Hurry Up and Write!
I have a confession to make. I’m not an extremely patient person. Oh, for some things I can bide my time, but for things that really get me excited—not so much. So when I hear about sequels that are in …
Tag: Larry Blamire
What Makes a Story Science Fiction?
After spending a weekend at FenCon IX in Dallas, I discovered a whole new world of science fiction. I’ve always been a sci-fi fan. I grew up with Star Trek and Star Wars. I just always thought of science fiction …
The Usual Suspects
I love acting troupes—the small bands of “regulars” that perform skits and movies together and make the world smile. From my early childhood, I wanted to be a part of that family. I watched The Carol Burnett Show every week. …
Can We Be Silly for Just a Moment?
This morning I’m having a difficult time being serious. Last night our family watched Ladyhawke from 1985, starring Matthew Broderick, Rutger Hauer and Michelle Pfeiffer. Now when this film came out, nobody considered it a comedy—at all. It’s a tragic …
Who Do You Think You Are?
The casting of movies always intrigues me. Brilliant casting makes a story come alive. Poor casting often goes unnoticed, but leaves the audience with a sense of unease. We know something isn’t right, but we can’t quite figure out what …