A random selection from the site

  • My Latest Article for “L.A.” Mag – A DIY Film Locations Tour

    ‘ The December 2017 issue of Los Angeles magazine hit newsstands last week, featuring an article by yours truly.  The blurb, which can be found on page 93, is a detailed itinerary for a tour of twenty L.A.-area film locales.  If you can’t get your hands on a copy, don’t worry – the article can…

  • Oscar Weekend Stalking – Part II

    Oscar Weekend Stalking – Part II

    ‘ On Oscar Weekend, after stalking the red carpet, I recommend hotel-hopping your way through Hollywood and Beverly Hills for optimal star viewing! The Chateau Marmont, the Mondrian, the Sunset Tower Hotel, the Regent Beverly Wilshire, and the Beverly Hills Hotel are all prime celebrity viewing locations – and most have extremely friendly staff –…

  • Dexter and Rita’s House from “Dexter”

    Dexter and Rita’s House from “Dexter”

    ‘ This past weekend, I dragged my fiancé out to Long Beach – or as Snoop Dogg calls it “The LBC” – to do some stalking.  My original plan was to book a room at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa – the spot currently standing in for the Beverly Hills Beach Club…

  • James’ Beach Restaurant

    James’ Beach Restaurant

    ‘ This past weekend, I dragged my fiance out to stalk a restaurant named James’”‘”‘ Beach that was featured in the 2009 romantic comedy I Love You, Man.    In the movie, Sydney Fife (aka Jason Segal) and Peter Klaven (aka Paul Rudd) have their very first man-date at the Venice Beach area restaurant, which Sydney alleges serves up the…

  • Homer’s House from “The Day of the Locust”

    Homer’s House from “The Day of the Locust”

    ‘ Today’s locale is an oldie but goodie.  Way back in October 2010, while in Eagle Rock stalking with Mike, from MovieShotsLA, we passed by a residence at 4911 College View Avenue and Mike informed me that it was featured in The Day of the Locust.  At the time I had never heard of the…

  • My Second Anniversary!

    My Second Anniversary!

    ‘ Yesterday was my second wedding anniversary and, because I had a million and one errands to run, I ended up taking the day off, so I, unfortunately, do not have a new post for today.  But I promise to be back tomorrow with a new location! Until next time, Happy Stalking! ‘

  • Happy Memorial Day!

    Happy Memorial Day!

    ‘ I would like to wish my fellow stalkers a very happy Memorial Day and offer a heartfelt thank you to all who have served to protect the freedoms of this great country of ours, especially those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. ‘

  • The Paramount Studios Tour . . . A Second Time

    The Paramount Studios Tour . . . A Second Time

    ‘ Brace yourselves, my fellow stalkers, ‘cause today’s post is going to be a long one!  Back in September, Mike, from MovieShotsLA, and I set out on our second VIP Tour of the Studios at Paramount Pictures in Hollywood.  We embarked on our first Paramount tour just over two years ago, in September of 2008,…

  • Charles Mulligan’s Steakhouse from “Parks and Recreation”

    Charles Mulligan’s Steakhouse from “Parks and Recreation”

    ‘ This past March I wrote The Complete Parks and Recreation Guide to Los Angeles for L.A. magazine.  At the time of the posting, though, I had yet to visit every location featured on the list.  The most glaring omission from my stalking profile was Whiskey Bend, the Burbank bar that masqueraded as Charles Mulligan’s…

  • Virginia City Stalking!

    Virginia City Stalking!

    ‘ I am currently visiting my Grandma in the Reno area and today she took me to historic Virginia City to do some sightseeing. Anytime I am in a new town, I always stop into the local visitor’”‘”‘s center or bookstore to ask if any movies have been filmed in the area. What’”‘”‘s that old…