Journal

  • A Moment for Momoa

    A Moment for Momoa

    Wherein I sputter about Jason Momoa and how I think he is neat-o.

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  • Remembering a Year

    Taking a moment to look at what actually transpired this past year – and what can be learned from it.

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  • Conscious Choices and Technology

    A post about enjoying the process as well as the result.

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  • Two Rules for Storytelling

    Two Rules for Storytelling

    Working principles. A story, whether it is screenplay, novel or something I am whispering in your ear should satisfy one or both of the following conditions. They are listed in order of importance. 1)    The story should entertain/titillate/engage the reader/listener/viewer. 2)    The story should teach/inform/educate the reader/listener/viewer. I am sure I have stolen this almost directly from

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  • Doing My Part

    Doing My Part

    Like most people who are interested in making movies I love watching them. Up until a few years ago I saw many, many movies each year in the theater. Then something happened. What happened I couldn’t say for sure, there was not one event that changed everything. I only know that one day going to

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  • 3:10 to Yuma

    3:10 to Yuma

    I would be telling a lie if I claimed to be a fan of westerns. I think I have seen my share although there are a great many classic westerns that I have not seen nor do I plan to see. Why is this? I think my expectations as to what a western should be

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  • Validation

    Validation

    So I should start by saying I have no idea if what I am about to reference is actually true. That is, my information comes from the Internet, which we all know is full of utter nonsense and lies. That being said I came across a link today that brought a smile to my face.

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  • Merci 2008

    Merci 2008

    The first version of the music video Merci:

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  • Marty

    Marty

    One of the first videos I made:

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  • Steven Soderbergh

    Steven Soderbergh

    I haven’t written much here about Mr. Soderbergh which is somewhat surprising. I tend to talk about him quite a bit and think about him even more, so this absence shows me just how wrongheaded I have been about posting here. I will lighten up and start posting more. To sum up my feelings about

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