Gap

[thepaulo]

There is a lot that transpired behind the scenes on Gap but I am in complete control of what will happen to the final cut....
I was truely touched that Fez was being supportive of me but was mortified that I might be the culprit behind his breakup with Mikey D....I suspect it's far more complicated than that....but I have nothing but good feelings for Fez, Mikey D and Lenay....
to be continued...

[MikeB]

There is a lot that transpired behind the scenes on Gap but I am in complete control of what will happen to the final cut....
I was truely touched that Fez was being supportive of me but was mortified that I might be the culprit behind his breakup with Mikey D....I suspect it's far more complicated than that....but I have nothing but good feelings for Fez, Mikey D and Lenay....
to be continued...

Paul, what editing software is your "editor" using?

[ppanda]

I am just itching to see it- I love hooror films...especially "B" films so Paul-o let me know if it will be playing in the CT area- if noyt let me know where in the NY area it will play- my friends (also R+F fans) will all go to see.

[thepaulo]

the latest problem is my editor has become enormously busy with film projects and we can't do the final 2% of work which in many ways is the most important.....
He's actually an Avid rep but we swiched back over to Adobe because it was making our hard drives crash....

[ppanda]

the latest problem is my editor has become enormously busy with film projects and we can't do the final 2% of work which in many ways is the most important.....
He's actually an Avid rep but we swiched back over to Adobe because it was making our hard drives crash....

No worries mate- just keep us posted. I wanna see it

[MikeB]

the latest problem is my editor has become enormously busy with film projects and we can't do the final 2% of work which in many ways is the most important.....
He's actually an Avid rep but we swiched back over to Adobe because it was making our hard drives crash....

Good I was worried someone might be trying to take advantage of you. I hope you are working out a deal where he gets a % of the sales and not anything up front.

[Don Stugots]

the latest problem is my editor has become enormously busy with film projects and we can't do the final 2% of work which in many ways is the most important.....
He's actually an Avid rep but we swiched back over to Adobe because it was making our hard drives crash....

Paulo, get in touch with Dean and Franklyn at Cypher. If you do not know who to, let me know and i will help.

[thepaulo]

will do

[ralphbxny]

I cant wait to see it.

[thepaulo]

bruno kirby is happy....by the way, he has very big news but since he pissed Ronnie off so bad I guess I'l keep Mum for the moment.....



(small hint...there's an O&A connection)

[JustJon]

bruno kirby is happy....by the way, he has very big news but since he pissed Ronnie off so bad I guess I'l keep Mum for the moment.....



(small hint...there's an O&A connection)

He get engaged to Danny's Mom?

[MikeB]

He get engaged to Danny's Mom?

Danny did not sound very happy everytime the Bruno Kirby and Danny's mom call to Ron and Fez came up.


Paul-O I hope Bruno didnt try to take advantage of you like he was doing before.

[thepaulo]

Bruno is high spirited and very supportive and is doing very well.

[JustJon]

Bruno is high spirited and very supportive and is doing very well.

I'll take that as a no comment.

[Chigworthy]

paulo's editing himself into the script for the Oscars! Gegegegegege ge.

[MobCounty]

Looking forward to it, keep us updated.

[drjoek]

Bruno is high spirited and very supportive and is doing very well.

By High spirited do you mean Drunk as Fuck??

[thepaulo]

I'm in the final stages of preparing it for distribution....If anyone has connections in the business, it would be much appreciated.
I have fairly big plans for February.

[thepaulo]

Very busy with Gap and negotiations but would still appreciate help of anyone with inside Hollywood connections....Thanks again to everyone.

[Drunky McBetidont]

Very busy with Gap and negotiations but would still appreciate help of anyone with inside Hollywood connections....Thanks again to everyone.

not kidding, what about jay mohr? he knows everybody in hollywood. get a shout out to him on air and see if he bites. he doesn't read message boards but you can try his website for email, etc. just a thought. he is so supportive of the show and seems to be a truly nice person.

[thepaulo]

actually I agree with you...underneath everything, I think Jay Mohr is a really good egg.

[thepaulo]

I want everyone to judge the film fairly.

[Snoogans]

didnt this come out like a year ago?

[brettmojo]

didnt this come out like a year ago?
It came out?

[Dougie Brootal]

I want everyone to judge the film fairly.

i would like to see it. let me know when you start selling it. i want an autographed copy!

[GreatAmericanZero]

i had a dream last night that i was watching TV and i saw a commercial for "Gap". I was impressed

[Photoshop Mike]

WWW.GAPTHEMOVIE.COM

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gRemJZlk_lY&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gRemJZlk_lY&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

[ProfessorAnt]

Gap for xmas

i smell oscar.

[Mafialife Chris]

WWW.GAPTHEMOVIE.COM

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gRemJZlk_lY&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gRemJZlk_lY&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

That got me pumped to see it editted.

Im buying 20-30 copies for the prize closet. Support for PaulO!

[thepaulo]

Gap is the first step....so much went into it...the filming was easy...it was everything else....
If Gap does well then I can take the next step...thanks to everyone
still tweaking the last bit of issues with gapthemovie.com

here is the first opportunity to get it..... love feedback

http://www.filmbaby.com/films/3585

[thepaulo]

fixed the out of stock problem

http://www.filmbaby.com/films/3585

[Dougie Brootal]

i just ordered one. this better not suck paulo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1



what am i saying?!? shellebink boobs are in it!!!!!!!!!!!

[bobrobot]

Where's my promos to sell on ebay so I can make some ca$h offa this turkey???

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w7/bj2451/gap3.jpg

[thepaulo]

Bobo....you are back baby...awwwright...
we are just getting off the ground but you got bobobaby

[Photoshop Mike]

Check it out!!

GAP on EBAY!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120349531415

[Photoshop Mike]

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q173/PHOTOSHOPMIKE/GAPAD.jpg

[reillyluck]

i have to get this.

Gail O's Laugh in the preview creeps me the fuck out. In an awesome way.

[drjoek]

Just ordered mine. I hope its good.

[thepaulo]

I believe I made a unique film that stands on it's own...part horror/part message film
and hope to have a discussion on it's merits....
It was a simple film to make but then a very long hard journey to release...
thanks everyone.

[bobrobot]

I believe I made a unique film that stands on it's own...part horror/part message film
and hope to have a discussion on it's merits....
It was a simple film to make but then a very long hard journey to release...
thanks everyone.

& the message part is never bring on a producer whose name includes the word "crotch!!!"


























































































or "critter"...

http://www.portifex.com/DailyBlague/archives/BushGut.jpg

[thepaulo]

do not say that name....
and certainly never say that name three times like
Beetlejuice or Candyman

[bobrobot]

do not say that name....
and certainly never say that name three times like
Beetlejuice or Candyman

Ah yes... The Holy Trinity of Schmuckdom!!!

http://documents.clubexpress.com/clubs/343841/graphics/New%20Coat%20of%20Arms.jpg

[thepaulo]

Schmuck, schmuck, schmuck


in the meantime let's us all enjoy some Gap.
http://www.filmbaby.com/films/3585

[ToiletCrusher]

Schmuck, schmuck, schmuck


in the meantime let's us all enjoy some Gap.
http://www.filmbaby.com/films/3585

I ordered my copy this morning! Too bad they weren't autographed by you sir! Can't wait to see it.

[SP1!]

So is the film actually good, the damn trailer appears pretty good.

[thepaulo]

any film with a strong point of view is good and achieves the goals it sets out for itself is good...whether you like it or not....it's safe to say some people will say that criteria is very broad but it can be defended as a basic esthetic.....
I can assure Gap lives by those rules.

[thepaulo]

I am in Peoria, Illinois this week...then driving down to New Orleans for a few days and then points south.....
Gap is on my mind but I just can't get to a computer that often....
thanks everyone

http://http://www.filmbaby.com/films/3585

Gapthemovie.com

[Dougie Brootal]

I am in Peoria, Illinois this week...then driving down to New Orleans for a few days and then points south.....
Gap is on my mind but I just can't get to a computer that often....
thanks everyone

http://http://www.filmbaby.com/films/3585

Gapthemovie.com

i still havent got mine. are you driving it to me?



i say scam.:furious:

[drjoek]

I was hoping to put the movie on Christmas morning for my family to watch but it isnt here yet:down:

[thepaulo]

i still havent got mine. are you driving it to me?



i say scam.:furious:

if you are somewhere in Arkansas, tennesee or Louisiana it's possible.

someone showed me how to do youtube code so here goes.

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jtwdKFNQOoM&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jtwdKFNQOoM&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

[midwestjeff]

if you are somewhere in Arkansas, tennesee or Louisiana it's possible.

Hey Paul, on your way through TN just drop Doug's copy off with me.

He said it was ok.

[Dougie Brootal]

Hey Paul, on your way through TN just drop Doug's copy off with me.

He said it was ok.

no way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:furious:

[midwestjeff]

no way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:furious:

Don't be an indian giver.

[Dougie Brootal]

Don't be an indian giver.

LIESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[midwestjeff]

no way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:furious:

LIESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

See? Told ya he said it was cool.

I'll PM you my address and stuff Paul.

Thanks Doug, you're the best.

[Dougie Brootal]

See? Told ya he said it was cool.

I'll PM you my address and stuff Paul.

Thanks Doug, you're the best.

paul if you give him my movie i will burn both your houses down.

[thepaulo]

paul if you give him my movie i will burn both your houses down.
I ain't getting in the middle of this.

[ToiletCrusher]

how did this thread stop talking about the movie?


BTW - PaulO, I can't wait to get the 2 disc set. It should be here friday!!!!!!!!

[Dougie Brootal]

still no gap.... im warning you paul....

[thepaulo]

still no gap.... im warning you paul....

midwestjeff...help me out here

[Photoshop Mike]

If you ordered GAP via www.gapthemovie.com it shoudlnt take more that 4 days to get, The orders are filled atleast once aday :)

[bobrobot]

If you ordered GAP via www.gapthemovie.com it shoudlnt take more that 4 days to get, The orders are filled atleast once aday :)

... by psychotic elves!!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2263/2124557549_c507d9bcfa.jpg?v=0

[thepaulo]

... by psychotic elves!!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2263/2124557549_c507d9bcfa.jpg?v=0

The psychotic elves are out of prison and on probation. We are trying to help them get back on their feet. Don't judge us.

[thepaulo]

I am heading off to New Orleans through a snow storm....so this may or may not be my last post.....Until further notice Gap is my legacy....
hopefully I will be discussing the somewhat involved story of Gap and Ron and Fez on Monday.....
Part of it will be somewaht controversial things about ESD and Gailo.....
to a lessor degree...No Filter Paul, Stalker Patty, Mikey D and Lenay,
Bobo, Photoshop Mike, Bruno Kirby, Shelle....
This edition is is full of extras and for fans of the show....in the near future only a bare bones edition will be available because that was the way it was envisioned....
Hopefully I will be able to make some of the other movies that are crowding my head....
Untill we meet again.

[ToiletCrusher]

I am heading off to New Orleans through a snow storm....so this may or may not be my last post.....Until further notice Gap is my legacy....
hopefully I will be discussing the somewhat involved story of Gap and Ron and Fez on Monday.....
Part of it will be somewaht controversial things about ESD and Gailo.....
to a lessor degree...No Filter Paul, Stalker Patty, Mikey D and Lenay,
Bobo, Photoshop Mike, Bruno Kirby, Shelle....
This edition is is full of extras and for fans of the show....in the near future only a bare bones edition will be available because that was the way it was envisioned....
Hopefully I will be able to make some of the other movies that are crowding my head....
Untill we meet again.


if you're riding on the wings of goodyear you will be fine. Safe driving! Have a good trip!

[bobrobot]

I am heading off to New Orleans through a snow storm....so this may or may not be my last post.....Until further notice Gap is my legacy....
hopefully I will be discussing the somewhat involved story of Gap and Ron and Fez on Monday.....
Part of it will be somewaht controversial things about ESD and Gailo.....
to a lessor degree...No Filter Paul, Stalker Patty, Mikey D and Lenay,
Bobo, Photoshop Mike, Bruno Kirby, Shelle....
This edition is is full of extras and for fans of the show....in the near future only a bare bones edition will be available because that was the way it was envisioned....
Hopefully I will be able to make some of the other movies that are crowding my head....
Untill we meet again.

I wanna promo of each, B4 U die in that tragic crash on the way to The Big Easy!!!

http://www.hoax-slayer.com/images/new-orleans-crocodile3.jpg

[thepaulo]

I'm alive.

[Dougie Brootal]

just got it in the mail today. cant wait to go home and check it out.

[bobrobot]

I'm alive.

There go the posthumous sales...

http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Cavern/1176/pauldead.jpg

[thepaulo]

There go the posthumous sales...

http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Cavern/1176/pauldead.jpg
Hey I was just on Bourbon St. in new Orleans and I'm probably going back, street after street of sin and debauchery and teeming crowds of out of control people....
so anything's possible.

[bobrobot]

Hey I was just on Bourbon St. in new Orleans and I'm probably going back, street after street of sin and debauchery and teeming crowds of out of control people....
so anything's possible.

Sounds like Vega$, Baby!!!

Does it still smell like vomit even after the flood???

I betcha can't drink 5 "Hurricanes" in an hour!!!

http://graphics.boston.com/bonzai-fba/AP_Photo/2005/09/23/1127496513_8479.jpg

[bobrobot]

Paul, please turn on yer PM, I axed ya a question like a week ago...

http://www.sloanvalve.com/files/Sloan-Sustainable-Retrofit-PM-Engineer.jpg

[thepaulo]

I've been to Vegas and vegas is Vegas....
I did eat at the Harrahs Casino in New Orleans twice and got it comped once for no reason at all.
I will PM buddy

[bobrobot]

The major diff is there ya got water, here we got sand... Harrah's is going bankrupt, BTW, I hope it was a good meal!!!

http://www.ominous-valve.com/bushfire.jpg

Nero~esque...

[thepaulo]

I'm suppose to call in about Gap tomorrow so feel free to call in.

[Dell]

Just ordered GAP. A little steep for direct sell, but the man does have two houses to maintain.

[Dell]

Just heard they cut the ESD scene. I'm going to call the 1-877-FIMBABY (1-877-345-6222) and try to cancel my order. What a disappointment!

[thepaulo]

the dave stuff is there...just cutting to make the movies as good as possible.

[Dougie Brootal]

Just heard they cut the ESD scene. I'm going to call the 1-877-FIMBABY (1-877-345-6222) and try to cancel my order. What a disappointment!

its there. trust me.

[drjoek]

I wouldnt know Im still waiting for my copy. I was going to screenit for my inlaws after Christmas dinner:furious:

[instrument]

I'd really like to see someone post their thoughts of the movie.......

[Dell]

the dave stuff is there...just cutting to make the movies as good as possible.

I canceled it because I wanted the version of that scene that the guys commented on after your wedding. I'll buy the next edition when the scene is restored.

[Photoshop Mike]

Delivery time may be abit longer.. I mean afterall it is the busiest time for the post office, but it normally takes 3-5 days.

The 2nd disc have approx 2 hours of Deleted, extended scenes, Behind the scenes of Special Fx and a tour of the toture cabin aswell as different angles of the shots.

you also get a Mini Gap Movie poster

[CHUCKWAGONCOOK]

Here's the deal!

Betidont, Myself and the PaulO went to see the Yes Man Premier. I went to his house and picked him up. Her's some video of us leaving his house.

<table class="tborder" style="margin: 10px 0pt;" width="400" border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="1"> <thead> <tr> <td class="tcat" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;"> http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/chuck... (http://s365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/chuckwagoncook_2008/?action=view&current=001-2.flv) </td> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td class="panelsurround" align="center"><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="http://photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://s365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/chuckwagoncook_2008/001-2.flv" width="430" height="389"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table>
SHIT! That's the surprise ending to GAP. Don't tell Paul I leaked it.


NEXT, We went and got a beer at the Green Iguana.

http://www.813area.com/images/photos/iguana/1.jpg
The joint was rocking! ThePaulo made an ass of himself when he tried to get on stage.

Lot's of fun!
But we had to go to the movies.



http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/chuckwagoncook_2008/004-1.jpg
This was the MC 24 Movie Theater. Only Motorcycle gangs allowed in.

We did lots of cool stuff at the movies.


http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/chuckwagoncook_2008/006.jpg
Like hanging with Brad Pitt!

http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/chuckwagoncook_2008/010-2.jpg
And Clint Eastwood!
It was a star studded event.

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We even whooped up on some Klingon Ass!


Then we settled into our seats for the big premier!



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He's a very handsome man. ThePailO is.



After the show we headed back out and put down 60 Hot-BBQ Wings.


http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/chuckwagoncook_2008/011.jpg
Did I mention how handsome he is?


Then it was back to my place. It was here that ThePaulO layed down on the floor and didn't get up till 3am.


http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/chuckwagoncook_2008/013.jpg
Stop starring at his package.



What you just saw and read was a re-enactment of real life events. No Animals (Except the 30 Chickens that gave us there wings) were hurt during this time. The floor where ThePaulO laid down has been bleached and thoroughly scrubbed. And Betidont is still in litigation with his lawyer over not receiving payment for being in GAP.

I myself am very happy just to have seen the Oscar winning hopeful "YES MAN" with ThePaulO.

Good Night Mr. O'Callahan, wherever you are.

[thepaulo]

I've been abducted by aliens. they're letting me use the internet.

[weekapaugjz]

I've been abducted by aliens. they're letting me use the internet.

how is the probe?

[thepaulo]

I have to lean sharply to the right while typing.

[thepaulo]

Some of you out there enjoy elephant dick.

[lleeder]

When the preist says will you marry this wackjob?, paul says "Yes,Man" geegeegee

[thepaulo]

When the preist says will you marry this wackjob?, paul says "Yes,Man" geegeegee


....a nominee for best poster board of the year.

[thepaulo]

I am just beginning the process of marketing this movie....obviously the listeners of the show have heard plenty about this over the last couple of years....but now I have to begin the process of introducing it to the rest of the world.
I am very serious about this and I can use all the help and support I can get.
I am also technically illiterate so I have to find people who can help me with that.
I want to start uploading the trailer to different sites. I have been told about megaupload and rapidshare. Anyone who can help with anything in this huge personal undertaking please pm me.

If you need basic info right now, go to

http://www.gapthemovie.com/

[drucifer]

Where's the IMDB entry?

[thepaulo]

Where's the IMDB entry?

I have to resubmit to IMDB when I have some reviews. They are a little frustrating to deal with. I should be resubmitting in the next few days.
I don't know anything about Warhammer but I obviously need to learn.
I will be starting to blog in various place based on the hidden agenda of the movie which is something as stupid as world peace and universal love.
Hey it's a good goal to shoot for.

here's my first entry on Blogger.com

I made a movie that has just been released.
http://www.gapthemovie.com/

In the process of making a quick and cheap horror movie, a whole hidden agenda started to emerge.
Society is divided in so many ways.
How do we stop hating others based on our differences. The character in this movie wants to promote love through fear and death. Clearly a deluded homicidal maniac but his point has some validity. What will it take to stop hating others?
His focus is the generation gap but it naturally leads to every other way in which we divide ourselves.
Young vs old
Right vs left
good vs bad
idiots vs geniuses
pretty vs ugly
women vs men
religion vs religion
race vs race
gay vs straight

We need to start to love each other. We need to stop judging. Is it possible?
Can we ever achieve this goal or is easier to keep hating?
We all hate. Can we even get the hate out of ourselves?
Posted by thepaulo at 6:18 AM 0 comments
Labels: Why do we hate?

[thepaulo]

by the way......
Merry Christmas everyone.

[bobrobot]

Yin vs. Yang...

http://www.temptatts4u.com/TNT%20dragon%20and%20tiger%20yinyang.jpg

[instrument]

Good vs. Bad movies.

[thepaulo]

Christmas vs Hanukkah vs Kwansa vs Festivus

[thepaulo]

Like I say...I love bomb shelters....
but you guys are just making a mockery of the concept.

[thepaulo]

getting the thread back on track....
I appreciate every friend of Gap as I pursue my dream
of world peace and universal love through fear and death.
http://www.gapthemovie.com/

[barjockey]

Just ordered GAP. A little steep for direct sell, but the man does have two houses to maintain.

A chinese guy was selling bootlegs of Gap for $3. I bought a knock-off pair of Timberlands instead.:wink:

[Dell]

getting the thread back on track....
I appreciate every friend of Gap as I pursue my dream
of world peace and universal love through fear and death.
http://www.gapthemovie.com/

Paulo... I look forward to your next release (to get the original director feelings). But I will reorder this release since you feel it is a good cut (I have my doubts since I heard the long version of ESD was great). I may be the dupe you were looking for, but I just cannot wait for the next release. Take care and good luck.

[thepaulo]

I thank you sir. I thank each and every one of my many friends....
and a pox on all who oppose my plan of
world peace and universal love
though fear and pain.

[OGC]

Hey Paulo. I ordered this 2 disc set last week thinking it was the definitive collection. I just finished listening to your call in from last week about Gap and you said that it was a different cut and that in the future you will also release the original version.

I was happy to support your efforts, but I have to say I am a little pissed off that you aren't including the original cut on this "Two disc collectors set".

I understand the idea behind releasing them separately (more $$) but it is just that kind of thing that pushes people to download things via torrent. I've already paid for it once, why should I have to pay for it twice ?

[Photoshop Mike]

Well, The original version was 1/2 an hour longer, some scenes lagged abit, this is the more Viewer Friendly version. Not to mention, the next version WILL NOT have the 2nd disc ( No behind the scenes, No deleted scenes etc ) once these sets are gone. THERE WILL BE NO MORE 2nd discs availible.. It wasnt ment to screw anyone, the 2 disc set was made for the Ron and Fez Community.

[thepaulo]

Well, The original version was 1/2 an hour longer, some scenes lagged abit, this is the more Viewer Friendly version. Not to mention, the next version WILL NOT have the 2nd disc ( No behind the scenes, No deleted scenes etc ) once these sets are gone. THERE WILL BE NO MORE 2nd discs availible.. It wasnt ment to screw anyone, the 2 disc set was made for the Ron and Fez Community.

what he said.

[OGC]

Well, The original version was 1/2 an hour longer, some scenes lagged abit, this is the more Viewer Friendly version. Not to mention, the next version WILL NOT have the 2nd disc ( No behind the scenes, No deleted scenes etc ) once these sets are gone. THERE WILL BE NO MORE 2nd discs availible.. It wasnt ment to screw anyone, the 2 disc set was made for the Ron and Fez Community.

what he said.

Thanks for the explanation guys.

When my 2 disc set comes I am going to wrap it in plastic and put it in the closet with my beanie babies and cabbage patch kids until the value goes up.

[bobrobot]

got my promo, thx guys, gonna watch it now!!!

http://www.profilesmagazine.com/p35/images/driscoll_fig03.jpg

[thepaulo]

I hope everyone who has warched it truly appreciates the sickness rhar went into this as I get it ready to expose it to the uninitiated...

the ronfez community are the initiated

[thepaulo]

I know that Anthony has givien me flack on paltalk. He thinks I'm a maniac.
Gap is a unique film that was always intended to be jarring and bizzare.
It was always meant to be something you had never seen before. Hopefully I will be in NYC in a few weeks to deal with everyone.

[thepaulo]

Clearly coporate won't let me do something crazy....
but if I reach a certain sales I'll probably figure out a way to something insane
that will allow plausible deniability.

http://www.gapthemovie.com/

[thepaulo]

I'm keeping track of the names of the good people who have a copy of Gap.
I call it my naughty or nice list.
http://www.gapthemovie.com/

[thepaulo]

Is it really so wrong to sacrific a few to save millions?

[brainwart]

Bought three.

and I don't know why.

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee222/brainwart-3rd/temp/Picture26.jpg

[thepaulo]

Bought three.

and I don't know why.

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee222/brainwart-3rd/temp/Picture26.jpg


You will be thrice blessed, my son.

[ToiletCrusher]

Dear PaulO,

I ordered your movie a long time ago and still haven't received it.

Yesterday when I took a trip into the big ass prize closet I accepted a free copy of Gap the movie.

Just so you know, you immediately lose one popcorn bucket from my review. But, I still have high hopes that you can pull out the 9 remaining popcorn buckets.

toiletcrusher

[instrument]

Yet to see anyine comment in this movie......

[xcanadian]

Yet to see anyine comment in this movie......

I bought myself a copy as a Christmas present, but have yet to summon up enough courage or be stoned/drunk enough to watch it. After hearing O&A & Louis CK review the movie,
it's going to take a fuck of a lot more.
:wallbash::wallbash:

[Serpico1103]

Bought three.

and I don't know why.

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee222/brainwart-3rd/temp/Picture26.jpg
Is one of your tables wobbly?

[yojimbo7248]

i'd love to hear from someone besides PaulO or maybe Stalker Patty who has seen and likes it.

[~Katja~]

Is one of your tables wobbly?

better hope it has one long leg

[earlsgmaclit]

Paul -O Gap sucks so do you stop killing the Ron & Fez show

[KojiClutch]

I don't think I need to buy it. After hearing Louis CK's review of it, I think I saw it in the toilet yesterday after I took a fat shit.

[OGC]

i'd love to hear from someone besides PaulO or maybe Stalker Patty who has seen and likes it.


My mother always told me if I couldn't say anything nice to say, I shouldn't say anything.

[jlehane3]

on O&A so that should rake in about a few hundred sales over time from all the replays.Use your skills to shoot commercials(fast cash) and build back up to making the next movie in 2010 while you are hot. http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a45/JLehane/thMarsBabyCollageLabel.jpg Don't be a ONE HIT WONDER Paul O !!!

[thepaulo]

back from my little vacation....
Just have one thing to say.....
In my humble opinion, Louis CK is delusional and insane.

[earlsgmaclit]

in my humble opinon your a worthless piece of shit, sorry for the insult shit, your movie sucks your life sucks too, stay off the air you talentless douche bag

[weekapaugjz]

in my humble opinon your a worthless piece of shit, sorry for the insult shit, your movie sucks your life sucks too, stay off the air you talentless douche bag

In my humble opinion, go shit in your hat.

[yojimbo7248]

back from my little vacation....
Just have one thing to say.....
In my humble opinion, Louis CK is delusional and insane.

If that is the case, he hid it well on air. You, on the other hand, didn't come across so well.

We have never met but I like what you write about movies on ronfez.net and you come across as a decent yet lost guy. I will give you the benefit of the doubt. Could you tell us more about how Louie CK is delusional and insane and how you are not? Were there off-air discussions or incidents that would back up what you are saying?

[thepaulo]

If that is the case, he hid it well on air. You, on the other hand, didn't come across so well.

We have never met but I like what you write about movies on ronfez.net and you come across as a decent yet lost guy. I will give you the benefit of the doubt. Could you tell us more about how Louie CK is delusional and insane and how you are not? Were there off-air discussions or incidents that would back up what you are saying?

I was joking. The Louis CK thing was a bit and we all had fun...I actually had a great time.
Everyone thought it was a good radio. That's all that matters. Gap's not getting it's due in this environment. Oh well, that's out of my control.

[yojimbo7248]

I was joking. The Louis CK thing was a bit and we all had fun...I actually had a great time.
Everyone thought it was a good radio. That's all that matters. Gap's not getting it's due in this environment. Oh well, that's out of my control.

ha! It was excellent radio. I was being too literal and seriously thought you were saying...oh, never mind.

for what it's worth, it did make me want to get Gap. If only you could get your distribution problems ironed out...

[thepaulo]

ha! It was excellent radio. I was being too literal and seriously thought you were saying...oh, never mind.

for what it's worth, it did make me want to get Gap. If only you could get your distribution problems ironed out...

tell me about it....at least someone gets the bit.

[earlsgmaclit]

again proving my point you are a talentless douche bag so now it is a bit, you crappedthe bed,O&A & Louis CK exposed you as the asshole you are and showed you the reality that you wasted your time and money making a nonsensical pointless drival of a movie oh wait thats right an anti movie movie. Climb a ladder and leap off you douche

[boonanas]

I was joking. The Louis CK thing was a bit and we all had fun...I actually had a great time.
Everyone thought it was a good radio. That's all that matters. Gap's not getting it's due in this environment. Oh well, that's out of my control.

Is this another technique to try and tell us your movie is good?

[Sinestro]

So what was the bit about?

[instrument]

Is there a reason you didn't just burn copies of the movies yourself paul?

I hear youKre only getting fifty cents for eack movie....you can get a fifty pack of dvr's fo 20 bucks.........blank movie cases as well.

Its obvious this thing isn't getting sold to anyone but 202 listeners.

[thepaulo]

Is there a reason you didn't just burn copies of the movies yourself paul?

I hear youKre only getting fifty cents for eack movie....you can get a fifty pack of dvr's fo 20 bucks.........blank movie cases as well.

Its obvious this thing isn't getting sold to anyone but 202 listeners.

Haven't started marketing it outside of the show yet....
It will probably do better when I can show it to people who don't know
"PAULO"
paulo is dead.

[MacVittie]

Haven't started marketing it outside of the show yet....
It will probably do better when I can show it to people who don't know
"PAULO"
paulo is dead.

well, technically, you've marketed it on 2 shows.

[thepaulo]

well, technically, you've marketed it on 2 shows.

The important thing is Paulo is dead to be replaced by a darker more disturbing character
who wears bad makeup.

[instrument]

man typing on the blackberry's embarrassing.

just saying paul o, even when you advertise more, you'll still be getting fifty cents each movie.

i've yet to hear a positive review of this thing from anyone besides you. Opie and Anthony have shit taste and they didn't approve.... so who would be your market? non 202 listeners who ignore movie reviews?

[Friday]

man typing on the blackberry's embarrassing.

just saying paul o, even when you advertise more, you'll still be getting fifty cents each movie.

i've yet to hear a positive review of this thing from anyone besides you. Opie and Anthony have shit taste and they didn't approve.... so who would be your market? non 202 listeners who ignore movie reviews?

instrument, are you telling PaulO that it's time to give up his big dreams and get a real job?

[Dell]

PaulO... really enjoyed your spot on both O&A and R&F... but it convinced me to not buy the dvd... if you give up on GAP and just sell the full-length ESD scene, I'll buy a copy :thumbup:

[DavesLoveofPee]

anywhere we can get a sneak peak of some of this? would love to see dave in the movie...always thought he would be the best actor on the show

[thepaulo]

Dear Sirs,

Paul O has hired me (and paid me, if you can believe that) to help him promote and sell dvd's of his film GAP.
In what I understand to be completely normal for Paul, he is over thinking things and is having panic attacks trying to figure out how to get on Opie and Anthony to promote the film. He and I both feel that the "promotional stunt" he is going to perform is more suited for your program than on Ron and Fez. The stunt is simple enough, Paul will be tied to a post and as certain sales goals are met from callers, higher increments of harm will be done to him, administered by me.
I was originally hired to assist with sales and promotional stuff, but after a few conversations i was "promoted" to Paul's Manager.... and last time i talked to him he said I'm his "Life Coach".
So, he asked me to act as a liaison between him and you, in setting up something for the show.
His goal is to have a serious discussion on the films meaning and such, on the phone, next week... preferably Wednesday, then in a week or two he'd like to come in studio to try and hock about 500 dvds... and be tortured on air.
the dvds had been priced at 17.99, but i told him to lower it to 14.99 (including shipping) as a listener special for the show and he agreed
the torture will go roughly as follows.....
he sells 10 dvds, and he gets 3 needle piercings through his arm skin
10 more another 3 needles in the other arm
another 10, 6 needles, 3 in each leg
at 50 dvds we will shave his whole body and slap him with some rubbing alcohol towels
at 75 we will pierce his bottom lip
at 100 we pierce both of his nostrils
for every one we sell from 100-150 a thumbtack will be slapped in his thighs and removed
for every one we sell from 150-200 a thumbtack will be slapped in his back and removed
the next goal will be 300 at that point we will sponge him with saltwater and then i will tattoo something on him, i have never done any tattooing, but i will learn on his flesh.
the tattoo placement and the tat itself can be suggested by listeners.
at 350 paul will eat 5 dead, or maybe alive, mice... and i will beat the shit out of him with a stick and a whip or something fun like that
at 400 there will be a staff challenge, where an intern can poop on his head.
at 425 he'll drink fresh hot intern piss with a blob of Big A cum in it (ok the Big A cum was something i just thought of, but we'll surprise him with it)
at 450 ill pierce pauls nutsack in 4 places, with a hammer and small nails
and at 500 dvds there will be a very special surprise sacrifice made and Paul will truely blow your mind with the level of which he is willing to show his thanks to you, and the listeners, for supporting his film (no hints, but it's not any sort of genital or rectal harm)

please respond with your thoughts on this matter.
you can contact Paul at if you need to verify this email's legitimacy, but otherwise i think it will be easier to work out the details if you just contact me, as Paul is a complete lunatic and can't handle the pressure of working this out at the moment.

Thanks,
Dr. Machine Gun

[Dell]

Dear Sirs,


So, he asked me to act as a liaison between him and you, in setting up something for the show.

Dr. Machine Gun

You want stunt ideas and a chance to go back on the show? I'm pretty sure the .neters don't influence the show's content. Maybe you should take your request to them or their staff.

[earlsgmaclit]

how about for nothing just fuck off and die u piece of shit

[Dell]

how about for nothing just fuck off and die u piece of shit

that is just rude and rude!...

[Photoshop Mike]

Yeah, I gotta say, Love or Hate Paul.. that's fine.. but was abit over the top of being mean :(

[mikeyboy]

how about for nothing just fuck off and die u piece of shit

Knock it off.

[thepaulo]

I had lots of fun on O&A....of course I was torn apart by Louis CK....that's entertainment since the time Christians were fed to the Lions...In this instance I was the Christians.
My goal was to do O&A since that was something I always avoided doing....and we did nearly two straight hours....I thought it was great fun and a good bit...everyone was real nice to me and said I was a good sport afterwards. I am surprised to a certain extent, that long time listeners don't get that I always play along with the bit.....I probably won't do that anymore but I always have enjoyed that aspect of the interplay....playing the flustered fool.....
fools have always been funny since way back when they were flogged by the king.
I've been doing this for a long time....I don't know what to do next....
maybe take everything a little more seriously

I always reveled in the Love/Hate....but I may be burned out.

[boonanas]

I had lots of fun on O&A....of course I was torn apart by Louis CK....that's entertainment since the time Christians were fed to the Lions...In this instance I was the Christians.
My goal was to do O&A since that was something I always avoided doing....and we did nearly two straight hours....I thought it was great fun and a good bit...everyone was real nice to me and said I was a good sport afterwards. I am surprised to a certain extent, that long time listeners don't get that I always play along with the bit.....I probably won't do that anymore but I always have enjoyed that aspect of the interplay....playing the flustered fool.....
fools have always been funny since way back when they were flogged by the king.
I've been doing this for a long time....I don't know what to do next....
maybe take everything a little more seriously

I always reveled in the Love/Hate....but I may be burned out.


Why do you keep posting that it was a bit? It doesn't change the fact that the piece of work that you "created" is a failure.

[bobrobot]

I had lots of fun on O&A....of course I was torn apart by Louis CK....that's entertainment since the time Christians were fed to the Lions...In this instance I was the Christians.
My goal was to do O&A since that was something I always avoided doing....and we did nearly two straight hours....I thought it was great fun and a good bit...everyone was real nice to me and said I was a good sport afterwards. I am surprised to a certain extent, that long time listeners don't get that I always play along with the bit.....I probably won't do that anymore but I always have enjoyed that aspect of the interplay....playing the flustered fool.....
fools have always been funny since way back when they were flogged by the king.
I've been doing this for a long time....I don't know what to do next....
maybe take everything a little more seriously

I always reveled in the Love/Hate....but I may be burned out.

The Fool (Trickster) is a sacred figure in all cultures & mythologies...

http://www.sacred-texts.com/tarot/tcc/img/ugar00.jpg

He is a friend to all living things, he ushers in the Spring (season), he is fearless to such an extent that he has the ability to defy gravity, & he imparts a sense of humor & humility to those wise enuff to pay attention!!!


Good Job, Paul!!!

[Dell]

I had lots of fun on O&A....of course I was torn apart by Louis CK....that's entertainment since the time Christians were fed to the Lions...In this instance I was the Christians.
My goal was to do O&A since that was something I always avoided doing....and we did nearly two straight hours....I thought it was great fun and a good bit...everyone was real nice to me and said I was a good sport afterwards. I am surprised to a certain extent, that long time listeners don't get that I always play along with the bit.....I probably won't do that anymore but I always have enjoyed that aspect of the interplay....playing the flustered fool.....
fools have always been funny since way back when they were flogged by the king.
I've been doing this for a long time....I don't know what to do next....
maybe take everything a little more seriously

I always reveled in the Love/Hate....but I may be burned out.

The jester never tried to sell dvd's to the court... while I wish you would have kept the entire ESD scene... you may be able to sell more dvd's without the jester angle... best of luck to you PaulO

[thepaulo]

While I try to deal with my current situation in life which is very complicated....
I would like to compile some favorable comments on Gap....incidentally the ESD dave download is available at gapthemovie.com

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Beyond the Fringe
14 March 2009Blow Up the Outside World - An Interview with ‘Gap’ Writer/Director/Star Paul O’Callaghan


Gap
Director: Paul O'Callaghan
Cast: Paul O'Callaghan, Gail O'Callaghan, Ryan Gilbert, Roger Pitt, Michelle Gray, Melissa Findley
(Self Produced; 2008)
Official SiteFor film critic Paul O’Callaghan, life has always been a ‘movie’. Ever since graduating from NYU Film School, he’s been pursuing a dream to be a director. Of course, that goal got sidetracked when his self-professed “labor of love” - the Tampa, Florida cable access show entitled Your Life is a Movie, led to an association with local shock jocks Ron Bennington and Rob Diaz. As the “movie guy” on the nationally syndicated Ron and Ron Show, O’Callaghan (who goes by a shortened nickname, ‘Paul O’, on-air) became something of a celebrity. Yet in the back of his mind, he still wanted to make movies. “I’ve never given up on the goal,” he repeats during a recent interview in his adopted hometown. “I just needed the right motivation to move forward.”

That drive came from his current gig as part of the Ron and Ron revamp, The Ron and Fez Show on XM Satellite Radio. “Here am I,” O’Callaghan says, “spending an hour or so a week talking about what I love (movies),” and so naturally, the conversation would turn toward his own aspirations. “I talked about it a lot,” he offers, “but what I really wanted to do was something big. This secret project I had that I knew no one would finance.” O’Callaghan is alluding to a mystery script that he has “squirreled away in a bottom desk drawer somewhere”, a possible blockbuster that he refuses to discuss. It’s one of several he’s written over the years. But when the time and opportunity came to actually get behind the lens and make a movie, O’Callaghan had to set his sights - and his scope - a great deal smaller.

Thus the small indie horror film Gap was born. “It’s about aging, about the state of the world”, the first time filmmaker confesses. In the movie, O’Callaghan plays a nameless man who, frustrated by what he sees around him, has decided to videotape a multi-victim killing spree. Speaking directly to the camera (with some intercut montages and title cards to suggest his mental state) the character spews an almost non-stop collection of missives, prophecies, edicts, and tantrums. Then the slaughter starts. “I wanted to work in a recognizable type,” O’Callaghan says, “something an audience could instantly relate to.” He also understood the basic foundation of the independent film business. “No one is going to give me, a first time filmmaker, a big budget like on a mainstream movie.” With horror, the movie could be made cheaply, easily, and have a kind of “instant recognizability” amongst the viewers.

O’Callaghan actually had the fans in mind when he made the movie, “It was highly collaborative at first,” he admits. “I got lots of input from the (Ron and Fez) listeners. We run ideas, improvise scenes. Sometimes, I would take on the character and we’d adlib something.” All this material then was filtered into O’Callaghan’s script, though there was room for improvisation on the set. “I gave the actors a basic outline,” he clarifies, “letting them know where the material was going.” But once he got into the character, O’Callaghan felt free to take the scenes toward places even darker. “There were definitely times when people were afraid of me,” he admitted. “I’m a big guy…an imposing guy, figure. It got pretty intense at times.”

Indeed, one of Gap‘s most impressive aspects is its fierce philosophical stance, a painful projection of popular culture’s destructive properties. “Yeah, a lot of the issues raised in the film are beliefs I hold personally,” O’Callaghan explains. “Not literally, but in general. I think society is going in the wrong direction. I think people, especially young people, are influenced by a media that feeds them nothing but garbage.” He points out that, in the film, he only kills “kids” under a certain age because they are the one’s most vulnerable to the corrupting influences around. “They don’t think for themselves”, he chides, “they’re sheep. They believe whatever society and the stupid news tells them.” As a result, in O’Callaghan’s mind, they are unprepared for the real horrors that face them once the truth is told.

But murder? “Yeah, it’s an extreme reaction.” He laughs it off. “My point is…Gap‘s point is…someone has to teach the world. The character (of the killer) sees himself as someone on a mission. School won’t teach them. He’s going to use these tapes, these lectures, as a way of communicating his ideas.” O’Callaghan admits that it’s heady stuff for a horror film, but genre titles are more readily accepted from first time filmmakers than larger than life, epic in scope ambitions. “As a novice director, no one is going to give me the money to realize my dreams,” he says again, realistically. “No, it’s easier to approach a recognizable film type, in this case, the horror film, and then try to inject some intelligence into it.”

Surprisingly enough, the shoot was relatively simple, according to O’Callaghan. “No real problems. Most of the cast came from the Ron and Fez audience.” But there were also elements at play behind the scenes which threatened Gap‘s completion. “While I won’t say the film was cursed…” he trails off, later admitting that there were tragedies all throughout the production. The most difficult of course was the untimely death of his wife Gail (who had a small role in the film). “It really added some perspective,” he admits, taking a long pause for some self-reflection. But it did not defeat him. “I felt I had to go on, to finish. I needed to get this done. It was therapeutic in a way.” Even then, O’Callaghan admits that it took several months in the editing room and post-production to get the film exactly the way he wanted.

“I had a vision for the film,” he explains. “I wanted it to be just like The Blair Witch (Project) . I wanted people to just ‘discover’ it, to think that what they were seeing was real, was happening.” In the early stages of the idea, O’Callaghan tried to come up with ways where people could just ‘find’ the film (perhaps online or at conventions). “That was the whole premise,” he states, “to put people off guard. To see their reaction to something where they couldn’t quite tell if it was true, or just a put-on.” Of course, any and all publicity destroys that illusion. “Yeah, talking to you, or anyone, about the film really undermines that surprise or shock value. In some ways, the more I advertise, the more I destroy my concept.”

In the end, the final project speaks for itself. “The feedback has been decent,” he adds, “even the negative has been constructive.” O’Callaghan also understands that his first effort will be judged more harshly because of his critical past. “A critic is just asking for it,” he laughs, alluding to the notion that someone who used to derail movies for a living is just waiting to have the same thing done to his own offering once it hits the circuit. Still, by getting the word out, by fueling interest in the DVD currently available, O’Callaghan hopes to continue exploring his muse. “I really enjoyed the experience,” he states, “it was fun finally getting a chance to chase my dream. I have to do it again.” It’s a message Paul O’Callaghan wants the whole world to embrace…embrace, or else.



—Bill Gibron

[thepaulo]

I saw this movie; it reminded me of a sort of modern era cross between Hitchcock's 'Rear Window' and Kubrick's 'Clockwork Orange', to be honest.

Really, Anthony and Louis are just dullard philistines who have no concept of film arts. This was a very post modern and inspired work of minimalist shock horror. Jimmy obviously understands the idea of "not showing too much", as Hitchcock did, and he clearly understands the dark satirical quality of 'Clockwork Orange', clearly. 'Gap' is a masterwork

"I found this on youtube."

[thepaulo]

As a fan of horror movies I can honestly say that the horror genre is in a lull right now mainly due to PG-13 ratings and the never ending remake pool. GAP was a refreshing viewing experience mainly because it was so raw and so intriguing. GAP has that magical substance that many of the horror films today lack. I highly recommend this movie because it feels like a throw back to the days when the horror genre wasn’t afraid to take risk.

-oliver, houston, texas, United States

[thepaulo]

First off I gotta say I love you(all hetro like) Your one of my favorites on Ron & Fez. from the Gail O stuff to when you called in drunk, and the movie reviews. I love what you bring to the show. So I contacted the Gap site looking for a signed DVD and some dude hooked me up with Photoshop Mike and Mike was patient and really helped me out. Apparantly you signed a bunch of copies and left em for the show so I was able to snag one of them.


Now the movie I gotta say was really good. It was completely different and unique from the way any other movie is shot. You did a really good job with what you had and I hate hearing people bash the effects or any props or set stuff cause its like fuck. It would of been amazing to see what you could of done with a million dollar budget. But whats even more amazing is what you did without that million dollar budget. I actually showed the movie to some friends and there was only one who bashed the crap out of it but the rest liked it for the simple fact that it isn't like every other piece of shit being pumped out.


So I hope you can find a way to market it more. I dunno how good sales are doing. Ronnie, Fezzie and Dave and whoever else can sit there and bash it saying you cut Dave out and that you could of sold a lot if you kept him in, but its your fuckin movie and why ruin a vision you have to make some other dummies go buy it. I dunno I could babble on and on. But yeah good movie, your the BEST on Ron & Fez(even your O&A appearance lol) and overall your cool shit.


-Trevor

[thepaulo]

Gap (2008)




There is an argument/mantra among devout fans of cinema that goes a little something like this: “Critics are so hard on and hate (insert name of favorite movie here) because they are merely frustrated filmmakers themselves and can’t do any better.” To paraphrase Woody Allen, “those who can’t do, teach, and those who can’t teach, grab a camcorder and call themselves directors.” Thanks to DVD, and the so-called digital revolution, everyone with a basic knowledge of process, a hint of inspiration, and a script/screenplay spinning around in their head/bottom desk drawer thinks they’re the next Kubrick…or if not the late, great auteur, some manner of homemade genius. For them, the motion picture is not about exclusivity. It’s about jumping whole hog into the artform before there’s even a need for their input.

For years, Paul O’Callaghan has added his celluloid two cents on the current Cineplex crop as part of radio’s outrageous Ron and Fez Show. Before that, he was a Tampa, Florida cable access star with his review/preview show Your Life is a Movie. But unlike the cliché, his recent turn behind the lens is not some random outlet for his misspent muse. It’s actually the culmination of a dream he’s been holding onto since graduating from film school in the early ‘80s. The resulting experiment in genre exposition, Gap, gives new meaning to the term “unconventional”. By taking on one of the most stereotypical scary conventions - the serial killer with a desire to record his crimes - O’Callaghan has made a remarkable accomplished and anarchic piece of post-modern social commentary.

Gap is a movie that believes in ideas. It’s a film that follows a certain philosophy. Rebuking the clueless cow-like attention span of the average individual and adding it into the already ripe disposability of our poisonous pop culture, O’Callaghan’s killer (he plays the role himself) is more of a slaughter-bent sage than a manifestation of pure evil. By making these “tapes” (similar in style to the Blair Witch/Cloverfield conceit of first person POV insight), our clearly unhinged anti-hero is creating his Gospel. With each rant, with each frightened face he showcases (and then murderers), this demon dissects the human and finds its insides stuffed with maggots, the media, and a wildly unhealthy dose of “Me First” self-absorption. O’Callaghan’s character isn’t out to purge the planet, though. In his mind, seeing the horrific fate that meets anyone this selfish and simple will hopefully wake the world from its craven, crusty sleep. All they need is a copy of his visual primer.

Gap gets this point across via several divergent means. The first is through a thwarting of traditional horror film convention. When we hear that this movie centers on a killer videotaping his deeds while sermonizing about the various social “sins” he’s addressing, a wealth of gore-laden grotesqueries come to mind. Yet Gap has very little blood. We also anticipate lots of gratuity, including rampant nudity and a certain misogynistic view of the opposite sex. This also doesn’t occur. There are scenes where a particularly ghastly set up leads to an anticlimactic “apology” from our lead. There are also times when a certain strategy gets immediately circumvented for a more “direct” approach. If these descriptions seem vague, it’s because Gap would be ruined by too much advance knowledge. It’s better to go in, unprepared, and experience what O’Callaghan has to offer.

The murders are each handled in a different manner. O’Callaghan plays with the viewer, making them guess when our star will “snap” and procure his dance with death. Some of the sequences are sadistic and quite shocking. Others are almost comical in their nonchalant, farcical flippancy. Sometimes, O’Callaghan’s speech will be more horrific than the crime. In other instances, it’s all viscera and vivisection. Gap definitely keeps the audience off guard, making them guess what’s coming around the next corner, what the next shot or situation will have to offer. It also takes its title literally. The movie’s main theme is the massive ‘gap’ between reason and insanity, life and death, understanding and isolation, wisdom and misplaced contemplation. While we’re never sure if the victims deserve their fate, we clearly see that O’Callaghan’s character thinks so.

This doesn’t mean that Gap is flawless, however. As with any hands-on project, the casting process brings a few amateurish performances to the party - and nothing ruins dread like seeing an actress trying not to laugh while under a threat. In addition, the simple set ups of O’Callaghan speaking to the camera shows very little directorial panache. While he does eventually move the lens around in a more inventive fashion, the point and shoot awareness definitely undermines O’Callaghan’s ambitions. One wonders what he would be like with a bigger budget, a broader scope, and a cast and crew that could realize it for him. Still, as an initial foray into the dark, depressing world of independent creativity, Gap has its subversive charms.

And when you learn more about the production, about the motives behind this first aesthetic attempt and where the inspiration came from, you come to appreciate O’Callaghan even more. This is a man truly open to the process, who has seen the mistakes made in hundreds of horror movies (and mainstream Hollywood hackwork in general) and decided to go in a different direction. This may make Gap difficult for some audiences to accept. In general, we like our macabre measured out in certain, recognizable chunks. We don’t want to be challenged. We don’t like having our expectations circumvented or destroyed outright. We want terror, taunting, titillation, and perhaps a tell-all wrap up at the end of it. It’s safe to say that, for the terror traditionalist, Gap will be a baffling experience.

Yet if you’re willing to redefine your expectations and come in with an open mind, Gap will give your genre prerequisites a good tweaking. There are elements of exploitation, mumblecore, comedy, tragedy, experimentation, and outright ridiculousness here along with a great deal of insight into the mind of a madman and our current cultural malaise. O’Callaghan’s killer isn’t some megalomaniacal psychotic with a generic God complex compelled to do the bidding of a higher power. Instead, he’s a troubled individual seeing the world spinning out of control and hopes to impart upon it some necessary “lessons” before things totally go to Hell. Visiting the ‘found artifact’ nature of this movie indicates that the trip to Hades may be inevitable. How we get there, however, may be our only - and the film’s - saving grave. One thing’s for sure, it won’t be pretty. Then again, no attempt at personal reflection ever is.

[thepaulo]

I first found out about who Paul O was with his amazing appearances on The Ron & Fez show on SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio. He frequently calls in to give great movie reviews, and is one of my favorite guests on the show. So when I heard he had made a movie of his own it was something I HAD to check out.

Not only is the movie something unique in itself, the style in which it was directed, and the basic feel of the movie is something 100% original. Its not a movie pumped out by a major studio that went through 400 test screenings, and altered 400 times. Its a vision that Paul O obviously had in his mind and beamed directly to film to create something beautiful.

I found this movie doesn’t go for special effects and the same old gimmicks every other movie today has. Although it has gory scenes full of blood, Paul stayed true and consistent straight through the movie and relied on his talents of being able to tell a story and keep anyone watching the movie captivated without going overboard.

I HIGHLY recommend this movie to anyone. I’m a huge Paul O fan and he surprised me with this movie. He’s a talented guy and this is a definite must see. No bull. GET THIS MOVIE!!!

Comment by Trevor W from Canada — June 3, 2009 @ 8:19 pm

[thepaulo]

again....just doing this for my own purposes as I get ready for a last gasp effort.
Thanks for all your indulgences.

www.gapthemovie.com

[Dougie Brootal]

im gonna watch my copy of gap again tonight.