[UPDATE, 8/22/06: For the latest, up-to-date commentary on Spike Lee’s film — which I was in — please visit my homepage or my Katrina category.]
I mentioned back in November that Spike Lee wants to interview me for his documentary about Hurricane Katrina. Well, tomorrow’s the day. He’s flying me from South Bend to Hartford tonight, I’m taking the bus down to New York tomorrow morning, and then I’m meeting with Spike at the Park Central around midday. Should be interesting.
I have no clue what Spike wants to ask me; I’m just the weather nerd with the blog, so I’m not sure what I can add to his film, exactly. I’ll find out tomorrow, I guess. I’ve made clear to Spike’s producer that I don’t agree with Katrina race-baiting, let alone any “Bush blew up the levees” absurdity. She said she’d passed along my e-mails to Spike, and assured me that Spike wants to include a “wide range of viewpoints” and so forth. All I can hope, really, is that if I end up being in the film, my views won’t be twisted beyond recognition. We shall see. I figure it’s worth the risk just for the free trip home. :)
My main debate now is over what to wear. When I was on MSNBC, I wore a shirt and tie, figuring I should try to look professional. But if I show up tomorrow as the nerdy white guy in a shirt and tie, I figure the temptation to cast me as “The Man” would become irresistible. :) So I’m leaning toward wearing a USC sweatshirt. Gotta give props to my alma mater!
Anyway, after meeting with Spike & co., I’ll then head back to Connecticut and stay at my parents’ house Friday and Saturday nights, before flying back to South Bend on Sunday. Unfortunately, I probably won’t have time to hang out with friends while I’m in the 8-6-0, as it’s a very quick visit and, in addition to visiting with my parents, I have lots of odds & ends to take care of (e.g., looking for some old photos & videos that I’ve been wanting; re-ripping my CD collection in the wake of losing my laptop; etc.). So, if you’re a Newingtonian and you don’t hear from me while I’m in town, don’t be offended. Hopefully I’ll be able to make it back for a slightly longer visit later this semester or over the summer.
So that’s my story. Blogging by yours truly will be primarily cell-phone-based from tonight through Sunday… though perhaps not entirely, and guestbloggers are, of course, free to continue doing their thing. Anyway, wish me luck!
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January 26th, 2006 at 1:20:59 pm
I suggest Business casual. Enough to look professional, not to much to avoid The Man.
January 26th, 2006 at 1:35:31 pm
OK, Spike Lee. That’s nice Brendan. Give him a “Fight On!” and a “You’re a lunatic” from us Trojan fans. That what we usually scream at him during home games.
On a marginally related note. How come you’re not pimping OnePeatBog.com already? Theres no section on humility, obviously, but as you know truly good websites don’t need such a thing.
January 26th, 2006 at 1:40:29 pm
I would wear a Mookie Wilson or Jackie Robinson jersey.
January 26th, 2006 at 1:45:45 pm
I was thinking more along the lines of a Reggie Miller jersey. :)
LOL on the OnePeat site…
January 26th, 2006 at 1:46:22 pm
How about Mars Blackman getup?
Do-ya-know? Do-ya-know? Do-ya-know? It’s gotta be the shoes!
January 26th, 2006 at 1:49:09 pm
Thanks for the props on the “The Man” reference.
As for Spike Lee - a BUS? What kind of film shoot is this? They can’t do a car service? Doesn’t he know how to do the right thing?
January 26th, 2006 at 1:55:46 pm
Get On The Bus
January 26th, 2006 at 2:03:26 pm
You got me on that one, Spike. I feel Bamboozled.
January 26th, 2006 at 2:11:00 pm
I hope they use you in the film, re-create your living room ( they may need Beckys help with that and a few doxen Coke Cans ) and most of all I hope you get PAID!
January 26th, 2006 at 2:14:00 pm
I requested the itinerary be the way it is (with the bus) so that I could fly into and out of Hartford, instead of NYC. It makes Sunday easier, since I am going to be visiting my parents in CT after meeting Spike on Friday. They would have been happy to fly me to NYC, but then I just would have had to take the bus back to NYC for my return flight, once I was done in CT.
January 26th, 2006 at 2:28:44 pm
Spike-
I prefer Malcolm X myself.
January 26th, 2006 at 2:29:16 pm
Shit!
First time in four years I have a chance to communicate to the outside world and I waste it on this. Damn! Here the come!
January 26th, 2006 at 2:29:54 pm
Quick word of advice. If someone suggests you go water boarding, they don’t mean Malibu. Now mfff….
January 26th, 2006 at 2:37:14 pm
traditional irish garb :)
January 26th, 2006 at 2:42:20 pm
How about painting 8-6-0 on both your cheeks?
January 26th, 2006 at 3:55:00 pm
Spike Lee is a huge Arsenal fan (the best club in England, despite the money spending Russian bastards in South London). If you have someone who has an Arsenal kit, he’ll dig that.
January 26th, 2006 at 4:31:59 pm
Brendan,
Sorry you’re not going to be in NY longer, :( … I guess I’ll have to wait for Spike’s movie to see you! Oh, and the SC sweatshirt is a good choice.
And, should you want to kiss some ass, you could always tell Spike you can’t wait to see Inside Man, and I would probably not bring up the ever so pathetic Knicks. Good Luck!
January 26th, 2006 at 4:50:40 pm
Just don’t bring up SpikeTV with him.
January 26th, 2006 at 4:53:51 pm
better yet, paint 06111 on your forehead.
January 26th, 2006 at 6:52:25 pm
Yeah, just don’t wear a tie. Good luck with the interview and get some good pictures if you can.
January 26th, 2006 at 7:07:22 pm
Brendan,
Tell Spike that I loved “Crooklyn.” An excellent and much underrated film.
January 26th, 2006 at 7:51:54 pm
“traditional Irish garb”? :)
David, would ye have in mind th’ glitzy curlytoe Leprechaun pumps with the emeraldgreen jacket & pantaloons; or the Original IRA Chic with the oul’ Trench Coat & th’ Broad Black Brimmer & th’ Thompson gun on an understated Shoulderstrap; or just the elegant simplicity of yer Rural boyo’s rough tweed jacket & woolen cap accesorized with a nice Sheep?
:)
January 27th, 2006 at 12:49:34 pm
Joe - “… accesorized with a nice Sheep?” ? Is it traditional to take one’s date along on an interview ?
(I’ll let someone else handle the spelling of “accesorized”, this time ! (grin))
January 27th, 2006 at 9:00:03 pm
Seriously I think Brendan walking into that interview with a sheep would have been damn hilarious.
January 28th, 2006 at 7:16:17 am
Joe - or were you trying to brooch a different subject when you mentioned “… accesorized with a nice Sheep?” ?
(Brendan - this was posted at approx 4:14 AM, Los Angeles current time … and the preview timestamp shows 1:19 am … any ideas why that might be ?)
January 28th, 2006 at 7:19:06 am
Hmmmm … and the actual comment timestamp is 6:21 am - curiouser and curiouser …
Educated guess - server in Hawai’i ? (puzzled look) Supported by human in EDT time zone ?