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Would you eat a deep-fried Twinkie?
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Palin / Stalin - Obama / Osama? WRONG!
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Location: 1241 G Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301

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BHS Campus Violence and The Media?
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"I'M ART GUY!"

It's the

Newsletter

I miss “Creature Feature” and “Monster Rally.”

Those two late-night horror/sci-fi movie shows made my weekends as a kid.

The movies weren’t actually scary, but crashing over at friends’ houses was always fun - you know, the buddies with the “cool” parents? We used to stay up until 2 a.m. watching B-movies like “The Leech Woman,” “The Killer Shrews,” “Plan 9 From Outer Space,” eating junk food until we were sick.

As a fan, you have to give props to the creators of those films. What made them think they were going to actually scare people?

But who cares, they were fun. Being so bad made them the classics they are.

Following the career of Bakersfield’s Hectic Films over the past few years, I’ve seen their progression from mischievous indie filmmakers - to scoring commercial gigs with some pretty big companies.

In the spirit of the classic B-movie maker - the Hectic Films crew have opened up another can of worms in the Bakersfield film community with some of the most cleverly produced films I’ve seen since 1974’s “Drive In Massacre.”

Pretty good for a couple of guys who got their start making church films - Ed Wood would be so proud.

This issue not only highlights the movie talents of Hectic, but other up and coming talents from right here in Bakersfield.

If you are registered user at www.bakotopia.com, I’m sure you received my request for stories from all you photographers out there - many of whom also got a chance to tell their story and introduce themselves to the Bako masses within these pages.

Bakotopia blogger Chase returns with a message to citizens about the upcoming presidential election, Vampira heads back the netherworld, local theater congratulate themselves one more time, The Dalloways get dirty, Fat Tuesday is coming soon and more!

Take a deep breath, smell that Bakotopia goodness and support our advertisers in ‘08.
And don’t forget - Your vote is your voice… Tu voto es su voz … use it.

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HECTIC FILMS: PHANTASMAGORIA DELUXE!
BAKERSFIELD'S DYNAMIC DUO OF GUERRILLA FILMS!

MARDI GRAS MADNESS 2008!
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INDIE IMAGERY: MEET 4 FACES OF BAKO PHOTO & FILM!

THE DALLOWAYS' DIRTY FILTHY NEW EP AND RELEASE PARTY!

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THE EMPTY SPACE THEATER AWARDS AT 7 OAKS CC!

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WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS YEAR'S LINE-UP?
WOULD YOU GO? WOULD YOU GO?

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Location: 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802

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THE WORLD'S BIGGEST MUSIC CONVENTION !

ON A MISSION FROM GOD: POPEYE - CESAREO - MATT
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<<Check out what the Hectic Films guys are up to next!

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6 NEW LIVE VIDEOS!!
MERLE HAGGARD LIVE AT FISHLIPS IN DOWNTOWN BAKO!

1-06-08

(CLICK ON MERLE'S PIC BELOW TO CHECK IT ALL OUT FREE!)
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Topics: Merle Haggard, bakersfield, bakotopia, fishlips, photos, pictures, live, country, music, blog, Bakersfield Sound, january, 2008
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If you think Bakersfield culture scores an 'F' then so do you
Examining the recent wave of bad press our beloved city has seen. Why the hate?
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VIDEO AND PHOTO EXCLUSIVE!
FIND OUT WHAT
MERLE HAGGARD
WAS DOING AT FISHLIPS ON

JANUARY 6TH, 2008!

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<CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO FROM THE SHOW!!
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ARE YOU A LOCAL FILMMAKER?
PHOTOGRAPHER?
MODEL OR ACTOR?
OR JUST A FAN?

WANTS TO KNOW!


FOR THE NEXT ISSUE OF BAKOTOPIA MAGAZINE!

Are you an independent filmmaker in Bakersfield?
Are you a photographer trying to get started?
Have your films or pix ever been nationally recognized?
Got some tips and advice to share?
Have you ever acted in an indie film?
How much modeling have you done?
Has your music ever been used in an independent film?
How did you get started making films?
What inspired you to become a photographer?
SOMETHING MISSING? TELL US ALL ABOUT IT!
HAVE AN IDEA? GIVE US A SHOUT!
HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO GET THE WORD OUT!
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NEW!!

PHOTO ALBUMS ARE LIVE!
BAKERSFIELD PARTIES THROUGH THE HOLIDAZE!

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JUST SO THAT YOU KNOW NOW...

Belee 'Dat!
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Latest issue of Bakotopia Magazine is the talk of the town! Check out the video and get your FREE copy all over Bakersfield!
(CLICK ON COVER BELOW TO FIND A RACK LISTING!)

JOIN THE REVOLUTION!

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