tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578728360904637566.post1167343246531537859..comments2024-01-11T03:09:43.960-08:00Comments on The Hills Are Burning: Far Out There.A.J.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06280771470428710391noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578728360904637566.post-90559072122748553292011-07-06T14:46:27.796-07:002011-07-06T14:46:27.796-07:00Michael - I agree, it's a very asshole-ish thi...Michael - I agree, it's a very asshole-ish thing to do, especially when everyone else made the effort to make it there on time.<br /><br />Ed and Niall - I wish it was that simple! But as previously stated, they guy had immunity. :(<br />Hope you had a great 4th!<br /><br />Nathan - Yes, I think the part that bugged me most about the whole thing was how he'd arrive late and <i>still</i> felt entitled to a relaxed breakfast. <br /><br />And you're right, a little respect does go a long way. On a previous show I've worked on in that area, Production offered us about $5 each for gas. Does it come close to covering what we spend on fuel for a round trip? Hell no. But it's the thought that counts.A.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06280771470428710391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578728360904637566.post-38342514724632453282011-07-05T10:59:51.792-07:002011-07-05T10:59:51.792-07:00If I could sympathize with his unilateral protest ...If I could sympathize with his unilateral protest that gets him to work late (which I can't), I'd still think he's an asswipe for thinking he should, then, be entitled to sit and have a relaxed breakfast.<br /><br />And I suppose it's neither here or there, but I've been on a number of jobs where the crew and production agreed to a middle ground regarding travel. They'd arbitrarily agree that the crew wouldn't be on the clock for the <em>full</em> length of time needed to drive to/from location, but they'd get paid for the time driving <em>beyond</em> the zone. This usually amounted to an extra 15 minutes at the beginning and end of the day. Not enough for anybody to retire on, but enough that it showed that Production weren't just being abusive pricks.<br /><br />A little respect goes a long way.Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00648438549121320566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578728360904637566.post-26539875200732824652011-07-03T13:55:56.561-07:002011-07-03T13:55:56.561-07:00I can't see why the gaffer hasn't fired th...I can't see why the gaffer hasn't fired this guy. He's late, hostile towards production for an over sight he signed on for, and actively tries to sabotage the shoot. Bad sport I say, bad sport.Niallnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578728360904637566.post-73689702723200349062011-07-03T10:34:49.960-07:002011-07-03T10:34:49.960-07:00We had a name for people like that, FIRED at the e...We had a name for people like that, FIRED at the end of the day.<br /><br />Have a very Happy 4thEd (sloweddi)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578728360904637566.post-91812653857789330762011-07-02T22:00:46.459-07:002011-07-02T22:00:46.459-07:00He's an asshole. Everybody else got up early ...He's an asshole. Everybody else got up early enough to make the call -- and once you accept that call, you play by the rules.<br /><br />Two days in a row? Check that -- he's a complete FUCKING asshole. Unless this clown is very well connected (which I doubt, or he wouldn't be working Fringe-Co jobs like this in the first place), he's going nowhere fast unless -- and until -- he wises up in a big way.Michael Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569781786039595929noreply@blogger.com