TEN Lip-Synching: “Mahna Mahna”
UNFORTUNATELY, UMG PULLED THE AUDIO FROM THIS.TEN cast/crew lip-syncs to “Mahna Mahna.” This song is dedicated to TEN Kickstarter supporter Scott Miles!
TEN Lip-Synching: “Shitty Day” – SoKo
TEN cast/crew lip-syncs to SoKo’s “Shitty Day.” This song is dedicated to TEN Kickstarter supporter Doug Fuller!
TEN official poster (by Walter Sickert) and the Art of TEN!!!
TEN official poster by Walter Sickert We’re super excited to have a mix of custom and existing art that we have had the opportunity to include in TEN. I can’t even begin to express how lucky we are to have … Read More
TEN Lip-Synching: “Girl You Know It’s True” – Milli Vanilli
TEN cast/crew lip-syncs to Milli Vanilli’s “Girl You Know It’s True.” This song is dedicated to TEN Kickstarter supporter Marianne Cacciola! Little-known fact: Michael J. Epstein’s first concert was Milli Vanilli / Young Mc / Seduction.
TEN Lip-Synching: “In Every Dream Home a Heartache” – Roxy Music
TEN cast/crew lip-syncs to Roxy Music‘s “In Every Dream Home a Heartache.” This song is dedicated to TEN Kickstarter supporter Debcha!
TEN radio feature: listen to Jade, Sophia and Michael on Citywide Blackout (UNregular Radio)
Listen to the very first interview we do, breaking the silence on TEN – on Citywide Blackout! We’re on right at the beginning. Well, after Jade and Sophia talk about Diva Cups. At about 6:30, we actually stop the Diva Cups talk … Read More
Wiretap Wednesday: Feb. 6th, 2013 featuring Audrey Harrer – Recap
t February Wiretap Wednesday is here!! This page ( http://bit.ly/wiretapwed ) will be the location of the livestream and time listings for performing acts. Our feaure is harpstress, Audrey Harrer! Facebook event. Arts at the Armory191 Highland Ave.Somerville, MA All Ages! Free! (Logistical … Read More
MJE and Sophia help produce The Anchorite’s Not Unlike A Cage
I am super excited to announce the release of the 2nd version of The Anchorite‘s Not Unlike A Cage. This full-cast version includes amazing performances by: Narrator: The Anchorite Jimmy’s Mommy: Aly Spaltro (Lady Lamb the Beekeeper) Jimmy’s Daddy: Billy … Read More
MJEML music in Quiet Desperation episode!
Boston’s only surrealist reality sitcom, Quiet Desperation, used a snippet of The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library’s song, “Every Time I Visit You, It Rains” as a little theme for the first 2 episodes of Season 4! Episode 2 also … Read More
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library’s “Amylee” available on Rock Band Network! Michael J. Epstein, Rachel Leah Blumenthal, and Susannah P play! What scores do they get????
I’m very excited to announce that https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/‘s “Amylee” is available for play in Rock Band via the Rock Band Network! This actually happened a bit back, but the production of TEN set me a little behind on letting you all … Read More
Michael J. Epstein & Sophia Cacciola host On the Town with Mikey Dee on WMFO 01/30/2013
Go “like” the On The Town with Mikey Dee facebook page! OTTwMD plays local Boston music and is on every Wednesday from 9pm-Midnight and almost always features a live band around 10:30 – it’s on 91.5 WMFO – https://www.wmfo.org/. Send … Read More
Friends of TEN: Help Brattle Theatre get even better!
Friends of TEN is our blog series briefly highlighting fundraisers and projects that are associated with independent film, particularly genre film. TEN the movie wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for the Brattle Theatre! The feature film was inspired by a … Read More
TEN the movie Psycho Shower Scene tribute (SPOILERS)
Sophia Cacciola in TEN I didn’t want to go too crazy borrowing shots from other films. I talked about a few times we referenced shots I liked during the shoot recaps including mentioning that we recreated the shots of the shower … Read More
TEN Lip-Synching: Paradise by the Dashboard Light
TEN the movie cast/crew lip-syncs to Meat Loaf’s “Paradise by the Dashboard Light.” This song is dedicated to TEN Kickstarter supporter Michael Cosgrove! Find out more about Ten the Movie HERE
TEN Lip-Synching: Busta Rhymes & Twista – “Can You Keep Up”
TEN the movie “lipsync” – Busta Rhymes and Twista – “Can You Keep Up” for Kickstarter backer Phil White Find out more about Ten the Movie HERE
TEN Lip-Synching: I Love A Rainy Night
Part of the cast of TEN lip-syncs to Eddie Rabbitt’s “I Love A Rainy Night.” This song is dedicated to TEN Kickstarter supporter Sooz! We even recorded it ON HER BIRTHDAY. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SOOZ!! Find out more about Ten the … Read More
Sophia’s Rock Beat: 2012
Sophia’s Rock Beat! I’ve been doing this for 3 years now – going to shows, and videotaping them. Here’s 2010 (saw 139 local bands in 2010), here’s 2011 (saw 170 local bands in 2011). In 2012, my videoing slowed down a … Read More
Wiretap Wednesday: Jan 2nd, 2013 featuring Linnea Herzog – RECAP
t January Wiretap Wednesday is here!! This page ( http://bit.ly/wiretapwed ) will be the location of the livestream and time listings for performing acts. Linnea Herzog is our feature performer tonight, January 2nd! Arts at the Armory191 Highland Ave.Somerville, MA All Ages! Free! … Read More
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Sophia and Michael’s 2012 in Review – TEN, DNFMOMD, MJEML, Darling Pet Munkee, Space Balloons, and more…
2012 Recap! Okay, 2012 was a big one. Here’s 2011, that was big too, but different. After last year, we had the lofty goal of releasing 10 albums in 2012. We would have done it too, if we didn’t get … Read More
TEN Principal Photography Day 10: December 14, 2012 – The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library – Somerville, MA
Day 10 was our most closed day of shooting. Kelly, Cathy, and I were the only carryover from the crew and Rachel also helped with the shoot. She was not in any of the scenes. The set was cleared of … Read More
TEN Principal Photography Day 9: December 13, 2012 – Beach Mansion – Barrington, RI (WARNING: SPOILERS)
Day 9 We started off Day 9 by trying to take advantage of natural sunlight. It was pretty impossible to fully light the stairwell, so we hoped we could fill in some of the shadows with the little bit of … Read More
TEN Principal Photography Day 8: December 12, 2012 – Beach Mansion – Barrington, RI (WARNING: SPOILERS)
Day 8 As we progress further and further into the shoot, it actually becomes more and more complex to talk about what we did each day without revealing more and more of the plot. As such, keep in mind … Read More
TEN Principal Photography Day 7: December 11, 2012 – Beach Mansion – Barrington, RI (WARNING: SPOILERS)
Day 7 Some people (named Kelly) considered this day to be the most torturous. This is because we shot for almost the entire day in one room (many scenes) and it was the hardest room to light and work in. … Read More
TEN Principal Photography Day 6: December 10, 2012 – Beach Mansion – Barrington, RI (WARNING: SPOILERS)
Day 6 was our first of 2 (or maybe 3) huge ensemble cast days. We had to get two major, long scenes in 2 settings done on Day 6 (the first day with Karin and Leah both back after Day … Read More
TEN Principal Photography Day 5: December 9, 2012 – Beach Mansion – Barrington, RI (WARNING: SPOILERS)
Day 5 We got to start the day throwing Rachel down the stairs. We gave her some knee pads, so it was cool. (I kid. We didn’t give her knee pads.) We also got to make her uncomfortable by shoving … Read More
TEN Principal Photography Day 4: December 8, 2012 – Beach Mansion – Barrington, RI (WARNING: SPOILERS)
Day 4 For Day 4, we continued our basement antics! One of (what I made up as) the classic scenes in a film like this is the wine cellar scene. The only problem was that the Beach Mansion a rental … Read More
TEN Principal Photography Day 3: December 7, 2012 – Beach Mansion – Barrington, RI (WARNING: SPOILERS)
Day 3 We began the third day of principal photography doing something that felt a little strange. We had rented the Beach Mansion for its lavish rooms and fancy decor, and on Day 3, we decided to spend a whole lot … Read More
TEN announcement: TEN the novel!
Jade Sylvan photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal An 80-minute (or so) movie might not be able to really explore the subtleties and histories in a way that is sufficient to fully immerse you all in the universe of TEN. So, … Read More
TEN location feature: Beach Mansion
Lovingly referred to by cast/crew so far as TEN Mansion (we were protecting its identity during shooting in order to make sure it remained a very closed set) our main location for the shooting of TEN Movie was Beach Mansion … Read More
TEN Principal Photography Day 2: December 6, 2012 – Beach Mansion – Barrington, RI (WARNING: SPOILERS)
Day 2 The second day of TEN principal photography was the first shooting day at our primary shoot location, the Beach Mansion in Barrington, RI. We arrived in RI around 3 PM and got to immediately unpacking, building the light kits, setting … Read More
TEN Lip-Synching: Holy Diver
Part of the cast of TEN lip-syncs to Dio’s “Holy Diver.” This song is dedicated to TEN Kickstarter supporters Sarah and Seth.
TEN Principal Photography Day 1: December 4, 2012 – Wingaersheek Beach – Gloucester, MA (WARNING: SPOILERS)
The first day of TEN principal photography took place in Gloucester, MA at Wingaersheek Beach. This beach was selected to portray the rocky, metamorphic cliffs of Spektor Island. Almost all of TEN was shot out of order, but it is actually … Read More
TEN Recipes: Jade’s Tough Toddy
A few days before we all arrived at the TEN mansion for an intense eight days of principal photography, +Michael J. Epstein and +Sophia Cacciola sent us some house rules to make the whole process as smooth as possible. Among them was … Read More
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What did we make in 2012? A brief recap
I’ll post a full year summary soon, but here’s just a quick recap of what we managed to put out this year. Our original goal was to release 10 albums/EPs in 2012. We got a little sidetracked making movies and … Read More
The truth about the end of the world: The Dolphinspiracy (a short film)
We’d previously told you much about the Dolphinspiracy. Now, here is the full truth about the end of the world: The Dolphinspiracy (a short film) by Michael J. Epstein and Sophia Cacciola. This was made originally to warn the fine people of … Read More
TEN Tidings: Roe Deer, the Remix
On the second day of principal photography for TEN, when we were really only experiencing the very beginning of sleep deprivation and insanity, we worked on an ensemble scene in which Molly Carlisle’s religious fanatic character made her first appearance … Read More
The ten days of principal shooting for TEN: an overview
Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal TEN the movie Principal Photography OverviewNow that I am finally just beginning to recover from principal photography for TEN, I finally have the time and the focus to present a recap of each of the days of … Read More
TEN Interviews: Sophia Cacciola on Feeding Everyone and Playing Piano Jauntily
Near the end of the week of principal shooting for TEN, Sophia Cacciola – cast member as well as all-around crew member – reflects on keeping everyone happy and well-fed (and caffeinated). She also discusses some of her favorite and … Read More
TEN Interviews: Porcelain Dalya on Giggling While the Butcher Lurks
Next up in the TEN cast interview series, Porcelain Dalya, who plays a co-ed in the movie, discusses trying not to giggle while shooting a scary scene.
TEN Tidings: Behind-the-Scenes Clips
We’ve been quite busy here at TEN headquarters, but the light at the end of the tunnel is in sight. We head home tomorrow afternoon. There will be a lot more videos and photos posted in the coming days, but … Read More
TEN Interviews: Kerri Lynch on Pigs Being Scarier than Satan
Partway through filming TEN, actress Kerri Lynch recaps her first few days on set, including shooting a scene where she just had to lie on a table (fortunate since she lost her voice) and another scene where she had to … Read More
TEN Lip-Synching: What’s Up?
Part of the cast of TEN lip-syncs to 4 Non Blondes’ “What’s Up?” This song is dedicated to TEN Kickstarter supporter Joe Renken.
TEN Lip-Synching: Video Killed the Radio Star
Part of the cast of TEN lip-syncs to The Buggles’ “Video Killed the Radio Star.” This song is dedicated to TEN Kickstarter supporter Scott Purdy.
TEN Interviews: Jade Sylvan on Childhood Insecurities and Getting into Character
On the third day of shooting, Jade Sylvan discusses trying to get into character while old insecurities come bubbling up, feeling like a 12-year-old chubby girl with stringy hair and an over-sized dinosaur t-shirt.
TEN Interviews: Rachel Leah Blumenthal on Learning to Use a Lighter and Shooting Various Death Scenes
Next in the TEN video series is me, talking about Day 2 of shooting, which was my first and most intense day on camera. First, I had to learn to use a lighter. Call me crazy, but I don’t like … Read More
TEN Interviews: Michael J. Epstein on Trying to Crush the Cinematographer’s Fingers
Up next in the TEN video interview series, director Michael J. Epstein reflects on the first day of shooting and what’s coming up next. We’re currently somewhat miraculously on schedule, he’s not crying yet, and no one has gotten badly … Read More
TEN Tidings: Day One Wrapped
We wrapped the first day of shooting TEN just past 4 AM this morning, and we begin again at 4 PM today. So far, we’ve completed two scenes, each quite difficult in their own way. While the bathtub scene required … Read More
TEN Interviews: Leah Principe on Being Naked on the Bathroom Floor
It’s nearing midnight on the first day of principal photography for TEN, and we’ve wrapped one scene with one more to go before we sleep. Here’s Leah Principe on shooting her first scene, a challenging one that involved full nudity … Read More
TEN Tidings: We Have Arrived!
The time has come. It is now December 6, 2012, and the 17-person cast and crew of TEN has settled into an undisclosed mansion to commence eight days of principal shooting. The mansion is gorgeous and has hundreds of little … Read More
Wiretap Wednesday: Dec. 5th, 2012 featuring Beady Sea – live feed and schedule
t December Wiretap Wednesday is here!! This page ( http://bit.ly/wiretapwed ) will be the location of the livestream and time listings for performing acts. Beady Sea is our feature performer tonight, December 5th!Facebook Event Arts at the Armory191 Highland Ave.Somerville, MA All Ages! … Read More