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  • The “Why Him?” Gate House

    The “Why Him?” Gate House

    ‘ Location managers can be such tricksters!  And there’s pretty much nothing I love more than uncovering the various fabrications that go into a particular locale.  Such was the case with the gate house supposedly situated at the entrance to the massive manse belonging to millionaire video game creator Laird Mayhew (James Franco) in Why…

  • Sid & Dexter’s Sports Bar from the “Happy Hour” episode of “The Office”

    Sid & Dexter’s Sports Bar from the “Happy Hour” episode of “The Office”

    ‘ As I mentioned yesterday, one location that fellow stalker Lavonna was absolutely dying to stalk while she was in town last week was Sid & Dexter’s Sports Bar, the arcade/restaurant which appeared in the Season 6 episode of The Office entitled “Happy Hour”.  So, before her arrival, I called upon fellow stalker Owen for…

  • Ugo Café from “The Morning Show”

    Ugo Café from “The Morning Show”

    ‘ The Season 1 finale of The Morning Show might have been one of the finest hours of television ever created!  It left me equal parts heartbroken, disgusted, and hopeful, with the last few minutes propelling me out of my seat, literally jumping for joy and teeming with spit and vinegar, ready to take on…

  • Casa del Mar Hotel from “Just Go With It”

    Casa del Mar Hotel from “Just Go With It”

    ‘ You can watch the Just Go With It trailer, in which Casa del Mar is featured, by clicking above. The hotel also popped up in the Season 2 episode of The Mentalist titled “18-5-4” as the supposed San Francisco-area Tidewater Resort where Oliver Simon McDaniel (aka Evan Peters) hid out. For whatever reason, producers…

  • Phil’s Diner from “The X-Files”

    Phil’s Diner from “The X-Files”

    ‘ When I was in L.A. last week, Mike, from MovieShotsLA, and I spent two full days stalking.  Our adventures took us from one end of Los Angeles to the other.  At one point, while in North Hollywood, we passed by Phil’s Diner at 5230 Lankershim Boulevard and stopped to snap some pics.  I figured…

  • Library Bar from “Parenthood”

    Library Bar from “Parenthood”

    ‘ In his bestselling book Outliers: The Story of Success, author Malcolm Gladwell asserts that a person needs 10,000 hours of practice at something in order to become an expert.  I’ve been writing my blog for about nine years now, working on it at least eight hours a day, five days a week, which translates…

  • Cary and Jennifer Grant’s Former House

    Cary and Jennifer Grant’s Former House

    ‘ As I mentioned last month, back on May 28th I attended the Jennifer Grant book signing for Good Stuff, the actress’ newly-penned memoir about her late father, movie star Cary Grant.  Well, I finally finished reading the tome last weekend and I can honestly say that it is one of the best books I…

  • Andrew’s House from “A to Z”

    Andrew’s House from “A to Z”

    ‘ Networks have recently begun the practice of digitally releasing the pilot episodes of new shows weeks before their scheduled premiere dates.  I think it’s a genius maneuver and have been relishing watching them all.  One that I perused, on the recommendation of fellow stalker Owen, of the When Write Is Wrong blog, was A…

  • Enter to Win a Blu-ray Copy of “Alex & Me”

    Enter to Win a Blu-ray Copy of “Alex & Me”

    ‘ Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with a free copy of the Blu-ray I reviewed in this blog post.  The opinions I share are my own. Calling all soccer lovers!  Get ready to fall in love with Alex & Me!  It’s an inspirational tale for the whole family! Soccer superstar Alex Morgan scores her…

  • Caffe’ Opera – aka Dog Years Diner from “American Pie”

    Caffe’ Opera – aka Dog Years Diner from “American Pie”

    ‘ Shortly after selling their house a few months back, my parents moved into an apartment building in Old Town Monrovia.  Since that time, they have become regular patrons of their new favorite restaurant, Caffe’ Opera – the very spot that stood in for Dog Years Diner, the supposed Grand Rapids, Michigan-area hangout of Jim…