And now, a note from the God that is Joss whedon...

September 17, 2004 - Greetings from Joss


Well, sports fans, it's official. The movie is shot. Done. And I couldn't be happier to be through with it. No more of that exciting, vibrant set, that warm camaraderie, that creative stimulus, free donuts... Excuse me. I have something in my eye... free donuts...

Oh, there's things I'll miss. But there's definitely things I WON'T miss.
In no particular order:

1) Fillion. People who are prettier than me are not supposed to be funnier than me. I think it's a guild thing. And that whole 'gracious and professional' thing got old on day ONE, you know what I mean?

2) Cinematographer Jack Green. This guy lights stuff ALL THE TIME. Seriously, like eighty-three percent of the shots had light in them. He totally didn't get my "Just Like Radio" concept for the film.

3) The incessant meddling of the studio: where was it? We waited and waited, what, are they all too busy and important to take the time to ruin my little film? This is Hollywood, people. Learn our ways and customs while you're here. Sheesh.

Just a taste of the Hell I've been through. And being surrounded by beautiful women, and, let's face it, beautiful men, all of whom get along, work hard and play their characters with such ease and nuance it's clear they were born for the roles -- who needs that?

But no matter how much I suffer for my art, it's worth it. 'Cause come April 22nd I think we'll be bringing you an exciting film that's a powerful statement about the right to be free. Which is not as cool as my original statement about the right to tasty garlic mussels in a cilantro broth, but the freedom thing's okay too. The editing started this week, and after just a first cut I can safely say this will be the greatest film since whatever film comes out right before it. And I'm not backing down from that.

Thanks for your support. And I mean that more literally than people usually do -- Coming back from the Chicago Con and telling people there was a Serenity booth put up and run entirely by fans... you should have seen their faces. Hell, you should have seen mine. But not too close. And not before, like, 10:00 -- maybe 11:00 a.m. And maybe sort of from the side. The back-ish part of the side. You should have seen my hair.

Be well. Good things are coming.

Cilantro!

-joss.

Willy Wonka, Yippie!

I just watched a preview for the new Charlie and the chocolate factory movie! Let me tell you...it was kinda scary. Tim burton is directing it so it is going to be just a little wierd, but the most important peice of info is that Johnny Depp is going to play Willy Wonka. In my oppinion, if they are going to re make this classic...they have to cast Johnny as Wonka. Who else would they cast to play this extremely strange, half insane owner of a giant chocolate factory? I cannot wait to see it in theaters. Or even to see a better preview. Depp , although a beautiful man, looks extremely weird in this movie....but because he is such a great actor, and a beautiful man..we shall let that slide. The chocolate factory itself looks some what like something you would find in a Dr. Seuss book. It is very bright and vibrant in color...hahaha..I just said vibrant. I suppose that you would all want the address to see this preview? Well here it is. Check it out yourself and then comment on your feelings toward it here on this blog...ok.
www.chocolatefactorymovie.warnerbros.com Go now and look!!!!!

Here is a thought to put in your head...or it may just come out your ear...

I have this theory that there is a demon...no wait... I have a theory that people resigned to live out their work days in cubicles begin to think that there isn't another world beyond those three and a half, cushioned, dark green walls. Sure you try to make it better with pictures of friends, or perhaps drawings of made up friends ( like Bobbert, and Stanley). I myself tried to bring this hole I sit in now some Christmas spirit, by hanging paper snowflakes on my walls. I haven't felt the spirit here...Maybe its late eh?
I have seen my coworkers go about their work day..And the most exciting thing to them is a new item on e-bay...Or a funny e-mail from one of those "outsiders" or, as I like to call them, the "non cubies".
I start to feel like a drone...Just going about my day like I did the day before...and the day before that...and so on. There is the occasional chatting between "cubies". Such as "Hi, how was your Christmas?" or " Hey, did you see this speaker set on e-bay?" But for the most part...Nothing real earth shattering going on.
Then it dawned on me. My computer is my only link to the outside world! I have no other way of communicating to normal people, unless I do it as I am now...Through the computer. The computer seems a little scary to me now. What if it is making me rely on it on purpose?! Have you ever found yourself connected to a computer..and then just when everything is dandy...it breaks down! Or freezes up! Well, then you go through withdrawals..don't you dare admit that you dont! you start to feel...cut off. Like the thing that kept you together is somehow now missing since you cant visit Jamesmarsters.com, or surf e-bay for some old collectors idem. You are alone...no e-mail, no blog, no friends (but Bobbert and Stanley).
That is how they get you. That's right THEY! They are the ones fooling you into thinking that you need that computer. They are the ones making you need to see updates on websites, new items on e-bay! They are the ones there in your cubicle...the only link to the outside world!!!!!!!! Who are they you ask??? Not really sure, but when I find them I will let you know..then there will be a time for payback!
Or you know, I could very easily be insane and this is the only way to entertain my poor bored head.
So if work gets to you a little..like it obviously does me...comment, or don't... Becky will. This blog is my only link people!!!! Don't leave me here all alone with Bobbert!!!!!AHHHHH!

Hello Becky

(Since no one else comments on my blog, I am only going to address her) I have been told to post a new blog, because apparently mine is getting boring...Ahem. So without further introduction I give you. (trumpet music plays) My new post!
I have just recently finished moving into an apartment. Let me tell you, the moving process...Not fun. I know that a lot of you have been there and done that, so you can relate. I didn't realize how much useless stuff I had. What intrigued me more was that even though I knew that it was useless...I would say to myself "Self, you have many great memories attached to this box of Archie comic books." Then I would proceed to put the box back in the closet and repeat the process with the old X-men comic books. So very sad...I am pathetic. Although I did not bring either of these Items to the new apartment...I kept them. I did however bring a James Marsters calendar. I also had a hard time justifying the need to bring all Buffy merchandise to the apartment. You see my room now...There is no doubt in your mind that I am an obsessed fan of the show. I now have my own Buffy shrine, and an autograph wall...and what Buffy apartment room can go without a trusty cardboard Spike Life size stand up? I mean really.
The point to this drabble is...I had an interesting week of filling up boxes with stuff I hadn't seen for years. It brought back great memories of pipe cleaner wormies, and Archie comic book marathons. Hopefully some of you can relate. Or I should probably rephrase that to I hope Becky can relate. She is the only one that really comments. Go Becky! You kill the best! As for you other sort of "friends" that claim to care...You know who you are..More importantly I know who you are and I know where you live! Ok, empty threats not too scary....but come on people...Becky cant do this by herself!

Testing, testing 1,2,3

This is a test...to see if my icon works. I know that this is all very fascinating to you...so...comment.

Loud Noises!

I have checked this blog every day...sometimes twice a day. I am very sad that no one loves me enough to make comments. (except for Becky, she gets a star in my book...a gold one!) But all you other freaks out there that call yourself my friends are to be shunned!!! I hope your happy!
Plate cheese!

On a much happier note...

Although my earlier post suggests that I am in a bad mood, I am actually very happy today!! I have purchosed tickets to the Houston Buffy convention that will take place in April!!!. I will get to see the ever wonderful James Marsters...as well as Amber Benson, and Andy Hallet. There are also some other bonus guests whose names at this point would mean nothing to all of you unless you were a Buffy/Angel fan. You can just pretend to care and next time you see me, if you mention this post, I may have to scream out and jump up and down cause I am just so excited. As Becky would say..."don't talk about it I'll Hyperventilate!".

Work is stupid!

So, the last few days at work have been very interesting...to say the least. Our system has been having proplems since last Friday. Customers call in...then hear the lingo of "Welcome to (company name), the leader in small bussiness communications." In my head I think "the leader in breaking down..." Customers are told the same old shpill of "the technitions are working on it as fast as they can." for all we know they're over there playing video games, while we get the blame, and get yelled at!!! Rude!!!There is nothing more tireing then going to work at seven in the morning and then being yelled at for seven hours!!! I love it!!! There, now that I have vented...I feel a little better....almost.