1884 Steampunk Movie, Cuppa Brown Joy, and Exploring with Pith Helmets

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Gilliam Animator Brings Puppets to Steampunk

"Take one part steampunk, add a dash of spy comedy, mix liberally with puppets and computer animation — and you've got the recipe for 1884: Yesterday's Tomorrow, a film concept by animator and frequent Terry Gilliam collaborator Tim Ollive.

Tim Ollive was an animator and model maker for Monty Python movies The Meaning of Life and Life of Brian, and has done visual effects for numerous other Gilliam projects, including Brazil, Twelve Monkeys, Time Bandits, and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Now Gilliam is backing Ollive's own film 1884, a collaboration with production designer Dennis De Groot.

The promotional trailer is a proof-of-concept reel, shot entirely on Ollive's kitchen table, to test out the effects for an eventual feature-length film. The clunky feel of the animation and Thunderbirds-style marionettes is deliberate, trying to evoke the sense that it was filmed using the same steam-powered technology it depicts.

By Lauren Davis, 2:24 PM

Of course it goes without saying that the puppets bother me with or without strings... i fear them as i do muppets & clowns. give me a zombie, a vampire (non-sparkly kind, please) and how could i not love this though.....i mean really, Terry Gilliam? and snarky...loves that snarky British humour...or rather, English....Welsh, Scottish & Irish humour is slightly different.
[says the Welshie].....so i think it's all time we rocked out with this again, darlings!

When i say Aasam.... you say Lovely!


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now....with this cuppa i think you need a new Explorers outfit resplendent with pith helmet...in your Second Life, no? Yes, please! Dear Viv Trafalgar has done it again! (and i must humbly add that yours truly suggested the animal print corset, garters, and open jacket version) because we all know that beneath our gowns our undercrackers must be something....special! i really love the bustle in this gown...and the leggings!~ one must have our lower limbs protected when trudging through the wilderness....otherwise known as the mainland. i add my monocle...butterfly net... and an ammo belt to the ensemble.....a tinted optics are critical to protect your eyes from *bling*. please do NOT explore unprotected!

Tea & Sympathy: Wickedly Delightful Deadly and Delish!

Attention fellow Merry Young Widows of Caledon!....or Merry Widows from New Babbage or any town or village! All Merry Widows or like minded ladies might appreciate this fine Poisoned Tea Set brought to my attention by a note from Miss Strathearne of New Babbage with this written upon it:

"I have no idea what (who who) you'd use it for....but I thought you'd get a giggle out of this *grin*"
Nel

Now, whyever would she think i would need it? Hmmmmm??? my past comes back to haunt me, it seems??! [smiles slowly] so, i went to the shop and it is as advertised:

"Have some unwanted guests? Serve them a steaming hot cup of tea from this unusual set. They'll comment on the subtle almond flavor...and then drop dead from the strychnine!

Tea tray is set with Teapot, Teacup and saucer, sugar cubes, spoon, a dainty lace napkin, a plate of cookies, and a bottle of strychnine. Less prim-heavy version coming soon."

What a lovely way to entertain guests that have become less than entertaining or beloved! i was also struck by the other offerings at her site of Miss Nox Pinion.. i am determined to buy several of her offerings! such as this black and white tea gown she's wearing, just adorable!

....i do suggest a peek! anyone thirsty or care for a cookie? now...don't fret that funny taste, tis but the almonds, i assure you!
~Capt. Red

ps. just ran across this wickedly funny bunny.....very tempting to put it in my garden to ward away evil spirits and troublesome furries! (the *not nice* kind!)