Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Edward Bass: How a dark character makes a film extra fun and challenging




Edward Bass’ approach in making films is like preparing an Indian dish served on a Japanese platter for the German to taste. He makes odd combinations out of different elements to create a superb and unique film project. Applauded by his peers for his eccentricity, Bass has never ceased to try different filming styles to make his works more artistic and original.



What sets Bass apart from other filmmakers is his fearlessness to use characters that are less kind-hearted, emotionally volatile, controversial, and therefore, more interesting. Additionally, he doesn’t really care about the superstar who would represent his characters. What he deems important is the ability of the actor to effectively portray his or her assigned role.



The following are two of the most recognized real-life dark characters that Edward Bass wants to serve as his main film subjects:


Edward Bass Photo Credit: Wikipedia

Charles Ponzi (March 3, 1882 – January 18, 1949) was a businessman and con artist in the U.S. and Canada. Born in Italy, he became known as a swindler in North America for his moneymaking confidence trick known as the “Ponzi Scheme.” The con game is a fraudulent investment operation that pays returns to its investors from their own money rather than from any actual profit earned by the individual or organization from running a business.



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Belle Sorenson Gunness (November 11, 1859 – April 28, 1908) was a Norwegian-American femme fatale who killed most of her suitors and boyfriends, and her two daughters, Myrtle and Lucy. Her apparent motives involved collecting life insurance, cash, and other valuables, and eradicating witnesses. According to reports, Belle has killed between 25 and 40 people throughout her lifetime.


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More information about Edward Bass can be found at www.edwardbassfilms.com.