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Archive for September, 2011

30 Sep

Allow me to introduce you: Ass, this is chair. Chair, meet Ass.

They don’t bury you with your bank account. But if you make something great, they’ll remember you forever. That’s what makes people sit down and develop their skills, and make the most of whatever talent God and the random universe has given you. Don’t talk about being a screenwriter. Sit your ass in the chair, [...]

23 Sep

Little Billy Freakin’ Friedkin just don’t get it!

THE EXORCIST consistently ranks in the top 10 horror movies ever. EVER.  It seems to trade places in the top ten with Alien, Silence of the Lambs, The Shining, and Psycho. In many lists, THE EXORCIST is numero uno. Maybe you agree. Maybe you don’t. Doesn’t matter. It’s hard to find people who don’t recognize [...]

20 Sep

Could another STAR WARS happen?

Star Wars? Today? Maybe so. Maybe no. You can read some reasonable assessments HERE. My opinion? In today’s studio-oriented system, no. But things change quickly. They’re gearing up to shoot Riddick 3: Riddick Harder, so never say never! M A R K

16 Sep

“Theatrical” movies on demand.

You may have noticed over the past several months, the mounting speculation that, in the very near future, you will be able to watch theatrical releases “day and date” on your home rig. The idea, of course, from the studios perspective, is more revenue. What if you could watch the new version of STRAW DOGS [...]

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