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Cinema dreams come true, John Doe lands in L.A.
The John Doe Travel Log: Day 1
Dear readers, Apologies for the lack of posts over the last week (Read none), Johnny blames it on the smoke and mirrors of L.A and Vegas. (Maybe the hedonistic consumption of alcohol also has something to do with it.)
Over the years Johnny D has travelled quite extensively touring Europe, The UK and even portions of Asia. Quickly he learnt that the one consistent surprise was that the perceived image of the destination always differed greatly from what he actually experienced almost the instant he arrived. (Eg: The people, the culture or even the cuisine) Los Angeles California is the exception to this rule.
As the luxurious Air Tahiti Nui plane banked around and began its descent into LAX a lifelong obsession with visiting cinema histories ground zero quickly became a reality. Disembarking and making a B line for the nearest shuttle bus it wasn’t long before John D’s expectations were being met. Hurtling along the LA freeway (yep, the same one where Will Petersen decided to floor his auto and run against traffic in To Live and Die in LA) our maniac chaffuer swerved from lane to lane, honking his horn any chance he got.
Arriving at our hotel just of Hollywood Boulevards walk of fame, everything felt strangely familiar. Street corners and buildings triggering a flood of celluloid memories so clear it was as if he had been there all his life. Bouncing up and down excitedly exclaiming to his compadraes, “there’s the alley that the Reservoir Dogs strutted out of”, “look at the fox building where John McClane battled Hans Gruber.” or “Oh my god there is the canal where Blue Thunder flew, Arnie rescued John Connor from the T 100 and Johnny Travolta raced grease Lightning”.
You get the idea for JD fiction and the real world finally became so blurred he melted down.
JD and Gingersnap outside the Highland Mall on Hollywood Boulevard
Dear readers, Apologies for the lack of posts over the last week (Read none), Johnny blames it on the smoke and mirrors of L.A and Vegas. (Maybe the hedonistic consumption of alcohol also has something to do with it.)
Over the years Johnny D has travelled quite extensively touring Europe, The UK and even portions of Asia. Quickly he learnt that the one consistent surprise was that the perceived image of the destination always differed greatly from what he actually experienced almost the instant he arrived. (Eg: The people, the culture or even the cuisine) Los Angeles California is the exception to this rule.
As the luxurious Air Tahiti Nui plane banked around and began its descent into LAX a lifelong obsession with visiting cinema histories ground zero quickly became a reality. Disembarking and making a B line for the nearest shuttle bus it wasn’t long before John D’s expectations were being met. Hurtling along the LA freeway (yep, the same one where Will Petersen decided to floor his auto and run against traffic in To Live and Die in LA) our maniac chaffuer swerved from lane to lane, honking his horn any chance he got.
Looking down Hollywood Boulevard
Arriving at our hotel just of Hollywood Boulevards walk of fame, everything felt strangely familiar. Street corners and buildings triggering a flood of celluloid memories so clear it was as if he had been there all his life. Bouncing up and down excitedly exclaiming to his compadraes, “there’s the alley that the Reservoir Dogs strutted out of”, “look at the fox building where John McClane battled Hans Gruber.” or “Oh my god there is the canal where Blue Thunder flew, Arnie rescued John Connor from the T 100 and Johnny Travolta raced grease Lightning”.
JD at the Griffith observatory with the cityscape in the background
You get the idea for JD fiction and the real world finally became so blurred he melted down.
City at night, oh yeah. The city at night...where is that L.A woman?
Horrorphile
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Ponderous
Glad you're having a great time and even found time to give us an update
Charles.
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Michaelie
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Padsoc
I'm glad you're enjoying your time in LA! It's interesting that it's exactly what you thought it would be - kewl.
Ah, I wish I were in California... so jealous!
Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory
Was that you handcuffed in the back seat of the Black and White heading down Hollywood Boulevard?
Cheers champion - hope you're thoroughly enjoying your stay.
MNG
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L.A.M.P.
Are you going to detour up to San Francisco and check out the Bradbury from "Bladerunner"? It's pretty awesome...
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Enviro Warrior
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Esoteric Bookshop
I recognise that meltdown myself, from when I visited L.A. ...it is a cool experience to be able to have, anyway you look at it.
So pleased it's such a thrill!
Lilla ...
Film & TV on DVD
-Bryn,
My mojo was rising each and every night....peaked around the time I left Vegas
-Thanks Charles
-Hi James,
Griffith observatory is where they filmed Rebel, it all seemed very familiar...the astronomy museum was breathtaking..
-Hi Michaelie,
My laptop refused to connect to the net or there would have been more posts at the time, we did squeeze alot into everyday.
-Hi Postmodern,
LA held few surprises but still was an exceedingly great time, more travel posts to come....trying my hardest to stay focused on the movie side.
-Hi MNG
How did that news get back here so fast...one night out with OJ and it all crumbles.
-Hi Nina,
Everday was better than the last, exhausted now the price of an excellent time.
-Hi D,
Would have loved to check out San Fran but no time this journey....Bradbury rules so it is on my list for when I do visit.
-Hi Yoda,
Like a kid in Willy Wonkas chocolate factory....bliss
-Hi Lilla,
Thrilling satisfaction, finally visiting a place I have wanted to go since I was 5 years old....pulling myself together now