The Format with Japhy Grant

Time Sinks!

October 31, 2007

Still sick (less so, but my throat is scratchy enough to prevent podcasting and I seem to want to nap constantly), but I know how fickle my readers are, so here are some awesome things I’ve been doing in between my delirium tremens. Like the title says, these things will swallow up your day, not [...]

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Japhy Sick

October 30, 2007

Hence the lack of blogging. But don’t worry, I’ll be back soon enough.

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Fall TV? Let them Eat Cake.

October 26, 2007

I haven’t said much about this new season of TV. That’s because basically, it sucks. There’s Samantha Who?, Gossip Girl and Journeyman, which after three hours and 40 minutes, wound up getting past the conceit of its premise to actually tell a story. So I’m going to talk about a show you may have never [...]

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CASTING CALL: Actors Needed!

October 25, 2007

Hey folks, I’m doing the MySpace/ Fox Storyteller challenge and will be shooting a itty bitty pilot next weekend (weekend of Nov.3) . I’m looking for actors. If you know or are an actor feel free to get in touch. The roles I’m looking for are: KATE (30s-40s): CEO of a major company, she’s part [...]

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We're Not Trying to Scare People, But…

October 22, 2007

So, L.A. is on fire. The local networks have canceled their regularly scheduled Montel Williams to cover the wildfires and as expected, the anchors are models of calm and composure. Here’s some highlights I’ve overheard: “You may not realize it, but L.A. is under siege. You may not see it in your neighborhood, but in [...]

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Do You Know This Thief?

October 22, 2007

From the Department of The Insufferably Stupid: My friend Danny had his Sidekick pilfered from the WOW Gallery this weekend. The thief snapped a picture of himself–which the Sidekick uploaded to Danny’s website (the same principle is what runs my little photo banner). If you know or have seen this dude, email me. If you [...]

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Jamie Kirchick Warns Gays of Their 'McGovern Moment'

October 19, 2007

Read his Washington Blade article on how the gay movement’s opposition to ENDA imperils it’s future as a viable political force. That over 300 gay groups stand opposed to Barney Frank would be ridiculous if their opposition wasn’t also going to defeat a bill; not because it pushes them back, but because it doesn’t push [...]

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Free Josh Ritter Concert (Quick/Hurry!)

October 18, 2007

Here’s Josh doing a cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “The River”. But before you listen, if you’re in L.A., you might want to check this out: “We are thrilled to announce the opportunity for fans to attend a one-of-a-kind Josh Ritter performance. On October 26th, Josh and the band will be bringing their live show [...]

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Rich Man's Redux

October 17, 2007

Frequent tMR readers know I have an inexplicable obsession with Bob Fosse’s choreography for “The Rich Man’s Frug” from Sweet Charity. At karaoke on Monday, they played Beyonce’s “Get Me Bodied” video and I sort of went off on my pal Kyle about my “Rich Man’s Frug” love, which he obviously had no interest in, [...]

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Are You Crying? (Because Ellen's Crying, Too?)

October 16, 2007

Because if you’ve just seen Ellen break down about her puppy on air, you might be considering suicide. As a nation, we’re grief stricken by Ellen’s pain and shame shame upon animal rescue shelters for enforcing rules designed to prevent puppy trafficking! But we all have to soldier on. There are things still worth living [...]

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