tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171370990642927748.post8333511544644686281..comments2024-03-29T10:47:02.156-04:00Comments on The Manson Family Blog: Cielo DriveMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766282574442161929noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171370990642927748.post-48162600662442953182020-03-12T15:34:19.636-04:002020-03-12T15:34:19.636-04:00Hello. I heard the pole was originally on the left...Hello. I heard the pole was originally on the left side of the gate as you enter. I see now there is a pole on the right side of the gate. Do you know if there's any truth to that? Thank youManna-Hata Movieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16652257088758342978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171370990642927748.post-17836758974847647352020-03-12T15:33:12.468-04:002020-03-12T15:33:12.468-04:00Hello. I heard Tex's pole was originally on th...Hello. I heard Tex's pole was originally on the left side of the gate as you enter. I see there's a pole on the right side. Do you know if that is true or not? ThanksManna-Hata Movieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16652257088758342978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171370990642927748.post-73509700914320963832019-07-31T14:11:34.242-04:002019-07-31T14:11:34.242-04:00Wonder how bad the tourists are now since the Tara...Wonder how bad the tourists are now since the Tarantino flick came out. Probably unbearable.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00583909999421616017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171370990642927748.post-75382204509061426372018-05-30T12:28:31.481-04:002018-05-30T12:28:31.481-04:00Correct. The old gate was further inside the prope...Correct. The old gate was further inside the property.<br /><br /><br />Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06766282574442161929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171370990642927748.post-76768523996345582342018-05-30T10:44:40.535-04:002018-05-30T10:44:40.535-04:00It was definitely on the right as you look at the ...It was definitely on the right as you look at the gate from outside the property, so you must mean inside/outside the property?Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00695804336905521685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171370990642927748.post-60170464631802222502018-05-30T10:33:26.463-04:002018-05-30T10:33:26.463-04:00Yes. Opposite side.
Yes. Opposite side.<br /><br /><br />Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06766282574442161929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171370990642927748.post-88102137805803303742018-05-30T09:55:03.724-04:002018-05-30T09:55:03.724-04:00Opposite side?Opposite side?Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00695804336905521685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171370990642927748.post-57703545099944008992013-05-22T14:57:16.691-04:002013-05-22T14:57:16.691-04:00Crap, I really have to learn to shut up.
But serio...Crap, I really have to learn to shut up.<br />But seriously, how does a short story about a French guy who goes hiking in the desert with a pal and the pal gets lost and the French guy ends up at a brothel and falls in love with a hooker who takes him for everything and then kicks him to the side of the road...how the hell does a story like that help young women to learn about life and discover themselves? <br />I just found most of the stories in Battleborn bleak and pointless. But as you say, I am not a young woman, so I will try very hard to shut up.leary7https://www.blogger.com/profile/16573687537798248297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171370990642927748.post-29645842846907019862013-05-22T14:29:04.268-04:002013-05-22T14:29:04.268-04:00They were/are fascinating young ladies with bright...They were/are fascinating young ladies with bright futures in Hollywood. I for one will keep an eye on them & follow their careers. Eviliz & Co. are rooting for them.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06766282574442161929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171370990642927748.post-13482160795387396152013-05-22T14:21:19.746-04:002013-05-22T14:21:19.746-04:00thanks Matt. that helps. Razor Blade Baby was the ...thanks Matt. that helps. Razor Blade Baby was the only story that involved Manson lore, am I right?<br />The premise for that story is actually fascinating. Two children of the Family, possibly even blood related, catch up with each other later in life and try to find emotional common ground.<br />It reminds me of how Junie Oswald and the daughter of Officer Tippet (killed by Oswald an hour after the assassination) ended up on the same basketball team. Strange vibes.leary7https://www.blogger.com/profile/16573687537798248297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171370990642927748.post-73593665619364362142013-05-22T14:13:13.935-04:002013-05-22T14:13:13.935-04:00Leary, the way I remember it, Rebecca and Lyle sai...Leary, the way I remember it, Rebecca and Lyle said it is the first story in Battleborn - the one about Razor Blade Baby.<br /><br />They also detailed why they so enjoyed the book. It involved the way Claire weaves how a young woman learns about life and who she is into her stories. That helped me to understand why the book appeals to younger people, especially younger women - and also why it didn't particularly appeal to you...Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06766282574442161929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171370990642927748.post-42611434890136659092013-05-22T13:32:18.175-04:002013-05-22T13:32:18.175-04:00yeah, I am sorta beating a dead horse here, Cielo....yeah, I am sorta beating a dead horse here, Cielo. But no, I really really disliked the book. I am just passionate about good writing. And I am curious by nature so it is going to bug me which of the stories these filmmakers think are transferable to the screen.leary7https://www.blogger.com/profile/16573687537798248297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171370990642927748.post-15379539424176919742013-05-22T09:46:03.231-04:002013-05-22T09:46:03.231-04:00Leary, I'm beginning to think you love Battleb...Leary, I'm beginning to think you love Battleborncielodrivecomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535091266830414644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171370990642927748.post-6046078635654634932013-05-22T08:23:17.312-04:002013-05-22T08:23:17.312-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.candy and nutshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01871828104812368464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171370990642927748.post-78606533119255816242013-05-21T22:33:39.671-04:002013-05-21T22:33:39.671-04:00Deb, with respect can you document that Watkin'...Deb, with respect can you document that Watkin's work "strongly appeals to a younger age group" with sales data or such. I know she got nominated for an award but that often is a connection thing. <br />Lots of books and movies that I think suck end up being highly successful. But again, I don't think Battleborn's appeal is generational. To me it is just another work that equates angst with art and as such will appeal to that segment of the literary world that likes to ponder the lack of meaning and substance in our world. I just think other writers, such as Emily Donaghue in Astray, have done it ten times better. The stories in Astray have much more historical relevance for example, and the characters are drawn much more vividly.<br />NOthing personal, I'd love to see the book be a success for her. But it would surprise me. And for the life of me I can't imagine which of the stories the filmakers believe will translate to the screen.leary7https://www.blogger.com/profile/16573687537798248297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171370990642927748.post-17545688100417752452013-05-21T21:21:04.769-04:002013-05-21T21:21:04.769-04:00Well...that kind of clears up the rumor about who ...Well...that kind of clears up the rumor about who the Col actually is.Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13336426655865247753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171370990642927748.post-58360147128954816792013-05-21T20:38:00.493-04:002013-05-21T20:38:00.493-04:00Leary we did not contemplate trying to see Greywol...Leary we did not contemplate trying to see Greywolf and Star. It would have been a 3 hour drive one way from LA. Really not worth burning up an entire day for as our three days of actual "sight seeing" and elbow rubbing was jam packed.<br /><br />As for the two women working on a movie project for Claire Watkins book Battleborn I can say that they are taking a couple of the short stories in the book and bringing them to life. They are very passionate about Claire's work which strongly appeals to a younger age group.<br /><br />DebShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17093893870315262396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171370990642927748.post-2859122622156028612013-05-21T18:22:13.036-04:002013-05-21T18:22:13.036-04:00also, I am most curious if you guys contemplated c...also, I am most curious if you guys contemplated connecting with Grey Wolf or Star while you were in the area. Does the new guy, Max Frost, know them or any of the players?leary7https://www.blogger.com/profile/16573687537798248297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171370990642927748.post-12774397106661413432013-05-21T18:10:33.079-04:002013-05-21T18:10:33.079-04:00I keep checking the Col's site hoping to see s...I keep checking the Col's site hoping to see some commentary on the tour but zip nada nothing to date. Actually, he hasn't posted anything in just about two months. Any insight on that Matt or Patty?leary7https://www.blogger.com/profile/16573687537798248297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171370990642927748.post-56694195624018948642013-05-21T17:38:32.548-04:002013-05-21T17:38:32.548-04:00who is who in these pics Ive been here so long I k...who is who in these pics Ive been here so long I know liz patty matt the col who else is who?candy and nutshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01871828104812368464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171370990642927748.post-26189649059015566062013-05-21T17:12:03.700-04:002013-05-21T17:12:03.700-04:00David Oman's house is actually the one nearest...David Oman's house is actually the one nearest our hero property.<br /><br />By the way, the mega-rich developer (I think his name was Alvin Weintraub) did NOT make a few bucks off his speculation. At least not for many, many years. I remember something like 10 or 15 years went by after the HIDEOUS structure was erected, and it still was not finished. Some walls were still void of drywall or paint, etc.<br /><br />I first went on the property in early 1994 right after Rudi's old house was demolished - the foundation was still there. So I actually watched the ugly castle being built. Month by month. It really is disgusting what weintraub did to the property. The original house was simple. And the guesthouse was far removed from the main house. Amazing property and this greed hog just completely desecrated it AND the entire hillside.<br /><br />My guess is he actually lost a lot of money over the years. Good for him:)Max Frosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06931165830559683001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171370990642927748.post-8122051148006746382013-05-21T16:43:13.887-04:002013-05-21T16:43:13.887-04:00Welcome, Coffee! Yeah? What will they think of nex...Welcome, Coffee! Yeah? What will they think of next, lolMatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06766282574442161929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171370990642927748.post-85343335472468967802013-05-21T16:35:18.879-04:002013-05-21T16:35:18.879-04:00New to the blog and excited to be here! Wow some g...New to the blog and excited to be here! Wow some great photos. I'm surprised to see another home going up next to David Oman. I wonder if this particular home will be haunted too? Or maybe this will be the sequel to the "house at the end of the drive" lol.CoffeeAddict1969https://www.blogger.com/profile/05617468061384468018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171370990642927748.post-16452265732966222722013-05-21T15:49:30.711-04:002013-05-21T15:49:30.711-04:00I hate on that house just as much as anyone, but t...I hate on that house just as much as anyone, but that's a pretty sweet underground garage. cielodrivecomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535091266830414644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8171370990642927748.post-83758021008262329292013-05-21T15:41:32.331-04:002013-05-21T15:41:32.331-04:00Cielo, you are correct. I was informed off-blog by...Cielo, you are correct. I was informed off-blog by another trusted expert that the original gate was set further back and the pole was on the opposite side of the gate. Good catch...<br /><br />Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06766282574442161929noreply@blogger.com