viciously pecked by some kind of bird – a Galapagos finch no doubt.
Well, I’m sure I ain’t the only one who recycles
teabagspadded envelopes and the like.As M@ and Karen allude to, looks like a mysterious random film critic is guilty of
foulfowl play here. How strange. Dr Fenner’s copy was received but I don’t know what state the packaging was in by the time it reached Hannover.Many thanks indeed, Mr G. S. – Very enjoyable! I have already had inquiries about when it’ll be up on YouTube?
Well Dr H.G. – it certainly won’t be up on YouTube before the World Gala Premiere, that’s for sure. I’ll speak to co-producer Steve Lillywhite when we’re at the RI this Saturday though.
Shame I can’t be there …
I’m so looking forward watching it!… So, the World Gala Premiere is at the meeting this Saturday then?… Cool!
Congratulations to all of you who worked hard on it!
;-)
Details are as follows:- 6.10-6.20 PM: World Premiere: Darwin’s Lost Weekend, Faraday Theatre
I guess we should count ourselves lucky that unfortunately, Dr H.G. can’t make it as rumour has it that he was going to wear this
fetchingcostume again !!Gentlemen and Ladies. I was amazing diverted by your announcement regarding the forthcoming release of the kinematic epic said to feature Mr Darwin.
I understand that a Digital Versatile Disc has been dispatched to sundry parties connected with the production of said feature. Sadly, none has yet been seen within the Principality – regardless of condition.
I look forward (I think) to attending the gala opening on Saturday next.
I remain Sir, your obedient servant,
John of Wales
Dearest Sir John of Wales,
One was and indeed remains mindful, that one did not want to constitute too many advance copies of the said Digital Versatile Disc at the bequest of Messrs Harrison-Phipps and Lillywhite ahead of this Premiere. If however, you would like a duplicate, please send me an electronic message with a note of your current whereabouts within the Majestic Principality and one shall oblige at your entreat.
There is some additional exordium here on I’Editor and here on FriendFeed
Whilst the content is somewhat unrelated, one does note with naturally selected interest that you, good Sir, will be presenting Far out: Speculations on science communication 50 years from now just prior to the now (over the weekend) scheduled screening.
Fond and most humble regards,
Mr G.S. of Glasgow
The Gee Chickens and Beelzebun Demon Bunny of DOOM demand to know why their names do not, in fact, feature in the end credits of the finished piece. And Caroline the eVolvo thinks that her name should indeed be above the title. You’ll be hearing from their agent soon (Mrs Gee’s Location Catering™ of Cromer).
Will those of us across the pond have a chance of witnessing this opus? I’m thinking live streaming event!
My copy of the movie arrived in a perfectly normal looking envelope this Saturday. I very much enjoyed watching the movie and look forward to the World Gala Premiere this Saturday. What is the dresscode?
@Sir John…..“The cat is in the bag – wink wink”
@Martin – Glad at least one of the 5 packages arrived intact. What is the dresscode? Let me see.
“Clothing IS required; it is NOT optional. Casual/chic is probably the best. It’s not formals and black tie, but it’s not ragged shorts and halter tops, either. I’m thinking casual elegance. Choice of attire when it comes to a movie premiere would ultimately depend on the scale of the affair. For instance, would it imply a star studded affair? Will you want or even need to attract attention? Think about what precisely you want from this particular event and go for it”.
“In many premieres, the attire is surprisingly largely casual. Still other premiers are essentially strictly white tie or possibly black tie events. If you are unsure about dress code you have the option of dressing up your outfit with a smart formal jacket or wrap which you can immediately throw off if overdressed. Women can also team sexy stilettos with dressy jeans and a halter neck top”.
@Mrs Gee’s Location Catering™ of Cromer – ‘Twas upon my second viewing that I noted the closing titles didn’t include:-
Chickens – Hermione, Luna, Bracken, Bluebell, Charlie and Lola
Rabbit (billed as ‘Guinea Pig’) – Beelzebun Demon Bunny of DOOM
I’ll see if I can get the chaps to edit this in at a later stage (not possible before Sat)
@Caroline eVolvo. As above, I’ll ask the chaps to edit in your details. Hope you get out of that repair garage sooooon.
Twas upon my second viewing that I noted the closing titles didn’t include
I’d change these as soon as you can, if I were you. Chickens can be litigious little blighters, and you know what Beelzebun Demon Bunny of DOOM can be like, from your own experience. How are you getting on with the prosthesis, by the way?
Graham – plz to stop with pictures of Henry in swan dresses. Thank you.
Sincerely,
everybody.
I wouldn’t have worn that frumpy old frock anyway. Graham, what were you thinking of? (No – don’t answer that).
I’d have worn a grass skirt and my green lurex boob tube.
That swan dress does have a flatteringly slimming effect though Henry.
I’d have worn a grass skirt and my green lurex boob tube.
I’m going to have to bleach out my visual cortex again. Argh, that stings.
I’m going to have to bleach out my visual cortex again
Make sure you get down into that calcarine fissure with a cotton swab or bottle brush.
test
NN platform #fail.
Comment via blog instead
Mr Steel – Mrs Gee’s Location Catering™ of Cromer also requires a credit. So she says.
Eldrich. I forgot to add that in whilst morphing between platorms. Buggerationz.
Mention of Mrs Gee’s Location Catering™ of Cromer will be made, otherwise I am DOOMed. This is the only shot that I am aware of, thus far. Can I uze this, or do you haz more?
You can haz use that one.
Triffid !!!!
So is it on Uchoob yet?