Tag Archives: Hollywood

‘The Artist’: Go for the dog, stay for the movie

Posted on January 28, 2012 by planetlippstone

I used to love nothing more than to lose myself at the movies. But there hasn’t been much worth justifying the drive and the price, especially when you can watch at home. And no matter the venue, I’m usually disappointed. … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Don Draper, Hollywood, Jack Russell terriers, James Cromwell, Jean Dujardin, John Goodman, Jon Hamm, Malcolm McDowell, Michel Hazanavicius, Paramount Studios, silent movies, The Artist, Uggie | 6 Comments

RTW: Lights, camera, oops! Me, a Hollywood stagehand

Posted on July 23, 2011 by planetlippstone

As the saying goes, when life gives you lemons… I know an enterprising woman in L.A. who not only makes lemonade; she savors every drop. One time she ended up in a wheelchair for months. Instead of twiddling her thumbs, … Continue reading →

Posted in Being a Hollywood stagehand, How to travel around the world with just a carry-on, Los Angeles, Web series | Tagged Hollywood, production | 4 Comments

RTW, Hollywood: Celebrity brush, Vol. 2: Meeting Mrs. Sitcom

Posted on July 18, 2011 by planetlippstone

My roommate invited me to a gathering of songwriters. Said there’d be people there who were once big deals. I put on my best pants (too-snug black jeans) and souvenir Indian bangle, and off we went in her Batmobile. So-called because … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, How to travel around the world with just a carry-on, Los Angeles, TV shows | Tagged Helen Reddy, Hollywood, Sunset Strip | Leave a comment

RTW, Hollywood: Brush with celebrity, Vol. 1: TV years

Posted on July 18, 2011 by planetlippstone

In my decade of working in L.A. TV news, I was never fazed by celebrities. I guess it’s because I was either writing about or surrounded by them. The start-up news operation I was privileged to be a part of was … Continue reading →

Posted in TV news | Tagged Entertainment, Hollywood, KCAL, TV news | 2 Comments

RTW, Hollywood: Slight brush with celebrity above Sunset Strip

Posted on July 14, 2011 by planetlippstone

How I ended up at a place I’d never been despite a decade of working in L.A. TV news. (It’s a big deal if you’re of a certain age.) A what-am-I-doing-here moment. Details, if you can stand it, coming up.

Posted in Celebrities, How to travel around the world with just a carry-on, Los Angeles | Tagged Hollywood, Sunset Strip | Leave a comment