Frameline 33 has kicked off with such dazzling programme, its sweet to see that there's even a couple films I blogged about . Patrick1.5 which I loved is the story of a gay adoption going wrong then going right and with a Dolly Parton song to boot . One film I'd love to see expanded on is James which is such a great little short , it makes you want it too continue . Its moving and as such a good performance by Niall Wright in the title character .
Lets start off with another short that hopefully is going to be expanded by its director ;Weak Species which is based upon the writings of that well known spooky writer . I've often wondered if Dennis Coppers work is too surreal and well at times 'shock and awe' for the sake of 'shock awe' . I have to say I did enjoy reading about Dennis fictionalised crush on Alex James from Brit band Blur . Alex was so disturbed and maybe perturbed that he decided not to meet the writer for a one and one interview with Dennis .
Weak Species is based on the novel Closer and other poems by Dennis Copper . I certainly liked the soundtrack by No Man who have got a great way words and song titles 'My Revenge On Seattle' is well worth a listen .Cast wise there's a lot to like , playing Steve is Brenden Bradley.High school student Steve sets his sights high and only the top school jock will do or as the synopsis puts it ..
''For Steve, high school is a game. Seducing his classmates gives him his sense of purpose and fuels his art and poetry. When Steve sets his sights on the school star athlete, he starts a cat and mouse chase which could ruin him and his idol. ''
Golly ! lets have a break from all this spookiness and check out some photographs of Brenden in various roles that lead up to his casting .
What a handsome young man full of promise, surely too All American to star in a Dennis Copper film ?
''Hes mine Dennis , you will not turn him to the Dark side ''
Don't bet on it Sister
Yikes! look behind you Brenden! its Spooky Dennis !
Unhand him Dennis you brute !
''Your Banging Bod is mine now! , your dreams of working for Disney are over !''
A bar in West Hollywood...
His Disney Dreams effectively destroyed Brenden was left to ponder where to turn in a rather fetching tight Grey t shirt highlighting his muscular frame .
His Disney Dreams effectively destroyed Brenden was left to ponder where to turn in a rather fetching tight Grey t shirt highlighting his muscular frame .
But driven by a demonic and dark desire Dennis could not leave Brenden alone !
High morals not with standing Brenden appeared as a buffed up Jock in the rather good short film ' Kali Ma '
That short film effectively sealed the young actors fate and it was only a matter of time before Dark side Dennis would come calling once more , but this time Brenden was ready ...
''Take me to the Dark side Dude ! ''
Meanwhile back to Weak Species and the other actor in the film actor musician Erik Smith who plays loner and floppy haired George who is looking for love in all the wrong places or as the synopsis puts it ..
''George, the school recluse, copes with the stress of his mother's cancer and strained relationship with his father by cutting class and using drugs. Hooking up with a stranger in an effort to lose himself, George finds himself in a life or death situation.''
Sadly , Erik leads an antics free existence and enjoys making music that sounds like Jesse McCartney crossed with the Jonas brothers . That unique sound must have done it for the normally indie groove loving Denis and he too was cast .
Emotional - Erik as George
Locker room crush - Its Steve
''George, the school recluse, copes with the stress of his mother's cancer and strained relationship with his father by cutting class and using drugs. Hooking up with a stranger in an effort to lose himself, George finds himself in a life or death situation.''
Sadly , Erik leads an antics free existence and enjoys making music that sounds like Jesse McCartney crossed with the Jonas brothers . That unique sound must have done it for the normally indie groove loving Denis and he too was cast .
Holy Foot Fetish !
Emotional - Erik as George 
Locker room crush - Its SteveAnd now its the spooky Weak Species trailer
