Tag Archives: Russian dialect coach

Sophia Went to Temple with the Satin Slayer

Posted on March 1, 2007 by Neil

Someone has been killing half of the town of Pine Valley on “All My Children,” including the beloved Dixie Martin. This week, the mysterious and villainous “Satin Slayer” was revealed as Billionaire Alexander Cambias Sr.!   Not only was Alexander Cambias … Continue reading →

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Donut Shop Redux (Now with Sprint Phone)

Posted on October 4, 2006 by Neil

Six months ago, Sprint invited me to become part of the Sprint Ambassador program. I received the Samsung SPH-A920 phone and free service for six months.  Sophia, being my blog editor, received one as well.  They were interested in feedback … Continue reading →

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Friday

Posted on September 15, 2006 by Neil

What a coincidence!  I live in Redondo Beach, too! Other more important things: Danny Miller of Jew Eat Yet has a terrific piece in the Huffington Post (or as Sophia calls it, ”that vile Hollywood liberal rag”) Jay Allen of the ultra-popular Zero Boss … Continue reading →

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The Romantic Post

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Neil

This morning, I had a pleasant surprise.  Sophia sends me a photo of herself at work, taken with her cellphone.  I called her a half hour later, telling her I have a surprise for her in return. Neil:  “Sofotchka, cute … Continue reading →

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Sophia in “Windfall”

Posted on December 7, 2005 by Neil

The cast of "Windfall" (sans Sophia) In the past, I’ve mentioned that Sophia frequently works as a Russian dialect coach for movies and TV, as well as doing her regular job as a court interpreter.   A few weeks ago, thanks … Continue reading →

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Neilochka’s Favorite Things 2005

Posted on November 19, 2005 by Neil

Welcome, readers.  I know you are here today thinking that this is just another one of my run-of-the-mill blog posts, but you are in for a… BIG SURPRISE.  (Hopeful gasp from readership) In honor of Oprah’s annual over-the-top consumer-fest, Oprah’s … Continue reading →

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Sophia and “Serenity”

Posted on October 14, 2005 by Neil

A few weeks ago I mentioned that Sophia was the Russian dialect coach on "The Lord of War" with Nic Cage.    She also worked as a dialect coach for and did some voice-over work on "Serenity," which is doing well at the box-office.   Because … Continue reading →

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Lord of War

Posted on September 18, 2005 by Neil

If you happen to see the movie "Lord of War" this weekend, you should know that Sophia was the Russian dialect coach and cultural consultant for the film (both Nicolas Cage and Jared Leto play Russians).  And yes, she’s been … Continue reading →

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Real Celebrity Encounters

Posted on August 8, 2005 by Neil

  My weekend of celebrity photos reminded me of an email conversation I recently had with a woman who just graduated college.  She lives in a small Midwestern town and wants to move to either New York or Los Angeles.  … Continue reading →

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