Every so often Hollywood lives up to its reputation as the “dream factory.” Yes, we have crazy traffic and every loopy fad, con artist, opportunist, and cult gravitates here, but every so often the uniqueness of the area offers perks you can’t get anywhere else.
Like bumping into celebrities. Like Jennifer Garner on the next treadmill. Or Tom Hanks recognizing you.
Since so much filming takes place here it’s not uncommon to come upon a shoot. There’s George Clooney down the block waiting for a set-up to be lit. Here’s a location manager wondering if they can use your pool for a pilot starring Eliza Dushku?
To be fair, often times these location filmings are a royal pain in the ass. They snarl traffic even more.
But there was one recently that really tickled me. As many of you know, I love the ‘60s. Especially LA in the ‘60s. Well, Quentin Tarantino is currently filming his next movie that is set in Hollywood in 1969. Not sure of the premise. Probably a tender love story set against the Manson murders.
But for authenticity his crew has transformed a couple of blocks of Hollywood Blvd., recreating Hollywood in 1969. This includes bus signs, ads on benches, etc. Talk about entering a time machine.
So recently I went to dinner at Musso & Franks, which is right in the middle of the recreation. Took a couple of photos, and it was so cool to be back in 1969. With all due respect, you can’t do that in Baton Rouge.
Sure, amusement parks and Vegas can erect recreations, but it’s not like being on the actual boulevard.
What I really appreciate is that Tarantino made the choice to physically recreate it and not just use CGI.
I only hope I get half as much enjoyment out of the movie.
See for yourself.
from By Ken Levine https://ift.tt/2LDE0vy
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Like bumping into celebrities. Like Jennifer Garner on the next treadmill. Or Tom Hanks recognizing you.
Since so much filming takes place here it’s not uncommon to come upon a shoot. There’s George Clooney down the block waiting for a set-up to be lit. Here’s a location manager wondering if they can use your pool for a pilot starring Eliza Dushku?
To be fair, often times these location filmings are a royal pain in the ass. They snarl traffic even more.
But there was one recently that really tickled me. As many of you know, I love the ‘60s. Especially LA in the ‘60s. Well, Quentin Tarantino is currently filming his next movie that is set in Hollywood in 1969. Not sure of the premise. Probably a tender love story set against the Manson murders.
But for authenticity his crew has transformed a couple of blocks of Hollywood Blvd., recreating Hollywood in 1969. This includes bus signs, ads on benches, etc. Talk about entering a time machine.
So recently I went to dinner at Musso & Franks, which is right in the middle of the recreation. Took a couple of photos, and it was so cool to be back in 1969. With all due respect, you can’t do that in Baton Rouge.
Sure, amusement parks and Vegas can erect recreations, but it’s not like being on the actual boulevard.
What I really appreciate is that Tarantino made the choice to physically recreate it and not just use CGI.
I only hope I get half as much enjoyment out of the movie.
See for yourself.
from By Ken Levine https://ift.tt/2LDE0vy
Breaking News: Why I love living in "Hollywood" - News Paper
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