Things are slow and I need a break from doing my blog so don’t expect to see any entries for about a week. Enjoy the nice weather!
Archive for July, 2008
It’s Slow and I Need a Break
Thursday, July 31st, 2008Oh Gosh
Thursday, July 31st, 2008I am speechless. What is next?
This is Why I Think SnagFilms Can Help
Thursday, July 31st, 2008Check out this article on how tough it is for all indie films to get into theaters. The internet has to solve this issue and we need to put the financial onus on advertisers not on consumers to get these films to a wide audience.
Tough Hockey
Thursday, July 31st, 2008I keep getting emails from Tough Hockey saying we are ”soft as a baby’s bottom.” He bores me. Check out Donald meets Mr. Witt within. I forgot about this one. Do you think our team is “soft as a baby’s bottom?” Let me know what you think.
I Saw This Last Night
Thursday, July 31st, 2008I took my family to dinner last night. Across from our table was a big family gathering - 12 people - to celebrate a birthday. At the end of the table was a man in his 50s. He sat down and pulled out his Blackberry and proceeded to keep his head down the entire evening. He looked up to order his food. When the food came, he put his Blackberry down and ate. When the Blackberry rang, he immediately dropped what he was eating and answered the email.
He was at the table but he really wasn’t there. His wife who sat across from him ignored him all night as he furiously typed away and kept his head down.
After we left the dinner my wife mentioned to me, “Thank you for not doing email ever at a family event. That was offensive.”
I will say it again, as Karl Marx said, “The more sophisticated the machinery the more barbaric the worker.” I do a lot of email but without balance, you border on addiction.
So Honored - So Great
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008Last night was an amazing night. The Sunset Parade conducted by the Marines was spectacular. To meet so many brave Marines beforehand and to have the opportunity to meet Generals and volunteers was truly an eye-opening experience.
I am honored to have been involved and my family was humbled to be singled out last evening. It isn’t us that deserves praise, it is all of the brave men and women who sacrifice in our name to keep us safe and secure.
Here is a video that you can purchase of the parades and the drill core doing their best. It is a sight to see.
Brandon Tartikoff
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008I went to the new NBC website and had to think about my dearly departed friend, Brandon Tartikoff. It is hard to believe that Brandon passed away 11 years ago.
Brandon was a man of honor, good humor, style, grace and compassion. He was creative, silly and full of life and energy. He was the best network TV programmer ever. I miss him.
I have to wonder what he would think of a lineup for NBC that included Celebrity Circus; The Baby Borrowers; Nashville Star; American Gladiators; and America’s Got Talent as the key primetime deliverables of the network. “Must See TV”? I think NOT.
In Honor of Summer
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008Here is a great film called Summercamp! Bring back any memories? Check it out and then snag the film and put it on your Facebook or MySpace page or your blog. Become a filmanthropist today!
Ray of Hope?
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008I certainly hope so!
