Did this for a Jam on a art site.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Cameo in my Graphic Novel
There are three characters in a Graphic Novel Im working on that are based off Celebrities. Tom Cruise, Danny McBride, and Terry Crews.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Jim Johnson Poster
Just finished this Jim Johnson poster. It's done with pencil then went over with an ink pen and sharpie. I will be bringing it to the Eagles/ Broncos game this Sunday.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Writing for Jimmy Fallon Panel
Yestery I had the pleasure of going to the Paley Center For Media to attend a panel with most of the writers from Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. They talked about how they came up with certain sketches and the process of putting together a good monologue joke. They also talked about the TV parodies like 7th Floor West, The real house wives.. It was very informative and rewarding for a comedy writer trying to do the same type of work.
Here's the part that I had to mention. There were these NYU girls sitting behind me and they wouldn't stop talking about Andy Sanberg and Jimmy Fallon. One of them was checking her twiiter or Facebook account and screamed, "How come Jimmy is answering everybody but me!" They went on about how they cried when they went inside 30 Rock and took a tour of NBC studio. It was annoying but I realize I may had been doing the same thing.
I took a writing for late night class and actually had a writing packet ready with monologues jokes, desk pieces, etc. When I got there, it felt really weird trying to approach the head writers and submit the packet, not to mention there was security. So I did the smart thing, left and went to my rehearsal for today's sketch show. I added the head writer on my Facebook months ago, and posted that I was attending the panel. Looking back, I may had imposed a little too much and may be looked upon as a stalker. Or he's thinking, "Who is this weirdo telling me happy birthday?"
Well can't say I didn't try. I'm gonna add him as a friend again, and this time I'll just try to submit through the old fashion way. The agent. Just got to get them to read my stuff. Damn catch-22. Tips for writers trying to break in. Don't abuse the social networking sites.
Here's the part that I had to mention. There were these NYU girls sitting behind me and they wouldn't stop talking about Andy Sanberg and Jimmy Fallon. One of them was checking her twiiter or Facebook account and screamed, "How come Jimmy is answering everybody but me!" They went on about how they cried when they went inside 30 Rock and took a tour of NBC studio. It was annoying but I realize I may had been doing the same thing.
I took a writing for late night class and actually had a writing packet ready with monologues jokes, desk pieces, etc. When I got there, it felt really weird trying to approach the head writers and submit the packet, not to mention there was security. So I did the smart thing, left and went to my rehearsal for today's sketch show. I added the head writer on my Facebook months ago, and posted that I was attending the panel. Looking back, I may had imposed a little too much and may be looked upon as a stalker. Or he's thinking, "Who is this weirdo telling me happy birthday?"
Well can't say I didn't try. I'm gonna add him as a friend again, and this time I'll just try to submit through the old fashion way. The agent. Just got to get them to read my stuff. Damn catch-22. Tips for writers trying to break in. Don't abuse the social networking sites.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
The Minds Behind "How I Met Your Mother"
The new Script Mag had a great article about the Sitcom, "How I met your mother." The two creators worked on Letterman for 4 1/2 years, and also worked on American Dad. They felt some comedy was not clever and mean-spirited. When they started their own show, HIMYM, they wrote what they knew, drawing from their own relationship experieces.
There are 10 writers on the show, with 3 female writers, most with comedy background working on shows like Friends, Will&Grace, Frasier, and SNL. They break their writing staff into smaller groups, and found that this way moves everything faster. They rotate writers around so everybody gets to work with each other.
There are 10 writers on the show, with 3 female writers, most with comedy background working on shows like Friends, Will&Grace, Frasier, and SNL. They break their writing staff into smaller groups, and found that this way moves everything faster. They rotate writers around so everybody gets to work with each other.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Improv/Kung Fu
Del Close talked about the group mind, and improv has this idea of "Yes/And" or agreement. In Wing Chun Kung Fu, we work together with our kung fu family to sense and react to energy being exchanged in various exercises.
Improv teach us to not think of anything or prepare anything for a scene, while wing chun trains our muscle memories, eventually causing us to move without thinking.
In comedy we have the rule of threes. In Wing Chun, we have the trilogy of forms. Each form is also broken into three parts.
Yes/and. When your scene partner gives you information, you agree with the info "and" you add information. In Wing Chun, your partner or enemy will feed information in a textile way, and you will sense it and answer back.
In Wing Chun we always focus on the center line. Improv we focus on the game of scene.
Posture is a key factor to a good structure in Kung Fu, and a good character in improv.
I'm beginning to discover a universal connection between all the things I do. These two things are playing a huge part in my life right now. I'm sure I can also add art into the mix, but I'll save that for later.
Improv teach us to not think of anything or prepare anything for a scene, while wing chun trains our muscle memories, eventually causing us to move without thinking.
In comedy we have the rule of threes. In Wing Chun, we have the trilogy of forms. Each form is also broken into three parts.
Yes/and. When your scene partner gives you information, you agree with the info "and" you add information. In Wing Chun, your partner or enemy will feed information in a textile way, and you will sense it and answer back.
In Wing Chun we always focus on the center line. Improv we focus on the game of scene.
Posture is a key factor to a good structure in Kung Fu, and a good character in improv.
I'm beginning to discover a universal connection between all the things I do. These two things are playing a huge part in my life right now. I'm sure I can also add art into the mix, but I'll save that for later.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Doing art for the Phils!
I'm rooting for the Phillies to win this year's World Series. I also wanted to do a piece that pays tribute to the late Harry Kalas.
Shot A Video Sketch
Yesterday I had a lot of funny helping a classmate shoot a sketch he wrote. We shot it from 5PM to 10PM at this great office we rented. We used the hallway and the conference room. There were many talented people and it was a great learning experience. I guess I was doing DP and camera work, but it was mostly a team collaboration. Looking forward to shooting more sketches, soon.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Gearing Up For My First Show
I am excited to say that I will be performing in a sketch show in two weeks. After almost a year of improv and writing, now I get to dive into the performing aspect. I will try to be prepared in the next rehearsal and knock it out of the ballpark.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
MY SNL AUDITION
WHAT IF BRUCE LEE NEVER DIED AND HOSTED SNL IN THE 70s
COLD OPENING
(sits down and pretends I'm tied up)
(Dan Akroyd impression)
GREEN HORNET
You'll never get away with this, Johnny the Gun! My ward Kato will be here to save me!
(stands next to chair)
(John Belushi impression)
JOHNNY THE GUN
Ha! He'll never get here in time, Green Hornet! Now prepare to die!
(runs to stage right)
(Bruce Lee impression)
Not so fast!
Start shadow boxing and kicking around the room. Runs to the chair and sits down.
(Dan Akroyd impression)
Thank heavens you're here, Kato! I thought I was done.
(Bruce Lee impression)
No problem, boss. (To Johnny) Any last words, Johnny?
(John Belushi impression)
LIVE FROM NEW YORK, IT'S SATURDAY NIGHT
DON PARDO
It's Saturday Night Live. Dan Akroyd, John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, Jane Curtain. Fast forward a little. Special guest Bruce Lee, musical guest Bruce Springsteen and the E String Band, Blues Brothers. Ladies and gentlemen. Bruce Lee
BRUCE LEE
Thank you. My name is Bruce Lee. I'm an actor and martial artist. My training dated back to when I was 10 years old in Hong Kong. I was trained in Gung Fu growing up. Here are some of the different attacks.
Bruce Lee kicks and punches, then fast forward to him saying, "We have a great show tonight. Bruce Springsteen and the E String is here". We go to commercial break and now we are in a saloon. I stand behind the bar and turn around.
JOHN BELUSHI
bluda doo woo ah
DON PARDO
And now! Samurai meets the man with now name.
Bruce Lee walks in dressed like Clint Eastwood. Cowboy hat, Pancho, and a cigar in his mouth.
BRUCE LEE
(gruff voice like Clint)
I'm looking a wanted man.
Pulls out a wanted poster and it's a drawing of John Belushi with his samurai make-up
We fast forward to the super bassamatic 75 commercial with Dan Akroyd. Then we go to Bruce Lee on main stage.
BRUCE LEE
Ladies and gentlemen, Bruce Springsteen and the E String Band
Bruce Springsteen sings a little bit from Thunder Road.
DON PARDO
And now! Weekend update with Jane Curtain and Dan Akroyd.
Fast forward.
DAN AKROYD
Jane, you ignorant slut!
We fast forward to Bruce Lee on main stage announcing Bruce Springsteen and the E String band. They sing a bit of Tenth Avenue Freeze-out and the Blues Brothers come out. Johnny Blues sings the second verse.
We go to the goodbyes and Bruce Lee thanks everybody.
(End of show)
COLD OPENING
(sits down and pretends I'm tied up)
(Dan Akroyd impression)
GREEN HORNET
You'll never get away with this, Johnny the Gun! My ward Kato will be here to save me!
(stands next to chair)
(John Belushi impression)
JOHNNY THE GUN
Ha! He'll never get here in time, Green Hornet! Now prepare to die!
(runs to stage right)
(Bruce Lee impression)
Not so fast!
Start shadow boxing and kicking around the room. Runs to the chair and sits down.
(Dan Akroyd impression)
Thank heavens you're here, Kato! I thought I was done.
(Bruce Lee impression)
No problem, boss. (To Johnny) Any last words, Johnny?
(John Belushi impression)
LIVE FROM NEW YORK, IT'S SATURDAY NIGHT
DON PARDO
It's Saturday Night Live. Dan Akroyd, John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, Jane Curtain. Fast forward a little. Special guest Bruce Lee, musical guest Bruce Springsteen and the E String Band, Blues Brothers. Ladies and gentlemen. Bruce Lee
BRUCE LEE
Thank you. My name is Bruce Lee. I'm an actor and martial artist. My training dated back to when I was 10 years old in Hong Kong. I was trained in Gung Fu growing up. Here are some of the different attacks.
Bruce Lee kicks and punches, then fast forward to him saying, "We have a great show tonight. Bruce Springsteen and the E String is here". We go to commercial break and now we are in a saloon. I stand behind the bar and turn around.
JOHN BELUSHI
bluda doo woo ah
DON PARDO
And now! Samurai meets the man with now name.
Bruce Lee walks in dressed like Clint Eastwood. Cowboy hat, Pancho, and a cigar in his mouth.
BRUCE LEE
(gruff voice like Clint)
I'm looking a wanted man.
Pulls out a wanted poster and it's a drawing of John Belushi with his samurai make-up
We fast forward to the super bassamatic 75 commercial with Dan Akroyd. Then we go to Bruce Lee on main stage.
BRUCE LEE
Ladies and gentlemen, Bruce Springsteen and the E String Band
Bruce Springsteen sings a little bit from Thunder Road.
DON PARDO
And now! Weekend update with Jane Curtain and Dan Akroyd.
Fast forward.
DAN AKROYD
Jane, you ignorant slut!
We fast forward to Bruce Lee on main stage announcing Bruce Springsteen and the E String band. They sing a bit of Tenth Avenue Freeze-out and the Blues Brothers come out. Johnny Blues sings the second verse.
We go to the goodbyes and Bruce Lee thanks everybody.
(End of show)
Monday, September 28, 2009
Demi-God Feast
Demi-God Feast
INT. MOUNT OLYMPUS - DAY
THESEUS, PERSEUS, and HERAKLES are having a feast at a round table.
THESEUS
Let us toast for the many challenges we have overcome.
They toast holding up their wine goblets.
PERSEUS
It is perhaps a great day to share our tales of success.
HERAKLES
Indeed, Perseus.
THESEUS
There is one thing I wanted to clear up, my demi-god breatheren. I must say that I overcame the most challenging hardship, with less or no assistant from the Gods.
PERSEUS
I have slayed the multi-serpent-headed, Medusa. That should be the most challenging task!
HERAKLES
I have completed the twelve labors.
PERSEUS AND THESEUS
Shut up, Herk!
THESEUS
Alright, dudes. Let's be frank. I killed the Minotaur! And all I had to help me was a ball of string.
PERSEUS
Listen, man! I killed Medusa! That bitch freezes people by looking at them!
THESEUS
But you had all kinds of cool gadgets to help you. Hermes' Winged Sandals, Hades' cap of invisibility, Athena's shield. I only had a ball of string!
HERAKLES
I completed the 12 labors
PERSEUS
Nobody gives a shit, Herc! You were born with super strength.
Herakles bites his lips.
PERSEUS (CONTINUE)
I killed the Medusa and then used her head to freeze the Kraken! That's got to count for something.
THESEUS
Yeah! And how did you carry that head.
PERSEUS
In a magic bag. You know. The that lets me put anything inside.
THESEUS
You see! Magic bag! That's what I'm talking about, dude! Guess what I had when I had to find my way through a maze to kill the Minotaur? A BALL OF STRING!
HERAKLES
I choked two snakes when I was a baby.
THESEUS AND PERSEUS
SHUT UP!
(BLACKOUT)
INT. MOUNT OLYMPUS - DAY
THESEUS, PERSEUS, and HERAKLES are having a feast at a round table.
THESEUS
Let us toast for the many challenges we have overcome.
They toast holding up their wine goblets.
PERSEUS
It is perhaps a great day to share our tales of success.
HERAKLES
Indeed, Perseus.
THESEUS
There is one thing I wanted to clear up, my demi-god breatheren. I must say that I overcame the most challenging hardship, with less or no assistant from the Gods.
PERSEUS
I have slayed the multi-serpent-headed, Medusa. That should be the most challenging task!
HERAKLES
I have completed the twelve labors.
PERSEUS AND THESEUS
Shut up, Herk!
THESEUS
Alright, dudes. Let's be frank. I killed the Minotaur! And all I had to help me was a ball of string.
PERSEUS
Listen, man! I killed Medusa! That bitch freezes people by looking at them!
THESEUS
But you had all kinds of cool gadgets to help you. Hermes' Winged Sandals, Hades' cap of invisibility, Athena's shield. I only had a ball of string!
HERAKLES
I completed the 12 labors
PERSEUS
Nobody gives a shit, Herc! You were born with super strength.
Herakles bites his lips.
PERSEUS (CONTINUE)
I killed the Medusa and then used her head to freeze the Kraken! That's got to count for something.
THESEUS
Yeah! And how did you carry that head.
PERSEUS
In a magic bag. You know. The that lets me put anything inside.
THESEUS
You see! Magic bag! That's what I'm talking about, dude! Guess what I had when I had to find my way through a maze to kill the Minotaur? A BALL OF STRING!
HERAKLES
I choked two snakes when I was a baby.
THESEUS AND PERSEUS
SHUT UP!
(BLACKOUT)
Slow Motion Man
Slow Motion Man
EXT. PARK - DAY
A MAN and Woman is having a picnic. A VILLAIN runs up to them and kicks their picnic basket away.
VILLAIN
Ha! Hand over your goods!
WOMAN
Don't hurt us!
MAN
Help!
Everybody turns their head, staring at the same direction. They see SLOW MOTION MAN standing in a heroic posture. He starts to run towards the Villain and the couple, only he's moving super slow.
WOMAN
Who's is that guy?
VILLAIN
Oh, no! Slow Motion Man! Fool!
MAN
We're saved!
Slow motion man is still slowly running towards them, but he barely ran three feet.
WOMAN
He'll teach you to ruin such a beautiful picnic.
MAN
Yeah! Slow motion man will save us!
VILLAIN
What will I do? I'm no match for a superhero. I better scram and live to fight another day!
The villain runs off.
VILLAIN
We'll meet again, slow motion man!
MAN
He's gone. We're saved
WOMAN
Thanks slow motion man! You saved our picnic
Slow motion man is still running towards them. He's ran about four feet.
SLOW MOTION MAN
Dooon'ttt wooorrrryyyy aaaaabbboouuutt iiiittt!!
The couple packed their picnic back up.
MAN
We'll we're gonna go now. Thanks for saving our lives, Slow motion man.
WOMAN
God Bless.
The couple leaves. Slow motion man is still running towards them.
SLOW MOTION MAN
Tttthheeee dddaaayyyy isss saaaavvvveeddd aaaagggaaaaiii...
(Blackout)
EXT. PARK - DAY
A MAN and Woman is having a picnic. A VILLAIN runs up to them and kicks their picnic basket away.
VILLAIN
Ha! Hand over your goods!
WOMAN
Don't hurt us!
MAN
Help!
Everybody turns their head, staring at the same direction. They see SLOW MOTION MAN standing in a heroic posture. He starts to run towards the Villain and the couple, only he's moving super slow.
WOMAN
Who's is that guy?
VILLAIN
Oh, no! Slow Motion Man! Fool!
MAN
We're saved!
Slow motion man is still slowly running towards them, but he barely ran three feet.
WOMAN
He'll teach you to ruin such a beautiful picnic.
MAN
Yeah! Slow motion man will save us!
VILLAIN
What will I do? I'm no match for a superhero. I better scram and live to fight another day!
The villain runs off.
VILLAIN
We'll meet again, slow motion man!
MAN
He's gone. We're saved
WOMAN
Thanks slow motion man! You saved our picnic
Slow motion man is still running towards them. He's ran about four feet.
SLOW MOTION MAN
Dooon'ttt wooorrrryyyy aaaaabbboouuutt iiiittt!!
The couple packed their picnic back up.
MAN
We'll we're gonna go now. Thanks for saving our lives, Slow motion man.
WOMAN
God Bless.
The couple leaves. Slow motion man is still running towards them.
SLOW MOTION MAN
Tttthheeee dddaaayyyy isss saaaavvvveeddd aaaagggaaaaiii...
(Blackout)
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Fantasy Dancer
Fantasy Dancer
Int. Living Room - Evening
Group of young ladies are having a bachelorette party. They are all in their mid twenties. SILVIA is sitting in a chair. JUDY and PEGGY are standing by the closed door.
JUDY
Alright, ladies! You ready for your entertainment, Silvia?
Judy opens the door. DONNY walks in, wearing a long trench coat.
PEGGY
We got you a stripper from one of those ads. This sexy thang is from this place call fantasy dancers.
JUDY
They had a grand opening special. They do role-playing
SILVIA
Oh muh-god, you guys! You got one of those firemen or police men strippers?
DONNY
You ladies ready to have some fun? Here, put this CD in.
Peggy puts on the CD and it's the theme song to the 1960s spider-man cartoon. Donny takes off his trench coat and reveals that he is wearing a toddler's spider-man Halloween costume. He puts on the mask and starts doing a really unorthodox dance routine.
SILVIA
This isn't what I imagined it would be, guys!
PEGGY
Maybe he'll start stripping in a bit.
Donny attempts to take off his toddler shirt. The ladies starts cheering, but Donny drops the shirt back down and wave a finger at them. He then starts doing dances and pretends he's shooting spider webs from his wrist and starts skipping around the living room.
JUDY
Maybe he'll start stripping soon.
SILVIA
You got him from Fantasy Dancers, huh?
PEGGY
Yeah. Grand opening special.
SILVIA
He's not going to take that costume off, is he?
The music stops and Donny pulls a chair up to Silvia and lays on it upside down as if he's spider-man hanging upside down from his webbing. He pulls his mask up over his mouth and starts making kissing noises.
JUDY
Silvia, I am so embarrassed. I never should had called that place and got you a dancer.
The music stops and Donny is crouched down on a chair.
PEGGY
What should we do?
JUDY
Maybe we can shoo it away like a cat.
SILVIA
I love this dancer! You guys are the best!
(Blackout)
Int. Living Room - Evening
Group of young ladies are having a bachelorette party. They are all in their mid twenties. SILVIA is sitting in a chair. JUDY and PEGGY are standing by the closed door.
JUDY
Alright, ladies! You ready for your entertainment, Silvia?
Judy opens the door. DONNY walks in, wearing a long trench coat.
PEGGY
We got you a stripper from one of those ads. This sexy thang is from this place call fantasy dancers.
JUDY
They had a grand opening special. They do role-playing
SILVIA
Oh muh-god, you guys! You got one of those firemen or police men strippers?
DONNY
You ladies ready to have some fun? Here, put this CD in.
Peggy puts on the CD and it's the theme song to the 1960s spider-man cartoon. Donny takes off his trench coat and reveals that he is wearing a toddler's spider-man Halloween costume. He puts on the mask and starts doing a really unorthodox dance routine.
SILVIA
This isn't what I imagined it would be, guys!
PEGGY
Maybe he'll start stripping in a bit.
Donny attempts to take off his toddler shirt. The ladies starts cheering, but Donny drops the shirt back down and wave a finger at them. He then starts doing dances and pretends he's shooting spider webs from his wrist and starts skipping around the living room.
JUDY
Maybe he'll start stripping soon.
SILVIA
You got him from Fantasy Dancers, huh?
PEGGY
Yeah. Grand opening special.
SILVIA
He's not going to take that costume off, is he?
The music stops and Donny pulls a chair up to Silvia and lays on it upside down as if he's spider-man hanging upside down from his webbing. He pulls his mask up over his mouth and starts making kissing noises.
JUDY
Silvia, I am so embarrassed. I never should had called that place and got you a dancer.
The music stops and Donny is crouched down on a chair.
PEGGY
What should we do?
JUDY
Maybe we can shoo it away like a cat.
SILVIA
I love this dancer! You guys are the best!
(Blackout)
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