Yo brahs, I bet you all have been wondering what the Rat-man has been up to directin'-wise lately. Well, I'm takin a little break from the Rush Hour films (Hollywood Rule #1: Always leave them wanting more. By "them," I mean "Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan's agents," naturally.), so I could direct a portion of a little film called New York, I Love You. It's essentially a love letter to the city of New York, a city I love and respect with all of my heart. Sadly, it's really expensive to actually shoot in New York, so I've been shooting my part of the movie in Vancouver (Hollywood Rule #2: Always shoot in Vancouver, regardless of the project. Even if it's Survivor: The Australian Outback.).

The benefits of shooting in Vancouver are huge. First off, with the cash I'm saving, I can add some sweet special effects that the other directors on the movie won't be able to afford. Aliens? Check. Lasers? Check. That dancing baby from Ally McBeal? Double check! (Hollywood Rule #3: Any movie made before CGI is not worth seeing.) Also, my set designer can make Vancouver look more New York  than New York itself. If I want the Statue of Liberty, Yankee Stadium, the Seinfeld restaurant, and Times Square to all be on the same block, Cindy can make it happen.

I can't wait for you guys to see this movie. You'll know my section of the flick instantly. The second you say -- "Man, this scene looks way New York-er than those other scenes! Give whoever directed this portion an Oscar or two!" -- you'll know that this has the Rat-man stamp of approval written all over it.

So let's all raise a glass to Vancouver, or - as I like to call it - the Little Apple.