Last night, Paul and I met up with Aaron Abrams (aka Kano from SGA episodes “The Lost Boys” and “The Hive”, and Marty G.’s writing partner on YPF) and had dinner at Hatfield’s, a restaurant Paul described as “L.A.’s Fuel.” We enjoyed a spectacular 7 course meal that included pork belly served with a surprisingly…
October 28, 2008: My L.A. Update
I have an idea for a horror movie. It’s about two guys who travel to L.A. to pitch a horror movie and end up renting a car with an appallingly faulty navigation system. Sometimes, it will function perfectly, leading the duo to their target destination via the shortest possible route. Other times, it will prove…
October 27, 2008: The Traveler, by John Twelve Hawks
A twelve year old girl is accompanying her father through the streets of London when the two suddenly find themselves in the midst of a mounting clash between rival groups of football supporters. The girl, Maya, is targeted by a bunch of hooligans but, rather than help her, dad abandons Maya to the frenzied mob.…
October 26th, 2008: L.A.-Bound, and Hazzencockle Hears Back
An early blog entry today as I'm headed to the airport and then, from there, L.A. In less than twenty-four hours, Paul and I will be making the rounds, pitching our horror movie, meeting the movers and shakers, and trying to track down a pair of Parasite sunglasses to replace the ones that Lulu chewed up.…
October 25, 2008: Stargate Atlantis Constume Designer Val Halverson Answers Your Questions
My writing/producing partner Paul and I work well together because we have different strengths and interests when it comes to production. Whereas he has a great eye for visual effects and a great head for scheduling, I've always preferred the personality of casting and creativity of costumes. The latter, in particular, has been a favorite…
October 24, 2008: The Second Annual Whole Hog Dinner
Last night, Marty G. and I went to Fuel for the restaurant’s second annual Whole Hog Dinner. Long time readers of this blog may remember last year’s Whole Hog menu was comprised of such memorable offerings as stuffed pig ear with green sauce accompanied by a pig tail consommé and crispy brain served with parsley…
October 23, 2008: Spookiness Abounds! Bob Picardo Checks In! Questions for Krista!
If it was up to me, we’d spend every night down in the theater room watching movies and t.v. on dvd. Yesterday, however, I deferred to Fondy who something a little different in mind. No Boston Legal and House for us last night. Instead, we went to Fright Night at the PNE (Pacific…
October 22, 2008: Table for ONE! and Coming up with the Perfect Horror Movie Title
So I realized that my approach to planning this Tokyo trip was all wrong. Instead of building an itinerary based on what I want to do, I should be basing it on what would provide you, dear blog readers, with the most entertainment value. With this in mind, I’ve decided to divvy up my meals…
October 21, 2008: Aloysius P. Hazzencockle Helps Out Some Orphans
Yet another memorable email solicitation found its way into my inbox the other day, this one supposedly sent by two orphans named Ms. Gift and Danel Mellitus (I shit you not) who are in desperate need of assistance. Well, given that they are orphans, I can’t think of anyone more suited to help them than…
October 20, 2008: How Not To Pitch That Movie, Whittling Down My Tokyo Restaurant List, and Some Behind the Scenes Pics
L.A. is a go. Paul and I booked our flight and hotel this afternoon. We’ll be flying out Sunday afternoon and getting in a little after 6:00 p.m., which should give us plenty of time to enjoy a leisurely dinner, unwind, and prep for three glorious days of meetings. Some time between now and then,…
October 19, 2008: My Monthly Costco Rant
As far as boneheaded decisions go, it ranked right up there. I honestly don’t know what I was thinking. I mean, seriously, the rules aren‘t exactly set in stone but it‘s common sense. Don’t climb into the zoo’s lion exhibit. Don’t hang candles off a real Christmas tree. And, for Godsake, don’t agree to accompany…
October 18, 2008: Me and Tokyo – It’s A Date!
Well, after much hemming, some heeing, and a touch of hawing, I am finally Tokyo-bound. Today, I booked my flight and hotel for my 11-day culinary adventure in the Far East. Actually, not as far east as I remember it. The direct flight from Vancouver will take a little under ten hours. For some reason,…
October 17, 2008: Birthday Dinner Rundown, Links, and Reminders
Well, as predicted, my birthday dinner at Fuel was pretty incredible. Apparently, Chef Belcham and his crew were working on the special event meal preparation all day and, in the end, all of their hard work paid off. Well, at least it did for Fondy and I who enjoyed a fantastic nine-course dinner.…
October 16, 2008: My Week-Long Birthday Festivities Get Underway!
Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes. In addition to all of your much-appreciated posts, my inbox was full of e-cards and personal notes, and my voice-mail held some truly memorable messages. My favorite was from fellow Exec Producer and writer Carl Binder who I kind of raked over the coals last week as he…
October 15, 2008: Stargate Atlantis Stunt Coordinator James “Bam Bam” Bamford Takes Your Best Shots
Today, I turn this blog over to the toughest guy on Stargate: Atlantis. No, no John Sheppard? Puleeeze. I'm talking about the real deal, the fearless one, the show's oft-bruised and bruising Stunt Coordinator: James "Bam Bam" Bamford who has kindly taken time off from being shot, stabbed, kicked, punched, thrown, blown up, and set on fire to…