louisiana-born
texas-based
creative director
fine artist
screenwriter
works at
cypress interactive
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Project Progress:
ADAM
Sci-fi Adventure
Feature Film
Neverland 720p from Alex Albrecht on Vimeo.
This was my first script, picked up by Alex Albrecht. I think the execution could be a bit better and some major scenes were not captured in my writer's eye, but overall a great first attempt by debut director, Alex.
The night before the burial of her husband 2nd Lt. James Cathey of the United States Marine Corps, killed in Iraq, Katherine Cathey refused to leave the casket, asking to sleep next to his body for the last time. The Marines made a bed for her, tucking in the sheets below the flag. Before she fell asleep, she opened her laptop computer and played songs that reminded her of "Cat", and one of the Marines asked if she wanted them to continue standing watch as she slept.
"I think it would be kind of nice if you kept doing it" she said.
"I think that's what he would have wanted".I'm not sure what is more honorable: Being married to this faithful wife to the end or the Marine standing next to the casket watching over them both.
Well, I turned 37.
That's ok, I still feel pretty young for my age, and what makes it even better.... my wife and kids.
When I stepped out of my truck after a long day at the office, this is what I was greeted with on the front door. At first, I was scared, but it only got better from there.
Stepping inside, I was met in the foyer by running, smiling children. Hugs, "I love you"s and the smell of food... and still, it only got better.
Bailey and Aiden had set the table and laid out a myriad of cards and drawings they had created for me - really sweet stuff, see...
Then Amy dropped the bomb....
My favorite pizza, all jalapenoed up just the way I like it.
We enjoyed a nice dinner at the table and chatted about our day. Afterword, we played a game of idioms - where we make drawings on a large sketchpad and try to guess the phrase or expression first (I like to draw.)
Then I got confused. Amy went to the counter, fixed a plate and brought me this...
Two desserts! So either she is being really nice, or she is plotting to kill me. I'll give her the benefit of the doubt.
After a relaxing dessert and winding down with funny stories and just enjoying each others company, things got serious.
We started bowling.
A trademark of our family - no, not stubborness, is competitiveness. We all fight fiercely for first place, to be the best, to have the highest ranking score/title/whatever, and nothing brings out the war-faces like bowling. The Wii kicked on. The smell of plastic and ether kicked up in the air. Each of us maticulously selected our bowling order. Strategy ruled.
Needless to say, we all fought for every pin, but in the end...
BOOSH! Happy Birthday, indeed. I haven't seen that many strikes since the Writer's Guild of America, circa 2007.
...and if that wasn't enough, I trashed Amy's training record of 519 with a 524. IN YOUR FACE!!!!
Whew.
Well, as I close, the kids are down for bed and Amy has one more present for me. I'm ecstatic, of course...
This is Dan from The Totally Rad Show. Nicely done.
