Ok, the gauntlet has been raised. Yes a challenge has been leveled and I think we must rally to it. Now the challenge has not been placed upon me or this site. But for those of us who are familiar with Mr. Stephen Colbert and his show it’s a challenge only the fans can take up. Some may recall the greenscreen challenge that Mr. Colbert made for his fans. In essence it was Mr. Colbert fighting with a lightsaber with a greenscreen background that would allow fans to place whatever they wished around Mr. Colbert. There were many submissions, which were quite good. Even Mr. George Lucas provided one, which took 2nd place if you can believe it.
Like with most things that are original, a copycat has appeared. In this case it is the Decemberists, a band of some sort (I am not familiar with them), that has asked its fans to also use their greenscreen effect in creating a new music video for the band. Originality in music videos is a long forgotten art, so I’m not surprised. But when the band was called on this copycat action, they responded by challenging Mr. Colbert to a guitar solo greenscreen.
Now fans of Mr. Colbert have already proved their abilities. I think this second opportunity will equally be dramatic and pleasing. The Decemberists are in for more than they expected on this one. Rally I say. Let the creative juices flow. And to Mr. George Lucas I ask for a second try. You are a first-rate director and visionary and it is time to redeem yourself. Plus I would love to see what Mr. Lucas would do with a music video.
As for fans of Mr. Jackie Chan, like myself, take heart in the news that Mr. Chan is ok. It seems that a recent injury was further aggravated during filming of Rush Hour 3. [Why is there going to be a 3rd movie I have no idea.] I find it amazing that this 52 year-old man is capable of still performing his own stunts. Other so called action stars take note; at 52 Mr. Chan still can whoop your butts. I have no doubt that Mr. Chan is the guy I’d want on my side in a bar fight. Heck, I’d think he could take on the bar fight by himself. The fact is that the man is a master of EVERY martial arts form out there. And when you see him in action in a movie it shows.
Still fans worry every time there is news of an injury. I mean how many times can Mr. Chan be hit by a steel reinforced table, or jump off a 3-story roof to a 2nd story ledge breaking his leg, or get run over by a hovercraft without injury? I love watching Mr. Chan, but the fact is that as he is getting older these past injuries are bound to have an effect. Especially since he does not use wire effects, like some good but retired movie martial artists.
Enjoy the movies we do get to see him in. I feel that we may not see him making these movies much longer. Because of retirement and only that reason I hope. Bruce Lee was a tragic loss, and sudden. I have no desire to relive that, nor do fans I think.
This is what I think, what do you think?
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