Monthly Archives: August 2006

Why is most contemporary film editing so terrible?

TOP REASONS FOR BAD EDITING: 1 The director did not have a precise conception in either pre-production or on the set of WHAT THE FINAL SCENE WOULD LOOK LIKE ONSCREEN. If a director does not storyboard the scene, at least … Continue reading

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Quick Poll

Which restaurant has the best Crab Rangoon?

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Look at this headline: JON BENET CHARGES CRUMBLE UNDER DNA EVIDENCE Umm, no. The charges crumble because Karr WASN’T EVEN IN COLORADO WHEN IT HAPPENED. Dude was on the east coast with his FAMILY for CHRISTMAS VACATION. Why the hell … Continue reading

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Deep Breath

Just emailed my resume to the Reader …

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Thanks chi_thirdrail for a great ‘L’ tour today!

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Anyone interested in going to the Tuesday night lecture series this fall at the Siskel Film Center? Science Fiction Movies.

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I get in tracks of time where it seems life is nothing more than a catalog: the movies I’ve seen, the hours I’ve worked, the food I’ve eaten, the words I’ve written. As if taking down shorthand for a real … Continue reading

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Wish you were here for this, Brandon

This morning, ANKA RESIGNED.

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Andy gave me the most wonderful gift for my birthday: I love this man! (That is, both Trader Vic and my boyfriend).

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AT THIRTY-ONE

#1 Last night thousands of tiny insects invaded our home, attracted by the lights we had on. They were so tiny that they easily made their way through the screens on our windows. The only place they hadn’t infested was … Continue reading

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