Everyday Astronaut – An Interview with Photographer Tim Dodd
I first encountered Tim Dodd on Facebook; we are both members of the Space Hipsters group. I posted an old add for Tang. Tim posted this photo! Upon seeing this surreal and witty photo, I knew I had to interview this … Continued
A Pearl S. Buck Quote
The truly creative mind in any field is no more than this: A human creature born abnormally, inhumanly sensitive. To him…a touch is a blow, a sound is a noise, a misfortune is a tragedy, a joy is an ecstasy, … Continued
A Present for You
Here’s a present from me to you — me playing Heitor Villa-Lobos‘ Prelude No. 2 for Guitar, recorded in the corn crib at VCCA on a very rainy day. Please excuse the misplayed notes, the notes that didn’t get played, and … Continued
Guest Post: Poems Inspired by VCCA by Beverly Sky
I’m just back from three weeks plus residency at my home away from home: the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. I’ve written before about residencies and I’m sure I mentioned that one of the best things about them are the people. … Continued
Riding the Star Wars Frenzy: I Am the Envy of George Lucas
Why am I the envy of George Lucas? Here’s a quote from GL explaining why he doesn’t want to make another Star Wars film, or any big budget feature for that matter. You go to make a movie and all … Continued
A Gospel Christmas Song Playlist – Listen and enjoy!
It’s that time of year, Dear Reader, and to help you get in the holiday spirit I offer you this playlist of old school gospel Christmas songs. Yes, they are definitely, unapologetically Christmas songs, and not holidays songs. But they … Continued
Thanks 2015
It’s a Thanksgiving tradition dating all the way back to 2009! If we’ve interacted about the film or my other work or if you inspired me in some way, chances are you were thanked. Want to find out for sure? … Continued
Drone Pilot at Arcosanti: Guest Post by Cinematographer Andy Bowley
Today’s post was written by cinematographer Andy Bowley. i can’t remember if we drank a lot of beer that night. but i do remember parting ways with david, after a nice meal on the upper west side of new york, … Continued
What Makes Me Happy? Positive Interaction 3
What makes me happy? When something I wrote or made motivates a complete stranger to send me a note. I recently received this via the blog’s Contact page. Subject Lincoln CLEP commercial Message: David, I have the commercial on a … Continued
Slasher Films: Where It All Began
Slasher Films and I I had seen films that influenced me in the theater as a pre-teen, and I’ve even written about one of those experience before (seeing Vanish Point), but in 1978 I was 17 and a perfect storm … Continued