"Stay Cool"

[NoniousTheNonian]

Wow

[CHRIS B]

So, I guess the movie is still filming. This is from October 1st.

Actress Winona Ryder was also spotted in our town.  She was seen at the Westfield Valencia Town Center just outside of BJ’s and Johnny Rockets.  “She was filming the new movie ‘Stay Cool’ and we ended up getting to be extras in a few scenes! “ stated Daniel, a Santa Clarita resident and Winona Ryder fan.

[CHRIS B]

"Manure"/"Stay Cool"

Michael and Mark Polish ("The Astronaut Farmer") conclude a hectic summer where they shot two features - a period drama about manure salesmen starring Billy Bob Thornton and a '80s-inspired dramady starring Winona Ryder.

"We were working on a bigger studio project when we learned the strike was going to push everything back," says Michael, who does the directing and co-writes with his brother Mark who also stars in the films. "We always have one or two scripts tucked away so we decided to make both films over the summer."

With Billy Bob Thornton already attached to the "Manure" project they filmed it first. In the film, Thornton leads a team of five who go ranch to ranch to sell manure. The film also stars Tea Leoni, Ed Helms and Kyle MacLachlan. Wrapped in June, the two then switched to the '80s themed "Stay Cool" which stars Mark as an author who returns to his hometown to give a commencement speech at his high school and in the process comes across childhood friends and foes leading to a nostalgic reunion. Filming wrapped in August. Ryder plays Mark's love interest, Sean Astin, Chevy Chase, Josh Holloway, Jon Cryer and Frances Conroy also star (Conroy also stars in "Manure"). "You wouldn't think they came from the same filmmakers," says Michael about the projects. "'Manure' is in the vain of 'Tin Men' while 'Stay Cool' is contemporary but has the feel of the late '80s. People thought we were nuts when we decided to do this."

Michael admits the process was grueling, but because both films were different it kept things fresh. "'Manure' was on a soundstage while for 'Stay Cool' we shot in every location we could be in, so that was neat. And we edited 'Manure' on weekends when we were shooting 'Stay Cool' so it felt like we were watching a movie on the weekends."

Filmed in Santa Clarita, CA, the brothers created their own company, Prohibition Pictures, to make the films and found financing through private investors. The same crew was used for both films. Films were produced by the Polish brothers, Ken Wayne Johnson and Jonathan Sheldon, D.P. David Mullen shot on the Red camera for both films and the editors were Cary Gries ("Stay Cool") and J.D. Smyth ("Manure").

With both films scheduled to be locked by November, Michael says he'd really like to see both play as a double feature at next year's Sundance. "Last year I was a juror at the festival and told them about the idea," he says. "It would fit well because next year will be ten years since we premiered 'Twin Falls Idaho' there."

http://www.indiewire.com/...8/10/iw_october_prod.html

[winonalover]

I love The Polish Brothers. They were great in TWIN FALLS IDAHO. I'm glad Winona is doing a movie with them. The twins seems to favor dark-haired, doe-eyed beauties in their moves. Michelle Hicks from Twin Falls actually reminded me of Winona the first time I saw TFI. 

[CHRIS B]

The 2009 movies that will have you screaming "OMG!"
5. "Stay Cool"
The most adult-minded film on this list, "Stay Cool" will see Hilary Duff continuing her recent evolution ("War Inc.") from teenybopper titan to all-grown-up actress. She's once again in good company, working with wunderkind twins Mark and Michael Polish ("Northfork," "The Astronaut Farmer") and co-starring with Winona Ryder, Sean Astin and Chevy Chase. Likely to arrive sometime in late 2009, the flick tells the story of an author who returns to his high school, only to find himself caught between an old girlfriend (Ryder) and a student (Duff).

http://www.mtv.com/movies...icles/1602170/story.jhtml

[CHRIS B]

According to this guy, Mr. Best, via his myspace page.  He says the film will come out in December 2009! Also, he has under upcoming shows that it will be screening at Sundance on Jan 20th? I had heard nothing about the film screening. Has anyone else?

also casted as the prom DJ (speaking role) in the Polish Brothers movie “Stay Cool” coming out in Dec of 2009,

01-20-2009 20:00 at THE POLISH BROS. "STAY COOL" SCREENING @ SUNDANCE FESTIVAL W/MY BIG SCREEN DEBUT
,PARK CITY, Utah

http://profile.myspace.co...ile&friendID=22784214

[oinone]

in this month? i don't think so.because post production hasn't finished, yet.

[CHRIS B]

A musician names Kubilay Uner did the score for 'Stay Cool.'

Uner created a post-punk, pop feel for the score of the new Polish Brothers’ film ‘Stay Cool’ starring Winona Ryder, Hilary Duff, Chevy Chase, and Sean Astin. The film pays tribute to the 1980’s teen movies like Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club.

Here's what is homepage says:

Just completed the full-on 80s post-punk/pop score for STAY COOL, a new film by the marvelously original Polish Brothers. A lovingly executed homage to the teen comedies of the 1980s, STAY COOL features performances by Winona Ryder and Mark Polish in the leads, Hilary Duff, Chevy Chase, Sean Astin and Josh Holloway as supporting cast, direction by Michael and a script by Mark. STAY COOL is a touching and funny film, a feast for the eyes, and for me a fun and intense journey back to the decade when I started making music. And believe you me, the music goes back there - all the way, in a post-punk, NYC sorta way... 80s guitars, drums, lots of synths, and all the baroque production techniques of the era.

His homepage:
http://www.kubilayuner.com/

You can also listen to music samples from the film here:
http://www.kubilayuner.com/music.htm



 New cues from the film STAY COOL: 
1 School Arrival raging---- hormones & post-punk guitars 1:01
2 Model House Romance----  feedback, distortion & beauty climax 1:51
3 Darcy Brush-Off ----- rasta-tinged pop cue, Jamaica was big in the 80s 1:53
4 Misfit Friends -----  nod to the Cure & their harmonium 1:57
5 Bike Ride to Scarlett---- could this be called an "80s pop orchestra"...? 1:16


They sound pretty good!

[CHRIS B]

Stumbled upon these.

[oinone]

vaoovv.. it looks awesome. thanks a lot chris for these!

[vulcannonibird]

Winona looks so georgeous.....

[kashyy]

Stay Cool was announced for Tribeca festival competition.

http://www.variety.com/in...eid=VR1118000979&cs=1

[CHRIS B]

You beat me to it!

I hope Winona attends this event! Better yet I hope this film does well for her!

[CHRIS B]

Stay Cool
Directed by Michael Polish, written by Mark Polish (USA)—World Premiere
Henry McCarthey (Mark Polish) returns home to give the commencement speech at his high school. But even after almost 20 years, it's as if he never left—he again wants the girl, gets suspended by the principal, and is grounded by his parents. This charmng comedy, featuring Winona Ryder and Hilary Duff, reminds us that time certainly does fly and old flames are hard to put out.

http://www.tribecafilm.co...rative_Feature_Films.html

[CHRIS B]

Looks like the film may also be going to the Toronto Film Festival this fall.

Ken Johnson, through his Initiate Productions, plans to invest in films in the $5 million to $10 million range. He already has financed the comedies “Manure” and “Stay Cool,” both from brothers Michael and Mark Polish.

‘Stay Cool’

“Manure,” starring Billy Bob Thornton and Tea Leoni, is being re-edited after debuting to poor reviews at the Sundance Film Festival in January, Johnson said. He plans to take the re- worked “Manure” to the Cannes film festival and “Stay Cool” to Toronto.

http://www.bloomberg.com/...ajAzF95tj.wM&refer=us