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Monthly Archives: April 2013
Credit Where Credit is Due
Say what you will about Tom Cruise — Scientology seems a bit off to me as well — but Tom Cruise is definitely underrated as an actor and as a producer. I was watching Jack Reacher. Okay, it’s a serviceable, … Continue reading
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Tagged Caleb Deschanel, David Oyewolo, Richard Jenkins, Tom Cruise
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West, TX, Boston, Syria …
It’s hard not to feel overwhelmed by the world these days. When you add in the personal struggles of aging parents and an achy breaky knee, I’m feeling very middle aged these days. We’ll be back to our regularly scheduled … Continue reading
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Social TV
Are you the kind of writer who is always trimming away ideas? Lucky you. Social TV’s here. http://adage.com/article/special-report-tv-upfront/syfy-bets-social-tv-suite-interactive-shows/240820/?utm_source=digital_email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=adag
DMX
Am I the only one to feel terribly sad about Earl Simmons (DMX) exposing his very flawed life and serious problems on television? It feels uncomfortable and weird, shaming, pathetic and exploitative. And given the ongoing politics of race in … Continue reading
The Voice Is The Smartest Show on Television
The two most radical things about The Voice have nothing to do with breaking stereotypes. They have to do with Hollywood memes that need to die. Continue reading
Posted in The Art
Tagged Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, diversity, Shakira, The Voice, Usher
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Nothing Sure, Nothing Certain
People used to think that computer graphics and visual effects work was secure. Pricy film and art school degrees were undertaken with the good cheer that accompanies the certainty of future and good employment. Sort of what teaching used to … Continue reading
Posted in Recession Moves, The Art
Tagged Digital Domain, Disney, Layoffs in CGI, Layoffs in digital effects, Pixomondo, Rhythm & Hues
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Murder, Horror, and Mayhem: A Writer’s Musings
Hannibal The Following. Two fascinating new series are enjoying critical acclaim. Both feature terrific actors. Those who only know Hannibal‘s Mads Mikkelsen from his hopefully well paid turn in Casino Royale are in for a surprise. I fell in love with … Continue reading
CNN Has Left The Building
I’ve had a long term love affair with CNN. I love that it was based in Atlanta instead of NYC. It added a whole different character to its reporting. Then there was its early use of cellular phone reporting. And … Continue reading
Posted in Politricks and Society, Real Talk
Tagged Bernard Shaw, CNN, Jeff Zucker, Mark Whitaker, NBC, Soledad O'Brien
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Lifting As We Climb 