http://blog.sariweb.com Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:41:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en On Saturday, when walking off a heavy brunch of Frittata and Fried Potatoes from the Tavern, I discovered there's a library in my neighborhood that has books! Sure I've been there before, but only for the air conditioning and free wi-fi. And as luck would have it, they offer free ... http://blog.sariweb.com/2010/09/just-like-bookstores-libraries-have-books/ Tonight I went to celebrate with my writing instructor and friend, Pilar Alessandra, her new book The Coffee Break Screenwriter. If you're looking to start or finish a screenplay, I highly recommend it. She knows her stuff. Yesterday I met with folks from Adobe to go over their answer to screenwriting ... http://blog.sariweb.com/2010/09/adventures-in-screenwriting/ Sorry for the delayed post-- being consistent is my frienemy. In any case, if you're curious what I've been up to lately, here's the run down. Not to be confused with the rub down. Totally different. Just churned out another revision on my teen comedy script that I started last October. ... http://blog.sariweb.com/2010/08/its-no-secret-i-havent-blogged-in-awhile/ In case you like comedy and bars in Santa Monica, I'll be doing stand-up at McCabe's this Tuesday, April 6th @8pm. McCabe's Bar & Grill 2455 Santa Monica Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90404 (310) 264-9704 www.mccabesbar.com Here's the show flyer http://blog.sariweb.com/2010/04/show-this-week/ Whether you're familiar with the Marx Brothers or not, I recommend (revisiting or) checking them out. Aside from the occasional overly-serious musical number, the movies and jokes completely hold up. After what, 80 years? Phenomenal. Here's one of my favorite clips from Animal Crackers. http://blog.sariweb.com/2010/02/hooray-for-captain-spaulding/ Last Sunday I went to see Better Off Dead at the Aero Theater with live commentary by director Savage Steve Holland plus Curtis Armstrong, Diane Franklin, and EG Daily. It was awesome!!! 25 years later the movie totally holds up. Best part about the Q&A was hearing from the director ... http://blog.sariweb.com/2010/02/better-off-dead/ 50 points if you can spot the 3 frames of the video that I shot. Another 50 if you catch the 3 frames my back side show up... (not as hot as it sounds) http://blog.sariweb.com/2010/02/flutterbies-music-video/ According to the targeted ads, Facebook seems to think I'm a heavyset, unwed mother. Considering my basic statistics of being single, female, and an avid player of Wordtwist, I totally get it. In fact, I'm flattered, 'cause frankly the targeted ads on Evite are far more troubling. When every banner you ... http://blog.sariweb.com/2010/02/facebook-gets-me/ Just went to see Oren Lavie at Bergamot Station. He and the evening were delightful. And artsy-- what with all the art and everything... If you're not one of the 10 million plus views on his video, you're missing out. If you don't believe me, the video seems up for ... http://blog.sariweb.com/2010/01/must-see-music-video/ Not only does it make for smooth motion shots, but effectively trains you for a mammogram. Yay Glidecam! http://blog.sariweb.com/2010/01/glidecam/