31 Dec 2011 ’11 Addictions, Shout Outs & One Offs
Here’s this year’s eclectic list of people, projects, music, gadgets… whether discovered as new, rediscovered or simply appreciated in 2011. In no particular order…
The Shadow Line – year end shout out to Hugo Blick for a great ride. From the opening scene of episode 1, it brilliantly pulls you in with a regular who’s who of talent.
Game Of Thrones – new addiction – A few years back an unconnected TV producer excitedly told me that this brilliant show was brewing over at HBO… and then it surpassed all expectations. End of year shout out to Peter Dinklage for winning a well-deserved Emmy for best supporting actor.
Prescott Peavine Trail – one off & year end shout out to Trails Specialist, Chris Hosking. Hiking in Cali one day, I mentioned this spectacular trail to a British friend, who told me that his mate, Chris, is the man responsible for cultivating this trail… An unexpected connection.
The Skin I Live In – year end shout out to Pedro Almodovar. Great to see Antonio Banderas working with Pedro again after all these years.
Boss – new addiction – Excellent writing creates a web of intrigue and room for superb performances – year end shout outs to Farhad Safinia, Gus Van Sant, Kelsey Grammer and Connie Nielsen… 
Glen Mazzara – year end shout out for a second year in a row; 2010 for writing episode 5 and this year for taking the reigns as showrunner of The Walking Dead. The photo below says it all about Season 2…
M Cafe – continuing addiction to one of the best vegan desserts ever created, courtesy of M Cafe De Chaya.
I Melt With You – year end shout out to Mark Pellington. I can only respect his personal passion and dedication to say f**k it, I’m doing this with or without industry backing. I have a vision, a great cast and I’m taking no prisoners… 
Steve Jobs – a heartfelt, farewell shout out to a man that has changed our world in the most profound and tactile way. I use my Apple products as organically as breathing. I can’t imagine how I would work, communicate and be creative without them…
Luther – Season 2 continuing addiction and year end shout out to Idris Elba for a second, well deserved Golden Globe nomination…
“Ouch That Hurt” DND Remix – year end shout out to the spectacularly talented Dionne Bromfield… this mix is for the film “Demons Never Die” directed by Arjun Rose, executive produced by Idris Elba and scored by yours truly.
“Everywhere And Nowhere” – year end shout out to Fearless feat. Sonna Rele for the lead single to the film “Everywhere and Nowhere” directed by Menhaj Huda, scored by yours truly.
“Katy On A Mission” – year end shout out to Katy B for a killer single; a holdover from 2010 and a great set-up for the album, which dropped this year.
“Typhoon ft Chasing Shadows” – year end shout out to Foreign Beggars for a bone chiseling, production overload – holdover from 2010. WARNING – If you’re expecting something sweet, melodic and mellow, this ain’t it!
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