tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77635488663556422992024-03-05T03:53:38.363-08:00The Debonair RogueA Men's Guide To Fashion & Lifestyledebonair roguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01207533473939923789noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763548866355642299.post-32079806256142428502012-09-23T17:15:00.000-07:002012-09-23T23:40:52.126-07:00Travel: Just Rolling With It 2.0I'm used to airports bustling with travelers arriving, departing and running to make their connecting flight. To have it empty, save but the few of us who opted to spend the night, is a bit unnerving. To say it was a restless night would be an understatement. I kept waking up every hour with that sinking feeling that I was going to miss my flight. Around 6:00 AM I woke up to the smell of sausage McMuffins (yes, Gate A23 was next to a McDonald's). Bleary-eyed I made my way over and proceeded to order 2 sausage McMuffins and a large sweet tea...just what I needed. <br />
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By noon hunger took over and I woke up to recorded announcement of places to eat at the airport...all I remember hearing was "Jamba Juice." I strapped on my heavy backpack, picked up my tripod (bags are not to be left unattended) and walked over to the nearest information desk (near Gate A17) to ask where the Jamba Juice was located. I was told it was in Terminal D. <i><b>Say what?!</b> </i>Below is the PHL terminal map. Gate A23 is in the lower left side, <a href="http://www.jambajuice.com/internationallocations" target="_blank">Jamba Juice</a> was in Terminal D by Gate D6 on the lower right. Remember I'm carrying close to 40 lbs. of equipment. Was I hungry enough for my usual original size non-dairy aloha pineapple (no pineapple sherbet, no yogurt, substitute all sorbet) with soy protein? What do you think?<br />
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The flight to Frankfurt was uneventful. I was told upon arrival to make my way over to the <a href="http://www.lufthansa.com/online/portal/lh/uk/homepage?l=en&cid=1000243&WT.srch=1&WT.mc_id=SEABRAND" target="_blank">Lufthansa </a>Air Service desk to get my seating assignment. I gave him the print outs I was given by the US Airways representative. He looks at them and asks "Where is your ticket? This just shows you have a booking." After I told him that was all I was given, he attempted to find me a seat and ticket with the documents I gave him. I could tell by the look on his face this was not going to be easy. He then referred me to another Lufthansa representative who attempted to do the same. She asked that I return at 8:00 AM when the US Airways desk opens so that she can call them to straighten things out. She reassured me that we would work it all out. I promptly returned at 8:00 AM, and she happily called US Airways. Five minutes later I had a ticket and seating assignment. I thanked her for her taking care of me, and she wished me a safe flight and good time in Dublin. Patience, a smile, and willingness to help someone in need makes all the difference.</div>
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Yay!!! I'm finally on my way to Dublin!!!</div>
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debonair roguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01207533473939923789noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763548866355642299.post-69108451214013043762012-09-18T22:04:00.000-07:002012-09-23T23:40:27.604-07:00Travel: Just Rolling With ItFor the past month I've been planning and anxiously waiting to start my two week European adventure. First stop <a href="http://www.discoverireland.com/us/ireland-places-to-go/?WT.srch=1&WT.mc_id=us_ga_010112_USGoogleAdwords_TI_US_B_Places_Exact" target="_blank">Dublin</a>. So I'm at <a href="http://www.flysfo.com/web/page/index.jsp" target="_blank">SFO</a>, I've buckled my seatbelt and the plane is sitting on the tarmac waiting to take off for Philly. The flight attendants' arms are gyrating in the air as they review emergency procedures, and then I hear the captain's voice. The only thing going through my head is "Please no delay" "Please no delay" "Please no delay"...NOT! The flight is DELAYED due to tornado warnings. Tornado warnings?! In Philly?! Really?!<br />
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At this point I figure I have two options. a) stress out and have a total meltdown or b) just roll with it. I'm not happy, but I decide to roll with it. All I can do is hope we arrive early enough to make my connecting flight to Dublin, Ireland. We arrive at Gate B16...my connecting flight is at Gate A8. Just picture me making a mad dash with about 30 lbs. of camera equipment and 17" Macbook Pro on my back and <a href="http://www.manfrotto.us/category/0?gclid=CKyI2PrpwLICFayPPAodMAwA5Q" target="_blank">Manfrotto</a> tripod slung over my shoulder. Mind you I'm not dressed for a mad dash. I'm wearing a water resistant "parka", <a href="http://us.levi.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12905938&kwCatId=&kw=mens+cargo+pants&origkw=men%27s+cargo+pants&sr=1" target="_blank">508 tapered Levi's cargo pants</a>, and my favorite pair of <a href="http://www.toboot.com/catalog" target="_blank">To Boot New York</a> slip on boots.<br />
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I'm short of breath and sweating as I near Gate A8...with no plane in sight. I missed my connection by 20 minutes. The attendant at the counter quickly goes to work to get me on the next flight out to Dublin...Gate A23 4:20 pm Wednesday, 9/19 via <a href="http://www.flightstats.com/go/Airport/airportDetails.do?airportCode=FRA" target="_blank">Frankfurt</a>, Germany. I guess I'll be sleeping overnight at <a href="http://www.phl.org/Pages/HomePage.aspx" target="_blank">PHL</a> Gate A23. My three day visit to Dublin just became two. Oh, well...I'll definitely be needing a pint or two of <a href="http://www.guinness.com/en-us/" target="_blank">Guinness</a>.debonair roguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01207533473939923789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763548866355642299.post-28957465389645163482012-03-26T00:47:00.000-07:002012-03-26T00:47:46.834-07:00Fashion: The Next Generation @ Original Penguin<a href="http://www.originalpenguin.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-opg-Site/default/Default-Start">Original Penguin</a> participated in the First Annual Spring Forward Fashion Show at Valley Christian High School in San Jose, California introducing the brand to the next generation of "penguins". The fashion show raised funds for the Class of 2012 Senior Legacy Gift which gives the graduating senior class the opportunity to donate the funds toward a charitable cause. Check out some of the Original Penguin outfits modeled by Valley Christian High School Seniors.<div>
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</div>debonair roguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01207533473939923789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763548866355642299.post-84585142047410771072012-03-12T00:09:00.001-07:002012-03-12T00:09:11.155-07:00Fashion: Ozwald BoatengIf you ask the average American (a) who is Ozwald Boateng? (b) where is Savile Row? and (c) what do they have in common? the answer will most likely be "huh?"<br />
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(a) <a href="http://www.ozwaldboateng.co.uk/ozwald-boateng/">Ozwald Boateng</a> is a fashion designer who "has reinterpreted the British art of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bespoke">bespoke</a> tailoring...Ozwald Boateng's iconic contemporary twist, vibrant colors, and refined fabrics offer a unique luxury experience to men of all genereations."<br />
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(b) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savile_Row">Savile Row</a> is a shopping street in London, UK famous for it's bespoke tailoring.<br />
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(c) Ozwald Boateng's flagship store is located on Savile row.<br />
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Well, now you know.<br />
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To say that I love his clothes, specifically his suits, is an understatement. All you have to do is watch "A Man's Story" catwalk show ,which closed London Fashion Week September 22, 2010, to understand.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/l3Jhc8X4zpc" width="480"></iframe>debonair roguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01207533473939923789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763548866355642299.post-35965526069125500282012-02-20T16:05:00.000-08:002012-04-15T23:54:34.545-07:00Music: Picture Atlantic "With One Clipped Wing"The long awaited <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/paspuria?ob=0&feature=results_main">Film Antics</a> production of <a href="http://pictureatlantic.com/">Picture Atlantic's</a> Part II music video "With One Clipped Wing" was released Sunday, February 19th. To read more about Picture Atlantic and Part I & II of their music videos go to <a href="http://live105.radio.com/2012/02/19/watch-picture-atlantics-with-one-clipped-wing-part-2-of-1-exclusive-video-premier/">live105.radio.com</a>.<br />
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Part II: With One Clipped Wing<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/36632777">With One Clipped Wing</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3500506">Raymund Aranda</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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In case you missed it last week here is<br />
Part I: Joust<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/36632495">Joust</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3500506">Raymund Aranda</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.debonair roguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01207533473939923789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763548866355642299.post-45900266303634987522012-02-14T13:40:00.000-08:002012-04-15T23:56:18.353-07:00Music: The Rock Hop with Picture AtlanticIt was a great night of music and talent as <a href="http://pictureatlantic.com/">Picture Atlantic</a> headlined The Rock Hop at <a href="http://www.artboutiki.com/">Art Boutiki</a> on Saturday, February 11th along with performances by <a href="http://girlnamedt.com/">Girl Named T</a>, <a href="http://briertonemusic.com/">Briertone</a>, <a href="http://dogcatcherband.com/">Dogcatcher</a> and <a href="http://www.ghostandthecity.com/">Ghost and The City</a>. Picture Atlantic also premiered their much anticipated two part music video "Joust" and "With One Clipped Wing" directed by <a href="http://paulaspuria.com/">Paul Aspuria</a> and produced by <a href="http://raymundaranda.com/raymundaranda.html">Raymund Aranda</a> of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/paspuria?ob=0&feature=results_main">Film Antics</a> with cinematography by <a href="http://www.vivekmohankumar.com/">Vivek Mohan Kumar</a> and co-starring <a href="http://thesweethop.com/">Kelly Dessoye</a>. <br />
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Live105.radio.com released part 1, "Joust", on Sunday, February 12th and will release part 2, "With One Clipped Wing," on Sunday, February 19th. You can read more about the Picture Atlantic and watch "Joust" on <a href="http://live105.radio.com/2012/02/12/watch-picture-atlantics-joust-new-video-part-1-of-2/">live105.radio.com</a>.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" mozallowfullscreen="" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/36632495?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="480"></iframe>debonair roguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01207533473939923789noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763548866355642299.post-5686030121424859182012-02-02T22:20:00.000-08:002012-02-02T22:20:22.640-08:00Fashion: The BrogueAll you have to do is shop <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/mens-shoes?campaign=0130shoelptile6&origin=sdlp#category=b6023496%7Cf8000780&type=category&marketingslots=1&page=1&sort=featured&sortreverse=0&size=&width=&color=&price=&brand=&instoreavailability=false&lastfilter=filtercategory_2&sizeFinderId=9">Nordstrom.com</a> to see that The Brogue has taken over this season for men's shoes. What's great about the brogue is you can wear it dressed up or dress down (socks optional). Brogues are classic and timeless. You can't go wrong when you wear them. The perfect example of someone who wears it well is the always stylish <a href="http://www.bravotv.com/its-a-brad-brad-world/season-1/bio/brad-goreski">Brad Goreski</a>. <br />
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Let's face it gentlemen, regardless of what you're wearing, your shoes complete the outfit. Just because you spend a thousand bucks on an outfit doesn't mean you skimp out on the shoes. Expect to pay at least $300 if you want style + quality. If you look at shoes as an investment vs. an afterthought it won't hurt as much.<a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a><br />
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Now I love Italian made shoes, but for Made in the USA you can't go wrong with <a href="http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/cat0_1_40000000001_-1">Allen Edmonds</a>. These are handmade and <a href="http://www.allenedmonds.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/RecraftingView?catalogId=40000000001&langId=-1&storeId=1">recraftable</a>. My favorites from this season's collection are the Neumok and the McTavish. It's times like these when I still wish I worked in Men's Shoes at Nordstrom. I want these shoes so bad!!!<br />
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<br />debonair roguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01207533473939923789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763548866355642299.post-61591377091496527552012-02-02T20:17:00.000-08:002012-04-15T23:56:57.065-07:00Music: Picture AtlanticOn January 27, 2012 <a href="http://pictureatlantic.com/">Picture Atlantic</a> held a private screening of their soon to be released music videos "Joust" and "With One Clipped Wing" at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Current-Tattooing/253756864663212?sk=wall">Current Tattooing</a> in downtown San Jose. The videos were directed by <a href="http://paulaspuria.com/">Paul Aspuria </a> and produced by <a href="http://raymundaranda.com/">Raymund Aranda</a> of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/paspuria?ob=0&feature=results_main">Film Antics</a> with <a href="http://www.vivekmohankumar.com/">Vivek Mohan Kumar</a> as cinematographer. "Joust" and "With One Clipped Wing" are both shot in classic Hollywood <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_noir">film noir</a> with <a href="http://thesweethop.com/">Kelly Dessoye</a> as lead actress. We shot both videos in three days and four locations in three cities (Morgan Hill, San Jose, Palo Alto).<br />
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As always, we had a blast on set...kind of hard not to when you get to work with talented artists and colleagues (also my fave peeps). The best, and most challenging, part of this shoot as a producer was styling Miss Dessoye's hair. Although Paul and Vivek, teased me about it, I think they were both pleasantly surprised.<br />
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Check back later this month when I post the release of "Joust" and "With One Clipped Wing" or attend <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/332110383477726/">The Rock Hop</a> at <a href="http://www.artboutiki.com/">Art Boutiki</a> on Saturday, February 11. Until then, enjoy Picture Atlantic's ghoulish "Guerilla."<br />
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Original Penguin has been around since 1955, and it's style of clothing is one that is passed on from one generation to the next. Grandpa looks classy, dad looks hip, and the kids look cool. So if you're looking for classic clothing with a modern-retro-hipster-rocker vibe then stop by an Original Penguin store because you're cool like that.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.originalpenguin.com/" style="text-decoration: underline;">Original Penguin</a> Store at <a href="http://www.westfield.com/valleyfair" style="text-decoration: underline;">Valley Fair Mall</a> celebrated it's Grand Opening with a party on Thursday, November 17, 2011. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/djsequencesf?sk=info"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">DJ Sequence</span></a> brought his distinct scratching and mixing style and rocked the house...welcome to The Penguin Club! The only thing missing was a disco ball and strobe lights. Everyone enjoyed snacking on sliders from <a href="http://www.thecounterburger.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Counter</span></a> at Santana Row, and drinks provided by <a href="http://www.greygoose.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Grey Goose</span></a> while shopping for great outfits. <a href="http://www.pictureatlantic.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Picture Atlantic</span></a> blew the roof off the house (well almost) when they treated friends, family, fans, and customers to a special musical performance.<br />
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All great artists suffer for their art. I guess that's why Team <a href="http://filmantics.com/">Film Antics</a> keeps coming back for more. The <a href="http://www.48hourfilm.com/">48 Hour Film Project</a> has descended upon San Jose for the fifth year, and Film Antics along with 30 other teams will push their creativity to write, produce, shoot, and edit a short film in 48 hours. All for their art. That's 2 days! 2 days!!!<br />
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The San Jose team is helmed by <a href="http://paulaspuria.com/">Paul Aspuria</a> (Director), <a href="http://raymundaranda.com/">Raymund Aranda</a> (Producer | Actor) aka <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Debonair-Rogue/143637459014146">The Debonair Rogue</a>, Manny Barredo (Assistant Director), Juan Sotelo (Writer), <a href="http://jamesrdavisjr.com/">James Davis</a> (Actor), Dillon Lin (Sound), and Jenny Casey (Actress | Choreographer), and Cindy Ramos (vocals). Paul, Manny and I arrived at Camera 3 in downtown San Jose with the other film makers to pick our genre. Manny was given the honor of picking out of the tin can. He jokingly commented that we would get Western/Musical...the one category we had been lucky to avoid (much to my relief) in the past. My worst nightmare came true, as Manny revealed to Paul and I our genre...Western/Musical. Nooooooooooo!!!<br />
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I had to shake it off...there was nothing I could do. This was a challenge and Team Film Antics was not backing down. So we headed off to James' loft and began to brainstorm and chow down on some Little Caesar's pepperoni pizza. This was Juan's first 48 Hour experience, and while he hunkered down to write the script, James, Jenny and I went over wardrobe, got comfortable with each other, settled into our characters and tried to catch some shut eye. In the mean time, Paul, Manny, and Dillon tested out the camera and audio equipment, and soon headed out to shoot B roll.<br />
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Juan finished the script just as Paul, Manny and Dillon came back from shooting B roll. This would be the first time we would be shooting where there was very minimal dialogue...always a challenge for actors. We had a couple of quick read thrus then headed out. Cameras rolled at 1:30 a.m. and turned out to be a race to finish before the sun came up. The sun won...we had only one shot left. We shot the final scene Saturday night after recording Cindy's rendition of Ave Maria. We decided to grab some grub at Flames before tackling the rest of the project. We would be cutting it close to the deadline this time.<br />
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"Some Kind of Sign" premiered at the 48 Hour Film Project screening at <a href="http://www.cameracinemas.com/c12.shtml">Camera 12</a> in downtown San Jose on Thursday, August 18. For those of you who weren't able to make it to the screening here is the video for your viewing pleasure.<br />
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</tbody></table><div>Now, I've always been partial to large breeds mainly because our first three dogs were large (black lab mix, black lab mix/german shepherd, australian border collie mix). But, also because I've always felt that large dogs were more stylish and masculine (nothing stylish about walking around with a dog in your handbag). Yeah, I said it...stylish. Don't laugh. Next time you see someone walking their dog take a good look. To a certain extent master and pet resemble each other. So when my sister started researching Scottish Terriers, a small breed, I was hesitant.</div><div><br />
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</tbody></table>The best part of the visit was when the matriarch of the bunch, seven year old Tiger, plopped down in front of my sister, rolled over, and presented her belly for my sister to rub. The breeder and her husband were amazed. Apparently, most breeders have one dog which they use as a gage to see if prospective owners were suitable. Tiger was known as "the mean" one, and she had never done that before. Well, Tiger did it two more times...once for my brother, and once for me.</div><div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jolene & Payton</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div>Good looks aside, one of the most important things to keep in mind when your planning to adopt a pet is to make sure that their personality and demeanor matches yours. By the end of the visit, I had fallen in love with three of them. One in particular kept making her way toward me. Her name was Jolene. She was the show dog...sweet, calm and an absolute looker. And I don't care if she was "the mean" one, Tiger was absolutely adorable. Then there was London, the youngest at 10 months, and the shyest. I just wanted to pick her up and rock her like a baby. If I could have gotten away with it, I would have grabbed them, put them in the car and burned rubber in my sister's Toyota Yaris.</div><div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jolene</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div>Although we didn't go home with a pet, we did find our future breeder. Hopefully this time next summer, my brother, sister, and I will each have our own Scottie. Jolene will be their mom so you know these pups will be beautiful.</div>debonair roguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01207533473939923789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763548866355642299.post-47370691219361149302011-06-19T20:03:00.000-07:002011-06-19T20:59:19.876-07:00Film: 48 Hour Film Project<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Director, Paul Aspuria</td></tr>
</tbody></table>The <a href="http://www.48hourfilm.com/">48 Hour Film Project</a> pushes the creativity of filmmakers around the world by giving them 48 hours to write, produce, shoot, and edit a short film. The films produced are nothing short of amazing considering most of the filmmakers were running on little or no sleep to make the deadline. On Friday, June 10, 2011 the 48 Hour Film Project came to San Francisco.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Filmmakers at Lot 46</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I had the opportunity to participate with <a href="http://filmantics.com/">Film Antics</a> in our 5th, that's right 5th, 48 Hour Film Project. This year our team consisted of <a href="http://paulaspuria.com/">Paul Aspuria</a> (Director), <a href="http://raymundaranda.com/">Raymund Aranda</a> (Producer/Actor) aka The Debonair Rogue, <a href="http://www.vivekmohankumar.com/">Vivek Mohan Kumar</a> (Director of Photography), <a href="http://jamesrdavisjr.com/">James Davis</a> (Actor), and <a href="http://kellydessoye.com/">Kelly Dessoye</a> (Actress). Being veterans of the 48 Hour Film Project, has it's benefits. One benefit is learning what worked and didn't work from previous projects so that we could work more efficiently.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me typing at Starbucks.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Paul and I arrived at Lot 46 on Geary Street amid a throng of anxious filmmakers. It was dark, it was crowded, and it was hot. In the past, Paul was the one who would pull the genre out of the envelope. The last two times he picked Romance. This time he asked me to go up to see if our luck would change...I pulled Dark Comedy. Whew!!! I was scared I would pull Western/Musical. We decided to do a night shoot for the first time. The key to our success would be to keep things simple in every aspect of writing, producing and filming. Paul started writing the script for Graduation Buzz as we sat down and ate our dinner at Lori's Diner. He was able to write the script in 2 hours. I sat down at Starbucks and between sipping my double tall soy white chocolate mocha I proceeded to type out the script. It took me 30 minutes...not bad.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">DP, Vivek Mohan Kumar</td></tr>
</tbody></table>We began shooting at 11:30 p.m. around Union Square. Apart from a couple of homeless people asking for money, intoxicated bar hoppers, an irate tennant, cabbies thinking we needed a ride (where are they when you actually need them), and lack of sleep, the shoot went rather well. We wrapped just as dawn started to change the color of the sky...5:30 Saturday morning.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lead Actress, Kelly Dessoye</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Paul worked on editing Graduation Buzz between naps on Saturday. I came over to work on the paperwork while he put the finishing touches on the piece Saturday night. Like most of the teams, we were usually scrambling to finish the project on Sunday to make the deadline of 7:30 p.m. This was the first time we would finish without having to rush to turn in the project. Yay!!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paul directing Lead Actor, James Davis.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Graduation Buzz premiered at the 48 Hour Film Project screening on Thursday, June 16, 2011. If you couldn't make the screening watch Graduation Buzz below. Enjoy, like, and share it with anyone and everyone!!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is how Danielle wears a baseball cap.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>The first time I was at a baseball game was the 3rd grade during a school field trip. The San Francisco Giants were playing at Candlestick Park...they lost. It was also the last time, until June 6th, 2011 when I attended my second baseball game with my friends. This time it was at AT&T Park and the Giants were playing Washington.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kelly - "Who's up for some beer?"</td></tr>
</tbody></table>The best part about going to a baseball game is getting to hang out with friends and just have a blast eating hot dogs, drinking beer, and cheering on the team. This game was special because it was first baseball game for my friends <a href="http://thesweethop.wordpress.com/">Kelly Dessoye</a>,<a href="http://www.vivekmohankumar.com/">Vivek Mohan Kumar</a> and <a href="http://twooftwentyfour.blogspot.com/">Danielle Cheifetz</a>. Although it was Danielle and Kelly's first game, growing up in America they were familiar with baseball. Vivek on the other hand, is from Dubai where there is no baseball. My friends and I had a lot of fun explaining the rules to him throughout the game. Mind you, none of us are die hard baseball fans, but there's just something awesome about watching a friend's enthusiasm grow about a past time that most of us take for granted.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vivek's 1st game & 1st churro.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Oh, yeah...the Giants won!!! 13 innings, but they won!!!<br />
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Here's an awesome music video from <a href="http://www.loversdrugs.com/">Lovers Drugs</a> directed by <a href="http://paulaspuria.com/">Paul Aspuria</a> of <a href="http://filmantics.com/">Film Antics</a>. This is the third of a series of five music videos Paul has directed for Lovers Drugs. Can't wait to see the fourth and fifth installments.<br />
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I've been fortunate enough to work with Paul and Film Antics on a number of projects. Although I wasn't able to be part of this production, I am looking forward to working on future projects. Until then, enjoy and share!!!debonair roguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01207533473939923789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763548866355642299.post-57077635515602745932011-04-16T20:49:00.000-07:002011-06-19T21:01:10.682-07:00Film: Bill Cunnigham New YorkIf you are a slave to fashion then you MUST see the documentary by Richard Press and Philip Gefter "Bill Cunningham New York."<br />
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Not familiar with Bill Cunningham? You will be after watching this film. Bill Cunningham is a photographer who has dedicated his life to capturing and chronicling all that is unique and fashionable on the streets of New York City. As Anna Wintour says, "We all get dressed for Bill." So the next time your in NYC dress to impress, and keep an eye out for an 80 year old man in a blue smock with a camera riding around the city on his schwinn bike. Who knows, you might find yourself featured in his column, "On the Street," in the Style section of the New York Times.<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/20825786">I Am Fashion: Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 2/11</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3500506">Raymund Aranda</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.debonair roguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01207533473939923789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763548866355642299.post-67207953703080159132010-12-13T13:32:00.000-08:002010-12-13T13:32:55.230-08:00Film: The Things You Can Do With a DSLRMany thanks to <a href="http://vimeo.com/blackbalance">Vivek Mohan</a> for providing such great examples of inspirations to up and coming film makers. This is from one of the best in the field of DSLR film making, <a href="http://www.laforetvisuals.com/#s=0&mi=1&pt=0&pi=1&p=-1&a=-1&at=0">Vincent Laforet</a>. Watch and enjoy!!!<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/7151244">Reverie</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/laforet">Vincent Laforet</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.debonair roguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01207533473939923789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763548866355642299.post-41393095481155183932010-12-13T01:52:00.000-08:002010-12-13T01:52:56.534-08:00Music: Armin Van BuurenBut if you just want to chill here's a cool track by <a href="http://www.arminvanbuuren.com/video/">Armin Van Buuren</a> courtesy of my friend <a href="http://vimeo.com/blackbalance">Vivek Mohan</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/16678195">Fashion's Night Out 2010</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3500506">Raymund Aranda</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.debonair roguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01207533473939923789noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763548866355642299.post-45236610227878721002010-11-24T22:26:00.000-08:002010-11-24T22:26:44.027-08:00Fashion: Black FridayThe Holiday Shopping Season officially kicks off the day after Thanksgiving. For those in the retail industry this is known as Black Friday. For shoppers this is the time to take advantage of major deals. If you are looking for a fun, happy shopping experience during the holidays Black Friday is not for you. Black Friday is crowded and competitive. You are better off shopping on Cyber Monday...the Monday after Thanksgiving when consumers take to online shopping. Cyber Monday is also safer and you'll have less chance of being trampled or killed by an overzealous crowd. That's right KILLED!!! If you decide to shop on Black Friday please use common sense, be courteous of one another, and most of all be safe.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Some of my favorite tips from their cheat sheets are:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li>A suit's gotta fit right or it isn't worth wearing.</li>
<li>If you ever can afford a bespoke suit, get one made. It's worth every penny.</li>
<li>Always buy a fitted dress shirt--even if you're not model skinny.</li>
<li>Be a man: Wear a pink dress shirt to the office.</li>
<li>Your dress shoes should be as contoured as your suits. Say no to square toes.</li>
</ul><div>Now go out and be fashionable!!!</div>debonair roguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01207533473939923789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763548866355642299.post-15903234356883979172010-10-18T23:56:00.000-07:002010-10-18T23:58:46.571-07:00Grooming: Hair ProductsIn order to have great hair you have to take care of it. And that begins with selecting a good shampoo and conditioner. Not one of those 2 in 1 shampoo/conditioner bottles. I have my favorites, but once in a while I like to switch it up and try new products. I was browsing through <a href="http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/">Whole Foods</a> and found <a href="http://www.mineralfusion.com/products.aspx?l=147">Mineral Fusion Fortifying Shampoo and Conditioner</a>. I've been using it for about 3 months and have been very happy with how gently it cleans and moisturizes my hair.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mineral Fusion Conditioner</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>The next thing is to choose styling products that will protect your hair from damage. Some guys can walk out of the shower without doing anything to their hair. I'm not that fortunate. I wish I could say that I just use one styling product, but I would be lying...I use three. First and foremost, always read the directions on how the product is to be used. I start out with damp hair and spray <a href="http://www.kmshairproducts.com/index.php/KMS-Hair-Play/">KMS hairplay paste up spray</a> and blow dry. Then in the palm of my hand I rub a dime size dollop of <a href="http://www.bumbleandbumble.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT75&PRODUCT_ID=218&cm_mmc=Google-_-2009-Brand-Products-Exact-_-Styling-Wax-Sumowax-_-Bumble+and+bumble+Sumo+Wax&cm_guid=1-_-100000000000000065731-_-10057309519">Bumble and Bumble Sumo Wax</a> and <a href="http://www.paulmitchell.com/en-us/Products/PaulMitchell/FirmStyle/Pages/XTG.aspx">Paul Mitchell firmstyle extreme thickening glue</a>. The Sumo Wax adds shine while the thickening glue gives a firm hold without having the stiff feel of hairspray. Whether you're hair is short and conservative or a medium length mohawk these three products will not let you or your hair down.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paul Mitchell firmstyle extreme thickening glue</td></tr>
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