HOLLYWOOD MOVIE SHOOT: NOIRLAND STARRING JAMES DUVAL, DIRECTED BY RAMZI ABED. SERIAL KILLER FILM NOIR, BLOODSHOT PICTURES 2010.
Clint Catalyst invited Yukiro and me to be in a Hollywood movie — how could we say no? Our roles: offbeat party guests in a trippy dream sequence. So I wore…
Hair: Draped with blue, purple and grey scarves. I added a silver flower clip.
Makeup: I painted my eyebrows blue (try bright colors on your brows to light up your face!). I kept my eye makeup light, with black eyeliner over the top and light blue on the bottom. My dark purple lipstick is lightened in the center with lavender. Finally, I affixed two temporary spider tattoos.
Velvet evening gown with slit along thigh: An amazing find: $12 from Out of the Closet, “the most fabulous thrift store.”
Black and white pumps: my old John Fluevogs
Yukiro’s gown is from a vintage store in Fairfax Village, one of our favorite spots for thrift shopping. Purple hair, purple lace armbands, purple knee-high boots = triple yes.
The movie we participated in is Noirland, a film noir written and directed by Ramzi Abed, and starring James Duval. “A catatonic serial killer […] an amnesiac detective […] criminal psychiatrists and psychologists listen to the mysteries unfold.”
We arrived at the call time of 1pm, but it was pushed back an hour… then two… By the time we left the set, it was 10pm. That’s showbiz for you — a tiny bit of glam and a lot of waiting around!
Gemini Manor was possibly the most topsy-turvy house I’ve stepped foot in. Every inch was covered in random bric-a-brac: antique puppets, toys, church relics, birdcages, doll heads… There was a mermaid in the jacuzzi and my greatest fear — a giant stuffed CLOWN — resting in one of the bathtubs.
Each room had a theme, such as this Jungle Room on the roof, attainable only by inching up a precarious ladder/staircase. The owner told us that he built the place in the 1970s, and that it was the site of many a fetish party. (Ah, now it all makes sense.)
Also in the movie: model/actor Aldo Vento (left), and artist/Coilhouse Magazine founder Zoetica Ebb (the lady in blue). Clint Catalyst and Lenora Claire are perfectly cast as the Baron and Baroness.
There was plenty of time to hang out and practice our lines with one of Gemini Manor’s seven cats. (This kitty is skin and bones compared to my Basil Farrow!)
Fun times all around — thank you to everyone for having us! Wait until you hear us laugh maliciously and recite our single line: “Why hello… how are you…”
Have you ever been in a movie? How about silly YouTube masterpieces, like ours?
Song of the Day #323: Voltaire – If I Only Were a Goth (“With my diet I’d get scurvy / And I’d worship Peter Murphy / If I only were a Goth” haha!)
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Yukiro looks so fab in the first couple of photos! Really rockin’ that dress!
How awesome!
I’ve just been in the Broken Doll music video, on the front page of deviantART a few times and then a creepy amount of views of YouTube videos of myself sneezing…
Hahaha I guess watching you sneeze must be entertaining!
12USD for that dress?! I must check out that shop!
There are various locations in LA — always with great and cheap finds!
Looks great!! I’ve done my share of movie and tv extra work, I know how boring it gets…
The blue and black looks really purty (oh, I should’ve been there!) Both yours and Yukiro’s make-up, and of course Zoetica, rocks :)
Ahhh you would have been perfect in the movie!! <3
Yukiro looks so fab in the first couple of photos! Really rockin' that dress!
How awesome!
I've just been in the Broken Doll music video, on the front page of deviantART a few times and then a creepy amount of views of YouTube videos of myself sneezing…
our pictured turned out fab ね
嬉しいわ★☆
There are so many good ones, it was hard to choose… I’ll post out-takes from LA later on!
Do it!! I know we took some really nice ones :D
wow.. that is a niiiice house
i’d love to see that place for real [or maybe live there ehehe]
i really love your dress!!
its so … nice!!
The house was a little frightening… I’m a tad (ok, QUITE) phobic of dirt, antiques and CLOWNS, and all of the above were present…
shouldnt we upload more photos from the house itself?
I LOVE the first 2 photos of you, you look so good in blue. alas! the eye-popping blue color makes me excited for spring and fresh flowers!!!
go away, winter.
Yukiro also looks great!
Winter NEEDS to go away. We were freezing during the shoot — and this is LA. >_<
12USD for that dress?! I must check out that shop!
what an amazing outfit… And that wig! Omg! Certainly fabulous!
just came across your website love your style!!!
I was an xtra n murder n columbus county (i think thats wat it was called). no lines but the star was the girl who wud play 7of9 n Star Trek TNG
I love the things Clint is wearing i n the last photo (what are they exactly?? )
I was in an Anne Hathaway film….@@ Not nearly as exciting as horror, though. Medical drama ><
It’s fun to be part of the process… even if you only have ONE line, like we did!
Haha, yeah, or no lines. Or just flailing about in a puddle of mud being attacked by B-movie zombies…
oh my gosh. that blue looks amazing on u! u look hauntingly beautiful!
luv it! u guys are so creative <3
all wonderfulllllllllllllllllll…………….great…………..
Why thank you muchly! :)
Looks great!! I've done my share of movie and tv extra work, I know how boring it gets…
The blue and black looks really purty (oh, I should've been there!) Both yours and Yukiro's make-up, and of course Zoetica, rocks :)
I was in a movie – “Spirit of ’76” Starring David Cassidy (LOVE…..sigh..) & Olivia D’Abo
I was a “featured extra” – along with my dance partner at the time, Andre Washington (RIP). The movie was filmed in Alameda, Ca
you both look stunning and i can’t believe that your dress costs 12 dollars.
I know! I’m so jealous that she’s so tiny and can fit those dresses and SHOES!!
our pictured turned out fab ね
嬉しいわ★☆
wow.. that is a niiiice house
i'd love to see that place for real [or maybe live there ehehe]
i really love your dress!!
its so … nice!!
I LOVE the first 2 photos of you, you look so good in blue. alas! the eye-popping blue color makes me excited for spring and fresh flowers!!!
go away, winter.
Yukiro also looks great!
Very nice, but I think I would have chosen a plain black dress so it wouldn’t look so busy next to the scarves. It’s best to have just the one focal point, I believe, which is a point Zoetica’s latest make-up tutorial highlights (<3 that woman) c:
u guys are so gorgeous!! <3
you are gorgeous too!! when will you be back in tokyo??
I think she’s back in the summer? After school ends in May? ^^
Sounds fantastic! :D Congrats to you both ^^ You look like a mermaid, dear<3 looking forward to the movie ;)
Tranny chic! ♥
heheheh! <3
“The costumes look great cant wait until the movie comes out”
what an amazing outfit… And that wig! Omg! Certainly fabulous!
just came across your website love your style!!!
I was an xtra n murder n columbus county (i think thats wat it was called). no lines but the star was the girl who wud play 7of9 n Star Trek TNG
simply inspirational!
You and Yukiro look gr8! I really like how u use scarves and veils to change the look of yr hair. Bellisima!
I love the things Clint is wearing i n the last photo (what are they exactly?? )
I was in an Anne Hathaway film….@@ Not nearly as exciting as horror, though. Medical drama ><
oh my gosh. that blue looks amazing on u! u look hauntingly beautiful!
luv it! u guys are so creative <3
all wonderfulllllllllllllllllll…………….great…………..
I was in a movie – “Spirit of '76” Starring David Cassidy (LOVE…..sigh..) & Olivia D'Abo
I was a “featured extra” – along with my dance partner at the time, Andre Washington (RIP). The movie was filmed in Alameda, Ca
Why thank you muchly! :)
Hahaha I guess watching you sneeze must be entertaining!
There are various locations in LA — always with great and cheap finds!
Ahhh you would have been perfect in the movie!! <3
There are so many good ones, it was hard to choose… I'll post out-takes from LA later on!
The house was a little frightening… I'm a tad (ok, QUITE) phobic of dirt, antiques and CLOWNS, and all of the above were present…
Winter NEEDS to go away. We were freezing during the shoot — and this is LA. >_<
It's fun to be part of the process… even if you only have ONE line, like we did!
you both look stunning and i can't believe that your dress costs 12 dollars.
Wow, your dress is awesome, I really like it! I wished i had a killer body to fit into any dress. xD Plus spider tattoos? WIN. I’m lovin’ Yukiro’s purple ends too.
Well, I’ve been in a few short films and directed a couple of them, LOL.
The tattoo sheet also came with a GIANT spider tattoo, which I haven’t used yet… maybe I’ll put it on my back for an upcoming shoot. :)
hmm, if you’re going to put it on your back, i suggest bundling your hair up, like real sleek. :D
Thanks!
Directed!! that’s even better! I’ve done some directing too. Do you have any links for youtube uploads or such?? ^_^
Welcome :)
Haha, my directing skills need improving. Unfortunately, no. My old short film was supposed to be uploaded last time by my teacher (because it is a school movie screening), but no idea what happened to it.
However, another movie is being edited now and it would be screened in the local cinema during April – May. If my movie crews manage to get the whole thing up on youtube, i’ll let you know :)
Did you like directing?
sweet! please tell me when it’s uploaded.
That is so typical school-project. I did a lot of shortfilms in school too that I never got a hold of later >_<
I like acting more, it's so much work to it haha ^_^'
Very nice, but I think I would have chosen a plain black dress so it wouldn't look so busy next to the scarves. It's best to have just the one focal point, I believe, which is a point Zoetica's latest make-up tutorial highlights (<3 that woman) c:
is yukiro a boy or a girl?
Haha, yeah, or no lines. Or just flailing about in a puddle of mud being attacked by B-movie zombies…
u guys are so gorgeous!! <3
Sounds fantastic! :D Congrats to you both ^^ You look like a mermaid, dear<3 looking forward to the movie ;)
Tranny chic! ♥
heheheh! <3
“The costumes look great cant wait until the movie comes out”
..Sounds like a great time! I wouldn’t mind waiting around in a place like that if they let you explore! You both look fantastic
it was interesting to explore, but not for that long time =/…
thank you ^_^
simply inspirational!
You and Yukiro look gr8! I really like how u use scarves and veils to change the look of yr hair. Bellisima!
Wow, your dress is awesome, I really like it! I wished i had a killer body to fit into any dress. xD Plus spider tattoos? WIN. I'm lovin' Yukiro's purple ends too.
Well, I've been in a few short films and directed a couple of them, LOL.
The tattoo sheet also came with a GIANT spider tattoo, which I haven't used yet… maybe I'll put it on my back for an upcoming shoot. :)
hmm, if you're going to put it on your back, i suggest bundling your hair up, like real sleek. :D
is yukiro a boy or a girl?
Do it!! I know we took some really nice ones :D
shouldnt we upload more photos from the house itself?
Exquisite, u look really pretty :)
I know! I'm so jealous that she's so tiny and can fit those dresses and SHOES!!
you are gorgeous too!! when will you be back in tokyo??
I think she's back in the summer? After school ends in May? ^^
..Sounds like a great time! I wouldn't mind waiting around in a place like that if they let you explore! You both look fantastic
Thanks!
Directed!! that's even better! I've done some directing too. Do you have any links for youtube uploads or such?? ^_^
Exquisite, u look really pretty :)
Welcome :)
Haha, my directing skills need improving. Unfortunately, no. My old short film was supposed to be uploaded last time by my teacher (because it is a school movie screening), but no idea what happened to it.
However, another movie is being edited now and it would be screened in the local cinema during April – May. If my movie crews manage to get the whole thing up on youtube, i'll let you know :)
Did you like directing?
sweet! please tell me when it's uploaded.
That is so typical school-project. I did a lot of shortfilms in school too that I never got a hold of later >_<
I like acting more, it's so much work to it haha ^_^'
it was interesting to explore, but not for that long time =/…
thank you ^_^
loved the dress!!!
I love the whole outfit. You look great.
loved the dress!!!
I love the whole outfit. You look great.