Otto Buj talks films and stage actors By Jeff Vandusen
Lance Writer November 5, 2008 The lyrics to the 1961 Gene McDaniels song “Hundred Pounds of Clay” were what first prompted filmmaker Otto Buj to conceive the idea for his second film, tentatively titled Primordial Ties.
 “It’s a weird little song that has this romantic notion of a man thanking a sculptor for creating a woman and a love mate for him,” Buj said. “The song has implications and insinuations steeped in the occult, certain allegories and mythical literature.”
Buj had also seen older films, like German director Paul Wegener’s silent version of The Golem from 1915—a film based on ancient Jewish folklore involving a man crafted from clay to defend the Jews of Prague. All of these sources converged to form the foundations of Buj’s film, which he calls “a love story between a father and a daughter.” >> | Cock'd Gunns: struggling to be the biggest band ever By Lindsey Rivait
Arts Editor November 5, 2008 Rock star diva wannabes, Cock’d Gunns want it all: fame, fortune, and becoming the biggest rock band in the world. Unfortunately for them, they’re lazy, lack musical talent, and have no fans. Cock’d Gunns, the mockumentary series airing on Showcase, documents the members of the fictional rock band of the same name and their half-assed journey to greatness.
The show stars singer/songwriter Reggie Van Gunn (Morgan Waters), his brother bassist Dick Van Gunn (Andy King), drummer Barry Ciccarelli (Brooks Gray), and their manager Keith Horvak (Leo Scherman). While Reggie and Dick bicker, Barry tries his best to play the straight man all the while dealing with Keith and his multitude of problems. >>  | | Campus Kiss | | Windsor's Instant Beauty Pageant By Carly Moulton
Lance Writer November 5, 2008 Whether you love them or hate them, reality shows have swept the nation by storm.
Now you can watch a celebrity walk around their house, observe as teams of people compete against each other on a remote island, or envy rich teenagers as they throw lavish sweet 16 birthday parties, all by turning on the T.V.
The growing trend shows no end in sight, as more television stations are opting for the cheaper production costs and larger revenues that accompany reality shows.
Though many concepts for reality shows are outrageous, it’s the contestants on the shows that keep viewers tuned in.
Now, even Windsor gets its chance to shine in the new reality show Instant Beauty Pageant, hosted by Cameron Mathison and Debbie Matenopoulos, which airs Sundays at 7 p.m. on E! Canada.
Jacqueline Lemesurier, a dental hygienist, and Lauren O’Neil, a UWindsor student and co-host of the Lance’s Lance Out Loud online video series, got a first hand account of what it’s actually like to be on a reality show, as they were one of five pairs selected to compete in Instant Beauty Pageant. >> |
