Killers Of The Epic Original Film?

Killers Of The Epic Original Film?

If you are to believe the amount of praise being thrown at the legendary feet of Martin Scorcese and the equally storied cast and crew of those who made KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, this weekend’s attempt to take back the theatrical movie industry from upstart concert films, the 2024 Academy Awards results are a … Read more

There Goes Mr. Jordan.  For Now.

There Goes Mr. Jordan. For Now.

I’ve never been able to get into wrestling, much as I love all sports.  And no, I’m not talking about the likes of WWE, which as we know is scripted performance art that emphasizes the E, “entertainment” way more than the second “W”. I’m talking about rassling, as the quiet, socially awkward dude who was … Read more

Nothing Trivial About This

Nothing Trivial About This

I’ve had better weeks, thank you, but I did vow to keep my personal bitching to a minimum.  I developed a separate site for such content, and moved a great deal of what used to be contained here over there.  This morning, I was prompted to pour out my frustration by a series of events … Read more

With Friends Like This…

With Friends Like This…

It’s been a really tough week, and it is in this safe space that I will admit to those of you willing to read this exactly how much so.  I own up to the fact that much of the pain and suffering I endure are through a series of poor choices I have made throughout … Read more

You Know What Some Bears Do In The Woods.  Some Do It On Earnings Calls, Too.

You Know What Some Bears Do In The Woods. Some Do It On Earnings Calls, Too.

I’d contend one of the more impactful books I’ve read in my life was the 2000 best seller THE TIPPING POINT, which introduced most of the world to the mind and thughts of the brilliant albeit electrocutionally coiffed author Malcolm Gladwell.  As Wikipedia accurately explains, the title referenced what Gladwell defined as “the moment of … Read more

Box Office Dominance.  Taylor’s Version.

Box Office Dominance. Taylor’s Version.

People went back to movie theatres this week in droves, and most of them weren’t even going to a movie.  Per FORBES’ Hugh McIntyre: Taylor Swift has conquered almost every chart there is, and that statement now includes the ranking of the biggest movies in America. The singer’s new concert film Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour launches … Read more

Between A Hard Place And A Rock

Between A Hard Place And A Rock

Even in the direst of times, people with business to do find the time to gather in person to help to solve the particular problems of their little corner of the world.  No, last week’s CIMM Conference at the ARF, aka the Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement at the Advertising Research Foundation, wasn’t quite up … Read more