You’ve probably come here for information about A LIFE’S WORK, and goodness knows there’s plenty of that here, but did you know that I am currently in production on a new film! Yes, it’s true. And this one won’t take … Continued
Did you know that best-selling author Oliver Burkeman is a friend of A Life’ Work? Well he is. He mentioned the film in his New York Times‘ bestseller, Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. It’s true! He has just … Continued
This event happened in the past. However, thanks to the miracle of modern technology, you can view a recording of it. Send me a comment if you’re interested and I’ll send you a private link.
If you listen to the A Life’s Work commentary, Andy Bowley asks why I didn’t want to shoot Paolo Soleri’s gravestone when we were at Arcosanti in 2015 FIRST, A TIMELINE AND SOME CONTEXT (or jump to the short version) … Continued
A while ago I put out a query to filmmakers asking them to recount their experiences at film festivals and what to do and what not to do at them. I intended to submit it to Submittable, which had a … Continued
There are some statements in A Life’s Work that are slam dunks when it comes to memorability. Robert Darden’s “Okay, I need more faith,”* comes to mind as does Jill Tarter’s explanation of what drives SETI scientists. But here are … Continued
I was watching Touch of Evil the other day and had forgotten that it contains one of my favorite lines. First a little context. Touch of Evil is a film noir that was released in 1958. It stars Orson Welles, … Continued
I am thrilled that A LIFE’S WORK will be screening at the New Plaza Cinema on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 12:15 pm. I will be there for a Q&A after the screening. Tickets are now on sale and I advise … Continued
I recently read (well, listened to, actually) Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska, by Warren Zanes. (I recommend it.) A substantial part of the book delves into the technology Springsteen used to record the songs, a … Continued
Here’s an interview I did with IndieActivity, for their Case Study feature. I was asked many thoughtful questions. So if you ever wondered how I’d answer questions such as… … then this article is for you. Thanks to Yash Pathak … Continued