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As a proud owner of PRINCESS WARRIOR, I'm just...

2009-07-08T19:25:52.347-07:00

As a proud owner of PRINCESS WARRIOR, I'm just waiting until I can get it autographed by the star.

You know, as soon as you said the "No Rollos!" I was picturing Jim Broadbent in BULLETS OVER BROADWAY and his battles with food. Hee hee.

I could never put up with the punishing life of auditions as an actor. Kudos to you for sticking it out, but yeesh -- no thanks.

[Hmmm -- I may be getting a duplicate post, too]

So it's agreed, when I finally make it across ...

2009-06-20T02:59:11.779-07:00

So it's agreed, when I finally make it across the pond I should bring wine and we can all descend on Dana for a movie night of Terrible Films that Dana is in. ;)

I always have Benedryl on hand, Lisa, so come on o...

2009-06-19T15:07:31.740-07:00

I always have Benedryl on hand, Lisa, so come on out and visit the windy, cold beach! I'm four blocks from it, so you get PW, kitties AND beaches!

Courtney, I couldn't get over my hair either. Mommy Dearest make-up and Secretary hair... *shudder*...

I can't get over your hair! And I think I pro...

2009-06-19T14:30:55.379-07:00

I can't get over your hair!
And I think I probably worked with Mister No Rolos...LOL

Hubby and I get along GREAT with felines! Poor hu...

2009-06-19T14:25:16.029-07:00

Hubby and I get along GREAT with felines! Poor hubby is allergic, but Kitty and Kadie don't mind, and Benedryl is an amazing drug. ;-)

Wish we got out to California more often. I have friends and family all across the state. Moreover, I miss the beach, lol, even the windy, cold Bay Area beaches!!!

Okay, it's telling me over and over that I can...

2009-06-19T14:00:58.913-07:00

Okay, it's telling me over and over that I can't post a comment, which probably means the same comment will show up 5 times in a row... but let's try again 'cause there are more comments to answer!

Other Lisa and Lisa H., D LOVED Rollos. He didn't want them on set 'cause he was afraid he'd gain weight. If the idiot hadn't mentioned NOT having them, I never would have thought to buy them. As it was, red flag to bull time...

Vivian, I never got residuals on PW. I did and do on Army of Darkness now and again,though. And thank you for the compliment!

Lisa L. and Isabel, come on out! Just be ready to mingle with felines. :-)

Jack, you are a brave man to have watched PW. I hope you had a drink while viewing!

Heh. Isabel, D loved Rollos too. He was worried ...

2009-06-19T13:56:59.225-07:00

Heh. Isabel, D loved Rollos too. He was worried he'd gain weight if they were on set. If he hadn't mentioned them, I never would have thought to buy them. And if he hadn't been such an utter ass. Thank you, btw!

Dana do you still get residuals on "Princess ...

2009-06-19T13:28:04.790-07:00

Dana do you still get residuals on "Princess Warrior?" I know fans of B grade movies, think "Lair of the White Worm" who would probably love it.

You definitely do use the entire palette of life darling. "Dawn of the Dead" is also a favorite of my husband too.

Fabulously entertaining blog, but when are you ever not Dana? Ciao bella.

Yes, I need more info on that Rollos bit. Was he j...

2009-06-19T13:24:17.830-07:00

Yes, I need more info on that Rollos bit. Was he just trying to take it one step further than no brown M&Ms?

PW also has the longest, most boring car chase of ...

2009-06-19T13:16:11.763-07:00

PW also has the longest, most boring car chase of any film I know. The cops just had to look for the slowest motorcycle on the street. But your inner Kirk/Frankenfurter was RIGHT ON!
I also liked the lightsabers which could fire disintigrating bolts as well as cut your opponents in half. LOL. ;-)

ummm, was his character afraid of caramel? :) Dan...

2009-06-19T12:10:24.522-07:00

ummm, was his character afraid of caramel? :)

Dana--thanks for the insight into the movie business-very interesting and fun!

Dana, you are one of my newest heroes! Your Inner...

2009-06-19T12:06:13.062-07:00

Dana, you are one of my newest heroes! Your Inner Kirk -- fantastic!

It really is fun how much in common people have in all of the arts ... the "motivation," the "inspiration," and the "muse" are all incarnations of the same creative force.

The PRINCESS WARRIOR dialog was so over-the-top! Thanks for sharing that! The next time I visit the Bay Area, I'm hounding you for a peek--and I'll bring plenty of wine. ;-)

NO Rollo’s in the craft service area But I ...

2009-06-19T11:46:13.667-07:00

NO Rollo’s in the craft service area But I LOVE Rollos! LOL, sorry. I'd bring the wine just to watch it, but I ah...I'll just bring the wine and we can skip it? But for you, I would! :)

Great blog, Dana, I didn't realize you're so versatile!

Adele, you'll just have to come visit me if yo...

2009-06-19T09:38:27.361-07:00

Adele, you'll just have to come visit me if you want to watch it. And bring wine!

And she's she not kidding when she says she wa...

2009-06-19T09:36:03.185-07:00

And she's she not kidding when she says she was channeling Tim Curry - Forget Capt. Kirk - she's pure Frankenfurter in this flick!
xoxo
-D

One day I will find a copy of this movie! Love the...

2009-06-19T09:21:26.656-07:00

One day I will find a copy of this movie! Love the post D.

2009-06-19T09:03:34.235-07:00

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Julia, your husband is a zombie/George Romero fan ...

2009-06-19T09:03:19.813-07:00

Julia, your husband is a zombie/George Romero fan too? Sweet! We're a strange bunch, but we mean well. :-)

Sophie, I'm gonna send my mom to read this just so she can see someone refer to me as 'demure.'

Camille, SO many actors do that! Sometimes it works, sometimes it brings a whole new dimension to the scene (usually with the director telling said actor to tone it down...) I actually think it works better in writing because the characters aren't (usually) trying to hog the limelight.

Thanks for having me as guest, you gals! I love this blog!

I love that idea of a walk-on character creating a...

2009-06-19T08:49:30.090-07:00

I love that idea of a walk-on character creating a detailed backstory for himself! I think the best writers do that (though I'm having a hard time creating a backstory for a new main character right now!)

Oh my Dana....a whole new side of you to explore. ...

2009-06-19T08:47:25.355-07:00

Oh my Dana....a whole new side of you to explore. Yowza! Always knew there was something sizzling roiling about under that demure (heh) exterior....

- your fan, always

Great post, Dana! And my husband will be thrilled...

2009-06-19T07:31:40.925-07:00

Great post, Dana! And my husband will be thrilled by your DAWN OF THE DEAD connection, so I'll be sure to send him over here. :)