tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post2019264270764257760..comments2024-03-22T14:40:33.276-07:00Comments on Blood, Sweat, and Tedium: Confessions of a Hollywood Juicer: The Reddit Vox Populi...Michael Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569781786039595929noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post-75481809095352029592012-08-17T17:57:36.116-07:002012-08-17T17:57:36.116-07:00I used to play Call of Duty in film school, the ru...I used to play Call of Duty in film school, the rule was that your username had to be some way related to a piece of gear. I combined the idea of surprise pink gel and the pink mist that snipers are so fond of. Pretty lame considering I've never actually heard of anybody using that gel, but it had a ring to it. <br />Propeller blade accidents are rough though!surprisepinkmistnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post-66629571778834019512012-08-17T08:15:42.834-07:002012-08-17T08:15:42.834-07:00Anonymous, Anonymous, and CJ --
Thanks.
Surprise...Anonymous, Anonymous, and CJ --<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />Surprisepinkmist --<br /><br />No worries. I wasn't offended, but simply wanted to make sure that any Reddit members who followed your link would get a better idea what this blog is all about -- and I do appreciate the link.<br /><br />I have to ask, though... what is the genesis of your e-moniker "Surprisepinkmist?" To me, that evokes the image of someone walking into a spinning airplane propeller...<br /><br />Michael Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569781786039595929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post-62073582911270340942012-08-16T17:00:23.119-07:002012-08-16T17:00:23.119-07:00BS&T, I meant no disrespect at all with what I...BS&T, I meant no disrespect at all with what I posted on Reddit! The original post was asking about educational resources online. Being a frequent reader of your blog, as well as Evan's, I thought it would be good to drop a link. The only reason I worded it the way I did was to keep the original poster aware that this would not be a how to situation but s/he would get a chance to see a more accurate depiction of life on set. I'm not "meh" about your blog, I'm a fan. I don't read blogs for the latest information, I do it because it keeps me connected to set life when I'm not on set. <br /><br />-surprisepinkmistsurprisepinkmistnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post-12059352247513553672012-08-16T09:48:56.703-07:002012-08-16T09:48:56.703-07:00I have been spotty at best with reading this blog,...I have been spotty at best with reading this blog, between work and finally being able to scrape some time together for family, I don't usually have the time. But, I will say this blog is pitch perfect when it comes to how it feels to be in the grind. Day in and day out, throwing the same gear, rigging the same perms, gear becomes nothing compared to the relationships you build. Once you've been around the block a few times, you realize there are easier ways to make a living, but none of them hold a candle to what we do.CJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post-66646020319258583002012-08-15T20:08:34.087-07:002012-08-15T20:08:34.087-07:00I'm just a random non-industry(at least curren...I'm just a random non-industry(at least currently) reader. What I enjoy most is the narrative and wonderful stories you have to tell. I've even encouraged some friends and family who have no interest in film to read your blog because of the quality of the writing.<br /><br />Keep writing and I"ll keep reading!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post-22653301522070547412012-08-15T18:17:21.164-07:002012-08-15T18:17:21.164-07:00Much prefer reading about on-set experiences than ...Much prefer reading about on-set experiences than about gear. I enjoy the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post-24616945374051725962012-08-15T09:52:14.928-07:002012-08-15T09:52:14.928-07:00Anonymous, rcpro8, Evan --
I appreciate your kind...Anonymous, rcpro8, Evan --<br /><br />I appreciate your kind words. It's always gratifying to hear that somebody out there is reading -- and resonating with -- the posts at BS&T. <br /><br />Thanks to all of you for tuning in.Michael Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569781786039595929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post-80845746728440201012012-08-14T08:55:08.673-07:002012-08-14T08:55:08.673-07:00Hey Mike -- I'll echo the other comments here:...Hey Mike -- I'll echo the other comments here: we love your stories. <br /><br />The reason I like reading Hollywood Juicer is because it's about what it means to work below the line, not just a collection of gear reviews and lighting tutorials.<br /><br />Every story you tell -- even if it only ever mentions something obliquely technical -- is informative in regards to the lifestyle of below the line crew.<br /><br />Keep it up and don't worry about Reddit. They've roasted me a few times and I've learned many on there are gear junkies. The pros and the ones who care about the craft of filmmaking are mostly lurkers and I know they appreciate your site.<br /><br />- Evan<br /><br />P.S. I haven't yet taken the plunge into Hollywoodland. You're right in saying that I'm still in the southeast. Maybe someday soon that will change!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03150638728569562298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post-39689060077081994142012-08-14T02:41:05.111-07:002012-08-14T02:41:05.111-07:00Honestly compared to the others mentioned,I enjoy ...Honestly compared to the others mentioned,I enjoy your writing the most! Keep it up, I will be reading :)rcpro8https://www.blogger.com/profile/05013893918763961424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post-50689562406674172662012-08-13T21:10:59.903-07:002012-08-13T21:10:59.903-07:00I have been reading this blog for a few years now....I have been reading this blog for a few years now. It is a truly invaluable, at times even therapuetic piece of reading. Its informative, entertaining, but for me, most importantly you are telling my stories, and the stories of below the line technicians the word over. <br /><br />It is rare to see stories from our perspective. Actually working day in, day out, in this industry isn't all about technology and technique. For many of us, that is just part of our respective craft. What working in this industry truly means is a lifestyle choice that sees your working long, hard days, and making sacrifices along the way to do what we love. To have a blog as relatable as yours is brilliant.<br /><br />You manage to tell our stories time after time. Thankyou. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com