Photo credit: Jen Pollack Bianco.
John August’s feature directing debut, The Nines, premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. As a screenwriter, John’s credits include Corpse Bride, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Big Fish, both Charlie’s … Read on Macduff...
The Against the Day Deathmarch, Week 19
Still lagging behind the pack, but fortunately I’ve got two plane rides in the next few days, which seems to be the key to staying in this ‘un. In fact, if I didn’t already have those flights planned I’d probably … Read on Macduff...
Great expectations
I was just getting quizzed by my kids about the tooth fairy, and her castle, and the fact that it’s 100 feet tall and 5 feet wide and only has two rooms — the main room and a bathroom. And … Read on Macduff...
The Against the Day Deathmarch, Week 18
Still reading, still consistently posting late, still about 100 pages behind. But still enjoying the book too, and that’s something. A big something. And now suddenly thinking that yes, in fact, I too may someday sip from a dishwasher-safe “I … Read on Macduff...
Two Astonishing Facts about Creed Bratton
Not-so-astonishing fact #1: Actor Creed Bratton, who plays the character “Creed Bratton” on the hit NBC TV show “The Office,” is actually named “Creed Bratton.”
Really-quite-astonishing fact #2: Back in the ’60s, this selfsame so-called “Creed Bratton” was a member … Read on Macduff...
R.I.P. Charles Nelson Reilly (1948-2007)
I just learned that CNR passed away late last week. It’s been my long-held belief that if the aliens learn everything they know about humanity by watching Charles Nelson Reilly performances, they’ll treat us with great loving kindness.
In which Tekton mania, its root causes and implications, are briefly considered
Whatever did we see in Tekton?
There was a time — back in the early-to-mid ’90s — when we loved that font with a love that was shameless. We were puppies, licking the face of Tekton. Or perhaps Tekton … Read on Macduff...
…and the Academy Award for Best Bee in a Motion Picture
Taking Place on the Windshield of a Moving Car, goes to this feller.… Read on Macduff...
The Against the Day Deathmarch, Week 17
I finally got my head back into the book and read 50 pages today, which means I’m only — yikes! — 100 pages behind. I did dig the hottentot attempt (remember that?). And you guys are all inspiring me with … Read on Macduff...
This is lovely
A site called idealog had a link to a beautiful collection of post-it doodles — the artist (Scott E. Franson) did one a day for a hundred days. Time well spent, sez I.