Sunday, October 9, 2011

The Sentimental Engine Slayer


Last Thursday was a big night for us Allens. Not only did we go out on a "school night," but we actually got to do something pretty cool... Cool enough to blog about!

A few years ago our friend Omar made a movie, The Sentimental Engine Slayer. It’s a really intense but equally awesome indie film. True, it's no RomCom but if you like really weird crazy psychological films and have a few hours to spend digesting and thinking about life, sexuality, and all things morose then I'd highly recommend it... If nothing else you get to see my hot Huz all sweaty and in a wife beater up on the big screen, so I of course back it. While Omar says that he made the film for his own artistic release, after its completion people in the industry really started pushing him to get it released. The movie somehow grew legs of its own and in the last few years its popularity has slowly snow-balled. The movie has already been shown at many festivals and has even intrigued David Lynch, which is a huge accomplishment in itself.


The movie was not only a labor of love for Omar but also for his friends, as the movie was mostly completed by his close friends and family… including The Huz. B was invited to go out to El Paso, TX and helped construct sets, run lights, and as mentioned above, even had a small role in the film! Again, wearing a wife beater and sweaty and scary... Hubba Hubba ladies.


So last Thursday TSES was invited to screen at The Downtown Independent Theater in LA and it was so fun to be a part of the excitement as well as an official TSES groupie. I was practically glowing for my sweet Huz. He looooves movies and for him to be able to be a part of one was an opportunity of a lifetime for him.


"Bud William Allen" up on the big screen!
I may or may not have squealed like a school girl at the sight of this.


 Yes, I did indeed take grainy cell phone pictures of the screen during the movie.



I couldn't find a still of The Huz's acting skills online, but this is a picture of the scene of his big-screen debut. He is the lucky recipient of Omar's look of death.

After the film the cast got to take part of a Q&A, including my dude!



The Huz, so hot right now.



Listen, I don't care who you are- when you get to wear a VIP bracelet and are allowed to run around with "The Talent" you automatically feel pretty cool.