The Reel Butter, "Golden Stick of Butter" Award
All right folks, this is going to be the first batch, of the first year, of the Reel Butter "Golden Stick of Butter" Awards. I have given out my first one and now that I got to thinking, it's time to let out a few more. Just to lay a few ground rules, cause what is life if not a bunch of rules. Rule number 1: To get a "Golden Stick" you need to be in the business of entertainment. Rule number 2: You have to have done something that really sets you apart. in the eyes of us at Reel Butter that is. Rule Number 3: You have to keep it Reel.
Three rules seem like more than enough. In time I may rewrite this, to make it easier to understand but for right now, lets get into it. So without further ado, the winners of the "Golden Stick of Butter" Award.
Kevin Smith:
First winner of "The Golden Stick of Butter" Award
Kevin gets Reel Butters first award, "The Golden Stick of Butter" for his headstrong desire to shoot here in The States, Philadelphia to be exact. It's seems the studio higher-ups on Kevin's up coming feature wanted him to shoot "Jersey Girl" in Toronto. What is it with these paper pushers? Kevin Smith was having none of that. After reading the article on IMDB Pro I knew that Kevin wanted to shoot in Phily cause he loved the locations and I hope part of it was to help out all people here who depend on movies like his to live. After what I have read about Kevin, I have a feeling this is the case. Hats off to you Kevin. I hope more Directors, Actors and Producers follow your ballsy move.
Matthew Lillard
Second winner of "The Golden Stick of Butter" Award
Matthew Lillard of recent Scooby-Do fame is the second recipient of the "Golden Stick" A ways back, I was working on a picture with Matthew that was a bit of a bitch. On the biggest day of the shoot and the longest night, Matthew had finished his scenes early and stuck around to support the other actors during their scenes. This was very cool of him but it didn't end there. At wrap, almost daybreak, I turn around and what do I see, Matthew Lillard, wrapping cable, humping sandbags, and I'm sure he was helping out other departments as well. I couldn't believe it. Not to mention that during most meal breaks he would throw away peoples plates after they finished their meals.. What do you say about someone like that? It's above and beyond. Matthew Lillard, is someone who keeps it very Reel. It's really great to see him doing well, in a business where being nice doesn't always get you places. Congratulations Matthew on your continued success
Bill Maher
Third winner of "The Golden Stick of Butter" Award
I don't know him personally but he is one of the people in the business I wish I did know. I really hate the fact that he lost his gig on ABC and I feel that TV just got a bit stupider and more full of shit. Even though I didn't agree with everything he said, he had the balls to bring up subjects that even Nightline wouldn't touch. All the time, trying to enlighten and entertain us all. Bill this award is for you man and since it is in the form of a stick of butter, feel free to stick it to whoever is in desperate need of it. Bill, thanks for keeping it Reel.
Michael Moore
4th winner of "The Golden Stick of Butter" Award
In a time of horrible political correctness, in a time when speaking your mind has become harder and harder, in a time when it is not fashionable to question authority, Michael Moore is in your face and speaks for those who have no voice or who have lost it. Not only that, but keeping us entertained all the while making us think. Great work Mr. Moore, don't ever stop. So hear is your "Golden Stick of Reel Butter" Mike. I can't wait to see who you stick it to next.
What is "The Golden Stick of Butter" Award?
Well, I was reading about what Kevin Smith did, fighting the powers that be to shoot here in the states and I thought, "I would like to acknowledge him on my site." However, I felt that just a snippet about him wouldn't be enough. So in keeping with the butter motif of my site, I designed "The Golden Stick Award." Since I am running this site mostly on my own, there is no real statue, just the graphic. Maybe one day I will have a budget, sponsors or maybe even an angel but for now the thought and graphic will have to do.
On the Design:
I thought it should be something dripping with passion, little did I know how much it would drip. So hold off your phallic jokes for another time. Maybe I can even beat you to it, no pun intended... Oh hell, who I am kidding. Yes, it's a bit obscene. Yes thoughts of Marlin Brando in "Last Tango' come to mind. Yes, I know, I should rate the award NC 17 but who gives a rat's ass, it came from the heart. You can see in the award whatever you like.
I like to see it as something to aspire to. Just like the rest of my site, this award will goes to those in pursuit of Reel Butter. Reel Butter in business. Reel Butter in films. Reel Butter on the screen. Like something that drips out of the projector, on to the screen and into your mind, making you forget that piss yellow crap you have killing you and your popcorn. Maybe with more bold moves like Kevin's, we can get more Reel Butter back on the screen and maybe even a little for my damn popcorn.
Now 4 awards and counting, more on the way
Head Honcho
