Focus!

Director Michael Mann hangs off Johnny's car filming dialogue March 17, 2008 in downtown Columbus. Photo by Steve Apps, WI State Journal

Looks like the trick to hanging out with Johnny Depp and "Public Enemies" director, Michael Mann, is to be elected to public office. Mayor Nancy Osterhaus reported to the papers that she was delighted to find herself seated next to both of them during various points of the shoot downtown yesterday. Ya' think?!

Here are pics from reporters with slightly better access than I.


Photo by Steve Apps


Photo by Morry Gash, AP

I was shivering just two blocks behind them over the hill when this was taken. Couldn't see a damn thing. But I'm not bitter. Much.

Johnny also filmed (or is filming today) a love scene in an old house three blocks north of mine. They turned the house into a brothel for the scene. Three blocks from my house. Did I mention that part?

I said it yesterday and I'll say it again today: Argh.


Photo by Morry Gash, AP

Johnny throws me a sardonic look that all but says "Bet you wish we used your house, huh?"

I have an answer ready for him, but he'll have to stop by my place to get it.