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Criminal Boredom

January 13, 2010

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I like Michael Mann’s work.  I was (and am) a devoted fan of the Miami Vice show.  The Last of the Mohicans is one of my favorites and high in my movie quote rotation.  Manhunter, even though it differs quite a bit from the Harris novel Red Dragon, is superior to the generally more [...]

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Short story: Santa’s Gift

December 9, 2009

This was a scene I originally wrote for a sketch comedy group I belonged to ages ago. It was never performed, but I always liked it so dusted it off recently and converted it to a scene. It was mostly dialogue anyway.  I hope you enjoy it, and Happy Holidays!

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Sliced: A Storytelling Event

November 16, 2009

On October 3rd I participated in a live storytelling event organized by Robert Hoekman at the Hob Nobs Cafe in Phoenix. I was one of 5 storytellers, and had 10-15 minutes to relate a somewhat autobiographical tale for the audience.
I’m a gabby fellow to put it mildly, so talking in front of others didn’t worry [...]

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What’s your story about?

September 1, 2009

I realized I was becoming a big(ger) writing geek when someone asked me “what’s your screenplay about”, and without thinking I replied “Do you mean what’s the story, or what’s it about?”
Of course he meant what is the story, but it made me realize how much I can get my head wrapped around this particular [...]

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Twice burned

March 30, 2009

I recently experienced the self-inflicted misfortune of watching two similarly styled films based on video games: Hitman & Max Payne
Each featured an array of decent acting talent (not A-list, but well above C-list).  Each was also pretty well shot and offered some interesting visual effects.  But each was also severely lacking in the story department.  [...]

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