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Kids:
Well, the folks got suckered into a time share situation after all.
Anything that will peel Pops out of that leather recliner and get
him out into the world, can't be criticized too heavily. I just begged
him to never couple the black socks and sandals, regardless of his
age, or clothing ensemble. I think he understood.
Back up north and hopefully headlong into a spec sale situation.
I'm all done with 'The Grey' which I think kicks ass and is something
that for awhile, I was just thinking I'd write (along with my friend Ian
Jeffers) and find a director for so I could produce. Now, after
dumping blood, sweat, time and toil into said process, that original
plan requires some revision. I don't know what we're going to do with
it. The script could be considered sacrosanct in some respects. The topic of
faith is a touchy one as I've written a main character who professes to be
an Atheist, yet by the end, you could call into question exactly which forces
intercede on his behalf: Cosmic, Karmic, or the good old Hand Of God.
It's a great read and in terms of it being a pure action film with zero fat, it
certainly fits the bill. In lieu of not knowing what the hell will become of 'Pablo'
it could potentially be my next film. I don't want to think that though. I'm
doing the hard press on Javier Bardem (after reading 'No Country For Old Men'
then catching some of his scenes as Chigurh, he MUST play Escobar) so we'll
see how that shakes out.
Gone is my bitterness of a day ago. Del Sol down here, does that. Drains away
all the caustic parts of you (along with gallons of cold Modello Light)) I've had a blast.
Got to hang with my brother-in-law (who is fluent in Spanish) and therefore, got
the drop on all the great local places. Learned to salsa dance with my sister's
mother-in-law (who is from Juarez) so all in all, it was time well spent.
Love the reactions to the prequel/sequel 'naming contest' it's just an idea I'm
spitballing for the moment. I'm sure it brings sufficient legal headaches for
Universal's Business Affairs but let's hope not.
Alright, packing it in here, back to the great salt lick that is LA this evening.
JC
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