Introducing...Poets Speaking in Klingon About Boba Fett
Last week Austin, Texas hosted the National Poetry Slam.
You probably think you hate “spoken word” -- but do you know about “Spoken Nerd”? It’s an exciting sub-genre in which the geekiest** of poets express their passion for Buckaroo Banzai, Pac-Man and The Incredible Hulk.
The National Slam featured three “Spoken Nerd” events, as they’ve proven to be the most popular reading series.
The poets themselves are serious, even if their poems are about Blade Runner. But don’t be fooled, these poems aren’t novelty acts. (Although one poet does speak in Klingon from time to time.) The poems are works of art, they’re crafted by true wordsmiths. Some poems even have social criticism -- in “Sweet Christmas”, a poet explores the history of black super-heroes in American culture.
If that’s not impressive enough, one of the featured poets is Ernie Cline -- the screenwriter of the upcoming film “Fanboys” .
HEAR Ernie Cline ranting about his love of “Airwolf.”
WATCH Shappy Seasholtz perform “I Am That Nerd.”
HEAR Mike Henry’s account of revisiting “Star Wars” Episode IV - VI.
READ Mike Whalen’s tribute to the first time he watched “Conan The Barbarian.”
SEE a spoken word haiku.
This is your chance to support the arts and support the nerds.
** I mean “geeky” in the best way.
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How are Poets able to conjure powerful provocative mental images, stimulate secret passions, stir-up complex and unresolved personal issues in their audiences? What motivates these Poets to Confess, Create and Bend “Reality” ?
GV6 THE ODYSSEY DVD examines and reveals the truth behind 31 Multi-Ethnic Award-Winning Published and Respected Poets and their Poetic Creations in a seamlessly woven, uniquely honest visual tapestry. Defly guided by Multi-Award Winning Filmmaker Bob Bryan, GV6 synthesizes One-on-One Poetry Readings, Graphic Iconography, Creative insights, and dramatic poignant Interviews.
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REVIEWS
"Bob Bryan's documentary film, GV6 THE ODYSSEY: Poets, Passion and Poetry is a monumental achievement. 31 poets candidly open their souls ... a cohesive presentation with text, graphics and visual images to produce a stunning film depicting the universality of poetry."
- A Review by David Fraser , Ascent Aspirations Magazine
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" As an educational tool, GV6 THE ODYSSEY spans the subject thoroughly, covering topics from why poets write and how they write, to how poems work and what makes the art form relevant and necessary. Woven together, Bryan s interviews with all the poets become an in-depth conversation about the meaning of poetry and the meaning of life.
If you teach High School or College English and are afraid to discuss and teach poetry with your students, or if you are not a teacher but know someone who is, order this DVD and give it to them. Thats how I feel about the educational quality of this documentary."
-A Review by Mindy Nettifee, editor-in-chief Getunderground.com
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"Quite simply, as a writer myself, my eyes didn’t leave the screen until the video ended. It was like nothing I had ever seen or had the pleasure of hearing such sound principles before. It’s hard to understand poetry from books or a classroom, but from the poets minds and voices themselves it all makes perfect sense. That is why this is such a great reference tool, because the poets are passionate, the art is real, and today, not from some textbook." -A Review by Chad Myers, Strangeroad.com
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"I find that part relentlessly fascinating, to hear where the writer got his start, what brought him in, what keeps him going... using that opportunity to try adding something onto your own ideas and beliefs. The idea is to get you thinking about sides of poetry you might not have looked at before. GV6 brings out this opportunity brilliantly, offering more perspective than I think I've ever seen gathered in a single place."
-Gabriel Ricard is a Staff Interviewer at Unlikely 2.0
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"The secret life of poetry, poets, and how they think, work and live, is confessed in a candid style that is sometimes funny, sometimes freaky and sometimes thought provoking. It has an educational feel and would be suitable for teenagers." -Jayne Fenton Keane www.poetinresidence.com
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"A cyclone collage of images, words and ideas and of course humor. What poetry is; where it came from and where it may go? If its dead, alive or in transition? How many forms it has; if it needs one in the first place? Does any of it make the slightest difference? This film at times causes tears, reveals hidden hypocrisies, small biting and beautiful glimpses of what may be called "Artistic Truth."
-Jack G Bowman, MA MFT
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"Both the nature and the power of poetry are the subjects of Bob Bryan’s documentary...GV6 offers a collage of readings, observations, and recollections from 31 poets – an extremely varied group. Many of the featured poets are also teachers, who speak not only of their own need to write, but also of the positive effects of introducing their students to poetry... the film succeeds in illustrating their passion and commitment. "
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"If you can buy only one poetry program this year, buy this odyssey of 31 poets who read, rant, and philosophize about what they do. This treasure trove of contemporary poets spans all ages and ethnicitiesjust having them together here is exciting. Each poet is articulate and passionate.
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High school and college students, as well as adults, should respond well to the film as there is so much here to discuss and explore. The bonus features include complete readings. Recommended for all collections. Poetry lives here! "
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Wise Words of Encouragement from the Poets
Complete Poetry Reading by the 31 Poets
What is Contextual Poetry by Dr. Thea Iberall, Poet
What is a Chapbook by Brenden Constantine, Poet
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Man, this is awesome! Thanks for posting this! There are a lot of fantastic nerd poets out there, like Susan B.A. Somers-Willett, who is working on a book of poetry all about science and math, Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz, the Klingon-reciting poet you mentioned in the blog, and Genevieve Van Cleve, who hosted this year's National Poetry Slam's Nerd Legends showcase dressed as The Mighty Thor (as seen here).
grrr... stupid html...
Susan B.A. Somers-Willett: http://www.susansw.com/books.htm
Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz: http://www.aptowicz.com/
Genevieve Van Cleve: http://www.myspace.com/genvc
Genevieve Van Cleve dressed as The Mighty Thor: http://www.flickr.com/photos/80041506@N00/1083376093/