Yellowhammered

Leading up to its demise in January, Wm. Moses Prods. maintained an informal working relationship with Yellowhammer Films. They crewed the puppet scene at the end of KW2, and Joe Borden (YH actor/writer/producer) got big laughs for his turn as our blind Soothsayer.

Meanwhile Joe and company have kept busy with (literally) dozens of shorts; shorts to end all shorts, as in prepare-to-soak-your-shorts shorts, including the epic "Stacheman" (edited by Scott Draper). I've made appearances in maybe half of these, and continue to do so. One hand washes the other.

Recent example: "THE DUEL" (written/directed by Ben Morehead; starring Jim Patton and myself) is currently WALKING TALL at FunnyOrDie.com and has even garnered a special mention from the site administrator or something.

Frivolous pop cultural wish-wash? Or a well-disguised allegory for the Ugandan Civil War?

THE DUEL/KILLER WEED CROSSOVER EVENT?

A week later we gathered at one of the usual spots to shoot "Zombie Roommate". I was tapped to play the title character. Earlier in the week I constructed a full face appliance, form-fitted to my leathery mug courtesy of the plaster face cast I've had since KW1. I built up the usual clay mask, pinching out lesions and fleshy protrusions, eventually coating it with layers of liquid latex. Powdered it, painted it, plugged up the insides with cotton, and shazam. My zombie mirror self.

Because the mask ended mid-way up my mutant forehead, it was important to cast smaller supplemental appliances meant to attach around the temple, neck and ears. Tied together with thick makeup and latex smears, voilà, a fairly convincing zombie.


Watch "ZOMBIE ROOMMATE" here:

I see the braying masses have already leveled some complaints:

What a bunch of ladies. First of all, Trevor Christian ignores a rich theatrical tradition of zombies in comedy, dating back to the plays of Aristophanes and even Euripedes the noted tragedian. It's an artform as time-honored and indelible as fart noises (another Aristophanes innovation).

Second, "Zombie Priest, Zombie Bus Driver, Zombie Mom"?? Those sound like good movies! I would pay to see those movies; or, if not yet made, I would make them. Jake2223, your sarcasm is not appreciated.*

Matt
*NOTE: Outrageous claims and opinions expressed by the writer are his own and do not represent the views of Yellowhammer Films.

4 Reasons To Buy "Killer Weed 2" on DVD

1. You can't buy it on VHS.
2. The original "Killer Weed" is part of the package! Devotees can warm up on KW1 then cruise fully caught-up into KW2, stopping only for beer runs, smoking, and the occasional poon party!
3. It's several dozens of minutes of entertainment. Think of the gas you'll save while watching all the bonus features. With repeat viewings that becomes a staggering value.
4. You will be more popular. Once people realize you've sprung for le package totale they will totally have a hard-on for you. Women will want you. If you're already a woman, men will want you, particularly if they can't have you. Be patient, ladies. Make them wait. Watch "Killer Weed 2" in the meantime.

To order, email killerweedmovie@gmail.com and put 'PURCHASE' in the subject line. Or, for our friends on Myspace, message us at myspace.com/killerweedmovie -- Matt

Santa's Sweatshop

Director Chris and I spent the entire weekend cranking out the official "Killer Weed 2" DVDs, over a 150 units in various stages of completion. Twenty of which have shipped to vendors in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, available Thursday May 17th at:

Oz Music /506 14th Street / (205) 758- 1222
Egan's Bar / 1229 University Blvd. / (205) 758-9413

The process broke down like so. Chris and I staged in my home office. Scott got on loan a magic DVD-making machine; a wondrifical scientagorical device capable of burning seven copies at once. I fed it blank media at strictly regimented intervals for two days straight, and even after all that time I still have no idea how it works. My best guess: The duplicator contains a pocket universe, an extra-dimensional expanse complete with a tiny society possessing heightened intellect, resources and moral acuity. Had I a little more time, I would have no doubt become their leader, possibly their god.

Chris did quality control, running each disc through a player and checking the menus and video. In between he'd be stacking, sorting and labeling. Not exactly glamorous work. I printed off the labels and jackets, occasionally helping stuff cases, but still pulling duty on the duplicator. The arrangement felt extremely efficient, until after 40 hours' work we realized we'd completed only 10 units. We did however drink two cases of beer. Possibly some causation there.

So we double-timed it, double-teamed it, tag-teamed it, double-tag-teamed it, tag-double-timed it, double-dog-dared it and by Monday morning we had close to 30 units. Still not a lot, but enough for cast/crew freebies and the initial vendor orders.

But I ran the (micro-utopian) duplicator constantly, knowing my time with it was short. The result: Approximately 300 discs! 150 K-discs and 150 W-discs! Over 37,500 hours of "Killer Weed" and KW behind the scenes bullshit! This quite likely had the effect of corrupting that tiny society inside the duplicator. It's a very influential movie!

Between cycles Chris and I collaborated on some posters intended to hang around Tuscaloosa. I already had the needed elements in Photoshop, so we tossed it together and Chris had it printed the same day. He even squeezed off a stack to one of his operatives back east, to be plastered on unauthorized surfaces any day now.

Unfortunately, our timing couldn't be worse. Spring Semester at U. of Alabama ended last week. Much of our fan-base has eroded in the year since the Jupiter premiere. Some have graduated, others have dropped out and moved off. Some fans remained loyal, others less so. Others watched "Killer Weed" while stoned on killer weed and can't remember if they liked it or not.

Hopefully our new Myspace component can help with that. Chris spent some of his QC time on his laptop, laboriously fiddling with codes and templates, trying to put together a presentable profile. Mixed results. Longtime KW contributor Tim Ros has been enlisted for guidance.

Matt

KW2 DVDs Are Here!!

Is this a dream? Exactly three years have passed since "Killer Weed 2" became our dark mistress; Chris holds in his hand the completed 2-disc DVD release! Available for purchase at two out of the way locations!

Each double disc set contains:

• newly polished 53-minute cut of KW2!
  
• docutainment featurette "The Making Of Killer Weed 2"!
• the original "Killer Weed" (42 min)
  
• bonus materials and leftover crap!
  
• easter eggs! You'll never ever find them!
  
• fresh, sick DVD menus "cool"-tested on today's hip youth!

Details pending...