Monthly Archives: December 2012

Saul Bass’ Poster Designs for Kubrick’s ‘The Shining’ Are Way Cool

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Chris

I’m a big fan of director Stanley Kubrick and, in particular, his movie The Shining. I’m also a big fan of designer/genius Saul Bass. So, when these things intersect, as they do with Bass’s poster designs for Kubrick’s classic movie, … Continue reading →

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One More Trailer for Today: Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Pacific Rim’

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Chris

If you ask people like my friend Rick Marshall, an extremely knowledgeable real geek if there ever was one, this is going to be the best movie of 2013. I’m talking, of course, about Guillermo Del Toro’s Pacific Rim. Some … Continue reading →

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And Here’s a Trailer for a Movie I’m Not So Sure About

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Chris

Yes, it’s been a week of trailers so far and today is no exception. This time it’s the new one for G.I. Joe: Retaliation. See, I don’t always put up trailers for movies I think are going to be awesome. … Continue reading →

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The New ‘Man of Steel’ Trailer Looks Pretty Awesome

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Chris

Here’s Zack Snyder’s version of Superman. I think it looks pretty good. What say you? [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6atne6y2phI?rel=0&w=500&h=281]

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More On the iPad as a Writing Tool

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Chris

It seems I can’t stop using the iPad now that I’ve realized its true potential as a writing tool. I’m using it for all sorts of writing now, but still primarily for scripts using the Final Draft Writer app. However, … Continue reading →

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The New ‘Star Trek: Into Darkness’ Trailer Looks Awesome

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Chris

This is a movie I’m looking forward to seeing. Let’s hope it lives up to the trailer. I think it will. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRBcwdLIWak?rel=0&w=500&h=281]

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Writing On the iPad with Final Draft and More

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Chris

Even though I’ve had an iPad since day one, I haven’t really embraced it as a pure writing tool and it hasn’t completely replaced my laptop for that purpose as I hoped it would. I have used it for some … Continue reading →

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Louis C.K. Is Absolutely Correct ‘Everything Is Amazing’

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Chris

Take a look at this clip. He’s absolutely right. We should be happier because the world is pretty amazing. I know it’s hard to keep this in mind when things are looking down, but try. In the end, you’ll be … Continue reading →

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