Monthly Archives: January 2008
Yeti9000: Published Photographer
This past week, several of my strike buddies (Aaron, Nina, etc.) were interviewed by a reporter from the New York Times for an in-depth article about life during the strike…financial concerns, getting day jobs, eating free meals at Bob’s Big … Continue reading
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“Persepolis”
With everyone gearing up to see all the Oscar nominated films they missed this weekend, I thought I’d add one more to the list…Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud’s rocking “Persepolis”! We saw this kick-ass animated film at a screening back … Continue reading
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“Not Nigella 6-Toes”
This post is coming a couple months later than planned — literally, as it actually happened way before Thanksgiving — but here at long last is the story of our book signing adventure with our favorite female UK celebrity chef, … Continue reading
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Marvel inks Interim Agreement!
Yesterday, Marvel Studios joined indie powerhouse Lionsgate in becoming the latest two companies to sign interim agreements with the WGA. Basically, this means that they agree to abide by the totally fair terms we are proposing in our new deal … Continue reading
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Heath Ledger (1979-2008)
Wow…every once in a while, a celebrity death really just throws you for a loop, and today was one of those times. Christine had the day off and we were just getting ready to head out to the picket line … Continue reading
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Oscar Nominees 2008
Earlier this morning, Oscar-winning actress Kathy Bates — who actually looked kind of hot rocking this new blonde hairdo — and Academy President, Sid Gannis announced the nominees for the 80th annual Academy Awards. And while there is much to … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, Dr. King
Had he not be felled by assassin James Earl Ray’s fateful shot in Memphis on April 4, 1968, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would have been 79 years old today. So, in honor of this truly iconic American’s … Continue reading
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Chili Spaghetti for 12,000…
While our WGA leaders peruse the finer points of the DGA’s deal with the AMPTP this weekend, I thought today would be a perfect time to thank Mr. Drew Carey for his much-needed support of our cause. Why Drew Carey … Continue reading
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“American Gangster”
I know this post is coming too late to influence any Oscar voters out there (the nominations are set to be announced on Monday) but just in case, wanted to rave here about Ridley Scott’s latest cinematic epic, “American Gangster”. … Continue reading
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The DGA deal: A New Hope
As many of you may have heard by now, the Directors Guild of America (DGA) reached a tentative agreement with the AMPTP late yesterday afternoon. And while that seems like good news on the surface, what this deal means for … Continue reading
“American Idol: Season Seven”
Let me start by saying that I don’t plan on documenting every twist and turn of a show that plays practically every night of the week…but, that said, I did want to write a little something about last night’s rocking … Continue reading
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Starless night…
OK, I know I’m a couple days late with this verdict, but my review of this year’s Golden-Globe-Awards meets-Access-Hollywood-suck-fest can be summed up in three simple words: WORST SHOW EVER! . Someday, when the strike is long behind us, we … Continue reading
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WGA Award Nominees
With the Directors, Editors and Cinematographers all chiming in this week with their guild award nominees, it’s only fitting that the WGA joined the fray with some rocking nominations of our own. See…we’re not totally opposed to awards! While there … Continue reading
Golden Globes Update…
Wow…this week just keeps getting worse and worse for NBC. Not only are they not televising an award show — crews are actually tearing down the set for the show as I type — but they have also lost exclusive … Continue reading
Missing Moguls!
Found these hilarious “Missing” posters of the six major Hollywood CEO’s — who pretty much control the AMPTP — last night on UnitedHollywood.com and had to share them with you… My favorite is the scary-ass picture of Viacom CEO Sumner … Continue reading
Johnny Grant (1923-2008)
Yesterday, we were saddened to hear of the death of iconic Hollywood huckster, Johnny Grant at the age of 84. The unofficial “Mayor of Hollywood” for as long as anyone down here can remember, this dude seriously put the show … Continue reading
WGA to picket Golden Globes!
Desperately struggling to maintain some semblance of the usually record ratings (not to mention millions of dollars in lost ad revenue) they garner each year from the Golden Globe telecast, NBC has officially reached rock bottom. Details are still being … Continue reading
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The Ron Paul Revolution…
On Monday, firebrand Republican Presidential Candidate, Ron Paul made his way across the WGA picket line for a pre-New Hampshire primary sit-down with “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno. And though I missed Paul’s dramatic arrival at NBC’s back gate, I … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday, Elvis!
Today would have been Elvis Presley’s 73rd birthday, and since Christine and I are still in our first full year of crazy Elvis fandom, we were a little unsure of how to celebrate. There was never a question of celebrating, … Continue reading
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“Iron Chef America”: Oliver vs. Batali
OK, normally Christine and I are not huge fans of the U.S. version of Food Network’s “Iron Chef America”, but after last night’s epic throw-down with two of our favorite celebrity chef’s, Jamie Oliver and Mario Batali, well, we might … Continue reading
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The Chenbot Revealed…
While searching for some cool pics of Julie Chen for the next post, came across this pair of amazingly bad pictures and simply had to share them with you. Non-fans of “Big Brother” — and they are legion, especially on … Continue reading
SAG to boycott Golden Globes!
Just got word from above that the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) — with the staunch, whole-hearted approval of each and every one of their Golden Globe nominated union members — has agreed to boycott this year’s Golden Globe awards! That … Continue reading
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We Hate Huckabee!
Since I’m sure most Iowa caucus voters have already decided which way they’ll vote, and I highly doubt that we have any readers out there anyway, the political fallout from this post is probably gonna be pretty minimal at best. … Continue reading
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The Return of Late Night…
Having just power-Tivo-ed through all four of the major late night shows that returned to the air tonight, two of which employed WGA writing staffs (“Late Night With David Letterman” and “The Late, Late Show With Craig Ferguson” on CBS) … Continue reading
Funky Knitted Necklace & Scalloped Scarf
Wow, I know, 2 in a row from Farmer’s Daughter. I have been busy fulfilling my “Make” duties! These again are for girls I work with. The necklace was started in August. I even brought in the car on our … Continue reading
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Handmade Toys
Farmer’s Daughter here again. I’ve been waiting to write about some cool Christmas gifts that I made this year. I didn’t want to give away any surprises before the gifts were given, but now it’s safe. These were all made … Continue reading
