Music, Midnight Noir, and the Crooked Man Pitch

January 16, 2024

The page moves from music into a Crooked Man pitch and a small midnight noir draft.

In this screenshot from the film "Cruising" (1980), we see a scene set at night in an urban environment. The focus is on a character, portrayed by Al Pacino, who is seen from behind. He wears a black leather jacket, adding to the mysterious and gritty atmosphere typical of a thriller. The character is walking down a wet street, reflecting the lights from the surrounding buildings and vehicles, which include several yellow taxis parked along the side.
The lighting is dim, enhancing the noir feel, with the streetlights and building signs providing the primary illumination. The scene captures the essence of a bustling city at night, with the architecture of the buildings and the parked cars contributing to the setting's authenticity. The mood is tense and immersive, drawing the viewer into the narrative's suspenseful world. The use of a VLC media player interface suggests this is a digital viewing, with familiar playback controls and menu options visible at the top and bottom of the screen.

5:30 PM

Debbie Deb’s “When I Hear Music”

5:30 p.m. (c)

When I Hear Music · Debbie Deb

https://youtu.be/RNSuX4KoWWQ

Chorus:

When I hear music, it makes me dance

You got the music, here's my chance

5:45 PM

A Fragment From “When I Hear Music”

5:45 p.m. (e)

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8:15 PM

Paulie in Goodfellas

8:15 p.m.

Paulie in the Goodfellas

8:30 PM

Calling Someone the Best Actor of All Time

8:30 p.m. (b)

The best actor of all time.

This image is a screenshot from a YouTube video titled "Sexual Magnet | GTA SA | PC | #77" on the channel "MattrixDTXI." It captures a scene from the video game "GTA SA" (Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas). The setting is outdoors, in a sunny and urban environment with palm trees visible in the background. The central figure in the scene is a character dressed in black, standing on the street among other characters. A yellow taxi and other vehicles are present, enhancing the urban atmosphere.
The game's interface displays a mini-map in the bottom left corner, showing the character's location. On the top right, status bars and the time "13:59" are visible, with the character, identified by "CJ," having a significant amount of in-game money totaling "$00499348." The text and imagery in this screenshot reflect the open-world nature and interactive elements typical of the "GTA SA" game.

12:15 AM

Soft Cell’s “Tainted Love”

Wednesday, January 17th.

12:00 a.m.

Soft Cell - Tainted Love (Official Music Video)

https://youtu.be/XZVpR3Pk-r8

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

Sometimes I feel I've got to

Run away I've got to

Get away

From the pain you drive into the heart of me

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[Chorus]

Once I ran to you (I ran)

Now, I'll run from you

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The screenshot shows a webpage from IMDb featuring the classic horror movie "The Exorcist." The page is presented in a dark-themed browser window, specifically from the Chrome browser, as indicated by the browser controls visible at the top of the image. The IMDb page details the film's title, release year (1973), and duration (2 hours 2 minutes).
Prominently displayed is a quote: "The demon is a Liar. He will LiE to confuse us. But he will also mix LiEs with the TRUTH to attack us." This quote appears in a stylized format with some words emphasized in uppercase for dramatic effect. To the left of the quote is a large, stylized blue "L" with a red arrow pointing upwards, possibly symbolizing the theme of lies referenced in the text.
Above the quote, there are interface elements from IMDb, including a star rating of 8.1/10 based on 449,000 ratings, along with options to access the cast & crew, user reviews, trivia, FAQ, and IMDbPro. The layout suggests a focus on the film's information and viewer engagement with its rating system. The overall tone of the screenshot is dark, with a focus on highlighting the horror theme of the movie through both design and textual elements.

12:30 AM

Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s “Relax”

12:30 a.m.

Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax (Official Video)

https://youtu.be/Yem_iEHiyJ0

[Intro]

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The image is a stylized scene from the 1980 film “Cruising” featuring Al Pacino. It depicts a nighttime setting with a striking contrast between the silhouettes and the illuminated window. In the foreground, a silhouetted figure stands on a path, their back turned to the viewer, creating a mysterious and tense atmosphere. The figure's posture suggests they are observing the scene across from them. In the background, a window glows with warm light, casting shadows and revealing a person standing inside, partially obscured by blinds. The surrounding area is dark, with deep purples and blues dominating the color scheme, enhancing the scene’s suspenseful mood. The use of bold colors and shadows suggests a dramatic and intense moment, characteristic of the film's thriller genre. The overall composition, with its focus on light and darkness, effectively conveys a sense of intrigue and unease.

1:30 AM

“City of Stars” From La La Land

1:15 a.m. (b)

'City of Stars' (Duet ft. Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone) - La La Land Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

https://youtu.be/GTWqwSNQCcg

[Verse 1: Sebastian & Mia]

City of stars

Are you shining just for me?

The image is a dark and atmospheric scene from the film "Cruising" (1980), featuring Al Pacino. Al Pacino is pictured in a dimly lit setting, predominantly obscured by shadows, with only one side of his face partially visible. His eyes are slightly illuminated, capturing an intense and contemplative expression that adds to the mysterious mood of the scene. The background is a blur of soft, out-of-focus lights in green and orange hues, suggesting an urban environment. The lighting is dramatic, enhancing the film noir style of the film. The use of shadow and low light creates a sense of suspense and intrigue, characteristic of the movie's themes. This visual style is essential to the film's exploration of identity and the complex narrative.

1:30 AM (b)

Another “City of Stars” Lyric Fragment

1:15 a.m. (c)

City of stars

There's so much that I can't see

The screenshot shows a Wikipedia page for the film "After Hours," directed by Martin Scorsese. The page provides an overview of the film, describing it as a 1985 American black comedy. It highlights that the screenplay was written by Joseph Minion, and production credits are given to Amy Robinson, Griffin Dunne, and Robert F. Colesberry. The page notes that the film is critically acclaimed for its black humor and classified as a cult film. A theatrical release poster by Marvin Mattelson is visible on the right side, depicting a man hanging from a clock face, suggesting themes of time and urgency. The layout includes sections for the plot, cast, themes, production, and reception, though only part of the plot summary is visible. The page is part of Wikipedia, a free online encyclopedia, and is designed with typical Wikipedia styling, featuring a navigation sidebar and a search bar at the top. The screenshot captures the article under the title "After Hours (film) - Wikipedia," with browser tabs and other interface elements visible at the top of the screen.

5:15 AM

Imagining “The Crooked Man” as a Psychological Thriller

5:15 a.m.

We can make the movie, "The Crooked Man". I'd love to direct it, as a psychological thriller, where heterosexuality is outlawed, and everyone has to be gay. I liked the movie After Hours, which is rewatchable. When I write, I do sort of aim to write a story, which meets my personal criteria. It's just got to be fun. That's pretty much it. Which it is for me.

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