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Re: Ciao
« Reply #50 on: December 14, 2008, 01:07:38 pm »

I will also say that Mark (Charles W. Blaum), who really is a hottie (the production stills do not give him justice) has a gorgeous Texas twang. And endearingly, he sings. In only a minute or two, the viewer gets the whole sense of a character, a person, whose life has been suddenly taken--tragically.


Spot on!




There is something else I wish I could say, though, about Mark, a series of quick, silent images at the very end of the film, and--but that gets too close to being a spoiler.



Send me a PM about what you wish you could say then.  Without giving any spoilers, I thought the ending brought the story all complete, and we realize everything then.  I actually started crying.


I'd also like to say the music in the movie was perfect.

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Re: Ciao
« Reply #51 on: December 14, 2008, 02:19:35 pm »

Send me a PM about what you wish you could say then.  Without giving any spoilers, I thought the ending brought the story all complete, and we realize everything then.  I actually started crying.


Re the PM, done. In re crying: I'm a cryer-after-the-fact; day or two later, I'm thinking about something, then--wham!


I'd also like to say the music in the movie was perfect.


I agree. Also: the production design: perfect. It was not only really, really attractive--the condo was very cleverly designed to be sterile, just like Jeff's emotions were blocked. Arid. The reason why Jeff and Mark had never had a relationship (the Financial Planner, don't you know).

Lots of layers here, and not tacked on. Integral. Clever. Rich.  Good people, good work.
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Re: Ciao
« Reply #52 on: December 14, 2008, 04:46:44 pm »

Thanks for that, John!  :)
Forgive me but, OMG, Alessandro Calza is so HOT!  ::)  :-\


A bit late in replying, but--yes, Jeff, he is!

Mr. Calza isn't only hot, he is very, very smart.  He is (I think) an architect, a graphic designer, a photographer, you name it. He also creates uniquely interesting websites--I don't think I have found all of them, but he is a very, uh, complex personality!

Try here:

http://www.ahunter.org/

and go here, to one of his slideshows ("BAUER MCDC Supreme," Studio, May 2007, http://www.ahunter.org/html/bauer.htm , it's a fantasy, I think )--

see the 6th or 7th image in--

Oh my!

The Village Voice may have to revise that review (about that 'wisecrack,' if you know what I mean.... ::) )

Also 'Sardinia June 2006,' a musical photo album of his 'holiday snaps.'
http://www.ahunter.org/web/html/sardinia2.htm

Whew! (And on image number 40, he uses one of my overused words: 'WOOF!' in re someone he spies on a nearby boat--ha! Also, see images 43, 45, 46, 55, 56. Ahem.)

For a series of nude images of Alesandro (b+w), go here:
(Hail the NU Electro with music Suicide Tough Guy)
http://www.ahunter.org/web/html/hail.htm

Gosh, I love smart gorgeous men!

 ;D
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Re: Ciao
« Reply #53 on: December 14, 2008, 05:30:33 pm »
I sure enjoy reading your posts you guys!


Wow ! Wow!

And since:
         Mr. Calza isn't only hot, he is very, very smart.  He is (I think) an architect, a graphic designer, a photographer, you name it. He also creates uniquely interesting websites--I don't think I have found all of them, but he is a very, uh, complex personality!
       

...........

Can you mention one or two urls
or more to name those websites he created, since I want to look
,
please !


Au revoir,
hugs!

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Re: Ciao
« Reply #54 on: December 14, 2008, 05:41:41 pm »


Here's the 'architect'--




















Sorry--I have to go and take a cold shower now!

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Re: Ciao
« Reply #55 on: December 14, 2008, 05:43:50 pm »


Ok, one more:






 ;D
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Offline Aloysius J. Gleek

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Re: Ciao
« Reply #56 on: December 14, 2008, 06:02:22 pm »
 
Wow ! Wow!
Can you mention one or two urls
or more to name those websites he created, since I want to look
,
please !
Au revoir,
hugs!


But of course! What friends are for?  ;D


http://profiles.friendster.com/26541772


Alessandro Calza


Male, 37, In a Relationship
Interested In: Dating Men, Relationship with Men, Friends
Member Since: Feb 2006
Location: Italy
Hometown: Genova
Alessandro's URL:
http://profiles.friendster.com/ahunter

Occupation:

Graphic Designer

Affiliations:

(ABC) ANTI BLOG COMMITTEE

About Me:

I am currently in Dallas shooting a supercool indie movie called CIAO from director Yen Tan and producer Jim McMahon. Take a look at his sweet blog with news and pics www.ciaomovie.com

Teaser website is coming soon!

I have more pics and videos on my website www.ahunter.org














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Offline Aloysius J. Gleek

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Re: Ciao
« Reply #57 on: December 14, 2008, 06:12:09 pm »

OT, in a sense, but this is photo of Alessandro's friend:





Well, if that ain't art, I don't know what is!

(Now I wonder--does he like beards??  ::)

Eric should like that!)
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Re: Ciao
« Reply #58 on: December 14, 2008, 06:43:01 pm »
Wow, wow, wow, oh wow!!!!


You made my day!


HAPPY !

He looks so familiar... as if I know him! Guess, I am xdreaming ?

S.V.P., plus images...

au revoir,
hugs!

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Re: Ciao
« Reply #59 on: December 14, 2008, 06:51:27 pm »
Where is the:
     

Ok, one more:

         

........

I can't see it !