tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311037477621350510.post38713677116511947..comments2023-10-05T10:02:15.684-05:00Comments on I Tell Stories. It's What I Do: Check the Gate.Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15126750605069711353noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311037477621350510.post-62662137724202726302012-06-29T07:30:38.184-05:002012-06-29T07:30:38.184-05:00Thank you from a humble but hard working actress w...Thank you from a humble but hard working actress who has also studied and worked hard in many lesser positions on set. The other day I heard those words, given with a smile and it filled me with satisfaction and reinforced why, despite the inherent challenges I can't see myself working any where else. Mr anonymous above - life is too short to be unhappy. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311037477621350510.post-79610357404611870972012-06-21T17:28:52.103-05:002012-06-21T17:28:52.103-05:00I too think the internet opens a whole slew of cra...I too think the internet opens a whole slew of crazy. But you know this already. Great article, I enjoyed the point of view and the voice, and I learned a lot too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311037477621350510.post-34828001070434770272012-01-29T17:36:58.406-05:002012-01-29T17:36:58.406-05:00I know this is a very old post, but I just saw it ...I know this is a very old post, but I just saw it and like it. As career AD and UPM, your point about the meaning of "check the gate" beyond the basic (first and foremost for me as an AD, a way of signaling we had enough of this shot and needed to move on). I had a mentor who said that with a slow or indecisive director, when you think you have it, you call this and let them tell YOU they need another take.)<br /><br />Great blog - thanks - gonna work my way through.JB Brunohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04258303283672775536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311037477621350510.post-24048461521254003672012-01-22T00:00:58.131-05:002012-01-22T00:00:58.131-05:00Thank you so much for this! My Film App teacher...Thank you so much for this! My Film App teacher's email address is this phrase and it was confusing me...<br /><br />I suppose I should chime my two cents in and say that the infamous jerk "Anonymous" was out of line. I greatly appreciated your explanation of the phrase and your descriptive writing skills were lively. Great job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311037477621350510.post-90727783083089040962011-11-03T23:23:09.572-05:002011-11-03T23:23:09.572-05:00Many thanks for your clear and informative explana...Many thanks for your clear and informative explanation of a small but significant piece of cinematic jargon, which first engaged my curiosity as I listened to Justin Theroux playing a director in David Lynch's landmark "Mulholland Drive." Incidentally, to the bitter moron who thinks "hermetically sealed" means both air-tight and water-proof: Clearly, you are not the owner of a Rolex Submariner, nor possessed of an astonishing intellect. Otherwise, you would know the difference. May you hermetically seal yourself, and then let us know how you're doing after a few hours...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311037477621350510.post-66813281590978312902011-04-16T09:06:16.875-05:002011-04-16T09:06:16.875-05:00I found this article because I saw and heard "...I found this article because I saw and heard "check the gate" in a movie I just finished, and wanted to know what it meant. The film uses the gate check as a slight dramatic flourish. It is The Deal (2008), with Wm.Macy and Meg Ryan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311037477621350510.post-5271159766863062422011-03-04T21:20:43.569-05:002011-03-04T21:20:43.569-05:00I agree with Anonymous above. Good article. I'...I agree with Anonymous above. Good article. I'm getting my feet wet in the film industry and am always interested in learning the terminology.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311037477621350510.post-42462678294958302342010-06-14T11:55:14.425-05:002010-06-14T11:55:14.425-05:00Yeah I'm just commenting because after reading...Yeah I'm just commenting because after reading this interesting post, I saw some idiot's rant in the comments. I also didn't get anything egotistical from this post at all, and clearly whoever posted there has some issues...<br />Anyhow thanks for posting this because now I know what 'check the gate' means! Have a nice day. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311037477621350510.post-22670397477182949872010-02-09T19:48:37.887-05:002010-02-09T19:48:37.887-05:00Dear Sir,
Thanks a lot, man! I'm twelve, and...Dear Sir,<br /> Thanks a lot, man! I'm twelve, and it is my hope and dream to be a director. But... It's been pretty embaressing (until now) because I didn't know what "check the gate" meant. So, thanks to you, I won't appear(as) stupid to other filmmakers.<br /> Thanks again,<br /> JuliaJuliaDeppnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311037477621350510.post-72093048194845892882009-07-23T02:57:00.224-05:002009-07-23T02:57:00.224-05:00Man here I was all happy that I learned something ...Man here I was all happy that I learned something and then Mr/Mrs Anonymous (conveniently anonymous) right below tries to tear you to shreds and, well, that pisses me off. What a "hater"! Geez, I didn't get "egomaniac" from what I was reading. I was reading the words of someone passionate about their work, which is what I try to emulate as a music producer and film composer. So THANK YOU, Thomas, for your time and I look forward to learning more from you sometime soon. I too appreciate your contribution! Now everyone, please excuse me while I address the second matter at hand. This is going to be ugly, I'm afraid.<br /><br />To Mr or Mrs Anonymous, I haven't forgotten about you. We all know being a runner is a tough job, but honey, it's gonna get better, I promise. Someone will sooner or later figure out you don't belong here with us and we will set you free. Now in the meantime, since you're so concerned with words and definitions, I thought you might like to try this WORD SCRAMBLE puzzle! Yes, you just have to rearrange the letters:<br /><br />G E F U C K Y O U R S O L F !<br /><br />Did you get it? I know it was a tough one! OK so now go stick THAT in your "gob" and please, please try not to stutter when you reply (i.e "just another cog IN IN the film industry"). Time for beddy bye, so go on now. That's right, nighty nite. Leave the FILMMAKING (does it drive you crazy?) to the big kids.FRED CALInoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311037477621350510.post-26464145235723028632009-07-14T12:56:20.151-05:002009-07-14T12:56:20.151-05:00I agree. Dude took the time out to share informati...I agree. Dude took the time out to share information. Thanks homie. I appreciate your contribution.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311037477621350510.post-66143122109770467292009-05-21T05:47:51.488-05:002009-05-21T05:47:51.488-05:00Why is it the offer to "post a comment" always see...Why is it the offer to "post a comment" always seems to solicit the obnoxious, rude, self-indulgent types? This was a highly-informative article. The word "filmmaker" can be either one or two words - check out Webster's New World. <br />Oh, and "hermetically sealed" does mean "airtight," but not necessarily watertight."Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08679249244719042730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311037477621350510.post-39891683316150919432007-11-21T00:01:00.000-05:002007-11-21T00:01:00.000-05:00I thought it was good..I thought it was good..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311037477621350510.post-20276203286981292492007-09-26T13:18:00.000-05:002007-09-26T13:18:00.000-05:00Excuse me Mr. Nobody but High-Def cameras are not ...Excuse me Mr. Nobody but High-Def cameras are not hermetically sealed. Hermetically sealed means airtight—as in waterproof. You claim to have worked on hundreds of films? B.F.D. You're just another cog in in the film industry. Do you think you're someone important? I've worked with egomaniacs like you on film sets. You're always busy telling everyone what to do. Shut your gob, learn to spell and get back on the grip truck! ("Filmmaker" is one word—not two. Go and look how you spell it on your blog.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7311037477621350510.post-21595314461149677802007-04-24T01:14:00.000-05:002007-04-24T01:14:00.000-05:00I know this story has to be true???Are you back in...I know this story has to be true???<BR/><BR/>Are you back in town?<BR/><BR/>How are you?<BR/>Wishing you a wonderful day ahead..<BR/><BR/>*hugs* xoxo<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your constant support and kindness..Pe.trahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10400950826456752252noreply@blogger.com