Bandito’s Way

So, I’ve been itching to direct a movie since I’ve gained much more experience since The Glove Box. Though, I really directed about 25% of that movie, Josh did the rest. He wasn’t properly credited on that one.



Acting in The Glove Box was a big factor in taking away from directorial duties. It’s difficult to concentrate on two jobs. I felt that I could do a better job of both on Bandito’s Way. My preference, however, was not to be in it and concentrate on directing. Fortunately there were enough people on hand to fill the three roles of my story.

The story is of a bank robbing bandit who comes into town, only to find it quiet and deserted. When he enters the bank, he finds a lone teller who informs him that they knew he was coming. Double-crossed! The teller alerts him that a sheriff’s posse is on the way and the money’s been moved from the vault. The bandit thinks the teller may be bluffing about the money and forces him to open the vault. When he does, the bandit is shot by the sheriff, who was waiting in the vault.



Though I really didn’t have the acting power I envisioned for the Bandit and Sheriff, both Joe and Craig did a fine job for first-timers. Both had “the look,” which made up for their acting inexperience alone. In fact, some of the shots of Joe inspired the title itself (a little play off Carlito’s Way).



Josh agreed to fill the part of the Teller, slapping some wardrobe together, including a pair of eyeglasses off the dummy that was sitting in the bank. I don’t know if I would’ve found a better nerdy teller if there had been a casting call! Seriously, Josh did a great job.



So, all in all, I felt I’ve improved, but I still need a ways to go.