Only in Commercials

I spotted what I thought was a record store opening up on 7th Street just west of Broadway this morning…nope. Just another film shoot. Dang it.

Couldn’t tell for sure, but it looked like a period piece set in 1950’s or 1960’s. They had also mocked up a clothing store and a used bookstore.

i love how surreal downtown can be.

I worry that one day we’ll all pass up a real emergency believing it’s just another movie set. I guess in downtown the motto should be “when in doubt, it’s a movie set”

I remember about ten years ago working on the set of Mel Gibson’s “Conspiracy Theory” overnight with a full closure of Broadway for stunt work which included a helicopter with guys repelling into a stream of traffic below.

A law enforcement officer with a female ride-a-long busted through our road closure and pulled into the scene where the crowd pours out the front of the Orpheum. Man did that guy end up with egg on his face.

I’ll never forget the gaul of the First Assistant Director who promptly asked in that ‘someone’s about to be fired voice’ which PA had the lock-up for that side of the scene. It was me. I replied I didn’t know I had the authority to stop a REAL speeding police car with flashing lights. Unbelievable.

It looks to me like they are dropping their workout in hopes of eating the chocolate boy.

question for Eric: Why can’t they fill that retail space at 617 W. 17th?? It’s screaming out for an H&M flagship store. I know it’s a chain, but so is Macy’s, which is right next door…

^To extrapolate: I would guess that the building owner is asking a lot for the space, and is willing to wait until the market bears that price.

That is the building that is owned by Oscar de la Hoya.