Wednesday, September 22, 2004
The Good News
New Media, of which I am a proud and humbled member, has been removing the need for Old Media's analysis, or their election coverage or... Today, there are plenty of resources for news online. But it's up to us to figure if it's real or not. Participatory interest is what we've been missing all along.
Choose Wisely, I Guess
I'm an analyst with a republican, libertarian-leaning point of view. You can count on me to provide you with facts related to the news. I don't really see myself reporting news; however, if I read something in the Moscow News that's important, I'll check it out with other sources and talk about it.
That's the only way I know to keep your trust. Besides, everytime I sit down in my jammies to write, I have my WWMD (What would Murrow do?) bracelet on. Truly, I'm just another voice that speaks up in support of our democracy.
My Screenwriting Life Meshes with Planet California
I belong to a political group in Hollywood who meets periodically. Our mission is to develop dialogue with one another so that we don't feel so odd that we're Republicans.
Two weeks ago, it was my pleasure to attend a lunch at which John O'Neill of Swift Boat fame spoke. Last week, my daughter and I heard Joe Scarborough, ex-MC and MSNBC host.
Each event had the power to lift me up at a time when I was beginning to think maybe the President wouldn't be re-elected. Then, the Swift Boat guys came to the front, and have given us the boost we needed.
At the last meeting, I was glad to have met an actress and her director/producer husband who have courageously put together the first ever Liberty Film Festival. www.libertyfilmfestival.com
Take a look at what's happening in the creative community. I'm excited to see the roster of participants includes some of the best in the business.
If you're feeling blue, or worried about the war, I want you to look at the trailers of some of the films that will be displayed. They all have powerful messages which can affect all of us.
If you know someone who's feeling cruddy about the war, send this on. In fact, I'd love to have these out there for everyone to see. Let people know there is hope for change in what Hollywood gives us.
As the directors say: We're taking back Hollywood, one film at a time.
Thanks for the read.
Choose Wisely, I Guess
I'm an analyst with a republican, libertarian-leaning point of view. You can count on me to provide you with facts related to the news. I don't really see myself reporting news; however, if I read something in the Moscow News that's important, I'll check it out with other sources and talk about it.
That's the only way I know to keep your trust. Besides, everytime I sit down in my jammies to write, I have my WWMD (What would Murrow do?) bracelet on. Truly, I'm just another voice that speaks up in support of our democracy.
My Screenwriting Life Meshes with Planet California
I belong to a political group in Hollywood who meets periodically. Our mission is to develop dialogue with one another so that we don't feel so odd that we're Republicans.
Two weeks ago, it was my pleasure to attend a lunch at which John O'Neill of Swift Boat fame spoke. Last week, my daughter and I heard Joe Scarborough, ex-MC and MSNBC host.
Each event had the power to lift me up at a time when I was beginning to think maybe the President wouldn't be re-elected. Then, the Swift Boat guys came to the front, and have given us the boost we needed.
At the last meeting, I was glad to have met an actress and her director/producer husband who have courageously put together the first ever Liberty Film Festival. www.libertyfilmfestival.com
Take a look at what's happening in the creative community. I'm excited to see the roster of participants includes some of the best in the business.
If you're feeling blue, or worried about the war, I want you to look at the trailers of some of the films that will be displayed. They all have powerful messages which can affect all of us.
If you know someone who's feeling cruddy about the war, send this on. In fact, I'd love to have these out there for everyone to see. Let people know there is hope for change in what Hollywood gives us.
As the directors say: We're taking back Hollywood, one film at a time.
Thanks for the read.
