JohnDoe
Bryn
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John Doe is on his way to Hollywood.
“Going where no man has gone before.”
The sign of our times
Rejoice dear readers, after years of submitting B grade screenplays and pitching low concept ideas involving extra terrestrial vampires with breast fetishes, (Imagine Anne Rice the Russ Meyer way) John Doe has finally been given a green light to the Hollywood dream factory.
Ok, so JD lies (who wants to see a film with vampires fanging mammaries anyway), but loyal followers may have noticed that over the last few weeks JDMFilmreviews has been lacking it’s usual content. Instead of the DVD and Film reviews more often he has just pilfered online videos (Eg: Do The Right Thing on Sesame Street) or listed some personal favourites (The best Sean Connery films).
I know you have all been anxiously awaiting an explanation for this change in format so its time to come clean. JD has spent the last month finalising plans for his matrimonial bliss and he hasn’t had the time to dedicate to his blog, worse still his movie watching quota has been drastically reduced.
That’s right boys and girls, Johnny is leaving the singles scene forever, but what does all this have to do with Hollywood you may ask. Well that’s where the epic 3 week adventure is about to begin.
This is a post dated entry and by the time you read it John D and his betrothed will be boarding a Los Angles bound plane with fellow cinephile Ginger Snaps. Landing in movie central, he will be wearing his most fashionable attire in a lame bid to get discovered while munching on an In-N-out Burger, clubbing at the rooftop Bar and the Viper Room.
Taking the Swingers route, the ceremony will take place a week later in Las Vegas baby. It comes as no surprise to those who know this geeky couple that they have opted to go beyond the usual Vegas drive thru, Elvis lovin tradition and take their vows aboard the bridge of the galaxy class Starship USS Enterprise.
That’s right, it’s a Star Trek wedding and in full paraphernalia beauty and the beast are going to make a life long commitment to exploring the universe, meeting Alien species and trying to obey the prime directive.
An unknown couple taking the same plunge
Departing from the desert the next day, the honeymoon moves to the idyllic mountains of Vermont for a week of chilled out relaxation. The final leg of the journey see’s the notorious Mr Doe arriving in New York City to catch a Broadway show, watch King Kong swipe at planes ontop of the Empire State Building and walk down Scorsese’s Mean Streets. (Or visit Woody’s Manhattan)
Returning to reality in early October, while he is away John will try to regale readers with tales of his travels twice a week, from Universal Studios, to the Mann’s Chinese theatre and beyond.
The Universal View
Those looking for more fear not, a special guest writer has come on board to also contribute to the JDM experience. A star in fact, a celebrity of sorts who’s skillful film analysis and insight rivals the author himself.
Sworn to secrecy as serious as the Freemasons, the name must remain a mystery for legal reasons until next week when he or she will introduce themselves.
So till next month this is Johnny “soon to be wed” Doe signing off, thanking you all and hoping there is still interest in his musings upon return.
Till next time “Live long and prosper”
For those who are curious here is a video of someone else getting wed in the same Star Trek way.
Movies and Life
Congratulations! I'm very happy for you both. Sounds like an exciting way to start married life.
Rich and I are also toddling off to the States today and Vegas later in the trip. We were going to renew our vows in the most tacky way until he downloaded an Elton John album and now I'm not so sure....
Have a fantastic time and congratulations again,
Tracy
Love Speaks
Food Slate
Congratulations and good for you. The 'holiday' of sorts sounds like an enjoyable and memorable experience.
Best of luck with the married status, Vermont from the little I know, harbours many fond memories of romanticism of my old folks.
So again, wow the bigwigs with your vast knowledge of cinema, wow yourself with the delights of 'the big arena' and wow your soon to be wed with all you can give.
Shit, I just gave an internet toast!
Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory
Hoch vaD 'ej Quch 'ej yIn tlhej
Which loosely translated from Klingon to English says;
Congratulations and all the best for a wonderful honeymoon and a life filled with joy.
MNG
You've run off with my ex haven't you?
I see a film in this 3 week adventure. The Green Light Factory. (which is actually the sequel, to be followed by more sequels followed by many prequels, and eventually followed by the original, just after the canned director's cut, and the director's original cut, and the prequels and sequels of the director's discarded cut). A new genre - the intergalactic wedding album vignette, full of flashbacks, flashforwards and flashes to 7th dimensions [yet to be categorised by the film industry critics]).
I see the film opening with Captain Kirk (the wedding celebrant) marrying the ecstatic and excited young couple. Lot's of lovely scenes here as the opening credits roll. CUT TO: THE NEXT DAY: Captain Kirk opens the wedding album, and as he flicks through the pages, the audience becomes aware it's not Captain Kirk at all, as he tears off his mask. It's Elvis. He's still alive. The audience heave a hugh sigh of relief. As this film is vignettes, we can cut all over the place without any reference to time lines whatsover. CUT TO: 7 YEARS EARLIER: The groom (before he was a groom) is ... I'd better stop ...
May the prayers I said a few years ago go with you both.
David ...
Postmodern Critic
Relativity Watch
Padsoc
Have lots of fun in the US, and don't forget to write back occasionally!
Celebrity Best
Nicole Richie - A VERY Simple Life Indeed
Azangelina
Do you have Cold Feet?????
Bulldogs Vs Storm - Where's the Ref?
Looking forward to hearing all about the adventure (minus the honeymoon deatails off course)
I give you the advice I was give:
They don't poke your eyes out after you get married.
Never could work out what it meant.
From The Home Front
Enviro Warrior
Dream Herald
Esoteric Bookshop
Much warmth to you both,
Lilla ...
Flick Wit
Watch out US of A!
Best wishes,
Michaelie
The Florida Keys and Everglades
The Black Sheep Chronicles
What constitutes bad manners?
The male mystique
Debate Fan
L.A.M.P.
Don't forget: "Race for Atlantis" in Caesar's Palace....
We'll be here when you get back. Best to you and the future Mrs. JD!
Horrorphile
Rock on.
See you soon.
Today's World
Congratulations!
All the best for many, many years.
So, I have to wait to talk with you about Near Dark, which I finally saw on your recommendation.....
Again, all the best
Theresa
Infognito
Screen Trek
QUOTE ME NO QUOTES!
.....ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta taaaa ta taaaaa...... (big band and full chorus line!!)
look out hollywood...here comes the REAL Hollywood Reporter.....
look out Bill Collins....Mr. and Mrs. Hollywood are knocking on your door!!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH!!!!!!!!!
Have a fab time...and your trip sounds fantastic, I couldn't imagine a better one actually...maybe you should plan for another in a years time and do a tour guide thang....taking a dozen or so like minded people and getting your fares free?
look forward to hearing your tales!
cheers and champagne!!!!!!!!!!!
fog
P.S> You should try and set up some interviews with some of the older stars of yesteryear, I think you owuld find they would love to be remembered....and then you can claim the trip on tax...tee hee!!!!
Infognito
Screen Trek
QUOTE ME NO QUOTES!
.....ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta taaaa ta taaaaa...... (big band and full chorus line!!)
look out hollywood...here comes the REAL Hollywood Reporter.....
look out Bill Collins....Mr. and Mrs. Hollywood are knocking on your door!!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH!!!!!!!!!
Have a fab time...and your trip sounds fantastic, I couldn't imagine a better one actually...maybe you should plan for another in a years time and do a tour guide thang....taking a dozen or so like minded people and getting your fares free?
look forward to hearing your tales!
cheers and champagne!!!!!!!!!!!
fog
P.S.
You should try and set up some interviews with some of the older stars of yesteryear, I think you would find they would love to be remembered....and then you can claim the trip on tax...tee hee!!!!
Hunt Famous
Orble Post of the Day
Fat Cult
Techbreak
Make sure you get down with the Mexican and Chinese food in Cali.
Cheers
CC
Rugby World Cup 2007
Enjoy everything! Looking forward to some pics as well...best wishes to you both...
Dusk
The Tube Blog
I wish I could say something Terkky here, but it was never my thing.
Have fun - no - have a blast! Look forward to seeing piccies of you in your best ST getup!
and Damo:
I have not laughed that hard in a very long time!
Film & TV on DVD
As for the eye poking, Im not married to Larry, curly or Moe so that isnt a problem (Its the hair pulling that does me in)
Thanks for the laughs gang, I should be posting up some wedding pictures soon.