Summer Blockbusters

Summer Blockbusters

It’s always been a secret dream of mine to be a famous Screenwriter. A few years ago, I wrote my first film. I think it’s got the potential to do AVATAR-like business (without sucking, of course). And lucky for you, I’m giving you a free taste of my masterpiece right here on Blommit. Below are some select scenes from the screenplay. You can thank me later.

Wright & Wong

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View Comments / Jul 22.10 / Summer Blockbusters / by Alex Aloise

// The Little Guys

By Alex Aloise .
03.08.10 // Best Day Ever

I’m watching the Oscars right now as I write this.

For all of the obvious stars in attendance, this show is more or less expected for them.

It’s their job to become famous enough to be seen at the Oscars one day.

For the really big stars, it’s a surprise if they’re NOT at this type of show.

But for the “smaller” folk in the audience, this is as good as it will ever get for them.

The set designers, make-up artists, sound mixers, and the like.

These are the people who work their entire careers to have their name announced.

It’s the only way most people will ever know their name.

Imagine that for a second.

Everything you ever dreamed of, everything you ever worked for…

All boiled down to one brief moment of recognition.

If that were your life would it automatically rank as your best day ever?

It’s hard to think that anything would ever top it.

You’ve reached the pinnacle, the top of your career.

There is nowhere left for you to go, professionally.

You’ve earned your place at the podium.

Just don’t let it get to your head.

Remember your spot on the Hollywood food chain.

And when you pick up your award, don’t forget, you’ve only got 45 seconds.

There are more important things to get to.

Like Taylor Fucking Lautner introducing a tribute to Horror films.

Because that makes sense.

So enjoy it, you little winners.

This is the moment of your life.

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View Comments / Mar 08.10 / Best Day Ever / by Alex Aloise

// Pages in the Baby Book

By Alex Aloise .
02.12.10 // Firsts

Are the Firsts that get all of the attention the Firsts that really matter? Society has developed the list for us. The list of Firsts that every respectable person has to hit by a certain time in their lives.

First steps
First word
First day of school
First crush
First kiss
First dance
First date
First “time”
First day of work

But what do these Firsts do for us as individuals? Are these actually milestones that help shape who you are as a person? Or are they nothing more than checkpoints, making sure that you’re caught up with everyone else?

I don’t buy these Firsts. Sure, they’re exciting when they happen (sometimes more so for those around you), but looking back on them did they seriously play a part in defining YOU?

I think there’s a better list of Firsts out there. One that you could keep tabs of and look back on to point out exactly how it set your life into a particular direction.

First trip to the mall
Did you instantly fall in love with the seemingly unending hallways of stores and the people who populated them? Or were you turned off by the unruly crowds and the seemingly unending hallways of stores that you kept getting dragged into? This single supposedly mundane day out could have molded your entire view on shopping, consumerism, commercialism, trends, etc. It may seem trivial to some, but a person’s shopping habits say a lot about their likes/dislikes/personality in general. And it all could have started with the first trip to the mall.

First time you were yelled at by an authority figure
Did you cower in fear and disappointment that first time your parents/teacher/boss/etc. raised their voice at you? Or did it spark something instead? Did it create the rebel who would go on to buck the system at any cost, eventually leading to his or her own undoing? Or did it light an inspirational/creative/entrepreneurial fire under your ass? It’s another moment that easily goes unnoticed by the masses, but one that could be just as pivotal as any other on the list.

First movie you ever saw (and can remember)
Your first movie, as early as it may be, has the power to shape your view on cinema. Will you see it as just a bigger, longer version of the stuff you see on TV already? Or will you view it as a window into another world, where literally anything you can imagine can come to life? That perception can in turn decide how you view creativity, imagination, and storytelling all together.

I could keep going on, spouting off things like The first album you bought with your own money (mine was The Village People’s Greatest Hits…I won’t go into it) or The first chore your parents made you do, but I’ll spare you the length.

The point is I think baby books need some more pages. Steps, words, and poops are all well and fine. That said, if you really want to document the person your child becomes, start counting the little things. They could make the biggest difference.

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View Comments / Feb 12.10 / Firsts / by Alex Aloise