Just wanted to know some opinions on what you thought of the film.... If you saw it and didn't review it, please give me your opinon. I did not make this film, although my friend, Geoff Boothby did, and it was a remake on a film we made a couple years back. I starred in each with him.

Creativity requires no effort..

No offence or anything...I know he's your friend and you starred in it....but I honestly didn't like it. Maybe it's because I didn't understand it. I did like the parts with the CUTS during the hiding behind trees scene...that was cool. Maybe you could clue me in on what the whole "point" of the film was. I didn't understand the "life chaning dream" aspect.

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"They look like psychos? Is that what they look like? They were Vampires. Psychos do not EXPLODE when sunlight hits them. I don't give a f*** how crazy they are!" - George Clooney in 'From Dusk Till Dawn'

Yeah..I wasn't sure what it was about either.
I know he had a dream so (I guess) he wouldn't be so addicted to coffee, but what was the point of the redhead kid?

"If you are the only person who understands your art, then it's not art."
I heard that somewhere, I don't necessarily agree or disagree, I just thought it might be relevant to this discussion.

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Just to balance the sides here, I do believe that 'Deep As A Coffee Mug' is an editing spetacle that should be appreciated not only for it's creativity and effort but as well as it's persistance to try something different. You know, not all movies make sense, sometimes it's even better if they don't. It gives the audience more interpretation and opportunity to have fun with the fun. While I think 'Mug' could have been much better and somewhat shorter. It still suceeded and one me out in the end in taking me into the world of a coffee addict and succeeding in doing what it was supposed to, entertain. Give it a shot if you haven't seen it yet. If you have, well, we're all entitled to our own opinions.

should my signature be related to filmmaking considering that's what the whole boards about?
I think not, but why not...
stories are the key
and you are the lock...

the best stories and ideas come from the outside and their experiences

you ask for the people's opinion, you get it, them you put them down for expressing it honestly? I'm sorry kid but not everyone in the world is going to say every film is great. just accept contructive ctricism, it's one of the best ways to learn.

What I believe in isn't scary, it's what I don't believe in that is.

I figure I should post something considering I made this film and there are a few questions about the meaning behind it. First I would like to say (regarding the last post) that I appreciate the constructive critisism. I always want to know peoples honest opinions so I can improve next time, like any other film maker on this site. Maybe I should make sure the Ideas are really clear.
But to answer some of the questions...
You guys got the main jist, but point behind the dream sequence is that it really represents the whole story behind the coffee addiction. The red-head (who happens to be me, for those who are wondering) represents the coffee. So first the addict just sort of glimpses the coffee, then he comes in contact and is hooked and he starts to pursue it, then eventually there is just to much (the Bridge scene) so then it starts chasing him and ends up pushing him over the edge (literally).
If you feel the urge to watch it again with that in mind, go ahead. But I realize it's pretty skechy, and there were things I could have done to rub this idea in the audiences face but I chose not to. I figure if you get it you do and if you don't thats ok too.
But please feel free to review the film, I love getting the reviews.
Well I think that about covers it. See you around the site.

-Geoff

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The red-head (who happens to be me, for those who are wondering) represents the coffee.

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Maybe you should have wore a frankie shirt with big letters that read, "I'm Coffee"


TACO WAGON PRODUCTIONS©

"They look like psychos? Is that what they look like? They were Vampires. Psychos do not EXPLODE when sunlight hits them. I don't give a f*** how crazy they are!" - George Clooney in 'From Dusk Till Dawn'

I'll have to admit, that didn't cross my mind (that you were the coffee), but now that you say it, it makes sense.

I liked the film, even though I didn't fully understand it (when I originally saw it). Great editing and shots.

Good luck.

Mark M
Scooter Productions

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you ask for the people's opinion, you get it, them you put them down for expressing it honestly? I'm sorry kid but not everyone in the world is going to say every film is great. just accept contructive ctricism, it's one of the best ways to learn.

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HumanMachine, no offence or anything but I think you got a little confused. Alexander Stone started this topic about the film....JaPeSy made the remark on how our opinions are sh**. Reason I bring this up you addressed the above comment to JaPeSy as if he started the thread...but Alexander Stone did. I think the reason you got confused is they both have the same avator/picture:



Maybe they are both the same person...or maybe not....just pointing that out.

TACO WAGON PRODUCTIONS©

"They look like psychos? Is that what they look like? They were Vampires. Psychos do not EXPLODE when sunlight hits them. I don't give a f*** how crazy they are!" - George Clooney in 'From Dusk Till Dawn'