Originally Posted by
JimBenArm
I used to direct energy beam weapons. They are such prima donnas, though, always wanting to have the spotlight!
That's why I switched to producer. Less stress.
I hear ya. They still tell that story on the Warner Brothers lot when you were directing "You Can Call Me Ray". Remember? The beam weapon went into its trailer for the meal break, then wouldn't come out until its trailer interior was decorated in mauve and teal color tones. Because they reminded it of its home planet.
So cool how you got it to come out. Remember you got a bunch of extras to gather in the commissary parking lot? They all were wearing mauve and teal T-shirts with "9/11 Was An Inside Job" on them. Beamo busted open the trailer door quicker than you could say "Pull it!", and you were able to get the shot. Oh, do the boys laugh and love telling that one at WB...