The Reel World - Issue 1

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Issue 1 – February 2009

Welcome to the first issue of what I hope to be a monthly newsletter addressing whatever is taking my interest at the moment. Unlike other newsletters or zines, it will not be specific to an actor, TV show or film but a wide variety of things. But also, if you have any suggestions or want to discuss one of your favourite movies etc. then e-mail me at the address in the contact box and something can be sorted out. I would like this to be a community newsletter and would love for people to get involved. If it grows in popularity then I hope to attract some actors to do mini interviews too!

Films of the Month • In Bruges • Head

Spotlight - Cary Elwes • The Man • The Films

TV Treasury

STAFF OK, so I am the staff! It’s just me, editor extraordinaire, Catherine. By day an inconspicuous clerical assistant for an insurance company but in my spare time...a total movie geek. Horror, sci-fi, comedy, western, action, I’ll watch almost anything. Critics are all well and good but nothing is better than your own opinion.

• The Monkees • Focus Episode - Fairy Tale

Genre Focus - Horror • The Slasher

CONTACT ME... [email protected] www.thereelworlduk.com

Delve into DVD • Dr Horrible's Sing-Along Blog • Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (Blu-Ray)

Suggestions, comments...all are welcome!

FILMS OF THE MONTH Two hitmen find themselves in hiding after a hit gone wrong. But while Ken is enjoying some sight-seeing, Ray is busy soul-searching and desperate to leave Bruges as soon as possible. But things begin to get out of control when their boss calls. Midgets, Canadians, cocaine and the Belfry in the Markt. It can only be that fairy-tale city, Bruges. Of all the places they could have made a film about, Bruges isn’t the most obvious choice. But it’s probably one of the most effective! As well as being a great narrative, character-driven story, it is also a love-letter to this Belgian city. It is lovingly shot, writing a lot of the landmarks into the script. And what a script it is. Nominated for an Academy Award for the Original Screenplay, it is something akin to Quentin Tarantino, there is a wicked pace to it and yet it all sounds so natural and fluid. Amongst the (masses!) of swearing are some really intellectual conversations about the most absurd things like attacking someone with a bottle or Ray’s rant about suicidal midgets. The script has something to offend pretty much everybody but somehow manages to remain acceptable thanks to the wonderful innocence of Colin Farrell’s performance. His disgust at being in Bruges is absolutely priceless. I haven’t seen Colin Farrell in a wide array of films but this is hands down the best performance of his I have seen. Ray could have been a very confused character for a lesser actor, cold-hearted killer but with a dark past and a guilty conscience. However, Farrell really pulls off the heartbreaking scenes just as well as the comedy and it doesn’t feel awkward or disconnected. Brendan Gleeson makes for an excellent counterpart, calm and collected, rather enjoying the sightseeing but his mellow exterior only adds to the intensity of the character. I have never been much of a Ralph Fiennes fan but he was absolutely brilliant as Harry Waters! Such a brash character, horrible and yet hilarious at the same time. You never quite know what any character is going to do next and I think that makes for a very enticing story. Right to the last few minutes, you are absolutely hooked. It’s hard to recommend because it seriously is unlike anything you will have ever seen before. But I think everyone should give it a try, I’m sure you will take something away from it. I’m glad it’s been getting so much attention from the awards because it’s not exactly the sort of film that people would usually want to bring awareness to. And in case you were interested: the word ‘fuck’ and its derivatives are used 126 times, around 1.18 ‘fucks’ per minute!

Director: Martin McDonagh Writer: Martin McDonagh Cast – Ray Ken Harry Chloe

Colin Farrell Brendan Gleeson Ralph Fiennes Clémence Poésy

“Maybe that’s what hell is, the entire rest of eternity spent in fucking Bruges.” -Ray

FILMS OF THE MONTH Well, I would try to outline the plot but there seriously isn’t one! It is more like a string of subconscious thoughts and ideas, like a dream from beginning to end.

Director: Bob Rafelson Writer: Bob Rafelson, Jack Nicholson Cast – Michael Nesmith Micky Dolenz Peter Tork David Jones

Mike Micky Peter Davy

“Hey, hey we are The Monkees, you know we love to please, a manufactured image, with no philosophies. We hope you like our story although there isn’t one. That is to say there’s many that way there is more fun!” The Monkees

This 1968 movie starring The Monkees was pretty much doomed from the outset. The series had been cancelled by NBC and so audiences were not as present as they may have once been. And then when it came to marketing the film, the distributors failed to mention that The Monkees actually starred and it is also a far reach from their innocent TV show. This film often splits Monkees fans down the middle for this reason. This is a more realistic (yes, that’s what I said!) portrayal of the Monkees as people rather than characters. Although they don’t get a credit, they helped write some of the script idea wise, if not dialogue wise. While some of it is just plain fun (Micky giving up on a scene halfway through) and some just plain weird (the dandruff advert), it is actually a really interesting interpretation on how they felt as a band around this time. The film mainly centres around their constant attempts to escape some sort of box, a symbol of their manufactured TV image and how they can’t break out of it. It ends with them running away from everyone and basically committing suicide to escape and yet still end up in a box and put into storage. It’s actually quite a depressing tale, cleverly (or some might say sporadically) disguised as just a bizarre result of 60’s psychedelia. Each Monkee has their own sub-story which parodies their TV personality. It includes pretty much every genre you could possibly imagine and turns it on its head. The soundtrack is also different to their earlier music and may take a few listens to appreciate. I wasn’t too fussed on a lot of it my first time round. I knew Porpoise Song from when I was a kid and always loved that, it is a fantastic theme and is sung beautifully by Micky. Circle Sky is another one of my favourites, they class it as one of their best rock songs and As We Go Along is a nice gentle ballad that unexpectedly slows the pace down halfway through. Can You Dig It and the Ditty-Diego War Chant are also worth a mention. The latter is a rather scathing song set to a cheerful tune on how The Monkees were perceived by the public and critics and their attitude towards that. The film may not have been a hit at the time but it has certainly attracted a cult following. I think you may be more inclined to like it if you are a fan of the band and not just the TV show. I would also say it is worth multiple viewings because there is a distinct possibility that you will have been too bewildered in the first instance to actually take anything in! I speak from experience here... Look out for quick cameos from Jack Nicholson and Dennis Hopper. And lastly, the random title? My favourite reasoning was that it was in case there was ever a sequel the tagline could read “From the people that gave you Head.” Genius.

SPOTLIGHT In this section, I aim to focus on someone relating to cinema and TV. Not necessarily an actor, maybe not even crew but someone that works in the industry. This month, I have decided to start with actor, Cary Elwes. Raised in a Catholic family, Cary is the son of an interior designer and a portrait painter. He attended school in England but moved to the US after graduating. There he studied acting and has built up a varied and successful career. As well as having an interest in acting, he also enjoys history which is shown in his frequent appearances in period dramas. His first real role was in the drama Another Country. A lot of his early work (and to a certain extent, his more recent films) have been minor roles. However, after director Rob Reiner saw his performance in Lady Jane he wanted him to be in his new film, an adaptation of William Goldman’s book The Princess Bride. This would prove to be one of Elwes’ most popular performances while also breaking new ground for him acting wise. This was Cary’s first attempt at comedy and he pulls it off wonderfully, Westley is so dead pan and Cary’s dry and sharp delivery really adds to the heroic but warm feel of the character. Not only that but it demanded a lot out of him physically, having to perform a lot of his own stunts and a truly mesmerising swordfight with Mandy Patinkin’s Inigo Montoya. This role brought him to a lot of people’s attention and it opened the door for him as a leading man and a comedic performer. Over the course of his career he seamlessly jumps from dramas like Glory and The Crush to outrageous comedies like Hot Shots! and Robin Hood: Men in Tights. But he was still relegated to bit parts in blockbusters such as Twister and Liar, Liar. Then, in 2004, indie horror film, Saw, had him pretty much carry a whole film with co-star and writer, Leigh Whannell. The film got a lot of acclaim and brought Cary a lot of attention, especially when he went on to sue the producers for obstructing his contract. But nevertheless, it showed audience what a great dramatic actor he is, if a little overacted at the end. I also highly recommend

Born: Ivan Simon Cary Elwes Date of Birth: 26th October 1962 Place of Birth: London, England Height: 6’ First Film: Yesterday’s Hero

(1979) Most Known For: Westley, The

Princess Bride (1987)

his commentary on the special edition DVD with Leigh and director James Wan, it’s absolutely hilarious! He has also appeared in TV, probably most notably the final series of The X-Files as FBI agent Brad Follmer. Chris Carter, the series creator, said that he created the part specifically with Cary in mind. He is also a staunch supporter of several causes, including helping Native American Peoples and protecting the environment.

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5 RECOMMENDED PERFORMANCES These are just my choices, not what I would call his best performances. Have I missed one of your favourites? Let me know and I’ll add it to next month’s issue!

My favourite performance of his, Westley is the epitome of the storybook hero. Romantic, funny, swashbuckling, a true rogue. Cary gets to use his own accent and illustrates his use of comedic prowess to perfection. It’s a character (as well as a film) that will just warm your heart. The Princess Bride (1987)

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2 Dr Lawrence Gordon is neither a good nor bad character and the conflict within him is portrayed very well in the performance. Considering it mainly consists of him stuck in a room for an entire film, he is very compelling and you do sympathise for his situation. Saw (2004)

One of Cary’s most comedic roles, Lt Kent Gregory is a serious character who does very stupid things in a very stupid film. It’s his dead pan expression and serious attitude that makes him so funny. It’s a part that actors dream to play, where they can just go wild. Shame he didn’t return for the more entertaining sequel. Hot Shots! (1991)

4 What would usually have been a bad character was given a bit of heart thanks to Cary and the original script. Jerry is the man standing between Fletcher and his son, but the problem is he’s a nice guy! He’s not perfect and he certainly can’t do ‘The Claw!’ but you can’t help but feel a bit bad for the guy. Liar Liar (1997)

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One of those classically irritating characters that you just can’t stand! Jonas Miller is almost pantomime in his style, very over the top, almost making you want to boo and hiss. Sadly, I feel the character wasn’t made the most of and feels a little disjointed. And let’s not go into that accent... Twister (1996)

TV TREASURY THIS MONTH WE’RE LOOKING AT... In 1966, Bob Rafelson created a TV show about 4 young musicians that all live together and have random adventures while trying to make a living. Thanks to the success of The Beatles movie A Hard Day’s Night the idea was able to come to fruition with the help of producer Bert Schneider. And so was born The Monkees. Casting was open to the public and after auditioning hundreds of applicants it was whittled down to the four: Micky Dolenz, Mike Nesmith, Peter Tork and Davy Jones. Michael and Peter were the musicians while Micky and Davy were the actors. Things started off fine when they were just doing a TV show but fiction started to seep into reality when one of the songs from the show, Last Train to Clarkesville, became a number one selling single. The problem? The Monkees weren’t actually allowed to play on their own songs, they had very little control over their material. Micky sang on most of the songs, Michael wrote the occasional one and lobbied for Peter to play guitar on Papa Gene’s Blues but even that was met with distain by their music producer, Don Kirshner. Michael took it the hardest and really led the fight for them to have control of their music, going so far as to punch a hole in a hotel wall and saying to Kirshner’s lawyer “That could have been your face!” The result was that Kirshner got fired and they were given more creative control of the music and by proxy, the TV show.

This is apparent by the total change of style when comparing the first and second seasons. The music became more individual, the clothes got much cooler and it generally became more sporadic and unrehearsed. But while they were hitting the charts with what most fans would class their greatest album, Headquarters, and touring the world, NBC was making plans to pull the plug on the show after its second season in 1968. They still continued with other projects, making albums and their movie Head (featured in Films of the Month) but when Peter left the group in 1968, it was the beginning of the end for them as a band too. They called it quits later that year and went their separate ways. But then, in the early 70’s the series was repeated on TV garnering a lot of viewers and boosting their popularity once again. I don’t know how many times it’s been repeated, I think it’s probably around about every 10 years or so which is great because it picks up each generation. I watched them in the mid 90’s when I was about 9 and fell in love with them then, music and TV wise. All these years later, my respect and love of them has probably increased and the TV series is amazingly just as watchable as it was when I was younger. The first season is much more innocent and lighthearted, lots of running around and having fun to some great tunes. They were much more like young boys in that season. By season 2, it became less about them being a band than just being four guys who have the most bizarre experiences. The romps (musical interludes) are always enjoyable and the random Kellogg’s adverts part way through always make me smile. One of my favourite parts is when they run short and talk to the guys after the show. It’s a really cool insight into them as people rather than the characters, because that’s what they are in the show, characters. Although, I feel that season 2 showed a bit more of them as themselves, the Monkees have always said that Peter had the hardest acting job because he was nothing like the character.

FOCUS EPISODE FAIRY TALE (original air date – 08/01/1968) Season 2, Episode 16

“That's the grooviest chick I ever saw!” - Mike

For the focus episode, I thought I’d pick one of the more off-kilter episodes. As I said earlier, season 2 was quite a bit different to the first and I think Fairy Tale illustrates that perfectly. The basic plot of the episode revolves around Peter the peasant trying to rescue the not-so-fair Princess Gwen from being tortured and killed with the help of his good friends Mike, Micky and Davy. Interestingly, in this episode, even the characters of The Monkees are playing characters with all but Peter playing multiple roles. Most apparent is the dual roles of Mike the Cobbler and Princess Gwen, played hilariously by Michael Nesmith! The fantastic thing about these two roles is Mike’s totally conceited infatuation with the Princess, making for the funniest aspect of the episode in my opinion. Micky takes on the roles of Micky the Innkeeper, Hansel and a very scary Goldilocks while Davy plays Davy the Tailor, Little Red Riding Hood and Gretel. Peter, being the hero of the piece, plays just the one role. Even director James Frawley gets in on the fun as the dragon of the moat. Peter Tork says in the commentary that he is surprised that Michael was so gung-ho about the Gwen character and I have to admit I was too but in Michael’s commentary, he says that he really wanted to play it to spice things up and it was probably the most fun he ever had on the show! One thing that stands out straight away is the use of sets, or the lack of I should say. It’s believed that one episode went so over budget that they had to cut down a lot for this but Peter says that it was a real attempt at breaking away from the sitcom model that they’d used previously. I think it is effective and the minimalist sets enhance the pantomime feel to it. Incidentally, these sets were also used for numbers such as Valleri and Words in past episodes. This episode also does what a lot of others did but not to such an extent: breaking the fourth wall. At one point they are piling items like chairs and plates onto a table and th

then start bringing in set lights and other equipment. By the end of the episode, everyone comes out of character and the whole thing is chaos! Princess Gwen refuses Peter’s proposal by revealing himself as Michael (much to Peter’s surprise!). Then going on to claim that he’s already married and mentions Phyllis and Christian, his wife and son. I find this interesting because it’s assumed that all four of The Monkees are single guys so this statement is totally out of character in that Michael isn’t even playing Mike. He was the only one married at the time. Also at the end, they mis-name themselves which happens in several episodes and they address the audience directly to bid their farewells. Also included is the repeated plea of ‘Save the Texas Prairie chicken’ as their existence was being threatened by their homes being destroyed. One of the few (if not the only) episode without a romp, the episode ends with a standalone rendition of Daily Nightly. Written by Michael Nesmith and performed by Micky Dolenz, this is one of my favourite songs of theirs. The song apparently has to do with the Sunset Strip riots although Peter doesn’t understand the lyrics (and if I’m honest, neither do I!) One gripe I have about the song though is the Moog! I hate that thing and much prefer the song without it. The episode also has a noticeable lack of the laughter track which is not at all missed. Peter claims this is one of his favourite episodes and wishes the series could have gone on longer had it been able to be more like this. I have to agree.

THE HORROR, THE HORROR Because horror is such an extensive genre, I have decided to split it up into different sub-genres. This month’s focus will be: THE SLASHER. Many people believe that the slasher genre was properly started by Alfred Hitchcock in 1960 with his masterpiece, Psycho. Even though colour was now very popular, Hitchcock still chose to make it black and white to make it more effective. Considering the age of the film and that most people know the crucial scare, it is still a very effective film. Many people, when they first saw it, were outraged at the violence of it but most of it is down to the imagination. When you watch the shower scene properly, the knife never penetrates the skin and that vivid blood you saw was chocolate sauce. The mind is a brilliant thing and can often make things worse than anything filmmakers can show. But I feel this element of the slasher was never explored as not long after this film, when they became more popular, the violence beca became the main draw. What I like most about Psycho is how all the characters play out. Norman Bates is a fascinating villain because he is a sweet guy but with a lot of issues! It’s very rare now that you have a villain that the story focuses on, it’s usually just a quick “YOU!?” rev revelation at the end. When writers do decided to give the villains a backstory, audiences usually frown upon it. th With the likes of Halloween and Friday the 13 being made in the 1970’s and early 80’s with very low budgets, people realised that the main draw for these films was not the story, the dialogue, not even the main characters but these murderous psychopaths! And not just that, but the deaths themselves, the more elaborate the better. Halloween is a good slasher film, in my opinion, because the main character is likeable and it has a very th creepy score and heavy atmosphere. Friday the 13 on the other hand is truly awful. The acting is bad, the villain is sloppily handled and even most of the deaths are dull. The best scare of the film occurs right at the end and is totally undone by a cop-out ‘dream’ moment. If the credits had rolled at that scare, I wouldn’t have felt too bad. A Nightmare on Elm Street is another excellent slasher because it changes the boundaries and m

makes things a lot scarier. Unfortunately, it hasn’t dated well and is nowhere near as effective as it could be. The thought of being attacked in your sleep really is a daunting prospect. And yet the villain of these films, Freddy Kruger, is one of the most loved (yes, loved!) horror characters around. Over the course of the films, he ends up becoming more of the anti-hero and the main characters (always teenagers) are just there as fodder. Slashers tend to spawn a lot of sequels, the villains becoming more supernatural so they cannot be killed. They take on a life of their own. More recently, a lot of the classics are getting the remake treatment. Rob Zombie th remade Halloween, Friday the 13 has been re-invented which does take my interest. Even Nightmare is coming back some time in the future. But apart from these sequels and such, there was a lull in the slasher genre in the 1980’s to mid 90’s. But that all changed with a film called Scream. Directed by Wes Craven, a veteran of horror films himself, this was designed as a spoof of the slasher but ends up being a brilliant slasher in its own right. It is more of an homage than a spoof with characters referring to all the classics. It also set up the rules of the horror and how to survive like: don’t have sex, never say ‘I’ll be right back.’ etc. It was poking fun at the genre while revelling in it. This film re-invigorated people’s attitude towards the slasher, itself producing 2 sequels. But again, it was all about the death scenes. Scream has some really imaginative deaths and set the bar pretty high for people to beat. But as well as the gross-out element, it also brought back the real shock that had been missing from later films. The opening of Scream as most people know, sees Drew Barrymore’s character get killed. This says to the audience, anything can happen here and that’s what I love about horror films. When you can never tell which way something is going to go. I just hope that in the near future, slasher films go back to taking an interest in the good guys as well as fleshing out the villains, it makes for a more riveting experience. Some people worry that films like these affect people’s behaviour and lead to tragedy like the Jamie Bulger case. A young boy that was murdered apparently due to the other boys having just watched Child’s Play. I understand where people are coming from but I don’t see how these films can be solely blamed. Mary Whitehouse was the main advocate in banning video nasties but she wasn’t popular for it. In a way, it is wrong to watch films where people get killed, often viciously, and derive pleasure out of it but it is believed that it provides more of an outlet for people’s anger. It’s better to see it fictionalised in a movie than to have it done for real. I do believe that people are becoming desensitised to some of these films which is worrying but I think it is a far cry from being dangerous. I think the slasher can bring out some of the most interesting characters and ideas.

DELVE INTO Every month, I will pick two DVD’s (most likely from my own collection, unless you recommend something!) and do a mini feature on the...well, features. It will include a brief synopsis on the movie/series but the focus will be on the extras. All DVD’s will be standard definition unless stated otherwise. This month’s DVD choices are:  Dr Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog  Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (Blu-Ray) This internet phenomenon shows no signs of slowing down with the release of this excellent DVD. Originally broadcast online only, this short film can now be viewed in one sitting and great quality. It tells the story of a wannabe villain and his quest to get into the Evil League of Evil while trying to win over his Laundromat crush, Penny. But the ‘heroic’ Captain Hammer is there to foil him at every turn. An interesting take on heroes and villains where we cheer for the underdog villain. And all of that to an excellent array of songs. Thankfully, all the cast have great voices and put a lot of emotion into the songs.

Title: Dr Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog Director: Joss Whedon Cast: Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Fillion, Felicia Day Format: DVD-R (this was independent, people) Extras: Commentary! The Musical, Cast and Crew commentary, featurettes, Evil League of Evil applications Other: Subtitles, Widescreen

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Commentary! The Musical was much talked about when it was first announced a few months before the DVD release. A commentary sung by the cast and crew...hm. It sounded interesting but more of a gimmick rather than something that would actually work. Amazingly, it does work. Very well in fact. It may not give much insight into the film but that’s not the point of it. The songs are as good as the ones from the film and are much more amusing. Neil and Nathan have a lot of conflict in the commentary, resulting in Nathan’s solo “Better than Neil”. Joss’ guilt trip about DVD extras, “Heart Broken” is fantastic (as well as reflective) and it also allows the rest of the cast to shine like Groupie #2’s “Ten Dollar Solo”. I was also amazed at how well the writers can sing. Jed Whedon’s song “Ninja Ropes” is one of my favourites. In fact, I don’t think there is a single song in the commentary or the film that I don’t like, that is a remarkable achievement. Not to mention the fact that they managed it all themselves. The proper commentary is a welcome addition so we can get a proper insight into the whole process. Considering there are so many people on the commentary, it doesn’t feel too crowded. There are 3 featurettes which are about 15 minutes in total. There’s still a lot of good detail in there though and some nice behind the scenes footage of making the film, the music and what happened after its release. Considering it’s such a cheaply made DVD, even the menus are well laid out and interactive. If you want to know where the easter eggs are, go to the last page!

DELVE INTO This is a film that I can watch over and over again. It never fails to make me laugh and it has an excellent story with top performances. I’m surprised it doesn’t get as much praise as it deserves. Harry is a shoplifter, a down and out that accidentally finds himself in Hollywood. There he meets Perry who is to give him an insight into the life of a private detective. Along the way, he meets up with Harmony, a girl he knew from school. But rather than a nice meet up, she brings Harry a world of trouble and all three of them are thrown into a whirlpool of lies, deceit and corruption.

Title: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Director: Shane Black Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer, Michelle Monaghan Format: Blu-Ray Extras: Commentary with Downey Jr., Kilmer and Black, Gag Reel Other: Subtitles, Widescreen Region: 0

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Sadly, the standard edition of the DVD as a Region 2 doesn’t come with any extras however the Region 1 comes with the same extras as this Blu-Ray edition. The commentary is pretty crazy, to be honest. You don’t learn a whole lot about the making of the film but it is still entertaining nonetheless to hear the three of them just generally chat. Val Kilmer starts a bizarre game at the beginning of the commentary and does actually uphold it to the end. I am intrigued to know if anything ever came of it! Downey Jr. and Black provide most of the information and there is the occasional nugget of detail. Most of it is just random observations that are entertaining but not hugely helpful. Definitely worth listening to though. The only other extra is the gag reel. I’m a big fan of gag reels and this is a good ‘un. Not very long but with lots of short clips of the cast messing around and messing up frequently. You get the impression that it was a lot of fun to make. Most of the outtakes are of Val and Robert, more often than not messing each other up. Not a huge amount of extras really, a ‘making of’ would have been welcome and maybe some insight from Michelle Monaghan but other than that it is still a good DVD. It’s worth having just for the film, it’s very rewatchable. As for the quality, I don’t think this is the sort of film that really benefits from the Blu-Ray treatment. It’s quite a dark film (visually) so the quality isn’t noticeable. I feel it works best with very bright films and animations, although I am yet to be convinced with the whole high definition DVD fad yet, it still seems unnecessary to me.

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EASTER EGGS 1. From the scene selection, go to Act II and click on fictional chapter ‘Moist Dries Up’. A countdown will start, press six and then enter for some outtakes. 2. Start the film, skip to chapter 6. As soon as the Act II title appears press enter. At the countdown, press 5 and enter for Joss playing Captain Hammer. The most interesting ‘FBI’ warning I’ve ever seen!

There are other easter eggs to be found but these are the main three.

3. During the featurette for ‘The Music’, when Felicia mentions Mariah Carey, press enter, then 5 and enter again for a closer look at the ELE.

Many thanks to the people at drhorrible.net for the easter egg locations.

Well, that’s Issue One!

Both films of the month, In Bruges and Head, are available on DVD in Region 2. The Monkees Season 2 is also available on Region 2 but comes in a limited edition set on Region 1. Both versions come with the commentaries mentioned.

Hope you enjoyed it and learned something along the way. If you didn’t like something about it, let me know! It’s the only way it will get any better. If I have some incorrect information or you would like to add something, drop me an e-mail. Want to see something featured in an upcoming issue, drop me an e-mail. There is no method to my madness so whether the topic is old or new, obscure or wellknown, it doesn’t matter! [email protected] www.thereelworlduk.com