Scarlett

Scarlett is a word that I have come across a lot recently. Most of you will associate it with the famous actress of the Johansson variety, star of several films including The Girl With The Pearl Earring and The Prestige. My favourite film of all time has her in it, Lost In Translation. I don't even know why I like that film so much, it just has a place in my heart because it feels like you're watching something perfectly happy and perfectly sad at the same time, and it's a lot more real than most films, it has less of a Hollywood sheen. Even she is good in it, despite most peoples criticisms of her acting, which I've never had a problem with.

This is the reason I like her so much in this new video of one of my current favourite songs. 'What Goes Around...' by Justin Timberlake. The link I have kindly posted for you below, and even if a) you have never liked a JT song or b) you don't like the guy, please give the video a watch, as not only is it completely different to almost anything he's done before, but it's quite interesting to see Scarlett Johansson in what is essentially a short film.



And as well as that awesome piece, the name Scarlett has also appeared quite frequently in my recent doings, all thanks to my little pet project The Towers. In case you don't know what that is, continue reading. If you do know what it is, feel free to skip this explanatory paragraph. The Towers is a University based drama/soap that is not only set around the lives of students, but written by, starring and filmed by students themselves, so it's quite a big feat. Especially since its a project I've not only started from scratch and held auditions for and gathered writers, but we are also going to be premièring it to the campus at the beginning of next term.

Now for the news. There was a bit of a recent update with regards to the script, as we had lost a couple of actors, and needed replacements, so as well as updating the script, part of the unofficial groups held an acting workshop, and a few people turned up. Enough so that as well as filling previously empty roles, we also had enough for some new characters. So, a bunch of new characters were written, and now we have Shane, Mark, Philippa and Scarlett to add to the now growing list. It's spread like wildfire since we started filming for it, and now it seems everybody wants a part! As filming goes, we've done everything except for one scene, which will be done on Friday, and thanks to my new home editing software the episode will be complete by the weekend, which has given everybody involved in the project something to look forward to! And script writing is also nearing the completion of episode 2, which gives all the newest actors their first starring roles, so as far as I'm concerned, things couldn't be better for us, those of you in my campus had better keep an eye out for the big premiere next term! Here's a little taster, a blooper reel from filming the first episode, enjoy!