Post by MacReadyOrNot on Apr 19, 2019 13:17:58 GMT
After Aronofsky’s graduation from Harvard in 1991, he moved to Los Angeles to obtain his MFA in directing from the prestigious American Film Institute. The two-year program resulted in the creation of two short films, the first of which is 1991’s FORTUNE COOKIE— an absurdist comedy inspired by the Hubert Selby Jr story of the same name. Thankfully, an old VHS dub of the film has been made available in its entirety online, giving us our earliest glimpse at Aronofsky’s artistic development. Written by Aronofsky and produced by Jody Teora, FORTUNE COOKIE concerns a middle-aged salesman who comes to believe his recent string of successes are the result of the good luck contained with an old fortune cookie he keeps in his pocket. The short follows his highs and lows, forcing him to contend with the pushy aggressions of a rival salesman intent on figuring out his secrets, and a strange pervert who follows him around and makes unwanted romantic overtures from the cabin of his gigantic Cadillac.
MacReadyOrNot: Hey, Kitty. How's it going?
Nov 9, 2019 16:48:45 GMT
Kitty: Okay, I guess. You?
Nov 9, 2019 20:30:04 GMT
MacReadyOrNot: I'm well. Tumbleweeds lately here at this site these days, but hopefully that won't last much longer. Glad to hear from you!
Nov 9, 2019 21:18:23 GMT
MacReadyOrNot: Just in case I don't go on here before or during Thanksgiving, everyone have a wonderful holiday. Any birthdays I failed to make note of this year so far, I'm sorry. Happy Belated Birthday. If there are any in this upcoming week, Happy Early Birthday.
Nov 23, 2019 16:26:15 GMT
MacReadyOrNot: Merry Early Christmas. And if you don't celebrate Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, and Happy Any Other Holiday You Celebrate.
Dec 24, 2019 21:30:19 GMT
MacReadyOrNot: Happy New Year, everyone
Jan 3, 2020 18:47:58 GMT
Deleted: Happy new year!
Jan 13, 2020 7:26:57 GMT
MacReadyOrNot: Hope everyone's been doing well
Feb 19, 2020 19:52:12 GMT
MacReadyOrNot: Just checking back in with everyone. If there's still anyone other than me on here. I really do hope you all have been doing well. Especially now.
Jun 4, 2020 16:16:29 GMT
MacReadyOrNot: Crazy times. These protests against racism needed to happen. Can't be silent any more. Don't forget, though, COVID is still out there. Still, support #blacklivesmatter. Support each other. Plenty of ways. Inform yourselves. Stay woke.
Jun 4, 2020 16:18:25 GMT
MacReadyOrNot: Don't. Fall. Asleep.
Jun 4, 2020 19:57:28 GMT
MacReadyOrNot: Most powerful question I've come across yet: Will history stop repeating itself?
Jun 16, 2020 12:51:25 GMT
MacReadyOrNot: I love how this site gets guests and no returning members *cough* sarcasm *cough* big time
Jun 27, 2020 3:52:38 GMT
MacReadyOrNot: And if you're a guest why don't you actually join?
Jun 27, 2020 3:53:05 GMT
MacReadyOrNot: To anyone and everyone out, hope you're safe and doing well. Virtual hugs.
Jul 25, 2020 19:00:41 GMT
MacReadyOrNot: Hope everyone has a safe holiday this year. Whatever you may celebrate. Despite there not being much to celebrate. Good tidings to you all.
Dec 24, 2020 3:55:34 GMT
MacReadyOrNot: Sorry I haven't been here lately. Just been somewhat busy. Somewhat depressed. Somewhat overwhelmed. Been trying to keep up with people. Work. Cash flow. All that. Hope you all are well.
Feb 6, 2021 20:49:28 GMT