Author Archives: Jacinda Barrett
Colds, cabs, cancelled flights
After 2 weeks doing press for Matching Jack, dowunder and 2 weeks in LA for Middle Men, we decided to get on the road again. With the height of summer waning we decided to get far away and a little … Continue reading
Turkey, Morocco, Croatia, Montenegro where all possibilities.
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Matching Jack opened last weekend in Australia
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Dane’s, Aussies and Fuzzy Wuzzys
Seen either up close or from a distance, the Sydney Opera House does not disappoint. I have always been in awe of our own epic contribution to iconic structures. I know, it was designed by a Dane, but whose soil … Continue reading
First day of Press/ Sydney
After a morning of on camera tv interviews it was great to somewhat relax into print interviews that were occasionally over the phone if the journalist was interstate. The best part was that, while I was staring out at the … Continue reading
Today I wiped Craig Ferguson’s bottom
He is always funny; I love his quick wit and spontaneity. I think it’s the third time I’ve been on with him and every time he surprises me with where he goes. It started quite innocently. We were talking about … Continue reading
A question of cultural identity
Getting Ready for my first morning of Press in Sydney. I have done this so many times in the US and even Europe, but never in Australia. It’s always strange here when I’m asked whether I even consider myself Australian … Continue reading
Still wandering
In Paddington, Oxford Street has the many of the chain brand designs and access to the bustling, fun weekend markets. When visiting Sydney a few years ago, after not living here for over 10 years Ifound Paddington not the … Continue reading
Brunching in Paddington
As I have a few days till the press starts in earnest I am able to enjoy the city. We started with brunch in Paddington, an area of great designer stores, organic grocers, recycled vintage, terrace houses and tiny alleys. … Continue reading
Walking in Sydney
We arrived this morning at 6am and have been in a jet lag fog throughout the day. I’m trying to type now but the fog has seeped into all the edges….. aah tomorrow morning, I’ll write. But, before I go … Continue reading
Think I’m done
Before I left, . Legend help me decide on my press outfits – hot summer LA day trying on fall clothes for winter downunder. No wonder he’s looking at me like that. Tweet This Post
“We waste time looking for the perfect lover, instead of creating the perfect love.” — Tom Robbins Tweet This Post
Matching Jack Press Tour
Getting ready for the press tour for my first Aussie film, Matching Jack. This is one of the areas I had jewelry laid out. Spent Saturday getting together the many outfits I need for press (50 interviews, one premiere = … Continue reading
Because in Los Feliz it goes like this: Los Feliz 3: a independent old school movie theater, Skylight books: independent hands own book store for readers, Skylight theater: independent theater where people actually still see plays, Skylight books AGAIN but … Continue reading
Artist’s Welcome
We are still in Los Feliz wandering the neighborhood and across the street from Cafe Figaro is the ubiquitous struggling artist Art Deco Apartment Complex. It seems that myself and everyone I know has lived in one just like … Continue reading
Final Reductions/ 44% OFF
All Tampons, Sexy Lingerie and PMS rages must GO. Tweet This Post
A Cafe to travel
This is the first post in a series about Los Feliz. I have chosen, what for me, are it’s defining elements – it’s long standing gems. Let’s start with Cafe Figaro. The part of me that misses Europe loves … Continue reading
Makes me thirsty just looking at it.
It was 102 degrees in LA today. I was at an audition for MI4 when I saw this sign above me. I don’t know why but I hear John Cleese’s voice saying to me. ”You’re thirsty? It’s bathroom water for … Continue reading