Deuce Of Spaces

Deuce Of Spades

The plot for the Deuce of Spades centers around a girl called Faith who accidentally stumbles across a collection of cars and the owners tells her that she has to sell them. Under a sheet in the garage she finds a 32 Deuce Roadster and proceeds to buy it. Whilst cleaning and and getting it back on the road she finds a letter hidden behind a panel which leaves her with nothing but questions.

The car is linked back to drag racing and a mysterious stranger called Johnny Callaway and this film is the story that unravels during Faith’s quest to find the answers.

The film captures the spirit of the fifties with great music and some amazing cars. One thing to note about the film is that the film isn’t all about the car – there is a touching story there too. Although the film starts a little slowly by the end you really want to know what happens!

This film was made independently by Faith Granger who did pretty much every in the film as you’ll see by the end credits if you watch it! It was inspired by the love of her life – her 32 Deuce – and the research she did in tracing its history. In her own words;

“A hopeless idealist with a good head on her shoulder, I am a “move mountain” “do it yourself” renaissance woman who believes anything is possible, with a little faith and if you put your mind to it. I enjoy learning and constantly need new challenges to keep my mind stimulated. In short, everything you need to pull off a full feature period film on a zero budget and entirely by yourself.”

She has certainly proved that with tackling the mammoth task of writing, producing, directing, promoting and finally acting in this piece of Hot Rod history.

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The Fast And The Furious – Vin Diesel

Vin Diesel in Munich

Vin Diesel in Munich

Vin Diesel was born on July 18, 1967 and was originally called Mark Sinclair Vincent and is an actor, writer, director and producer. He also has a twin brother, a younger brother and a sister. Diesel first started to become known in the early 2000s for his roles in the incredibly successful The Fast and the Furious and xXx. A little know fact about Vin Diesel is that he has founded 3 production companies which are One Race Films, Tigon Studios and Racetrack Records.

Vin was born in New York City to his mother Delora but he has never met his biological father. He was raised by his stepfather who was an acting instructor and theatre manager.

He first became involved in the theatre in an unusual way. He an some friends broke into Theater for New City’s space on Jane street with the intention of vandalising it. When they entered the building to their surprise they were met by the Theater’s Artistic Director who enrolled them into an upcoming show rather than calling the police. From that point on Diesel has had an active role in the Theater and entertainment.

He changed his name whilst he was working as a bouncer at a New York City nightclub because the true identity of a bouncer is never given out to the public. The ‘Vin’ part of his name is simply a shortening of his surname whereas the Diesel part was given by his friends who said he ran off Diesel because of his non-stop energy.

Diesel has a daughter with his model girlfriend Paloma Jimenez who was born on April 2, 2008. Vin says that although the majority of his roles are as a hard man in reality when it comes to his daughter there is definitely a softer side.

You can see Vin Diesel on The Fast and The Furious Wallpaper in our new free car wallpaper section.

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