Craft Service Envy and Chair Thefts

February 28, 2005 in Work

We had an hour “Pre Call” today, which means that we came in an hour before everyone else did, so that we could do some prep work (moving our carts, pre lighting, etc..) before the rest of the crew came in.
The good thing about being there that early is that you get the good stuff [...]

I know now why everyone in the future wears jumpsuits!

February 25, 2005 in Work

Still on “Enterprise”. Still can’t remember what day it is.
BUT – I’ve figured out why everyone in ALL of the “Star Treks” wears a jumpsuit……….
Plumber’s crack. It’s the heartbreak of our generation, and by the time we ‘reach the stars’, it will happily be eliminated..
Where did this theory come from? Today, on set, one of [...]

Someone please shoot me. I’ll pay you.

February 23, 2005 in Work

Still on “Enterprise”. I forget what day it is.
Started the day’s work with a SIX page fight scene (WITH stunts). Stunts virtually guarantee that it’ll be a long day, simply because of the nature of how they work (it’s the ‘measure twice, cut once’ theory. Rehearse the hell out of it, because you may only [...]

“Enterprise” drags on. And on and on and on.

February 22, 2005 in Work

I’m starting week #3 of “Enterprise”..
It’s the next to the last show, so folks are getting crazy, and everyone is on the phone all day trying to line up the next job. Still pulling horrible hours.
Today, we had the baby(well, actually babies.. it’s a set of twins that play one baby) on set (babies in [...]

Why do they put food out? It’s not like these people eat.

February 21, 2005 in Uncategorized

Went to an “Oscar Fashion” party with The Blonde. Basically, this is a huge shindig where designers throw expensive clothes at stylists in the hope that a celebrity will wear the clothes at the Oscars.
Free food, free booze – but I have no idea why there would be food.. none of these people are eating [...]

Never eat Sushi That’s been sitting out on a buffet, even if it’s free..

February 20, 2005 in Non-Work, life in LA

Went to the “Bad News Bears” wrap party last night (yes, they did do a remake).
The Blonde told the front door folks that she was The Drama Queen, and they let us in..
Fun stuff! It was at the El Rey theater, and it was PACKED! Billy Bob Thornton’s band was playing (Alice Cooper came out [...]

I used to have a life…. I think

February 16, 2005 in Work

Still on “Enterprise”. There’s been “trekkies” protesting at the gates of the studio because the show’s been cancelled (one of whom, to my great amusement, wears a “Stormtrooper” outfit – from “Star Wars”). The only problem is that there have only been about four of them. They’re having a rally next week, and if it’s [...]

Beam Me Up, Scotty.. It’s hour 14 and we’re still shooting.

February 15, 2005 in Work

This is my fourth day on “Enterprise”.
Day one, Thursday – I came in just for a night shot and had fun. Worked 8 hours, got home at a decent hour.
Day two, Friday – 12 hours.
Day three, Monday – I lost count.
Call time: 6am.
Wrap time: 10:30 pm (approximately – my cell phone died and I don’t [...]