Apr 21, 2018 | History - Writing
I recently watched The Punisher series on Netflix. I was hesitant going in. Not because I thought it would be bad, quite the opposite. John Bernthal is terrific, absolutely compelling to watch. The whole production team did a spectacular job. And they almost – almost...
Jun 3, 2013 | Books - Film & Television - Writing
With the airing of 'The Rains of Castamere' on last night's Game Of Thrones, this seems like a great jumping off moment to continue the discussion of violence. If we can stop weeping and retching. For those of us who love the books, the Red Wedding...
Jul 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
I don't watch a lot of TV anymore. But I'm a huge fan of The West Wing. I rewatch it all the time. So naturally I had high hopes for HBO's 'The Newsroom.' It's written and produced by Aaron Sorkin, and stars Jeff Daniels. Several of my friends...
Nov 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
For those who know me, it will come as no surprise that I am a huge fan of the Looney Tunes. So I've been watching this new Looney Tunes Show with hope. Alas, whoever has created it doesn't understand the very specific rules that made Bugs Bunny et al. so very...
Jun 13, 2008 | Books - Film & Television - Publishing - Shakespeare - Theatre - Writing
I have been quite silent of late. Life is busy, and there are two new writing projects (or three, depending on how you count them) and one theatre project that I am being a trifle circumspect in mentioning. Why? Because until I have a contract in hand, I don't...
