Author Archives: codyclarke

My Favorite Films of 2011

Posted on March 12, 2012 by codyclarke

I didn’t like too many movies that came out last year, so this is gonna have to be a Top 6 instead of a Top 10: 1. Transcendent Man Apparently this came out in 2009, but I don’t think it … Continue reading →

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Rest in Peace, Minnie

Posted on March 8, 2012 by codyclarke

My longtime friend, muse, and feline companion, Minnie, passed away peacefully on March 5th, 2012. She was thirteen years old. You may remember her from my ‘DVD ___ for Cats’ series, ‘Animal Time USA’ video, and other silly creations of … Continue reading →

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A Bonus Movie

Posted on January 30, 2012 by codyclarke

In my previous entry, I announced I’ll be shooting a new feature film this Spring. Well, I don’t want to have to wait that long to get behind a camera again and do what I love most, so I’ve decided … Continue reading →

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What’s in store for 2012? A new film!

Posted on January 2, 2012 by codyclarke

Hello, fans! (All six of you) I hope 2012 has been treating you well so far. Me, I’ve been lazing it up, and will continue to do so through my birthday, January 3rd. But after that, I’ll be getting right … Continue reading →

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Check me out in ‘Fake Henrik Zetterberg’

Posted on November 27, 2011 by codyclarke

This summer I acted in an episode of my friend/colleague Greg DeLiso’s web series ‘Fake Henrik Zetterberg’. It’s just one tiny line, but it was really fun to do, and the whole cast/crew are great people. Definitely check out the … Continue reading →

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Nancy Ivers: 21L

Posted on November 16, 2011 by codyclarke

Hello darlings, I was recently hired to film, direct, and edit a silent documentary about an artist’s first gallery show. If you’re one of the three people out there who liked Shredder, check it out, as it’s kinda up that same … Continue reading →

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Watch Shredder, my first feature length film, streaming online!

Posted on July 31, 2011 by codyclarke

This past fall/winter, I filmed my first feature-length film, Shredder! We made it for $3,000, $735 of which we raised on Kickstarter. The rest came out of my own pocket. I produced, wrote, directed, and edited the film. I also … Continue reading →

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Duluth (Poem)

Posted on June 8, 2011 by codyclarke

Duluth by Cody Clarke Dancing in China, or at least Chinatown, is our dream. It’s what we one day hope to do in this world: jiggle at grown-up strangers who remind us of us in Middle School, what with their … Continue reading →

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Are You Using Too Much Pick?

Posted on June 8, 2011 by codyclarke

Using too much of the guitar pick when you’re picking can really get in the way of speed and precision. Here’s a neat test I came up with that will help diagnose whether you’re doing just that. For this test, make … Continue reading →

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Miniature Golf is Satire

Posted on June 8, 2011 by codyclarke

I don’t know how I never realized this until now. Maybe I’m the last person on earth to do so, maybe I’m the first. Whichever, I still feel dumb, because it’s so obvious: Miniature Golf is satire. The shitty fountains, plastic waterfalls, … Continue reading →

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