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STANISLAVSKY TWO: DEEPER STILL INTO GAWKER PATHOLOGY

Barbara’s temp job as a movie extra led to good times for DBD. Among them were stories related to a crime film being made at one of the many defunked plants in the Detroit area. --The set was fantastic, just amazing. Urban sinister at its best. --We do that well here. --Across from where we parked, there was this long, sort of outdoor corridor between huge warehouses. Like an alley, but wide. Looming. Then, inside, these wide, dingy halls. But it was a hard day. --How so? --I’m just glad I went to the bathroom before I joined the others. Five hours, and not one break. --Why not? --I don’t know. Maybe because it’s an indie film and they don’t have any money. --You need to budget for pee breaks? Porta-potties can’t cost much to rent. --You asked, I don’t know. But the crew worked very hard, I can tell you that. They were all very focused. --And no catering? Nothing to eat? In the credits, they always mention the caterer. --Nothing. But I went to the bathroom first, so that ...