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Becoming Aman - Falling off the Wagon
Regardless, I'm back where I started several months ago. I lost all muscle mass I worked so hard to gain. The endurance and stamina is back to that of a fifteen year smoker. Read the Full Story...
Becoming Aman Day 97
It was very interesting because every time I rehearse with actors, I learn something new about this script. It is almost like writing the history of these characters on the fly. However, that history is in my gut, I just haven't vocalized it. It's such a good feeling when I communicate to the actor and it makes sense to us. Read the Full Story...
Becoming Aman Day 87
Today, I battled myself. I have been waiting for this opportunity for a long time. Aman vs. Sean. Paras plays both roles. I am a big fan of Sean's lyrics. They are raw and uncut. His words are violent and threatening, yet intelligent and decisive. Read the Full Story...
Becoming Aman Day 86
I told him that on the court, he is a lot like Aman. Off of the court, he is a lot like Paras is on the court. Does that make sense? Read the Full Story...
Becoming Aman Day 83
I love cleaning. I wish I could get paid really well for cleaning. It is completely mindless. I always feel very accomplished after a long day of cleaning. Ready to start something new. Let's hope I do. Read the Full Story...
Becoming Aman Day 82
Many of my North Bergen memories are on the basketball court. I could barely shoot the ball back then. The neighborhood was much like one Aman grew up in. Rough. Diverse. Volatile. Read the Full Story...
Becoming Aman Day 70
I went down to Astoria Park and joined in a game of full court. I don't play a lot of full court basketball. The pick-up games at these parks turn into guys just showboating and playing very selfish basketball. I prefer three-on-three. Read the Full Story...
Becoming Aman Day 62
Aside from my workout, I worked on another exercise for class today. Uta Hagen's "Bringing the Outdoors on Stage". Can you guess what setting I chose for this exercise? Yes, Astoria Park. Read the Full Story...
Becoming Aman Day 61
I was definitely rusty in all areas. I couldn't shoot, dribble, lay it in, etc. I did a lot of looking around, just taking in the sites of the park. I found myself paying close attention to who had physically changed since the last time I saw them. There were several dudes whose bodies have changed drastically over the years. I wondered if anyone could anyone tell that mine has changed. Read the Full Story...
Wall Street Journal: Astoria Park Filmmakers their Queens Neighborhood
Their story is uniquely Astorian, but also American. Ethnic stereotypes and homophobia find its way on the basketball courts of Astoria Park, spewed between two groups of friends in the form of rap battles. An object of contention: The protagonist's red, white and blue basketball net. Read the Full Story...