tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80001602024-03-23T14:17:48.637-04:00Todd Sokolove Presents - BEWARE OF THE BLOG - Blogging from New York CityRight out of New York City, a daily dose of ramblings, sightings, and happenings.
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LINKS to FREE comedy podcasts from BEWARE OF THE BABYLON ready for download.tsokolovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660281253666711477noreply@blogger.comBlogger1509125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000160.post-86533984515879965232023-07-05T21:12:00.006-04:002023-07-05T21:12:58.856-04:00GLITTER AND GRIT - a chatGPT screenplay<p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>With all the panic around ChatGPT replacing the WGA, I thought I'd see what all the hype was about and ask AI for a screenplay "like" SHOWGIRLS.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Honestly, it doesn't suck, but I think I needed to be more specific with my ask.</b></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">GLITTER AND GRIT</span></i></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjotPB5Q346acfjWkCk67RWhNWAsZJJ7R2P5tFbgnlemNE3jkEzKtHY_rJD2Vq4pd4bC2cmQqoeW755M91FxowrH1HgVhIg8OMerEeI6QyEVSlWrTtv5U8ZNUQnZ71xDYrslE8fRaFDQ7_PTlGrG8VeXvVfw0lqFlYGkDysoftGmTl3-BnlN-mdDg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="214" data-original-width="320" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjotPB5Q346acfjWkCk67RWhNWAsZJJ7R2P5tFbgnlemNE3jkEzKtHY_rJD2Vq4pd4bC2cmQqoeW755M91FxowrH1HgVhIg8OMerEeI6QyEVSlWrTtv5U8ZNUQnZ71xDYrslE8fRaFDQ7_PTlGrG8VeXvVfw0lqFlYGkDysoftGmTl3-BnlN-mdDg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>INT. LAS VEGAS CASINO - NIGHT</p><p>The Las Vegas Strip is alive with lights and excitement. We see casino-goers laughing, drinking, and playing slot machines. Among them is LENA, a young, ambitious woman in her early twenties, dressed in a provocative outfit.</p><p style="text-align: center;">LENA (to herself, determined) </p><p style="text-align: center;">This is my chance. I'll become the biggest star in Vegas.</p><p>She confidently walks into the casino, catching the eye of an older but charismatic CASINO OWNER, MR. CARTER.</p><p style="text-align: center;">MR. CARTER (smirking) </p><p style="text-align: center;">Well, well, what do we have here? Another ambitious girl looking for her big break?</p><p style="text-align: center;">LENA (flashing a seductive smile) </p><p style="text-align: center;">You could say that. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make it in this town.</p><p style="text-align: center;">MR. CARTER (with a hint of intrigue) </p><p style="text-align: center;">I like your spirit, kid. Come see me tomorrow morning. We'll discuss your future.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p>INT. MR. CARTER'S OFFICE - DAY</p><p>Lena sits across from Mr. Carter, who is now behind his desk, examining her closely.</p><p style="text-align: center;">MR. CARTER (firmly) </p><p style="text-align: center;">To make it in this business, you'll need to be tough, flexible, and ready to sacrifice. Can you handle that?</p><p style="text-align: center;">LENA (nodding) </p><p style="text-align: center;">Absolutely. I'm prepared to give it my all.</p><p style="text-align: center;">MR. CARTER (smirking) </p><p style="text-align: center;">Good. Welcome to the world of showgirls, Lena.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p>INT. DRESSING ROOM - NIGHT</p><p>Lena stands in front of a mirror, putting on her makeup. She is surrounded by other showgirls, all of them glammed up, ready for the stage. Tensions and rivalries run high.</p><p style="text-align: center;">SHOWGIRL #1 (slyly) </p><p style="text-align: center;">You think you can steal the spotlight, huh? We'll see about that.</p><p style="text-align: center;">SHOWGIRL #2 (mockingly) </p><p style="text-align: center;">You're just another pretty face. Let's see if you have any talent.</p><p>Lena takes a deep breath, determined to prove herself.</p><p><br /></p><p>INT. CASINO STAGE - NIGHT</p><p>The curtains rise, revealing a lavish stage filled with mesmerized audience members. Lena steps forward, her heart pounding. The music starts, and she begins to dance with a mix of sensuality and grace. Her every move captivates the crowd.</p><p>As the performance progresses, Lena pushes herself to the limit, executing daring acrobatics and impressive dance routines. The audience erupts in applause and admiration.</p><p><br /></p><p>INT. BACKSTAGE - NIGHT</p><p>Lena emerges backstage, sweat dripping down her face. The other showgirls stare at her in awe and envy.</p><p style="text-align: center;">SHOWGIRL #1 (angry) </p><p style="text-align: center;">How did she do that? She's stealing the show!</p><p style="text-align: center;">SHOWGIRL #2 (admiringly) </p><p style="text-align: center;">She's a force to be reckoned with. We better step up our game.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p>INT. MR. CARTER'S OFFICE - DAY</p><p>Lena sits in front of Mr. Carter, her face beaming with accomplishment.</p><p style="text-align: center;">MR. CARTER (smiling) </p><p style="text-align: center;">You did it, Lena. You've become the star of this casino. But remember, the journey doesn't end here. Keep pushing yourself.</p><p style="text-align: center;">LENA (determined) </p><p style="text-align: center;">I won't stop until I'm the biggest star in all of Vegas.</p><p>They shake hands, sealing their partnership.</p><p><br /></p><p>INT. LAS VEGAS CASINO - NIGHT</p><p>The lights of the Las Vegas Strip shine brighter than ever. Lena, now a renowned showgirl, walks through the casino with confidence and poise. She has become the embodiment of Glitter and Grit.</p><p>FADE OUT. </p>tsokolovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660281253666711477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000160.post-42227174822639345012023-03-14T17:28:00.004-04:002023-03-14T17:28:46.252-04:00🍀🍀🍀 5 Best Movies for St. Patrick's Day 🍀🍀🍀<p>St. Patrick's Day is a festive holiday celebrated around the world, and watching movies is a popular way to get in the spirit. </p><p><br /></p><p>Here are some of the best movies to watch on St. Patrick's Day and why: </p><p><br /></p><p>🍀 The Quiet Man (1952): This classic romantic comedy-drama set in Ireland is a must-watch on St. Patrick's Day. Starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, the film follows the story of an American boxer who moves to Ireland and falls in love with a fiery Irish woman. The film is a celebration of Irish culture, with beautiful landscapes and traditional music. </p><p><br /></p><p>🍀 Waking Ned Devine (1998): This Irish comedy film is set in a small village in Ireland and tells the story of two friends who try to claim the lottery winnings of a deceased villager. The film is full of humor, heart, and Irish charm, and it's a perfect feel-good movie to watch on St. Patrick's Day. </p><p><br /></p><p>🍀 The Commitments (1991): This musical comedy-drama is set in Dublin and follows a group of working-class musicians who come together to form a soul band. The film features great music, memorable characters, and a love letter to Irish culture, making it a perfect movie to watch on St. Patrick's Day. </p><p><br /></p><p>🍀 Darby O'Gill and the Little People (1959): This classic Disney film is set in rural Ireland and tells the story of a man named Darby who encounters a group of leprechauns. The film is full of Irish folklore and is a great choice for families looking for a fun and whimsical movie to watch on St. Patrick's Day. </p><p><br /></p><p>🍀 Brooklyn (2015): This romantic drama film is set in both Ireland and Brooklyn and follows the story of an Irish immigrant who moves to the United States in the 1950s. The film is a touching exploration of the immigrant experience and a celebration of Irish culture, making it a great choice for St. Patrick's Day.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>#StPatricksDay #Irish #Ireland #LuckOfTheIrish #Green #Shamrocks #Leprechauns #PotOfGold #Guinness #IrishDancing #Parade #Celebration #Tradition #Celtic #Folklore #IrishMusic #CornedBeefAndCabbage #IrishWhiskey #IrishCulture #GreenBeer #Clover #EmeraldIsle #IrishPride #IrishHistory</p>tsokolovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660281253666711477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000160.post-84622662123111377912018-05-30T11:33:00.001-04:002018-05-30T11:33:38.460-04:00Starbucks Racial Anxiety/Bias Training Video<span style="background-color: black; color: #93c47d; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 21.25px;">Watch the short documentary by Stanley Nelson about race in America, shown across the country yesterday to Starbucks employees...</span><br />
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There I was, shopping for more environment friendly laundry detergent in a DTLA Target when a woman behind me asks for help in reaching something.<br />
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I turn around and the woman, limited in movement, is asking me to put six of those Tide POD packs into the giant bag hanging off the back of her motor cart. Granted they’re on the top shelf, and hard to reach for anyone over the height of 5’5”, but there was something kind of strange about her need for six of the packs, and nothing else.<br />
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“Is there room for more stuff back there?” she asks barely turning her head.<br />
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I tell her she can fit about 3 small items more before needing another bag.<br />
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Off she rolls, without a thank-you, her sketchy face-tattoo and unwashed hair now glaringly giving me second thoughts about my good deed for the day.<br />
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While checking out, I notice her roll by each and every cashier without paying, and exit the store.<br />
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tsokolovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660281253666711477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000160.post-75304539835467170942018-01-22T13:18:00.003-05:002018-01-22T13:18:39.755-05:00hollywood, because I could Somebody pinch me.<br />
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No, seriously, like every morning I’m going to need someone to pinch me.<br />
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After 23 years of life in New York City, I am finally a resident of the endlessly ecelctic City of Los Angeles, California.<br />
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Adding to the surealness of this new chapter of my life is the fact that my husband and I drove across country in four days with three cats in the back-seat. Without incident, I might add. <br />
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Cats are not as easy to transport as dogs. They are very “who-moved-my-cheese” when it comes to new places, so strange hotel rooms are constant resets. Strangely enough, all three were pretty excited about being in our new hotel room each night (possibly due to being out of their cages after long days). <br />
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Our drive from New York to California was South by Southwest, stopping in Roanoke, Little Rock, Albuquerque and finally our new home in Downtown Los Angeles. Or, as the locals say, DTLA.<br />
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The whirlwind of it all was rewarded with time to decompress, and in the first three days we were able to take in much of the city and a little of its suburbs.<br />
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In three days, we were able to debunk three myths about La La Land:<br />
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1) Nobody walks in L.A.<br />
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DTLA is extremely walkable. The subways are way cleaner and more efficiant than New York City. And everyone I’ve come across so far has been the real deal. Unless they were just an aspiring actor playing “real.” <br />
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It’s so hard to tell these days.tsokolovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660281253666711477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000160.post-68162857130007324572018-01-02T10:41:00.001-05:002018-01-02T10:42:08.055-05:00Cities - Talking Heads<div style="font-family: roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">
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tsokolovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660281253666711477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000160.post-4494968671380303492018-01-02T10:36:00.002-05:002018-01-02T10:43:16.964-05:00Jeremiah Moss - On Cities Changing Jeremiah Moss's <i><a href="http://vanishingnewyork.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Vanishing New York</a></i> blog has served me, and countless other New Yorkers like me, of the city's change for the worse.<br />
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His new book <i><a href="https://www.strandbooks.com/product/vanishing-new-york-how-a-great-city-lost-its-soul/_/searchString/Vanishing%20New%20York%20%20How%20a%20Great%20City%20Lost%20Its%20Soul" target="_blank">Vanishing New York: How a Great City Lost Its Soul</a></i>, has been extremely helpful as I put in perspective my departure of New York City. Both Jeremiah and I have been New Yorkers for the same period of over 20 years. I believe we've crossed paths multiple times as we took in the vanishing bars, movie houses, bookshops, cafés, concert venues, and specialty shops.<br />
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Here's a passage from the conclusion of his book, which really struck a chord with me...<br />
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<b><span style="color: orange;">For generations, New Yorkers have both celebrated a grieved the city's changeability. <i>Harper's</i> claimed in 1856 that New York is "never the same city for a dozen years together. A man born in New York forty years ago finds nothing, absolutely nothing, of the New York he knew." More recently, Colson Whitehead declared: "You are a New Yorker when what was there before is more real and solid than what is there now." Fair enough. But as I hope this book has illustrated, the nature of urban change has changed. As Adam Gopnik put it, "Cities change. It is their nature. Those which stop changing stop being cities. Cities that change entirely, though, cease to be themselves." For years now, New York hasn't been itself. It is being de-urbanized. </span></b>tsokolovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660281253666711477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000160.post-28144445094464952017-12-29T10:44:00.001-05:002017-12-29T10:44:14.547-05:00goodbye new york<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You may have seen it on social media if you follow me there, but it's official. We're moving to Los Angeles in a few weeks.<br />
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I've lived in New York City for almost 22 years, and in that time I've had some incredible experiences. I've never lived anywhere else longer than here, and it's bittersweet to leave friends and family behind.<br />
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So, due to opportunity out West, we've loaded up the truck and moved to Beverly. Okay, not really. We have people loading the truck (and packing) for us. And we're moving to DTLA, which like everywhere in Los Angeles is only a 20 minute drive away.<br />
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I'd like to say a studio has bought the rights to this blog for a new Netflix series, but I can't really go into the details right now. Also, that's not true. But, we're driving across country with three cats, and if that's not material for a Nat Geo or Animal Planet live-streaming special, I don't know what is. <br />
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Keep tuned to the blog here for updates, and if you follow me on <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/toddsokolove/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></b>, <b><a href="https://www.twitter.com/tsokolove" target="_blank">Twitter</a></b> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/toddsokolove" target="_blank"><b>Facebook</b></a>, you'll probably get some live-video on there during the move and after.<br />
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Hitting the charts around now, 21 years ago, <i style="font-weight: bold;">THE WORLD I KNOW</i> might be the most perfect summation of my emotional state as a prepare to leave Manhattan for Hollywood. I'm not usually a lyrics person (I hear the music before I listen to the words), but this air-guitar ballad pretty much nails it.</div>
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<b>Has our conscience shown?</b></div>
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<b>I drink myself of newfound pity</b></div>
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<b>Are we listening</b></div>
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<b>All the words that I've been reading</b></div>
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tsokolovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660281253666711477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000160.post-6096372541370506252017-11-09T14:12:00.000-05:002017-11-09T14:12:47.090-05:00the last ten films I've seen...<b>HIGH TIDE</b> (John Reinhardt, 1947)<br />
<b>STRAW DOGS </b>(Sam Peckinpah, 1971)<br />
<b>THE BODY SNATCHER </b>(Robert Wise, 1945)<br />
<b>PURPLE NOON</b> (René Clément, 1930)<br />
<b>ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN </b>(Charles Barton, 1948)<br />
<b>HALLOWEEN </b>(John Carpenter, 1978)<br />
<b>HALLOWEEN: THE CURSE OF MICHAEL MYERS</b> (Joe Chappelle, 1995)<br />
<b>MAGIC </b>(Richard Attenborough, 1978)<br />
<b>MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS</b> (Kenneth Branagh, 2017)<br />
<b>SIGN 'O' THE TIMES</b> (Prince, 1987)tsokolovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660281253666711477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000160.post-21921520808595240932017-10-17T23:26:00.000-04:002017-10-17T23:26:08.494-04:00no surprises • radiohead<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />tsokolovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660281253666711477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000160.post-10922714193826136252017-10-13T13:21:00.001-04:002017-10-13T13:21:47.130-04:00a new album from THE HORRORS <div style="text-align: left;">
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<b>They get more commercial in sound with each release, but they're still dark and spooky. Dig the first track HOLOGRAM here...</b></div>
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Amidst the backdrop of midtown Manhattan, here's every film we've screened to date, and some of the opening trailer reels I created for these special nights:<br />
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<br />tsokolovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660281253666711477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000160.post-87741657991560497452017-03-19T12:50:00.003-04:002017-03-19T12:50:28.032-04:00FOUR FRAMES PER FILM<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
One year ago, I started the Twitter account <i style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://twitter.com/fourfpf" target="_blank">FOUR FRAMES PER SECOND</a></i>.</div>
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<br />tsokolovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660281253666711477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000160.post-5735837205683746472017-03-05T22:00:00.001-05:002017-03-05T22:00:47.163-05:00Criterion Collection's MILDRED PIERCE a restoration explained<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
If you're a CRITERION COLLECTION nut like me, this is what we get excited about. A beautiful detailed look at what went into the new 4K restoration of <i>MILDRED PIERCE</i>...</div>
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<br />tsokolovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660281253666711477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000160.post-73972926849940289042017-02-23T11:08:00.000-05:002017-02-23T11:10:45.989-05:00Gotham City of StarsI've been trying to figure out where I've heard the opening of the <i>La La Land</i> tune <i>City of Stars </i>before.<br />
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tsokolovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660281253666711477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000160.post-86602384732653562672017-02-23T08:07:00.001-05:002017-02-23T08:07:07.563-05:00La La Land - the video gameJust when you thought <i style="font-weight: bold;">La La Land</i> couldn't get any more annoying, here's the 8-Bit Cinema video game edition...<br />
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<br />tsokolovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660281253666711477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8000160.post-59158508580818244552017-02-16T13:31:00.004-05:002017-02-16T13:35:44.306-05:00President Donald TrumpThe Simple Child<div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="6kfp9" data-offset-key="bf16k-0-0" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #6fa8dc; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Why is this night different from all other nights? Let me tell you. It's a very special night, you know. Very special. We may be eating flat bread, which I gotta tell you is a little bland, but I'll be able to do something about that. Where was I. Oh, right, you know there was no way that Pharaoh was going to let your people go. No way. But you know what he did. He let them go. We are going to do that sort of thing to, you know. We are going to let our people go and make America great again. So many people. Many of them happen to be Jews. Jews that voted for me, some of which are at this seder table right now. I think a lot of Jews want to see a change. And speaking of change, Melania sitting over there on the orthopedic cushion would like to replace this roasted egg with a more permanent faberge egg you can enjoy for Passovers to come. Okay? Thank you.</span><br />
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