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Movie comedies are in a major slump. Think about it. When was the last time you saw a new movie that made you laugh so hard you couldn’t stop? There haven’t been all that many recently. Which is too bad, because we can always use a good laugh, especially in the here and now. I […]… Continue reading THE LOVEBIRDS (2020) – Romantic Comedy Offers Some Light Diversion — This Is My Creation: The Blog of Michael Arruda

“Nights of Cabiria” was directed by Federico Fellini, but it would not have been possible if not for Giulietta Masina. She was the star of the Italian movie maestro’s previous film, 1956’s “La Strada,” which won the inaugural Academy Award for Best International Feature. It also established “the Fellini circus”: the cliché that he doesn’t […]… Continue reading The Optimism of ‘Nights of Cabiria’ — The Grain of Salt

Let me start by saying…I’m really disappointed in you guys. You let me fall off the face of the earth and no one even checked in to see if I was okay! How DARE you? But I forgive quickly, so let’s move on. Yes, I’ve been gone from this platform for *gasp* two years. I […]… Continue reading Writer’s Be Like: The Dangers of Research — Athena Hernandez

What do you call a woman who keeps her word? A stand-up gal. (sorry, I couldn’t resist) I am fortunate to have met many people from all walks of life over the years. I like to interview them and share their stories with you in hopes that you will be inspired and entertained by their […]… Continue reading Woman of Her Word —

Last week, after I finished up one of the final chapters for my book, I decided to dive back into some research on the topic of whether to pursue independent or traditional publishing. For a half hour I sifted through article after article that seemed determined to convince aspiring authors that success, income, and a […]… Continue reading Indie Authoring in A Big Pub World — Athena Hernandez

For us (this second trailer is better than the first), and for chat show host Katherine Newbury (Emma Thompson) – when she takes on inexperienced writer Molly Patel (Mindy Kaling) to rescue her sinking ship. Katherine isn’t just a chat show host, she’s the reigning monarch of chat show hosts, and winner of an extraordinary […]… Continue reading “Late Night” gets better and better… — Caution Spoilers

Film Courage: How does someone who hates reading their own writing continue to write scripts? Chad Meisenheimer, Writer/Actor/Comic/Director: I was telling my friend the other day actually about this where I only produce and write for the stuff I want to direct or act in. I personally just want to be an actor/director. I would […]… Continue reading How Does Someone Who Hates Reading Their Own Writing Continue To Write Screenplays? By Chad Meisenheimer — FilmCourage.com

I remember ugly crying at my final high school assembly. Which was a super chill, cool move for 17-year-old me. But the worst part wasn’t the puffy-faced photos or “Ermahgerd, I didn’t bring a tissue!” snot disaster, it was that people assumed I was crying because school was finishing. Although, perhaps not as embarrassing as […]… Continue reading Chapter 29: Don’t be dumb — kate takes thirty

My first memory is the day John Belushi died. I was 18 months old when the news broke, an age common for first memories. Because we lived in Chicago and my father was a comedy fan, John Belushi’s name came up on a regular basis. “Tsk. What a waste,” they would say whenever we drove […]… Continue reading John Belushi: Imaginary Dad — Imaginary Orphan