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The man who’s behind Hook-ups makes a video in Japan. He still skates like a mother, and does some funny stuff. “I’m tired.” Remember that, it’s the funniest part. I can’t believe he pulls that off. Would he dare do that in the USA? That’s the thing about a lot of things people do when they travel. It’s sort of like graffiti, you wouldn’t do it in your house or if a camera wasn’t on you. But the skate parts are impressive, the man still can do it right when you think he couldn’t. But that burly hair and glasses… he’s awesome.
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Stephane Gauger is rolling along with his first feature Owl and the Sparrow. The Spirit Award is for films under 20 million dollars, which hardly sound indie, but oh well. Gauger's film actually is in a special categories for features under $500,000 (how much did it cost in Vietnam?). A good natured guy, I'm sure he's being hit by projects left and right, and he deserves it, his film is amazing.

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Stephane Gauger is rolling along with his first feature Owl and the Sparrow. The Spirit Award is for films under 20 million dollars, which hardly sound indie, but oh well. Gauger’s film actually is in a special categories for features under $500,000 (how much did it cost in Vietnam?). A good natured guy, I’m sure he’s being hit by projects left and right, and he deserves it, his film is amazing. His nomination was reported in the Hollywood Reporter. I first saw Gauger playing a character in Six String Samurai. He’s come a long way since. He has a small role in The Rebel as well.
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Joe and Sandra Escalante. You've read about him on Martin's blog. He's really great and they know about this little eatery in the middle of Culver City that's totally hidden. They're new Culver City folks, and won't hesitate to admit that they thought it was neat and so they moved there.

You may have heard him on radio on 103.1 where he gives legal advice.
Tokyo 7-7 is the coolest spot around.


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Joe and Sandra Escalante. You’ve read about him on Martin’s blog. He’s really great and they know about this little eatery in the middle of Culver City that’s totally hidden. They’re new Culver City folks, and won’t hesitate to admit that they thought it was neat and so they moved there. You may have heard him on radio on 103.1 where he gives legal advice.Tokyo 7-7 is the coolest spot around. I think they said her name was Ryuko. She cooks and seems really cool. I ate the Portuguese sausage Royale. It’s called gacha as well.
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