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
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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
Prequels, Sequels, and Remakes Oh My!
Written by Mitch Santell Prequels, Sequels, and Remakes Oh My! Hollywood is broken in my view and if you want to know why, I will tell you. Here in 2024, the majority of movies being produced are not “original content.” When there is a Film, A Documentary, or a TV Series that is “Original,” if … Continue reading Prequels, Sequels, and Remakes Oh My!
Substack, A New WordPress?
Substack, a new blogging, podcasting, and social media platform launched several years ago and was originally funded with 650 Million Dollars of Venture Capital. I've used three major platforms for my blogs as well as buying domains, e-commerce and helping media clients to "brand themselves." The first platform I used was Weebly which I discovered … Continue reading Substack, A New WordPress?
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
Knowing When To Leave The Stage
There is a life we learn with and a life we live with. Over the years, I have seen many professional artists who needed to step off the stage, and they did so because they knew it was time. Johnny Carson became the host of The Tonight Show in New York City on October 1, … Continue reading Knowing When To Leave The Stage
Dreams, Vision, Action.
There is a dream that most of us have. It is so much bigger than ourselves, that we can’t do it by ourselves and we need a loving, like minded team around us to help and support. The biggest obstacle to making something profound happen in your business and in your life are all the … Continue reading Dreams, Vision, Action.
I’ve Seen That Movie Too.
Hollywood is an amazing predictive programming machine. As a producer myself, I like to take off my producer's hat and just be the audience for 2 hours and walk away from a film entertained, educated and inspired. After I exited America in 2007 at 50 to go on an adventure to New Zealand with my … Continue reading I’ve Seen That Movie Too.
