For those who remember (even if slightly) 1986. A Free Autobiography Title of the Day.

That thing you’ve always wanted to tell your bassist. Another Free Autobiography Title of the Day.

You know what I’m talking about, IATSE…

Gordon Gekko, as brilliantly played by Michael Douglas in Wall Street, is the archetype of that one person everyone wants to meet at a ‘networking event.’ He knows all the secrets, he’s met all the players, and you… YOU… THERE’S SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT YOU…

Of course, it should be pointed out(especially if you haven’t see Wall Street (which is a wonderful film, and has special prominence in today’s… ahem… market)) that the kid Gordon Gekko picks (Charlie Sheen) ends up going to jail, after testifying against his former mentor. So there’s happy endings for you.

I’ve been to lots of networking events, and it seems that everyone is looking for Gordon Gekko. Last night, I was at an IFP Summer Mixer.I was having a conversation with one individual who was looking for him so hard, he barely made eye contact with me. Which is a shame… I actually had a lead for him. In fact… it kind of went like this… Read the rest of this entry »

Another fantastic Free Autobiography Title of the Day. You’re Welcome.

You know, I am constantly coming up with Autobiography titles that I am trying to shift my life over to full filling. Such as “Two Bullets One Gun, the Life of _____________”, and “A Metal Skin and Corroding Heart, the Complete Tale of ____________”.

So, my gift to you, all eighteen of you reading this. A free autobiography title. Today’s is…

“Beaten and Blue and Everything to Lose, the Life and Times of (Your name here)“.

So, my friend Betsy gave me a ring awhile back. She’s an actress who hails from the improv side of the fence, having done a great deal of work with the Upright Citizens Brigade. She had a couple of ideas for sketches, and wondered if I would direct a couple. Coming from a Python-drenched childhood (see Monty, not Anaconda), I said sure. Should be a blast.

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Just late enough to know tomorrow is going to suck, just awake enough to know that there’s jack-tiddly-winks one can do about it. Hello, midnight, you fickle bitch.

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That’s right. Leave him be. I’m sick of it.

Everyone has decided to come down on the guy because of his style of filmmaking. Granted, it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. He spends a lot of time on the action, the special effects, and maybe not so much on the characters. He’s not Martin Scorcsese… but on the other hand, he’s not trying to be.

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