Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Another First
I spent last night with Charlie, a very exciting fourteen hours. And you thought two people going-on-70 were on the dull downhill slide! There is no adventure like an old adventure. Most of that time was spent sitting in a drafty tent eating hot wings, baby back ribs, fruit, veggies and various goodies, then sitting again in the Costco snack area visiting and waiting for something to happen on the movie set. We got in a few minutes play-shopping in the background while the actors did their thing in "Employee of the Month", a comedy about two guys trying to impress beautiful Jessica Simpson. Later, after our second meal and a change of clothes, I served as a checker at Super Club. (A big sign on the wall had changed the name of the store.) Most of my shots were from the back, so I was especially glad I had Molly trim my neckline during our weekly Sunday lunch and visit.
The whole movie is being made from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. - between normal store hours. It's been a real education to see the work that goes into making a few minutes of film each night. No wonder it's such an expensive operation.
A row of trailer/dressing rooms and several trucks, including mobile restrooms, line the back area of the parking lot. A huge tent with tables, chairs and one heater serves as the headquarters for extras. We brought our own clothes, muted colors according to instructions, and the wardrobe ladies chose which were preferable for each shot. We shared the Costco restrooms for changing clothes.
Daylight brought blowing snow, and we discovered a flat tire on the car. Gentleman Charlie let me inside and started the motor for warmth while he braved the cold weather to change the tire and get us going toward home, hoping the bad roads had not forced closing of the mountain pass on I-40. The drive was uneventful, home and bed were luxurious. Saturday night will probably be a repeat of this new and glamorous adventure.
Stay tuned!
Cora Gail Trent
www.cgtrent.com
The whole movie is being made from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. - between normal store hours. It's been a real education to see the work that goes into making a few minutes of film each night. No wonder it's such an expensive operation.
A row of trailer/dressing rooms and several trucks, including mobile restrooms, line the back area of the parking lot. A huge tent with tables, chairs and one heater serves as the headquarters for extras. We brought our own clothes, muted colors according to instructions, and the wardrobe ladies chose which were preferable for each shot. We shared the Costco restrooms for changing clothes.
Daylight brought blowing snow, and we discovered a flat tire on the car. Gentleman Charlie let me inside and started the motor for warmth while he braved the cold weather to change the tire and get us going toward home, hoping the bad roads had not forced closing of the mountain pass on I-40. The drive was uneventful, home and bed were luxurious. Saturday night will probably be a repeat of this new and glamorous adventure.
Stay tuned!
Cora Gail Trent
www.cgtrent.com
