Regarding the Background
What is the idea behind ‘Fly Like An Ego?’
Mocking life, nothing else. Just as the writer, who doesn't (any longer) take himself too seriously, had seen the light in a bright moment (..), that to enjoy life is to make fun of it. That pretty much sums up what this and it sequels are all about.
GUEST
Right.
(a beat)
What? Sequels?
Yes, there are at least (!) three installments. ‘Fly Like An Ego’ is the first in the series.
Regarding the Contents
Shocking! I have read the script, and I couldn’t find any bad language, sexual stuff or violence. How can a modern movie do without these?
Isn't Doug's life spicy enough? Really, I don't think it needs any additional seasoning.
What is this "cartoonesque" claim all about?
Years ago I had a conversation with an award-winning, highly professional, Canadian actress G. Ch.*). She had read one of the first (!) drafts of the script, and mentioned it to me as a remarkable feature: real actors and sets, yet with a cartoon-style approach.
The number of pages in the script might suggest that the movie seems a bit longer than usual. Why is it not reduced to about 90 minutes?
Well, this is about Doug and his extended (..) struggle for success. But there is more than that. ‘Fly Like An Ego’ is based on an overload of sketches, and the great advantage here is its flexibility. Some sketches could even be omitted or used in the third installment (the first sequel is already filled to the top, if not overflowing). Others might just be swapped, because it's (partly) exchangeable. There is really plenty of material that works in either case. You might say that it is as long as you want to be.
Get out of here! A script being that long can’t be a low-budget movie, right?
It really is. There is only one main character, two supporting ones, barely any extras needed, and only a handful of special FX.
Regarding the Characters
Why the character “Doug?”
We may all recognize a “Doug” in us, especially when it comes to striving for recognition and the setbacks that come with it. His antagonist Linda is very successful, which makes it even exponentially harder for him.
Okay, fair enough. But why a loony shrink in the story?
The character “Doug” can’t be taken seriously in ‘Fly Like An Ego,’ so why should the psychiatrist be any different? Brixton’s totally-missing-the-point adoration for Freud makes him a great match for Doug. Although probably hard to imagine, he is actually even more confused than our protagonist.
There are quite a few "animal" characters. Why is that?
We may see everything in each and every one. Some indeed do have very odd traits, quite easily applicable to humans. In this case humans go fully dedicated into their animal-they-represent's character.
Why does that annoying, aged teacher show up every now and then?
Here is a character to hug and cherish, since his behavior emphasizes the nonsense. That is until his curtains (AKA bookshelves) fall….
Why is Kate's role such a minor one?
Kate has no special purpose in ‘Fly Like An Ego.’ In the first sequel this will be quite a very different story as her role will be profound. So a quick-and-dirty introduction here will get her some attention ... for later.
Why is the cliché "Get a life!" used so often?
'Fly Like An Ego' has quite a few one-liners, and this is one of them. Often used for stepping out of a futile discussion.
Is there a dramatic need involved?
Now you're kidding me, don't you? Doug has a "biggie!" His sweet dreams and deep desires are constantly bombarded with exact opposite outcomes.
Regarding the Story
Now what is the story really about?
Well, it is merely "a gathering pieces of Doug's life together." His strive to be the #1 documentary maker in the entire universe (and beyond) must have some (..) obstructions coming his way.
Why do some scenes seem to be standalone and therefore "lost?"
Each and every part makes sense, but not until you have seen “The Whole Shebang.”
And why the suggestively left open ending to the story?
No other reason than to pave the way to the sequel(s). There is so much more to come….
Great! I don’t see 'my burning question.’ Now what?
No problem. Just go to the ‘Contact’ page and send me an email.
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So, do laugh, smile, chuckle, frown, shake your head in total disbelief, or roar (like the striking lion)
If this concept would turn out to be like hitting a fastball, the sequels will surely knock it out of the ballpark. "Go, Troo Falls City Cougars!" *)
