My son’s introduction to Star Wars now has new twists I didn’t imagine the last time I shared my ineptitude. I continue to be surprised by the things that stick in our little guy’s mind. Luckily, there are few things that are scaring him, but …
Read MoreGeek Tragedy
I consider myself a fairly tame member of the geek world. I’ve never attended Comic-con. I don’t dress up. Many video games and TV shows have passed me by without my time or concern. Yet I can still hold my own in conversations about those …
Read More4 Decades, Part 3 – 20 to 29 years
As I walk through the recollections of my first four decades, (Part 1, Part 2) I realize the decade immediately following my college experience is the one with the most life shaping change. After graduating from Baylor I stayed in Waco to avoid moving home …
Read MoreFumbling the Ring: New Line Pt.2
With Peter Jackson’s second Tolkien trilogy about to hit theaters, it seems a good time to reflect on another part of my New Line experience. Like the last time, it involves Lord of the Rings, but unlike last time this is more of a cautionary …
Read MoreOn Hobbits And Hollywood: New Line Pt.1
When I left New Line Cinema in 2007 I was disillusioned and angry. It seemed to me that the studio had ignored its reputation for finding talent from within and squandered the momentum created by Lord of the Rings. I spoke my concern aloud and …
Read MoreIn-Flight Entertainment
Long before I was a father I decided I had absolutely no interest in flying with an infant. It always seemed like the parent trying to quiet their child under the glare of their fellow passengers would rather pop the emergency exit and take their …
Read MoreBig Rabbit
The other night my wife and I went to a movie. Which might not seem worth noting except it’s the third film my wife has seen in a theater since our son was born. And now that we live in a small mountain town, going …
Read MoreShit Storm II: Bigger & Fouler
My television keeps showing me events of awards and accomplishment, causing me to reflect on the state of my life. The Olympics just ended, and the Academy Awards were this evening, both offering celebrations of personal achievement and success against the odds. And I’m here …
Read MoreMy iPhone is Racist…
You may think I picked that title to attract readers or I’ve chosen to exaggerate or speak in metaphor. However, I promise you this is entirely true. I had an amazing week last week, shooting 6 Days on an independent feature production. The days were …
Read MoreGreen Means Go (FoF#3)
Looking at the date, I realize it’s been almost a year since my last update on this topic. And now, for actual certainty, I can say that “Fight or Flight” is being made. Of course, there’s a lot of days and updates and Hollywood madness …
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