Monday Movie Meme – The Musician’s Muse

The theme for this week’s Monday Movie Meme is all about the videos that are made around themes from films:

The Musician’s Muse.

Share on your blogs or in the comments section, movies that were used as the muse for themes in music videos by singers, rock stars and other artists. Here are my selections for this week’s The Musician's Muse theme.

A Clockwork Orange

The first time I watched Rihanna’s music video for her song “You Da One,” it was clear that she, along with her production and design team, were channeling one of Stanley Kubrick’s most unforgettable works.

There is no way one can watch Rihanna’s video and not think of “A Clockwork Orange.”

The Man in the Iron Mask

The producers behind Dru Hill’s “These Are the Times” couldn’t be more obvious in their attempt at recreating the themes from this action adventure film starring Leonardo DiCaprio to promote an R&B single.

What movies have YOU seen depicted in a music video, in one way or another?

Sunday Synopsis – The ‘ABYSS’ Title Reveal and Monday Movie Meme Update

A few weeks ago, I watched an interview where one guy mentioned how independent films have some of the worse titles. He went on to describe the importance of filmmakers choosing a title that helps audiences get a bit more of an idea on what the movie is about. Not only did I agree with him, it didn’t take long for me to realize that this applies to my current project “ABYSS.”

The title of this short film was about as obscure as one could get. So, I’ve decided to modify the name of the movie little, adding an extension that will hopefully solve the problem of indie films alienating audiences who are wondering “what the heck is this about?” when looking at titles of flicks that were made outside of the Hollywood machine.

Hopefully, the new movie title is less non-descriptive as the former one. Also, the Monday Movie Meme will likely continue to be posted later in the day on Mondays until further notice. Since the theme remains good for one week, I hope that this doesn’t throw anyone off too much or is an inconvenience.

Lately, my schedule and week-to-week offline life has taken up the bulk of my time and energies, what with me writing my first piece for a print publication, prepping for the release of a movie, planning a charitable initiative to help the working homeless, and celebrating special occasions and all. I do not intend for this to be a regular occurrence and will be aiming to publish the Monday Movie Meme themes earlier when able from week to week. Until then, thanks to all of you who read The Madlab Post, all of you who participate in the Monday Movie Meme and all of you who keep up with my movie making journey. Here’s to a bright and joyous December!

How was YOUR Thanksgiving holiday?

Did YOU cook for the holiday or did someone else man the kitchen?

Monday Movie Meme – Awkward Threesomes

The theme for this week's Monday Movie Meme is all about mixing and mingling in close counters: Awkward Threesomes. Share on your blog or in the comments section, movies featuring one main character who is dating...or previously dated...two or more other characters in the story who share the same circle of friends, family or colleagues.

Although there may be cases of infidelity depending on the film chosen, this week’s theme is NOT about movies that contain cheating. Instead, it is about people who date individuals within the same social circle and may create some sort of unease – possibly due to unresolved feelings between one, both or all parties involved. Here are my selections for this week's Awkward Threesomes theme.

Pearl Harbor

Two Army pilots who’ve been best friends since childhood become at odds with each other when a nurse in the Navy develops a relationship with both of them, in this war drama starring Ben Affleck, Kate Beckinsale and Josh Hartnett.

The Dutchess

A royal marriage is wrought with turmoil after the Duchess of Devonshire’s best friend Bess has an affair with her husband after moving into their home, in this historical drama starring Keira Knightley, William Cavendish, Hayley Atwell and Dominic Cooper.

The Duke allows Bess to continue their living arrangements, despite the Duchess’ wishes.

Hannah Takes the Stairs

An office intern dumps her lover and then hooks up with his best friend – who also happens to be employed by the same company, in this romantic comedy starring Greta Gerwig, Andrew Bujalski and Kent Osbourne. Talk about having a hostile work environment!

The Casserole Club

Egos are hurt, insecurities surface and competition grows when a group of neighbors start swapping their spouses with each other at dinner parties, in this suburban drama starring Susan Traylor, Kevin Scott Richardson, Michael Maize and Starina Johnson.

What movies featuring awkward threesomes would YOU add to this list?