May 26, 2009 01:18 pm
by Scott Schrantz
Photo by Josh Trujillo
It was a great idea to tie a bunch of balloons to Edith Macefield’s house as a promotion for the Pixar movie “Up“. Edith’s house is the perfect real-life representation of the decades-old image that inspired Up, the tiny little house surround by huge skyscrapers. So why not tie up the balloons and try to bring the movie to life?
Two reasons, apparently. First, you’re never going to get enough balloons to match the cartoonishly exaggerated amount from the movie. So it’s going to look weak by comparison no matter what. And second, real life has wind, and real balloons pop when they hit things, leading to half the balloons being popped, which only brought more attention to the first reason.
So, good idea, bad execution. Like so many things in life.
I am very interested in any article written about Edith as I lived next door to her when I was 5 years old and have been in touch for the past 5 years.
If you decide to do anymore articles on edith I would like to have a copy or let me know as I would like to be there when you do anymore shots on the home of Edith Macefield. Thank you
Just saw the movie. Very touching.
My house will definetly fly, I will prove it on youtube
I am making the model of house from Up, you can check it on my blog. Its much more similiar to the original than this one…:)
Interesting photo. I wonder if this house is protected structure or owner demanded too much for the site?