I moved to Austin, TX just over 8 months ago. I had never been to this city before, and didn't know a single soul. What the hell was I doing, moving under the Mason Dixon Line to the state known ...Read More
I had a lucky find the other day. Rushing up to the store closing sale at Pearl Paint during lunch, I came across an entire boxful of Letraset transfers. They must have dug them up from the back—the packing slip ...Read More
The interior of my apartment was designed by Matthew Terdich. The artwork in the kitchen is from Erika Pahk. When Johnny comes over, he sits on the left hand side. Read More
I have four pairs of speakers and three pairs of headphones that are scattered around the apartment; there is always music playing. My eyes open in the morning and I snooze for a few minutes with my headphones on before getting ...Read More
I started shooting another film last week, and it got me thinking about actors. What makes me pick a person for a particular role? Many times it is my curiosity to study a person, analyzing their movements in slow motion, ...Read More
My cousin gave me a small teapot he bought during a trip in China. It is made of clay and can brew about a half cup worth of tea, which can perfectly fill four traditional Chinese tea cups. In addition ...Read More
On a good day, it takes an hour or so to get from downtown Chicago to the suburb of Elgin. I can stare at each car and wonder about the people inside. Their isolation from the outside world is almost ...Read More
Nine things to start the year: 1. Wake up feeling refreshed like the people in coffee commercials. 2. Brush teeth for a full two minutes. 3. Finish reading Designing Design by Kenya Hara. He has a new book out, White. Both from one ...Read More
