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A8 • Friday, March 8, 2019 | Cannon Beach Gazette | CannonBeachGazette.com ‘Vicious’ takes a look inside the stripper’s world Thriller is years in making By DAVE FISHER For Cannon Beach Gazette Scheduled to be released this September, the critical- ly-acclaimed film “Vicious” made its Oregon coast debut in February on a cold win- ter’s night in Manzanita. For writer/director Jason Rosen- blatt of Portland it’s been a decade’s-long journey. “I wrote and directed my first short films in college before attending the New York Film Academy six- week summer program and then the graduate film pro- gram at Columbia College Chicago,” said Rosenblatt, who grew up in Beaverton and graduated from Lewis and Clark in 1999 with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology. “After a decade in film school and then work- ing in the trenches of Holly- wood, I returned to Portland in 2008 determined to stop talking about films and start making them.” The idea for “Vicious” came up shortly after Rosen- blatt returned home from Los Angeles. “I was looking for work that would allow me to con- tinue to pursue my writing and editing work. I realized one option available, if I was a woman, might be strip- ping because there could be a significant amount of dead time.” Ideas soon flowed and the script went through a few years of rewrites with help from fellow Portlander Ran- dall Jahnson, writer of “The Doors.” “So, the idea for ‘Vicious’ came in 2008, the first draft in 2009, and 10 years later the film, which was filmed in Portland, is finally being released,” said Rosenblatt. The 96-minute film, intended for mature audi- ences, stars Angela Nor- deng, Tommy Harrington, Jason Richter, Geno Romo and Tommy Hestmark. “Vicious” features a num- ber of Portland businesses, musicians and actors. The film is due for release this fall from Summer Hill Entertainment. In a nutshell, “Vicious” is the story of a young woman, Belle White, who is working her way through law school. By night, she is a stripper. Belle, who’s stage name is Roxie, becomes alarmed when she finds herself the object of a middle-aged stalker who refuses to leave her alone until she agrees to quit working as a strip- per. She delves deeper into the darkness of the world in which she has become entrapped, but in the end gains the strength to over- come those forces that played a negative role in her life. The film, with its twists and turns, gives its audi- ence a glimpse of the entic- ing and exciting world of exotic dance and its flip side, a backstage view of the inner workings of a dark and seedy profession. The filming took place in late 2013 with reshoots in 2014. Editing and sound design continued through 2015. The film made the rounds at festivals in 2016 and 2017 during which it earned numerous awards, including best actress for Angela Nordeng, who plays Belle, at a variety of film festivals and Rosenblatt as best director at the Oregon Independent Film Festival. Geno Romo, a Port- land radio station DJ and Angela Nordeng, who plays Belle White in the film “Vicious,” earned Best Actress honors at various film festivals in 2016-17. one of the film’s supporting actors, accompanied Rosen- blatt to the recent screening of “Vicious” at Manzanita’s Hoffman Center for the Arts. “I was amazed how long it took to complete,” said Romo of the independent effort. “Months after I had completed my shoots I ran into Jason only to learn that he was still working on the film.” Part of the reason, explained Rosenblatt, was funding. “There’s no stan- dard budget or timeline for independent films,” he said. “‘Vicious’ is what’s consid- ered ultra-low or no-budget. While there were investors, the investment amount was not significant compared to the majority of films that get completed and distributed.” Like Belle in the movie, Rosenblatt’s means to an end involves another job, work- ing a graveyard shift as a concierge at a downtown Coast Happenings Calendar Friday, March 8 Bill Hayes 5-7 p.m., Cheri’s Cafe, gui- tar; 239 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach, 503-436-1129. Wes Wahrmund 6-9 p.m., The Bistro, guitar, 263 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach; 503-436-2661. Art and Wine Walk 6-8 p.m., Savor Cannon Beach. For more information, visit www.savorcannonbeach.com, or call 888-609-6051. Maggie & the Katz 6:30 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Cafe, 271 N. Hemlock St. Cannon Beach; 503-436-1539. No cover. Texas Hold ’em 7 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973, 21+ Saturday, March 9 Nehalem Estuary Cleanup 4:30 a.m., Salmonberry Saloon, 380 Marine Dr., Wheeler, OR. For more information, visit lnwc.nehalem.org, or call 503- 368-7424. WINGS Conference 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., a free con- ference designed to help wom- en explore educational and career opportunities, Columbia Hall at Clatsop Community Col- ca n n on bea ch GAZ E T T E lege, Astoria; www.clatsopcc. edu/content/wings-2019-reg- istration-form/ or call 503-717- 1852. Savor Cannon Beach 1-5 p.m., Savor Cannon Beach, Wine Tastings and Beyond. For more information, visit www. savorcannonbeach.com, or call 888-609-6051. Women of the Blue and Gray 2 p.m., “True Civil War Stories of Mothers, Medics, Soldiers, and Spies,” with Marianne Monson. Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach, 503- 436-1391. Wes Wahrmund 6-9 p.m., The Bistro, guitar, 263 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach; 503-436-2661. Nate Botsford 8 p.m., Public Coast Brewing Co., live music, 264 E, Third St, Cannon Beach. For more infor- mation, visit publiccoastbrew- ing.com, or call 503-436-0285. scapes, Manzanita Lighthouse, Manzanita. Burgers & Jam 6:30 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973. The Le- gion offers burgers and music on Monday nights. land- Bill Hayes Wes Wahrmund 8 a.m., Hosted by the Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce, Pizza A’ Fetta, upstairs, 231 N. Hemlock. Thistle and Rose 5-7:30 p.m., folk/Americana; The Bistro, 263 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach; 503-436-2661. Thursday, March 14 Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Moses Williams 4 p.m., Cannon Beach History Center and Museum, 1387 S. Spruce, Cannon Beach; 503- 436-9301. Monday, March 11 lake Friday, March 15 Wednesday morning meeting Annie Oakley Magical 7-9 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, folk, blues and “beachgrass,” 188 N. Hem- lock. Cannon Beach; 503-436- 2202. Wednesday, March 13 9 p.m., Live music, San Dune Pub, 127 Laneda Ave, Manzani- ta; 503-368-5080. 7 p.m., Floating Glass Balls 5-7 p.m., Cheri’s Cafe, gui- tar; 239 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach, 503-436-1129. 5:30-7:30 p.m., folk/pop duo; The Bistro, 263 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach; 503-436-2661. Tipsy Eagle Workshop and then editor Sean Parker, as well as additional dia- log and sound effects work with composer Bryan Minus and sound designer Jason Wells.” Romo, who plays the strip club owner, agrees that the extra time was worth the effort. “It made for a better film and if there’s any money to be made, this guy (Rosen- blatt) certainly deserves it.” Long range, Rosenblatt’s goal is a career writing and directing stories as feature films, TV shows, and web series. “I’m always writing and searching for the next story to tell,” he said. Currently, he’s in reg- ular production on a You- Tube web series titled “Ted Tantrum: the Self Reliant Man,” starring Alan Burrell. His second feature, “Inter- section,” has been shot and edited with the sound design and score still in the works. “I am also in pre-produc- tion on four no-budget short films intended to target film festivals such as the McMin- nville Film Festival, where, last month, I had three of my films play for audiences.” Indeed, it’s a busy time for the Portland-area native who, around the age of 13, decided he wanted to be a novelist and, later in col- lege, that he wanted to be a screenwriter. The trailer for “Vicious” and additional information can be found at summerhill- films.com/vicious. Some of Rosenblatt’s short films are available on Vimeo.com. The Manzanita Film Series is a program of the Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita. Films are screened monthly through- out the year featuring unique and provocative films cre- ated by filmmakers from around the Pacific North- west. For more information visit hoffmanarts.org. YOUR GUIDE TO MUSIC, ART, COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL EVENTS ON THE NORTH COAST Sugar Thistles The Junebugs Portland condominium to help make ends meet. During production he received help from friends and acquain- tances who filled in as “extras” during the shoot. In one particular scene, a raucous group of strip club patrons begin yelling and shouting obscenities at Belle as she performs onstage, bringing her to tears. “They’re not at all like that in real life,” noted Rosenblatt. “It was a stretch for them to act like that.” As for how long it took to complete “Vicious,” Rosen- blatt has no regrets. “What we did different from other films I’ve heard of is that we never gave up on re-shoots and fixes to get it right,” he explained. “The initial production was 18 days, but then there were 12 days of reshoots and then another 20+ days of pickup shots. And more reshoots with producer Andre Khrul 6 p.m., N. Tillamook Library, 571 Laneda Ave., Manzanita; 503- 368-6665. 6-9 p.m., The Bistro, guitar, 263 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach; 503-436-2661. Maggie & the Katz 6:30 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, www. cafesweetbasils.com, no cover, 21+. Maggie & the Katz play blues, soul and rhythm-n-blues. Texas Hold ’em 7 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973, 21+ “Living on Love” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre Play- house, 108 North Hemlock St., Cannon Beach; coastertheatre. com, 503-436-1242. Language of Time 6 p.m., Stirling Gorsuch Art Ex- hibit Opening; Cannon Beach History Center and Museum, 1387 S. Spruce, Cannon Beach; 503-436-9301. Saturday, March 16 Arch Cape Forest Acquisition plan 11 a.m.-noon; presentation at the Arch Cape Fire Station lo- cated at 79729 US-101, Arch Cape; archcapeforest@gmail. com. Canary and the Rooster 7:30 p.m., Canary and the Rooster play classic rock music. Seaside American Legion, 1315 Broadway, Seaside. Yur Daddy 9 p.m., live music, Manzanita Lighthouse, 36480 US-101, Ne- halem,, 503-368-4090. Fire Mountain Raffle Party 5:30-9 p.m., With live music by Seattle area band, Hot Club Sandwich; at the Old Nehalem Fire Hall, 35900 Eighth St Ne- halem. Tickets can be pur- chased from a Fire Mountain parent or online at Firemoun- tainraffle2019.eventbrite.com. “Living on Love” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre Play- house, 108 North Hemlock St., Cannon Beach; coastertheatre. com, 503-436-1242. Monday, March 18 Burgers & Jam Pouring at the Coast 3 p.m., Sample from more than 60 types of craft beer present- ed by nearly 30 breweries, food, and live music. Seaside Civic and Convention Center, 415 1st Avenue, Seaside. Poetry Reading 4:30 p.m. p.m., with Kim Staf- ford, North Tillamook Library, Manzanita; 503-368-6665. Wes Wahrmund 6-9 p.m., The Bistro, guitar, 263 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach; 503-436-2661. Adams and Costello 7 p.m., Public Coast Brewing Co., 264 E. 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