Blind Item #16 - Stranger Things Have Happened - A Himmmm Blind Item - Part 9
Nothing would bring Buddy back, no matter who got blamed or how much I blamed myself. I supported Nin, Cissy, and the family in every way possible. And they did the same for me, never blaming me but only thanking me for they knew my loss as I did theirs. Every time I read or heard anything about Buddy or the film? Was like ripping scabs open and poisoning me anew. Until their Mom said she wanted me to see to it that movie was finished properly, for him. To make it BOTH our legacies. To do it for her, would be as close as she could get to having him back. It was the least I could do – I fed off my pain and used it as fuel. A very long night alone I spent out on that same beach Buddy and I had last been. By myself, spent talking and asking for guidance and strength. Would he have let it all go? Would he have faded away or would my big brother have dug in his heels and fought even harder? I heard my answer in the ocean.
Much time passed and many assumed the film would never be finished. Through months of work with the Director and other script doctors, we were able to pull it together. The Director, plus Cissy, Nin, and all of us agreed with his Mom that it must be finished for his sake. I made sure their wishes were carried out, going so far as threatening insurance companies. Paramount pulled out not wanting to touch the circus surrounding it. I cut a deal bringing in people to sign with a brotherly duo who were distributors (now disgraced) who agreed to buy it. I personally got the soundtrack finished to complete the rock theme-song in time for release. I literally sat in the mixing chair helping that "Goth-father" to finish in the studio. Our miraculous Musical Supervisor and I went to other friends in the music business to recruit them to pitch in – and not a single one ever said "no". Even the reluctant UK band which inspired the original comic agreed to let us use their older stuff.
At last we finished everything. It was a complete masterwork worthy of Buddy's legacy. A year later after the accident, the movie finally came out. It was released to massive success, and even the soundtrack was a hit. It was a year that re-defined my life. In my early 20s in this industry and I was already baptized by a horrible trial by fire. Somehow, we all survived it.
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I'm late to the party today so I'm just gonna read the guesses.
Brandon Lee The Crow
why now? if it was an tragic accident why all of "this"?
I am so sorry for your loss.
Having seen the movie countless times (it's been one of my favorites since I was old enough to watch it), and knowing the senseless tragedy of it already has made it hit home even harder. I am so very sorry, Himmmm. :/ Thank you for sharing this with us- I imagine it was not easy to write out.
Michael Massee, Actor Involved in Fatal Accident (Brandon Lee Shot and killed) During Filming of 'The Crow,' the 1993 movie directed by Alex Proyas.
Himmmm cannot be Michael Massee, as that was the actor that was directly involved. Himmmm writes of getting off a flight and being met by people with the news.
Plus Michael Massee died in 2016.
If it was somewhat cathartic for himmmm to write this so be it. He obviously feels he is mostly to blame for what happened and if getting this out makes him feel better even after all these years good.
And also because the remake is stirring up all those feelings from back then.
Brandon Lee
The Crow
Miramax (distributing)
"Goth-Father"= Trent Reznor and Even the reluctant UK band which inspired the original comic agreed to let us use their older stuff = Joy Division..
The remake
This Himmmm is likely Bill Allen, no?
Lou Diamond Philips was very tight with Brandon Lee, right?
Trent Reznor is not the Goth Father, who was mentioned earlier to be foreign born. Trent Reznor is from Pennsylvania.
The Crow Soundtrack was the soundtrack of my life for many years to come.
Listening to it again today and it still feels the same as it did in 1994,.
It's a brilliant fucking masterpiece.
Totally agree, NIN wasn't Goth, but you have to admit Pennsylvania has the most Goth sounding name ;)
Are you Jeff Most?
https://www.flickeringmyth.com/2018/04/character-details-crow-reboot-revealed/
I'd be afraid to star in this. Bad karma. Let it rest.
There's a Sherman Baldwin as an EP on The Crow who has no other credits. I'm betting that's our mystery man under a pseudonym. His real name came off of it and the work still counted to those in the know.
part of me mysteriously wonders if He knows just what a kick-ass film he made yet part of me chuckles at fact he's on to grander things. none of this earthly jive matters. the answer is in the ocean,no?
Please stop trying to out Himmmm. Just let him be.
OK Sherman Baldwin exists, and you have GOT to read the story. He committed fraud to finish The Crow, and went to prison for it.
https://blog.timesunion.com/business/sherman-baldwin-will-talk-about-his-past/17867/
@Kittens: Sherman Baldwin was one of many names of a criminal and fame whore (who would never be anonymous). I think he was also a DJ in new england. He did time for embezzlement, fraud, and stealing $1 million from budget on The Crow. He was an ex-mob bag man who is very lucky he went to jail instead of some people who wanted a piece of him. That's all I will say about it. WE ARE IN NO WAY SHAPE OR FORM ASSOCIATED WITH HIM PERIOD.
Why? He's too old, among other things....
If Himmmm wants us to know who he is I feel he would tell us so leave that up to Himmmm.
"Goth-father"=Robert Smith/The Cure, song "Burn"
"Reluctant UK band"=New Order/Joy Division (their "older stuff"), song "Dead Souls" covered by Nine Inch Nails
Not Joy Division, I think it's The Cure. Robert Smith looks way more like The Crow/The Cure.
Yep. Looks like The Crow.
Damn, I may have inadvertently discovered Enty's identity snooping connections on this one. And I'm usually an observer, not a participant.
Thanks for the real story Himmmm! Looks like he is still a DJ in Florida. No wonder the production was so stressful with the added factor of the funds disappearing. :(
Goth father being Robert Smith from the Cure. I remember when this happened. Heartbreaking.
Himmmm, I thank you so much for finishing the film. It is a beautiful memorial to Brandon and should never be "remade". The thought that it can be is ludicrous. The movie and Brandon could never mean to us fans what he and it means to his family and friends but it does mean something and should be protected.
I am so sorry that my beloved Wilmington is a place of sadness for you.
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