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11/21/2005: "Gen Con Highlights and some other thoughts by Chris Folino"

Here are some highlights I took away from Gen Con:


1. At Gen Con, I was considered very thin. I was able to have extra butter on my
waffles and still look like "Kate Moss" compared to the other gamers at the
convention.

2. Monster energy drink reps were at our booth to pass out free drinks and
condoms. At the end of the convention they gave away over 2,000 cans of
Monster and just two condoms.

3. If you can get past the excessive flatulence, Michael Bell is the
perfect "car pool buddy”. Who the hell wouldn’t want to hear him say in
character as Zan from the Wonder Twins, "Form of a huge ass dildo!”
For everyone under the age of thirty, Michael Bell is a god at cartoon and
animated movie voices and he did various voices for "The Super Friends", and
the character, Zan, from the Wonder Twins, for some fucked reason always had
to pick “form of water” which made no sense, considering his twin sister could be
anything she wanted to be! It's fucking bullshit! That's what it is! Scott Allen Rinker
is also a fine "car pool buddy” if you like to be "hit-on" every five minutes. Yeah, sure
he's got a wife. However, it's all for show.

4. Never believe a famous actor when he tells you he's watched your movie, and
then when you're sitting next to him at a private screening "that will not
damage your chances to get into a film festival", it’s obvious he’s NEVER seen the
movie! Who cares? I love the actor! The man can do no wrong in my book! Well,
except for appearing on Perry Mason… That’s almost as bad as killing Jesus or baby seals.

5. Having to watch Kevin Kirkpatrick order dinner is a lot like what I imagine G.W. is like
when leading our country -- very indecisive, and when he gets sound advice on
“what to order” he does the opposite thing. And then when he gets his free dinner, he
bitches about what a crappy restaurant you’ve taken him too. Baker Square, ladies and
gentleman! How bad is it to get a free meal from Baker Square? I swear, people from
Texas hate the French or even restaurants that sound French!

6. Dave Hanson is perhaps the new “Mother Teresa” of our generation. He’s selfless,
caring for the poor and sick, and if your name is Meredith, you should call him for a
date. Dave’s not just eye candy, he has a great sense of humor. His turn-ons include
long walks on the beach and reading a nice book with lots of pop-up pictures! His
major turn-offs are people who are unkind to the environment and who don’t like
the movie, “Gamers”! Best of all, Dave will always be honest with you about
where he lives. If she goes for this dude, you’re doing the “lactating milk boob scene”
with Manuel!

7. You’ll meet some really kind folks at Gen Con, especially if they’re from Boston.
And I was amazed at how many attractive lady gamers there were at Gen Con.
Congrats to the two of you!


8. Once you’ve reached the age of thirty, it’s uncool to ever pass a note during
a private “movie” screening to a girl who looks like she’s sixteen years old. Even
if your dad should be the next President of the United States, it’s NOT cool! People
will refer to you as the strange stalker. Jesus, Tom, please don’t turn into a dirty
young man!

9. Special thanks to Manuel, Monster, Cattaneo Bros Beef Jerky, Gen Con, Intellivision,
Fernando, Dave, Melissa, Jennifer, and all the actors for volunteering their time to
make people aware of the movie. I’m still not getting any of you Christmas gifts.
If you tried a little harder maybe we would have a distribution deal, you slackers!

What else is going on?

We are a week away from hearing back from the Sundance Film Festival to see if
the movie got in for competition or even just invited for a screening of the film.
Or perhaps they will reject it all together. Yes, rejection. Nothing like a little
rejection before the holiday season!
“Dearest folks at Gamers. We, at Sundance, wish you Christmas Cheer! And as to
answer on your acceptance, we turn to Charles Dickens we fear! In the altered words
of Tiny Tim, ‘God Bless Us, Every one! Your fucking movie didn’t get in!’

We got some great ideas on how to “tighten-up” the film this weekend. It will help
with the pacing nicely.

We may shoot a new scene with Kevin Sherwood relating to horses!

And lastly, I have a new ideas for a scene that could perhaps be the most offensive
scene ever. It involves Ben and his character, “Johnny”.
How offensive? Let’s just say that if my mother were alive today, this scene alone
would kill her! That’s how good it is!