What can I say? It was a mind blower to read that Diane Keaton has passed away today. Diane may be without a doubt one of the most authentic women that I truly admired and never met. As actress, as a producer and also as a Mom. Why? Who Diane Keaton was on Camera and … Continue reading Diane Keaton Passed Away Today ~ October 11, 2025
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You Can’t Make This Stuff Up
Over the days, weeks, and months ahead I will be writing about my family in old Hollywood. It was a very special time that will never come again and I feel an obligation to my children and my grandchildren to share these stories. One family member said to me about five years ago, "we don't … Continue reading You Can’t Make This Stuff Up
You Actually Make 3 Movies
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
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
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
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!
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.
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