Little Voices in My Head

I’m getting ahead of myself. Let me back up the bloggy train a bit, and review.

Singularity started with the usual audience chatter of all us fans getting to our seats, comparing gossip, and generally speculating as to what wonderful things were in store for the upcoming event. Most of the speculation was WAY off. I, wisely, kept my opinion to myself, as I knew what was coming. I’m all kinds of cool like that. (or annoying. You say potato. I say hash browns.) I’m sitting next to Terry, (very SMOKIN hot momma, and an awesome chick) and we’re waiting on Singularity to get started, when who should walk on stage but David Kanter of Audiometrix fame. (The sound and the soul of “Stranger Things”) I had spent some time previously that weekend hanging out with The Dave. (I will admit to having a BIT of a jealous reaction to his hair. The man has some gorgeous curly locks. But what’s inside that melon is even better. I digress.) The audience and I were delighted to hear him introduce Matt Wallace and interview him. (The writer of “The Latchkeepers”) Dave did a great job, and Matt ‘effin’ Wallace and he kept the audience entertained and itching for more. By the time they had wrapped up the interview, we were all SO ready to watch Ep. 4 that I literally saw a few members of the audience salivating. Hell, I had to wipe my chin!

The lights go down, Terry and I are in the front row, RIGHT in front of the screen. We both slide down in our seats, tilt our heads up and prepare to be blown away. We were NOT disappointed. From the first frame we were so caught up in the story that we forgot ourselves and were gasping and jumping in shock right along with the characters on screen. As I looked around the audience (during a scene that I had already viewed; again, cuz I’m just that effing cool) I could see them all reacting just as vehemently. Some were even outraged when a main character looked as if she might be in serious peril. Then Earl goes and pulls a CLIFFHANGER! ARRRRGH!!! I couldn’t believe my anger at this moment! I was THERE when he shot most of act 3, I didn’t need to see it to know what was going to happen, but I was so caught up in the film that I couldn’t stop myself from shouting out “What?! Make with the more, man!” (um…sorry Earl. It’s THAT good. Couldn’t stop myself.) Terry is laughing at me and we’re gripping each other’s hands just waiting for the next act when Earl steps out on stage.

DEAD SILENCE from the audience. We know whatever Earl is about to say, it’s going to be HUGE. And it was. “Stranger Things” is coming to TV!! Whoo to the bleeping hoo!

You can SEE what happened during the announcement here: http://strangerthings.tv/updates/28

Did you watch it? Good. Did you notice the brief cameo by me during the crowd shot? *sighs* Go watch it again. I’ll wait. Look to the right. Wearing shorts. *sighs* Never mind. Pay attention to the story.

Act 3 plays and the audience, myself included, goes absolutely NUTS when it’s over. “The Latchkeepers” is, in my opinion, the best work ST has done yet. The effects are stunning, the story is amazing, the actors (especially Cherub, who I just can’t say enough good things about) each brought a uniqueness to their roles, and Earl’s direction can’t be faulted. (though I’m sure he’ll look at it in a year and think of SOMETHING to change. *rolling my eyes and smiling*)

When the lights came back up, the standing ovation was enormous. As well it should have been. I, of course, got my “I Was There” t-shirt, and then grabbed Earl, Dave, and even Terry in many successive hugs and congratulatory kisses on cheeks. I don’t think I’ve STOPPED grinning yet. So, to the cast and crew of Singularity: You did a damn fine job. You deserve many kudos, and consider this the sound of my hands clapping! *the sound of my fingers joyfully typing this blog*

Carissa the Blown Away Fan