A Muckraker Product: “REEL 616″

“REEL 616″ is a film directed and edited by Jonathan Phelps, composed of material from original film and video works created by Muckraker Productions. Excerpts include: O’Death’s “Down To Rest” music video, the Mathematicians‘ feature film “Transdimensional Odyssey of Doom” and music video “Weapons of Math Instruction“, short films “Black and White and Red All Over” and “Thing vs Universe” and television series “The Ravacon Show” and “Channel 616″.

Wow. So it’s been a while since we’ve had an update, but we’ve been super busy.
First Thing’s First:

So ok. Here’s the deal. Next week the annual Twin Peaks Festival will be held in North Bend, WA. The festival celebrates all things Twin Peaks and David Lynch related. What does this have to do with us? Well, Maxim Van Scoy and Christopher Phelps will be in attendance! But not just as fans, they’ll be there to produce a documentary about the festival and Twin Peaks fandom celebrating the 20th anniversary of the show! So starting next week we will be updating you with the latest from the road as we make the long trip from NY to WA. The festival runs from August 6th to the 8th and includes a bus tour of classic filming locations, celebrity guests, film screenings, and other festivities. So if you’re a fan of Twin Peaks, fire up the percolator, grab some cherry pie and stay tuned!

Next:

For the last couple weeks we’ve been shooting a short film tentatively called “Hanging From Infinity”. It’s directed by Christopher Phelps and stars Lucas Van Scoy. We are feverishly trying to finish the film before embarking on our Twin Peaks adventure. We’ll show it to you as soon as we can.

Mathematicians:

So this Saturday will mark the final Mathematicians show for the foreseeable future. Due to obligations to various other projects, they will be laying low for a while. You can read more about this on their official website. They’re headlining SAW Fest at Salem Art Works which will also features the likes of BEWARE! The Other Head Of Science, The Woodshed Boys and others. If there is any way you can make it to this show, you will not be disappointed! RSVP on Facebook.

William Hale:

Last but not least William Hale and Co. have been hard at work on their debut album “The Book Of Winter Fireworks” and are now in the final stages of mixing. Expect an announcement within the coming weeks with a full track listing and album art. Hopefully a release will be soon to follow!

Well there you have it for now. The road trip to Washington starts Sunday so stay tuned to our Facebook page for updates!

Justin Paszul will have a few pieces of his artwork featured in a gallery presented by Paper Spaceship on June 24th at The Knitting Factory in Brooklyn. The event will feature a performance by WAVVES. So if you’re in the area you should definitely check it out, as I’m sure this will be a great night.

Here’s one of the pieces that will be on display titled “Horribles Parade”:

Check out this awesome interview with Justin Paszul about his work and inspirations.

In which a meeting of the Headlicker’s Union Local V7XX1-3 is called to order.

Patty Cake Space: A Division of the Mind (2008) is Christopher Phelps’ lighting project from Full Sail University.

Directed & Written by Christopher Phelps
Cinematography by AJ Napoli
Art Direction by Bryan McKinley
Edited by Christopher Phelps
Starring Michael McKillop, Sean McBurney, Jeff Murray, Victoria L. Lloyd

Dollhouse (2009) is Christopher Phelps & Maxim Van Scoy’s 16mm Film Project from Full Sail University.

Directed by Santiago Malave, Christopher Phelps & Maxim Van Scoy

Written by Maxim Van Scoy

Cinematography by Daniel Fosse

Production Design by Cassandra Bubnis

Art Direction by Tabitha Sclafani

Starring Ric Wilson

Edited by Christopher Phelps & Maxim Van Scoy

Music by Anthony Espina

Madame Pompadour (2009) is Christopher Phelps & Maxim Van Scoy’s final 35mm Film Project from Full Sail University.

Directed by Christopher Phelps & Maxim Van Scoy

Written by Maxim Van Scoy

Cinematography by Daniel Fosse

Production Design by Cassandra Bubnis

Starring Jay Michael Sevilla, Halie Clark, Keith Wheeler

Edited by Christopher Phelps & Maxim Van Scoy

1st Assistant Director – Kenney Broadway

Production Manager – Bryan McKinley

Production Supervisor – Andrew Campbell

William Hale will be playing a show on May 14th at the Putnam Den with BEWARE! The Other Head Of Science.

RSVP on Facebook.

Are you lucky enough to own some of the wonderful music by Captain The Masked Maniac? Well if you are, check out this awesome album artwork by Justin Paszul! Captain The Masked Maniac has never had any artwork, but over the next few weeks this will be updated with art for all of the albums!

Atmore’s Mince Meat And Genuine English Plumb Pudding (2004)

Robot Folk Ballads (2004)

Christ Flag Cheerleader (2004)

Werewolf Music (2004)

The Mathematicians will be playing a show this Saturday March 27th at the Langdon Street Cafe in Montpelier, VT with BEWARE! The Other Head Of Science.

More info here.