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OCTOBER 6, 13, 20, 27 at 2pm at the Strasburg Theater is going to be a lot of fun. REVENGE OF A MONKEY'S UNCLE will be playing all these days opening for MIR's live performance of their score to Lon Chaney's 1925 silent film: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. This is a fantastic opportunity to catch not only one of the most imaginative, critically acclaimed interpetations of the silent film in recent years, but also to catch TJParsons' REVENGE OF A MONKEYS UNCLE on four separate days on the big screen once again.

I'd like to give Starship Ed and Will O'Donovan (MIR) special thanks for giving me an opportunity to show this well recieved and heavily discussed short film for 4 special encore OCTOBER screenings. I'd Highly Advise attending this event. It is wonderful to see silent films making a comeback, and I am thrilled to be sharing a ticket with such a fun and talented interpetation. It may be one of the few times in your life that you may ever get a chance to see a silent movie with original score performed live, and for sure it will be the last time to catch the Donen Indie Grits Film Festival official selection REVENGE OF A MONKEY'S UNCLE.

WRITE IT DOWN on the CALENDAR AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR HARD WORKING LOCAL ARTISTS!! Thank you in advance for all that attend we will do all in our power to make it an unforgetable night.

Since my move up here it has been difficult to find enthusiasm for art. I'd like to make public a personal thank you to "Starship" Ed Kyle and the enthusiasm that he has brought forth to a project that I thought may never see the light of day (TRAVELER). Starship Ed Kyle is a graphic artist from VCu that has had his hands in may projects over the years. His love and enthusiasm for art has breathed new life in projects that needed a defibulator. I believe in him, and I no doubt understand that he believes in me.

Currently I am in the process helping Ed produce on dvd a forthcoming "live" interpertation of the famous Lon Chaney version of the silent movie Phantom of the Opera. Phantom in no doubt connects with many of us on a deeply psycological note. I am happy to be a part of this. Ed Kye and Will O'Donovan will perform publicly to classic silent movies offerning thier own brand of post modern hypo-prog rock scores. I'd like to take this time now to personally thank him Starship Ed Kyle , and make him a an official member of the UDDERSHIET family. Ed Kyle (truly unique musiscian and graphic artist) has shown enthusiasm in helping me produce TRAVELER the warning. He has been an infinite source of inspiration and wisdom.

On the same vein of thank yous I'd like to personally thank Matt Chellini for giving me as a graduation present my personal website to help in my completeing projects now and in my immediate future. He has helped me get this far dealing with late night calls, technical problems and insight into information trends, links to needed info, and god only knows what else.

Last and certainly not least . I want to thank the love of my life Catherine. She has not only helped me to tap into parts of my imagination that I thought were long gone or comotose , but she is also a loving understanding partner that deals with my many eccentricities on a daily basis. Her wry sense of humor has made me come to reflect upon myself just when I seem to be taking the world too seriously.Her beatiful son Ethan has also forced me to think outside my head and revert myself to a state where everything is wonderful and a vibrant and imagination can buy you happiness. This is just what I need in times to come ahead. When we grow up we loose so much of our imagination and sense of wonder and her and Ethan bring me a fantastic world to my doorstep each day.

As usual thanks for listening,

TJPARSONS

UDDERSHIET FILMS

Sept 17, 2007

On Thurs day, the 13th of September, at the Civil Cricket in Middletown , VA ; I attended a meeting of the Shenandoah Film and Video Group that also was a very special one year anniversary. John Link and Jo Lee was nice enough to invite me to the meeting in which I enjoyed being in the midst of a few film-makers and actors. I am interested to see the direction that this promising group will take in the next year. I was happy to answer many questions that had to do with everything from equipment, to general practices and creative solutions. I enjoyed meeting a few of the memebers afterwards and discussing with them, area history and the future of Film and Video in our Area.

Next Meeting I have been asked to do a talk on legal contracts, forms and project budgets complete with hands on examples. Next meeting I believe is Scheduled for Thursday October 11th at the Civil Cricket in Middletown. Email John Link. I'm quite sure he would welcome enthusiastic new members to take his organization to new levels. Help make a difference, and help shape the future of Arts and Entertainment in the Shenandoah Valley.

Thanks for your Ear as Always,

Indie grits kicked ass! I handed out 20 multicolored monkeys to the first patrons standing waiting in line . Standing room only. Sold out crowd. I was hidden deep in the middle with 3 buckets of beer. When Uddershiet Films Presents popped on the screen there was a round of noisey applause and cheers that filled me with pride and surprise. The applause did not stop there. Two more times I tell you ! During the film !

It was the most joyfilled flattering reception one could ever hope to get as a film maker. I make films for an audience and the audience seemed to open up their heart to a hyperviolent monkey and his taste for blood and bananas. I was both flattered and surprised. I'm actually at a loss for words. Thank you Indie Grits for a stupendous time.

And as a final note, I need to say thank you to all in attendence. Thanks for the support. If you keep watching them, I'll keep making them... Thats the TJPARSONS PROMISE!

On Friday June 1st at 10:55 pm Revenge of a Monkey's Uncle will be screened at the Inagural Indie-Grits Film Festival. I encourage all friends and fans to attend. I'm sure it will be a blast, and I'd love to see you al there. I'll have some copies on DVD available, plus I'll see what other goodies I can dig up. I hope to see you there, Note: This film best if veiwed in a dark room with a ouja board and gummy bears. Click here for directions.

I have just finished my internship at the Nickelodeon (Arthouse) theatre in Columbia SC. It has not only enriched my life, but given me some surprise tools to take on an ever changing and media savvy audience. Briefly I'd like to thank Larry Hembree (Executive Director), Bruce Bahr (Director of Development) and Andy Smith (Director of Special Programs). I have never in my life felt so respected and appreciated, and l have mutual respect and appreciation for them. Give these guys your money, or at least a fair chunk of it. I mean that sincerely. I believe in what they are doing, and their means of doing it. Visit them, tell them TJParsons sent you. Attend a screening, have 2 beverages and purchase a membership. Trust me, it will be the most cherished purchase you make this year. A word of warning: art culture is infectious, so is "The Nick".

One of the most surreal things happened today. I picked up a sealed copy of a new movie. When I opened it up 2 fortunes fell out. They were small rectangle much like the kind you see in cookies. In fact there were identical. their design was not uniform but from 2 different prints(evidence they were not put there by Universal). At this strange transition in my life with uncertainty about my immediate future, the message was generic yet incredibly applicable and inspirational:

1)No matter what your past has been, you have a spotless future.2)Make everyday your best, You will improve yourself greatly.

Matt and I have been have been working on a few things behind the scenes. School is taking a lot out of me, and I'm sure his baby and work him, but I believe that we can add some new features in the near future.

Oscar party last night was a great success. There was a seemingly unending supply of food, drink and making mary. The Oscar audience was tended to in a hedonistic fashion while anticipation swelled putting people at the edge of their seats. Commercials were eclipsed by live entertainment Miss Patty O' Furniture morphing in and out of outfits. Fabulous prizes. Live entertainment. VIP treatment. Unending flow of drink and every food imaginable. Oscars on the big screen. Honestly who could have asked for anything more.

Oscar party tonight at the Nickelodeon Theatre. I hope to see you there. Ballots, prizes , hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and live entertainment, just to name a few of the attractions. I will be the guy in the tuxedo t-shirt with the piano keyboard necktie... well maybe not. But will be a fun time nonetheless.

I'm watching Frank Zappa's movie Baby Snakes. Very influential, I believe. A lot of bands and artists do things similar, but we must remember that Zappa blazed the path. If you are a lover of technically solid music, art, animation, comedy, life. I highly recommend it. I wish I would have realized his impact sooner. There is a lot more to Zappa than what people's first impression of him is.

I'm back after hiatus, during which I decided to get a college education .I am now in the process of picking up right where I left off. Slightly more empowered motivated and ready for a adventure.