2008-10-15 Living with Hollywood can be a pain

After moving to LA, one of the more exciting things that can happen is the first time that a movie or TV show is shot in your neighborhood. The first hint that something is going to occur is the appearance of parking signs, warning locals that parts of the street will be off limits. A flyer usually shows up at the door detailing what's going to happen; it explains that parking and traffic will be a problem and asks for feedback--there's usually a spot to write objections to the intrusion.

Even the second time, the sudden appearance of dozens of trucks sends a shiver of excitement up and down the spine. By the third of fourth time, it becomes a royal pain.

In Louie's neighborhood, movie trucks show up many times a year, blocking roads and stalling traffic. It can be an annoyance. Sure, the industry is important. Yep, the neighborhood looks nice and they can get good shots of houses for the various shows they feature, but it does get boring very, very quickly.

This short clip is typical. It's not that bad right now as they're not shooting--in fact they're packing up--so I could actually drive. This scene was shot close to six in the afternoon, so about half the trucks had already departed. The remnants remain.

The constant intrusion is one of the downsides of living in LA.

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