Hometown Heroes: Emerald City Screening

So like we told ya about EARLIER. FRIDAY NIGHT was the Emerald City short film from Crooked Lake Productions. The BOMBSQUAD was in the building. Here's a few pictures.



I was in the company for like 3 years and never got a t-shirt.


A DOPE Balloon.


The SCENE.


BOMBSQUAD in the buildin! Wit my Azure Air Max 90s. You ain't got those. lol.


Director Henry McComas and the BOMBSQUAD for the gangster pose.


Henry giving a speech for 20 minutes before actually playing the movie.


Choppin it up with Peoples


Re-United.


On the way out to the AFTER-PARTY.

Now people, TRUST this was a great movie. If you haven't even seen the TRAILER yet. Go to Crooked Lake or Emerald City's Websites (up above in the post or on the side) and check it. The MOVIE itself was 14-15 minutes long and EXCEPTIONAL. Henry is meeting with Miramax in the coming weeks to discuss options with the film and then you may see the entire film up for free view on the website. For now, you'll have to settle for the Trailer and a BOOTLEG version of the films intro that Mike and I decided to snap so you can understand what we're talking about. For a film a bout music, the soundtrack more than holds it's own and you should see a track from =!= and @ sometime soon over the instrumental.

check back tomorrow for the video. =!='s cpu is actin all funky and it doesn't want to transfer. but I wanted to get the pics up now.

Seattle Weekly Reviews Emerald City

At times during the making of this film. I felt like we were the only ones who understood the movie and movement we (mostly Henry) wanted to create, but at other times I felt like the story was too good to be ignored. A review from an unbiased third party is very exciting. Especially a positive one.

Emerald City revolves around the recurring vision of main character Elijah, also known as MC Ellipsis. The vision visits Elijah’s childhood in Louisiana, the death of his brother and the mic that he can’t imagine losing. I had a chance to see the film, and the excitement and plot that McComas comfortably fits into the span of 13 minutes is stunning.

It may be short, but the attention to detail is immaculate. The film’s visuals are subtly but purposely altered to fit the mood and the action; some scenes are smooth and flowing, others a little fuzzy around the edges and others gritty and choppy. And, of course, music fits mood immaculately. Featuring local hip-hop scene leaders such as Kublakai, D. Black and Logics, Emerald City is something that represents and speaks for the city. With parts of the film’s creation taking place in nearly every neighborhood in Seattle, the message of the city is embedded deep within.

Don't forget, if you like Beer and want to see the film, the local bar is hosting a special screening. Guaranteed standing room only, so wear some comfy sneaks. August 22, 8 p.m., Box Car Ale House, 3401 Gilman Avenue West

Check out the full review at Seattle Weekley