It is often said in Hollywood that you actually make three movies. The first movie is what is written on the page, the script. The second movie that you make is what you film. The third movie you make is what you edit. Billy Wilder, one of my favorite directors liked to "edit in the … Continue reading You Actually Make 3 Movies
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The Hollywood Collapse
Various experts, executives, and celebrities have been interviewed since the Covid lockdowns regarding the state of Hollywood since March 11, 2020. When I moved back from New Zealand in 2013, one of my first meetings was at Studio City where CBS was in full production. Breaking bread with a dear long time friend, I asked … Continue reading The Hollywood Collapse
Living My Life in Wifi~Intro
Humans are pushing artificial intelligence Forward & the tech is unbelievable. ~ Mitch Santell Intro The technology that is coming out through a.i. is moving so fast that sometimes I think that humans won’t be needed anymore. If you are in the media, especially podcasting, broadcasting, blogging, or any other type of talk radio I … Continue reading Living My Life in Wifi~Intro
My Favorite Movies Are About Hollywood ~ Part 1
It all goes back to my childhood where Movies were not just something that I watched with my Family, it was a lot like going to Temple or Church. Stories of love, war, conflict, hunger, despair, and success. It was a time that will never come again. The stories that were shared were experienced by … Continue reading My Favorite Movies Are About Hollywood ~ Part 1
Hollywood from 1924 to 2024
The only thing that remains the same is change. For those of us who knew the old Hollywood, "the studio system," that ended a long time ago, when you look to how content is being produced now in 2024, there is a huge amount of predictive programming that you have to deal with. That predictive … Continue reading Hollywood from 1924 to 2024
Michael Keaton’s Legacy
One of my favorite actors is Michael Keaton. Mr. Keaton was my favorite Batman. For those of you who don't know, Michael Keaton directed a small budget independent film with the title: Sentimental Killer. Side note: I had placed the Film Sentimental Killer link which was on YouTube. I've watched the film twice and my … Continue reading Michael Keaton’s Legacy
Hollywood’s Great Reset & How You Will Win
There has never been a better time to be a filmmaker because we all know that Hollywood isn't in Hollywood anymore. For those of you who have followed this blog for awhile now, you know my personal passion for directors who are also screen writers. Throughout my own life I've always viewed the screenplay as … Continue reading Hollywood’s Great Reset & How You Will Win
My Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Prediction
The past two years have been so dystopian that it is hard to put my finger on it. It always feels like when I watch a show like "Curb Your Enthusiasm," the show feels more real to me than reality. It is when I turn off the TV and go outside into the real world, … Continue reading My Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Prediction
Bill Maher’s Relaunch.
A Commentary for those that can think by Mitch Santell There is that old saying in Hollywood, you know the one that goes "Don't Call Us, We'll Call You!" The call came from Bill Maher earlier this week as he realized it was time to restart his show on HBO. Bill Maher is making the … Continue reading Bill Maher’s Relaunch.
Hollywood’s Big Reset
Well, for me it was live Concerts and Festivals. It started in late February of 2020. It felt like something was off and I couldn't put my finger on it. What am I talking about? I'm talking about this whole Covid mess that shut down TV Shows, Film Productions, Recording Studios, plus cultural events. The … Continue reading Hollywood’s Big Reset
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