FLUMAPEDIA

I'M CARLOS NOW

I'm Carlos Now is a 13-episode experimental American TV series
that appears on YouTube and debuted on February 4, 2017. It stars
Lawrence Johns, Paul Flum, Clarence Johns and Don Houvener. It
was created by Lawrence Johns and Paul Flum based on Lawrence
Johns' epic poem BEYOND EXILE. The series illuminates the
poem through two competing timelines - the 1970s and the present.
Radical theology is mixed with strong elements of multiple
identities, confidence games, doomsday, and the psychological
drama of Carlos The Jackal.

The series follows Frank Glendover, a young American in exile during the 1970s. Frank is a former agent
who resurfaces 40 years later as the reclusive artist TEXAS RED and has suddenly gone missing. A
private investigator, Mr. Green, has been hired to find and deliver him for a "commission that he cannot
refuse." The 1970s landscape is depicted in a collage of grainy grayscale photographs and explained in
Johns' poetic verse, while the present landscape is painted with actors in improvised monolog and dialog.

The 1970s Frank is self-exiled from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California. He leaves
The States, and wanders through the UK, Europe, and Asia while meeting Carlos The Jackal at unexpected
turns. The present day Frank encounters a con man who claims to be Carlos. As TEXAS RED, Frank
spray-paints his personal "rocking TR brand" on the major figures of western culture.

Created, written, produced, and directed by

Contents Lawrence Johns and Paul Flum

1.Plot Starring:
2.Cast Lawrence Johns
3. Production Paul Flum
4. Episodes Clarence Johns
5. See also : Theology Don Houvener
6. Footnote
7. References also starring:
8. External links Emma O'Connor
Luisa Boraso
Merriweather
Online Release: 13 Episodes - 45 minutes each John V. Smyth
Steve Hanns
The series appears on YouTube in 1080p HD resolution Geoff Zagorola
Angela Nicholson
There are playlists for : Lisa Jeffers
Episodes Cyrus Welch
Previews
Poems Original music by ATHENAPOLIS
Promos Filmed on location in Oregon, Washington,
Maryland, New York, and New Jersey
Plot
The series is based on the epic poem BEYOND EXILE by Lawrence Johns. The odyssey of Frank
Glendover starts as he walks through Sproul Plaza across the campus of UC Berkeley, to begin his exile
from The States. By the end of the decade, we see that Frank encounters the terrorist Carlos The Jackal,
and the two would "meet and meet again" before or after the killings of the Paris police detectives, the
OPEC raid, and Carlos' escape.

The 13-Episodes record Frank's personal experiences around the world and his theological investigations.
His studies include the works of the Greek philosophers, especially Aristippus, a disciple of Socrates.
These studies inform the artistic content and style of TEXAS RED's paintings. He also extends the
philosophy of will introduced by Friedrich Nietzsche ("I am a Nietzschean thinker!") and Arthur
Schopenhauer. He argues with the American radical theologian T.J.J. Altizer, who famously declared the
Death of God.

As Frank adopts his second identity as TEXAS RED in present times, he creates a metaphysical brand to
dominate the greats of western literature, music and art. His paintings include Shakespeare, Dionysus,
Picasso, and present day stars Lady Gaga, Kanye West, and Tupac Shakur.

As his first identity, Frank is given instructions to kill Carlos. In the present day, he celebrates a New
Babalon Working with Carlos. In present day as TEXAS RED, he invents the PAM comlinks ("which can
take the best of humanity to other planets!") and possesses the doomsday trigger. The existence of the
doomsday trigger was anticipated in the film "Dr. Strangelove."

TEXAS RED's artwork is used with permission of the artist, and appear throughout the series. The 1970s
narration is a linear retelling of BEYOND EXILE bringing the strong visual elements of John's poetry to
the screen. The meta-narrator reaffirms the reality of the narration by reversing it. Additional musical
contributions appear with credit given to YouTube. Any relations to living or past historical characters,
including but not limited to "Carlos The Jackal" are entirely fictional.

A major theme of the series follows Johns' concept of First Will, and echoes Patrick McGoohan's
"Number Six" in the 1960s British TV series "The Prisoner" where individualism competes with
collectivism and group think.

(L-Frank, R-Carlos from Episode II "The Three Names of Lenin"

Cast

Lead Actors:

Lawrence Johns - as Frank Glendover, a young American exile in the 1970s, as an older Frank in the
present day, as TEXAS RED (a.k.a TR), a reclusive artist painting metaphysical iconic portraits; as the
voice of Mr. Blue, a man who hires a private investigator to locate TR who has "gone missing", and as The
Lecture.

Paul Flum - as Mr. Green, a private investigator hired to find and deliver TEXAS RED; as the voice of
Tony, an English playboy who meets Frank in Berkeley in the 1970s; and as the voice of T.J.J. Altizer,
who gives a lecture at UCLA on "Is God Dead?"

Clarence Johns - as Arthur Matheson, a young art dealer in NYC and TEXAS RED's agent and confidant;
as the voice of Toby, a classmate of Frank in Berkeley who moves to Cologne; and as the voice of Master
Yen, a ch'an master in Hong Kong.

Don Houvener - as Carlos.

Supporting Actors:

Emma O'Connor - as the FBI; as the voices of a French teenager in Lyon; the wealthy socialite Gertrude in
Cologne; the seductive Letizia in Milan; and as Dessy Cardoza, as the CIA.

Luisa Boraso - as Maria, a dear old friend of TEXAS RED.

John Vignaux Smyth - as Sir John Turtle, a classmate of Tony and good friend of TEXAS RED.

Merriweather - as Autumn, a young artist and daughter of Maria; as the voice of Adeline Wicks, Mr.
Green's personal assistant.

Geoff Zagarola - as Clemente, a young NYC art dealer and friend of Arthur Matheson.

Steve Hanns - as himself, a friend of TEXAS RED and business partner at the Portland Alien Museum.

Also Appearing:

Angela Nicholson - "Angel" - she is seen and heard with Carlos throughout the series.

Lisa Jeffers - AKA the new Number Eight.

Cyrus Welch - AKA the new Number Nine.
Production

Production began in the spring of 2016 and lasted through the premiere date of February 4, 2017.

Most of the series was filmed in Portland, Oregon. At the Alpenrose Dairy, TR and Arthur are filmed at
three different locations: Western Town, The Baseball Field, and The Go-Kart Track. At Tryon Creek State
Natural Area, present day Frank recalls certain events from his past. Mr. Green is seen walking in a SW
Portland neighborhood, an also does monologs in his car while driving. Two tall trees nearby form The
"Twin Towers" of the narrative. Arthur and Mr. Green are seen getting coffee in NYC together, and also
meet at the TR Studio for the season finale. Maria is filmed in a SW Portland dining room with TR and
kitchen with Autumn. Sir John Turtle and TR are filmed seated on a balcony overlooking the Willamette
River.

Tillamook, Oregon is the setting for Mr. Green's investigations. The ocean, bay, and beaches are filmed as
well as an indoor shoot from the Fire Tower at the Tillamook National Forest.

Troutdale, Oregon is the setting for Frank and Carlos where they meet at a former "gulag", in a hotel
room, and on Historic Columbia River Highway at Visionary Park.

Black and White photography of the internal parts of an automobile are highlighted.

In North Bend, Washington we see Carlos doing monologs filmed by Angel. A brief scene filmed in the
snow is believed to be nearby as well as an indoor restaurant scene shot downtown.

In Baltimore, Maryland filming was done downtown in the historic Mt. Vernon area near the Peabody
Conservatory. There are several shots from a suburban NE Baltimore neighborhood.

In a NYC studio apartment, Emma O'Connor performs her FBI monologs. Exteriors of the Cindy Rucker
Gallery in the LES and street scenes in Harlem are used. The Metro North Line near Hastings-On-Hudson,
and a Goodwill Store in Paterson, NJ are the backdrops for Clemente and Arthur.

Lisa Jeffers and Cyrus Welch were guests of Paul Flum and were filmed at Mt Calvary Cemetery in the
Sylvan Highlands of Portland.

The "Twin Towers" is a secret location in SW Portland where Carlos and Angel are seen filmed together
for the New Babalon Working scene.

(The "Twin Towers" in SW Portland)

Episodes

Release date: Episode Title Running Time:

February 4, 2017 Pilot EPISODE I "The Smiley Introductions" (59:20)

BERKELEY, CA (1970) - Frank stumbles up the basement police precinct steps onto Sproul Plaza, the same spot
where Mario Savio coined free speech...he hates this New America.

PORTLAND, OR (2016) - Texas Red has gone missing.

February 11, 2017 EPISODE II "The Three Names Of Lenin" (41:40)

LONDON, UK (early 1971) - Frank catches up with an old comrade from Patrice Lumumba...he makes a small wager.
WESTERN, USA (2016) - Carlos and Frank meet up again on the train tracks of the world...Mr. Green has seen "The
Films."

February 18, 2017 EPISODE III "A Gentle Rocking Motion" (43:27)

MILAN, ITALY (late 1971) - Frank enjoys the bachelor life...in Cologne, he finds an old friend from Berkeley.
EASTERN, USA (2016) - Arthur lists the pros and cons of NYC...Mr. Blue pushes the search for TR.

February 25, 2017 EPISODE IV "Gertrude" (42:57)

LYON, FRANCE (early 1972) - Gertrude invites Frank on a world tour...it's a Michelin 2-star, of course.

VICENZA, ITALY (2016) - Texas Red greets an old friend with shocking news...over dinner, he extends an unusual
invitation.

March 4, 2017 EPISODE V "Too Much Nietzsche" (46:04)

KOWLOON, HONG KONG (late 1972) - Frank consults an old mentor on the chinese garden path...Ilich pays tribute
to one of his heroes.

NORTH BERWICK, SCOTLAND (2016) - Texas Red searches for Tony and finds a former classmate...Carlos relaxes
in an American safe house.

March 11, 2017 EPISODE VI "The Infinite Surf" (41:46)

DENPASAR, BALI (1973) - Frank stumbles somewhere in Asia...he finds something odd on the beach.

BAYOCEAN, OREGON (2016) - Mr. Green finds something odd on the beach...Mr. Blue gets a phone call from the
chief.

March 18, 2017 EPISODE VII "Pteripterix" (45:25)

CHANGI, SINGAPORE (early 1974) - Before Frank checks into the Raffles Hotel, he wants to see the red-light
district...he enters his recurring dream.
 WESTERN, USA (2016) - Arthur and Texas Red plan the next gallery...Carlos shows up unannounced.

Episodes (cont'd)

Release date: Episode Title Running Time:

March 25, 2017 EPISODE VIII "Crack" (42:31)

LONDON, UK (late 1974) - After a brief layover in Copenhagen, Frank lands in England and has his antiques
appraised...Tony explains the philosophy of Athenapolis.

VICENZA, ITALY (2016) - Maria gives full disclosure to her daughter...Carlos and Mr. Green are on the move.

April 1, 2017 EPISODE IX "Next Time You're In New York" (42:55)

SCARSDALE, NY (1975) - Frank returns to the US, parks his antiques in Westchester, plays marathon gin with Billy
on the patio...an old flame visits the states.

HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, NY (2016) - Arthur consults an art dealer specializing in Texas Red...Carlos indulges
with a safehouse girl.

April 8, 2017 EPISODE X "The Prodigal Son" (43:55)

BERKELEY, CA (1976) - Frank is back at GTU then attends a seminar with TJJ Altizer...the Dean helps him find the
post of his choice.

PORTLAND, OR (2016) - Texas Red and a colleague from the Portland Alien Museum discuss ETI contact...Mr.
Green gets frustrated with his assignment.

April 15, 2017 EPISODE XI "The Job" (46:06)

COLOGNE, GERMANY (1977) - Back in Europe, Frank finds a new love then confronts an old foe...Carlos explains
the actions of his terror network.

BALTIMORE, MD (2016) - Carlos arranges a drop in historic Mt. Vernon...Frank reminisces about the tragic fate of
Ulrike.

April 22, 2017 EPISODE XII "Jose Altagracia Ramirez Navas" (44:20)

LA SPEZIA, ITALY (1978) - Frank returns to Milan searching for Carlos when the phone rings...then, an eventful
drive on the Autostrata del Sole to La Spezia.

TROUTDALE, OR (2016) - Frank and Carlos meet again at a place of bad memories...later, they enjoy a drive through
the country.

April 29, 2017 Finale EPISODE XIII "The New Babalon Working" (1:18:23)

GHARYAN, LIBYA (1979) - Frank and Carlos on the Mountains of the Moon...they begin The New Babalon
Working.
 WESTERN, USA (2016) - Frank and Carlos at the Twin Towers...they begin The New Babalon Working.

See also : Theology

In Episode X "The Prodigal Son", Frank is asked by the Dean of GTU to speak to T.J.J. Altizer before a
lecture at UCLA. "You're trying to do theology without faith. You're impossible, Frank, potentially satanic.
You'll find that all philosophy assumes a theological core. If I've made a saint of Nietzsche, then that's the
way it is. You're the alien in this house!"

(Frank Glendover in Europe, 1977)

Frank responds that to worship the babylon vessels devoted to zero...judaism, christianity, islam, you
worship nothing.

Czars nails
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