“Let’s go to Chili’s” is a video I did for my final project in digital film that was to test my ability of pre-floor planning, dialogue screenwriting, and shot composition. This video was my attempt at accomplishing all aspects mentioned and more. I had a lot of fun with this project and I hope the hard work shows. Enjoy
Quick Slants Podcast
Quick Slants is a four episode podcast series that focuses on covering those who cover the sports we all know and love. That can range from a columnist, biography author, analyst, and even videographer. The series includes interviews from ESPN’s best selling author, Ian O’Connor, and Temple’s Managing Director of Student Media, John DiCarlo, who also makes appearances on local Philadelphia radio shows. My team and I hope you enjoy our work.
Breaking News: Dick Garry Declares He is Running for President in 2020
I know what you’re all thinking. This is the biggest no-brainer of all time. Hell if two old guys who can barely form a sentence, and a guy who deemed slavery was a “choice” are the top contenders for the most important position in the United States, then my chances are looking pretty good at the least.
In the past six months, I’ve seen this country torn apart by a pandemic, racism (time is a flat circle), and the Clintons lack of ability to realize nobody likes them either. Now, if you know me, I love chaos. Not this type of chaos though. I’m talking about the chaos where you’re so hungover you’re throwing up and shitting at the same time while on a conference call at 9 am on a Friday because you had too many rum buckets at happy hour the night before. That’s where I thrive. The type of chaos going on now is not a realm I want or thrive in. So, instead of giving you vanilla statements like others do, (literally ever other candidate ever), I’m going to lay out my policies clear as day so you really see what you’re getting when you vote for Dick.
Banning of the name Karen
Similarly to the way the Muslim’s ban of drawings of Muhammad and the Catholics ban of playing any music that is actually good, I will impose a ban of the name Karen. I’ve only met one Karen I’ve ever liked and she doesn’t even like her name so that should tell you I already have the support of those directly affected. Not only is it an ugly name, but many posts on social media have had individuals that carry this title. Their actions tiptoe on the line of unacceptable and stupid, that you can’t help but angrily laugh at how far up their own asses they are. It is my hope that with the banning of this name will allow all current Karen’s take a look in the mirror and realize; that the death of their unvaccinated child was in fact their fault and not an omniscient being’s will, that wearing a mask in public is not only to protect them but elders that actually need the protection, and that they should definitely stop wearing cargo capris. Together, as one phallic symbol, we can mollywop the Karens into oblivion.
Banning Mean Old People
This is more of a personal vendetta. I’ll be upfront about that. The intolerance and baffling grumpiness of old people is a plague this country has not addressed for far too long. I can’t begin to recall how many times an older person has just been flat out unpleasant to be around simply because of their personality. Let me help paint a picture for exactly why mean old people need not exist.
They are not nice to look at.
I can’t remember a time ever I’ve looked at an older person and say, “Damn, who dat?” Couldn’t be me. Pretty sure the hate ages them even worse to be honest.
They are retired and therefore not contributing to society in any positive way.
Sure maybe they pay a few taxes, but MY taxes are going right into supporting their lazy asses. Fuck that noise. Get a job like the rest of us.
Their problems become my problem.
Old man talk bout how he love confederate flag and I raise my voice in protest. Old man get heated and his blood pressure spikes. Old man has heart attack. Old man dies. Now I have to live with that, knowing I was right and I can’t tell him he’s objectively and subjectively wrong. You see how this is unfair?
Conclusion:
If you are an elderly person and are not being a positive, cheerful light in your family and community who sits on your porch waving to everyone and makes the best dessert for the fam cookout, you’re better off dead. All those who do not think they can live up to these daunting requirements should work until they are dead so society doesn’t have to see or hear them more than we should.
Everyone Must Take Shrooms by the Age of 25
I really feel that if everyone just tripped their balls off once in their life a lot of these issues we have today would dissipate. I’m not talk about a small dosage either. I’m talking about the real thing. Find some friends, a nice park, and take the journey. You’ll be glad you did, or end up triggering your schizophrenia because of the chemical imbalances in your brain; I don’t make the rules!
“We Found Love” Will Become the National Anthem
The popular disco hall track “We Found Love” performed by Rihanna and David Guetta (the one time the french did anything worth a damn) is perhaps the greatest song of all time. What makes it great? The fact that when it is played everybody in earshot of it is instantly in a better mood, dancing, singing, or all of the above. Not to mention with the lack of hope we’ve had to deal with in the past months, finding love in a hopeless place seems almost too fitting. Think of how lit the olympics would be every time a US Olympian makes it to the podium. Nut.
The four cornerstones of my campaign platform have been set. It is my belief that with these four policies, and the support of the American people, that we can truly take confidence in the strides we make towards creating an American Reality that is for and realized by all of us, instead of an American Dream that is recalled by so few and just-out-of-reach for so many. Dick Garry 2020.
Filmographic Photo Series
A photo series inspired by Gregory Crewdson that attempts to emulate a movie scene with models doing everyday tasks such as a searching for a midnight snack or having a sick day in bed. All photos orchestrated and shot by myself. 



I Can’t Cook | Visual Narrative
“I Can’t Cook” is a visual narrative I directed, shot, and edited for my Digital Film class. This story revolves around a roommate who has been forced to cook dinner since he is usually dependent on the other to carry out most of the household choirs, cook dinner, and pretty much anything between. I hope you enjoy this short narrative.
Hawk Rugby 2017: 15’s Championship
Photos of the Saint Jospeh’s University Rugby Team’s win over Rowan University in the Keystone Rugby Championship. All photos are shot and developed by me using my T7I Canon.
Hawk Rugby Preseason
The video below is from the 2016 SJU Rugby Preseason. Shot on a Sony camcorder, this was the first video I ever shot and edited myself. The main goal of the creation of this video was to experiment with different filming movements and positions.
The Only Musical Comeback That Matters
American Idol in the early 2000s was a pop culture factory. Each season they’d manage to pump out at least one star into the mainstream limelight. Whether it was a winner like Kelly Clarkson or Carrie Underwood, to a finalist like Chris Daughtry and Adam Lambert, it seemed like someone always shined after a season. One of those stars was Elliot Yamin.
Elliot Yamin was on the 5th season of American Idol where he placed third. Originally from Richmond, Virginia, Elliot found his sound and audience through silky smooth vocals coupled with a falsetto even Adam Levine envies (probably not but you get it). His self-titled album debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 charts, and his hit single “Wait for You” reached the 13th spot in the US Music Charts. He would go on to release 3 more albums his most recent being 2015.
Now I assume you’ve gotten to the point of the blog where you’re wondering why the hell did I decide to write about this, and I’m here to say this is the part where it’s all going to make (less) sense.
Elliot Yamin represents a dying breed; random white dudes actually singing R&B well. The OG, Bobby Caldwell, paved the way, fooling generations of rhythm and blues listeners into thinking he was a soulful black artist, when in fact he was white as the Pillsbury Doughboy.
It’s a trend that I’m not going to actively try to continue myslef, although I would give anything for a voice like that, but I have another avenue. I’m going to help launch Elliot Yamin’s comeback.
The world had heard the last of Yamin by 2015 and r&b was fading fast from the popular spotlight as EDM and the beginnings of mumble rap began to take hold of the music industry. Nobody was waiting for Elliot and his quirky hats. However times have changed. Music is calling upon old elements of past genres like Disco, Rock, and classic R&B. We also stay inside our apartments all the time which was the scene for every 90’s R&B music video. It’s perfect.
There’s never been better time to launch a comeback for our boy Elliot. he can dive into his bag of old school R&B melodies without fear of flopping on the charts. If he can manage to snag DJ Khaled as a producer he’ll be a hit whether the songs suck or not. I can’t stress enough how important DJ Khaled is to the music industry but that’s another blog for another day. What we, yes we because you read this so now by law of the blog you’re in it, need to focus on bringing back Elliot Yamin from the spinning record graveyard.
Elliot, you waited for us, now we’re waiting for you. We’re waiting for you to launch this comeback and by god I hope it happens because this blog is as far as my efforts go in this fight.

