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For true film lovers, "Making Of" featurettes and official commentary tracks aren't always enough. Sometimes, you've just got to track down someone who actually worked on the film and ask them all the questions that've been bugging you. Months and months and months ago, Rob Rector and I got in contact through The Lamb and I've been recording podcasts with my favorite Hollywood celebrities ever since.

Rob started Natsukashi with the intent to explore the connection between Nostalgia and Film. Why did we like certain films when we were younger? What do we think about them now?

Here's the exciting part. Rob is currently taking requests from bloggers who want to record an episode. E-mail him, leave a comment, train a pigeon. However you want to do it, let Rob know that you're interested.

To get a sample of what these are like, here are some links to episodes that I recorded at Natsukashi.

Demolition Man (feat. Glenn Shadix, actor)
BeetleJuice (feat. Glenn Shadix, actor)
The Warriors (feat. Irwin Keys, actor)
Return from Witch Mountain
The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T

And here's an episode that Whitney recorded a few months back.

Peter Pan (feat. Edmond Gaynes, actor)

Scarytown

The Frequent Posting ball has once again been dropped. But I have a really good excuse this time, not like "but I'm writing my theeeeesis" or "I'm getting maaaaaaarried". I haven't been updating He Shot Cyrus but I have been writing--a webseries pilot!

Scarytown went into production on Saturday with a talented group of actors and crew members. We secured a Red to shoot with (the same camera used on District 9, The Informant, The Lovely Bones, and Che) and from what I've heard, it looks amazing. I wasn't able to travel down to L.A. for the shoot but I spent the time fleshing out the outlines for the next eleven episodes. Our director, Layne, and producer, Aaron, are getting ready to shop it around to different movie companies/agents/other contacts they've made down there.

My next job is to finish the series outline and the next few scripts. During that time, I'll try my hardest to post more often here. Also, keep an eye on Natsukashi. I just completed a podcast with Glenn Shaddix (Otho from Beetlejuice) and have a few more coming up in the next few weeks. Thanks for checking in with He Shot Cyrus and being patient with me as I try to keep up.