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Cleveland doesn't get enough credit as a city ... great music scene, museums, a sports town, cooler summers and some decent food (better than Pittsburgh for food IMO). And it's easy to get around.
Funny when someone from some shite town in the south dismisses Detroit, Cleveland etc without ever stepping foot in them.
Funny when someone from some shite town in the south dismisses Detroit, Cleveland etc without ever stepping foot in them.
re: Actors who join shows or movies without liking the script
Posted by JW on 8/4/26 at 5:21 pm to athenslife101
I took a movie in BR last spring and most certainly did not love the the script, but liked the paycheck. It happens.
re: Anyone ever flown QSuites?
Posted by JW on 8/2/26 at 9:08 pm to WestCoastAg
I’ve done Doha to LAX a few times …. Feels much shorter up front and don’t sleep on the gift bags they have ready in the suite
re: Anyone ever flown QSuites?
Posted by JW on 8/2/26 at 8:38 pm to WestCoastAg
What's the route ?
re: Anyone ever flown QSuites?
Posted by JW on 8/2/26 at 8:16 pm to WestCoastAg
I've flown 16 legs for work in the Q's and its heavenly. I'm 6'5" and stretched out nicely on the lay flat. Food and cocktail/wine list is amazing. And if you layover in Doha, the pool and gym in the airport are incredible. As are the lounges.
Any long haul to Asia, I always request it. Even if flying from LA, which adds a few hours through Doha.
Any long haul to Asia, I always request it. Even if flying from LA, which adds a few hours through Doha.
re: Rarely watched US version of The Office but someone explain to me how Jim ditched this...
Posted by JW on 8/1/26 at 11:49 am to drizztiger
"Pam" and her kid go to the same gymnastics spot as my girlfriend's daughter. I can guarantee that Jim would be with Quincy's daughter these days.
And Sessa is clearly a star ...
and to think he was a very late casting for the HOLDOVERS from one of the high schools scouted for filming.
and to think he was a very late casting for the HOLDOVERS from one of the high schools scouted for filming.
Probably a Stiller thing. He knows he has Apple in his pocket after the success. He has other things and can take his time.
He's lightened up a bit, but historically difficult.
that's probably the main reason.
Is the setting the same from season 1 to 2? If that's the case, I'm sure those sets were sitting ready in Queens or Jersey. So yeh.... for that show, it could be considered a bit much, especially with a few actors.
I stand humbly corrected
He's lightened up a bit, but historically difficult.
that's probably the main reason.
Is the setting the same from season 1 to 2? If that's the case, I'm sure those sets were sitting ready in Queens or Jersey. So yeh.... for that show, it could be considered a bit much, especially with a few actors.
I stand humbly corrected
I need to watch this show. But you aren't wrong really. I recall distinctly a prop person in 2021 telling me about the show as they had wrapped a month earlier.
It destroyed our team at the Emmy's for production design. Hallways included.
It destroyed our team at the Emmy's for production design. Hallways included.
re: Teaser Trailer for Apple TV's Neuromancer
Posted by JW on 7/27/26 at 11:46 am to Raoul Stimulato
I haven't read the book, but will pick it up soon.
JD Dillard (creator/director) is a solid dude and passionate about this material.
They had a great production design team and shot in Japan/London, so it should look amazing. The trailer certainly hints as much.
JD Dillard (creator/director) is a solid dude and passionate about this material.
They had a great production design team and shot in Japan/London, so it should look amazing. The trailer certainly hints as much.
absurd ?
It takes what it takes for a reason.
These are essentially four movies rolled into one, so it's months of editing, color correction, vfx work and score. That's at least 6 months added to what can be 6 months to a year of filming. Then to do it again adds more time to assemble all actors schedules, stage space and locations, script approvals and casting takes time.
Real world example.
White Lotus Season 3 scouted asia in summer of 23 to early fall.
Prep began on the ground in Thailand in November.
Cameras rolled February 6th 2024
Cameras wrapped August 14th 2024
Editing, score, color correction etc until Christmas.
Premier Episode Feb 2025
Season Ended April 2025
That is almost a 2 year window for Season 3
Then the next season starts casting, location scouting, writing etc.
It takes what it takes for a reason.
These are essentially four movies rolled into one, so it's months of editing, color correction, vfx work and score. That's at least 6 months added to what can be 6 months to a year of filming. Then to do it again adds more time to assemble all actors schedules, stage space and locations, script approvals and casting takes time.
Real world example.
White Lotus Season 3 scouted asia in summer of 23 to early fall.
Prep began on the ground in Thailand in November.
Cameras rolled February 6th 2024
Cameras wrapped August 14th 2024
Editing, score, color correction etc until Christmas.
Premier Episode Feb 2025
Season Ended April 2025
That is almost a 2 year window for Season 3
Then the next season starts casting, location scouting, writing etc.
re: Give me your favorite movies set in or filmed in Louisiana
Posted by JW on 7/24/26 at 11:17 am to blueridgeTiger
I would put Down by Law up there.
Monster's Ball, though I haven't seen it in a while.
And the only good Pitch Perfect (the first one and vested interest applies).
Monster's Ball, though I haven't seen it in a while.
And the only good Pitch Perfect (the first one and vested interest applies).
Yes. Creative/entertainment based.
Lux travel at times with decent money.
And generally three months off per year.
Lux travel at times with decent money.
And generally three months off per year.
nice .... those were some good times on Chimes street/Highland and down the road at the Moon.
My girlfriend asked me about my favorite shows of all time and I think At The Drive In at the Moon was up there. Along with their Bayou show.
I was in BR for work over the spring and it was a bit sad to see both iconic local venues no longer. Especially the Bayou with it's abandoned pizza remnants and for lease sign.
My girlfriend asked me about my favorite shows of all time and I think At The Drive In at the Moon was up there. Along with their Bayou show.
I was in BR for work over the spring and it was a bit sad to see both iconic local venues no longer. Especially the Bayou with it's abandoned pizza remnants and for lease sign.
They played in BR twice .... first at the Varsity in 1997? I don't recall the support act.
I booked them at the Moon a few years later. I recall it being a decent show, even if not a box office slam dunk.
I booked them at the Moon a few years later. I recall it being a decent show, even if not a box office slam dunk.
Caught it today and went in blindly.
Excellent all around. Nice to see Norton doing his thing.
Expect it to make some ripples during the awards season.
Excellent all around. Nice to see Norton doing his thing.
Expect it to make some ripples during the awards season.
Script is very good .... hopefully, the critics don't blast the film and Pete again for Green Book, which they are still made about.
For every Balls Up, Pete still has a poignant, funny and likeable period piece in him (Greatest Beer Run Ever for example)
For every Balls Up, Pete still has a poignant, funny and likeable period piece in him (Greatest Beer Run Ever for example)
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Rum House on Perkins. Typical BR failure that does well elsewhere.
It did and does well primarily due to it's Magazine St. location. If it opened in Metairie in 09', it would have been closed by 2012. Concept is good enough as were the margs, but that spot is perfect for tourist stability.
re: "Mayday" Trailer | Starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh
Posted by JW on 7/14/26 at 11:57 am to CatfishJohn
that is true ... I fondly recall early ABC Friday nights with 2 guys, a girl and a PP before hitting the Bayou or whatever drinking hole by campus. He was basically the same then.
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