I’m Back

Been shooting an industrial film the last three days with a terrific trio of young actors — Kendra Cover, Lou Santini, and Lisa Catara — discovered through John Sudol Casting in North Hollywood.
So, sorry for ther lack of updates. The Trace story below is about eight months old, so please stop sending home ear infection [...]

Henry Miller in the Rain

The rain came down upon the old man’s smooth and hairless head like stinging needles of punishment. When he saw the yellow glow of the Western Union sign in the night sky he momentarily forgot about the storm and the wet clothing that clung to his wizened skin like death’s wraith and became lost in [...]

Darren McGavin 1923-2006

UPDATED ONCE MORE: Kate Braverman Flames Out

Joseph Mailander nails it:
Yup. The freak has snapped. The town that barely acknowledged Thomas Mann’s presence and barely accommodated Bukowski is supposed to treat Kate Braverman like the last prophet.
Read Lithium For Braverman for all the gory, stomach-churning details.
Kevin Roderick weighs in on the Braverman interview here.
Roderick reminds that Angelenos have good reason to [...]

Over A Shot Of Rum

“You’re like a boat at sea. There’s no wind and you don’t know which port you’re going to drift to.”
“That’s about an accurate assessment, except I know which port I’m gravitating toward.”
“And it’s not mine anymore.”
He sighed. “Come on, that’s not fair.”
“I just want to know what’s different.”
“What’s different how?”
“What’s different about her that you’ve [...]

Fear and Loathing In Studio City, Part One

They were somewhere near Studio City in the number two lane of the westbound 101 freeway when the drugs began to take hold.
“I’m not seeing this,” Trace said in a low, modulated voice from the passenger seat. “Do you see that?”
Norman pumped a fist on the rim of the steering wheel, keeping time with a [...]