Where are the Joneses? » Michael j knight

91: Road movie

The Joneses — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:25:19 +0000

Art house cinema – it takes me back. As a student I created a film entitled ‘Societies Rejects’ – it was a 7 hour continuous shot from the bottom of a rubbish bin as it filled up.

Unfortunately the first thing to be dropped in was a large cup of coke. It broke the record mechanism so most of the film was just black. Commercialism destroys art yet again.

Michael J Knight

Music by Whiteroom.

89: Back to Blighty

michaeljk — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:00:17 +0000

Back to Blighty. I return to England with mixed emotions.

For one, there are still siblings to meet in other countries; interesting characters, that for now, may not feature in my documentary.

On the other hand, I’ll be able to nip into Waitrose for my favourite Potato salad.

Michael J Knight

88: The Windmills of her Mind

The Joneses — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 13:14:26 +0000

I’m not sure whose side to take on this argument. Neither I suppose.

A documentary film maker should always remain objective.

Maybe the windmill will have a calming influence.

Michael J Knight

87: We drove all night

michaeljk — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 16:02:58 +0000

Cherry Ledojo, the man in the windmill and a late night dash to Holland – this is exciting.

Although I didn’t get any dinner and I don’t think those wiener’s and Pelvus sauce agree with me.

Michael J Knight

86: Wim’s treat

michaeljk — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 15:10:44 +0000

I can’t say I’m a fan of the sauce, a little to rich for my taste but Wim’s a charismatic man.

I’m definitely re-visiting the polo neck/ suit jacket combo when I get home.

Michael J Knight

85: Taste test

michaeljk — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:01:40 +0000

A celebrity sibling, well at least in Germany. I still can’t work out if that’s a wink or a tick.

Michael J Knight

84a: Sourcing Wim

michaeljk — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:25:07 +0000

If Ian hadn’t have bought those trousers where would we be?

A kind twist of fate – yes, but I’m not sitting next to him in the car if those trousers retain their charge.

Michael J Knight

82: Free Bibi

michaeljk — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 13:38:44 +0000

Documentary tip #4

- A Documentary film maker is sometimes denied entry.
- Improvise – always carry radio mics and get a great visual.

81: Call it fate

michaeljk — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 18:29:26 +0000

My last memory of riding on a ski lift didn’t have a happy ending.
1989 – School trip to the Isle of Wight to see the Needles, I saw it as a perfect opportunity to ask a girl out. When she declined we spent the remaining 15 mins in silence.

Michael J Knight

80: Mount Bibi

michaeljk — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 15:08:30 +0000

Documentary tip # 3

Never lose sight of your subjects.

Michael J Knight