May 9, 2005
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Fanboy
Just to clarify something to many readers, the movie that I am shooting is not based 
upon the novel Hatchet by Gary Paulsen; read and loved by children over the ages.
The “Hatchet” that I’m shooting is based upon the Lousinana Urban Legend of Hatchet Face.
Quite a difference in terms of content when you click on the two links, don’cha think? Sorry to dissappoint.
So far the shoot’s been going really well and I’m still in the zone of staying up all night and sleeping all day. And can I just say that besides air conditioning and NYC Pizza the other best thing ever invented is: a wetsuit. Since everyone gets caught in a downpour the cast has gets sprayed down with water every night we shoot – and the wetsuits underneath our costumes have been a lifesaver.
My favorite part working on any project is immediately looking up the credits of my fellow colleagues and then listening to their on set tales of my favorite films they’ve been on.
One actress in particular on ”Hatchet” is Patrika Darbo. Patrika is currently a regular on Days of Our Lives but she also played Pam Magnus — the banklady opening a checking account for John Malkovich in “In the Line of Fire“. Her character meets an untimely death when she can’t squelch her curiosity and shut her big mouth. The scene goes like this:
Pam (Patrika) : So where are you from Mr. Carney?
Carney (Malkovich) : (lies) Minneapolis.
Pam: Really? I’m from Minneapolis — where did you go to high school?
Carney: (lying) Uh… New… Brighton…
Pam: (puzzled): Hmm.. there’s no New Brighton High School.
Carney: (caught in a lie and now must kill her) Oh, well there was one when I went there…
Throughout the whole scene the audience is just thinking:
“Lady, shut up.”
“Lady, what
are you doing?!”
“ShutUpShutUpShutUp…” Man, what a treat!
Next up to face my line of questioning: Richard Riehle — on his exerience shooting “OfficeSpace“…
Then maybe Deon Richmond on his role as Rudy’s Pal: Kenny aka “Bud” on The Cosby Show… I could go on with the entire cast but then there wouldn’t be much time left for shooting.
Comments (17)
Bud was on Sister Sister too. I still love watching him on reruns of the Cosby Show.
sounds like you’re having a blast!
interesting… wanna see Hatchet… hope it turns out great… gonna wait til Halloween season to see it!!! Hope it comes out then!
hahaha when you meet john malkovich, ask him everything about dangerous liasons.
i am not famous (duh) but i dont think i ll ever stop being starstruck.
When is Hatchet scheduled for release?
Seems like horror movies are coming out of the woodworks for the summer
i remember that mr. carney scene! yeah…
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It must be awesome to hear all the stories !
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i do remember seeing that hatchet book in my elementary school library! i don’t think i read it ‘though. the constant rain on the Hatchet website is a bit spooky. can’t wait to hear more stories
Wow, if you’re going to be in a film about a Louisiana Urban Legend, then I’m going to watch it for sure! Louisiana is known for it’s strange voodoo, vampire, and ghost mumbo-jumbo – or should I say mumbo-gumbo (Louisianian humor). By the way, you were really great in Better Luck Tomorrow Perry! Keep up the good work!
keep up the good work
Ironically, I happened upon your website right before discussing with my friend, who’s on staff at the Variety, the lack of Asian actors in Crash. It’s actors like you that I know will make a difference in Asian representation!
I used to do musical theatre in high school, and I just remember being typecasted like crazy. I would love to hear more of your experiences, but I know you’re a busy guy w/ things to do! But let me know by leaving a message on my Xanga if so.
Take care!
HI parry! i remember meeting you at glaskat in san francisco like 2 years ago! haha! just wanted to say hi!