There are only a few stories in the movie business and most of those have already been told.
The Internet Public Library has a great list of some of the basic plots in literature, but it’s up to you and the zeitgeist to come up with something original, relevant and interesting – and yet not predictive.
Many screenplay puritans (and perhaps, more recently, The Academy itself) have spurned the film Avatar as being derivative. It borrows too much from the storylines of both Pocahontas and The Emerald Forest. Do you think it’s a bad thing that James Cameron borrowed a tired old storyline for his movie, Avatar OR are we at the point where it’s all been done before, so it’s time to do it again – only this time, with computers?
There are many arguments regarding the piracy of movies, games, music and television. Many of us do it (but this isn’t a confession, copyright cops) and we are in breach of a slew of international copyright agreements when we do.
The Old School system way back in the pre-digital era had clear cut institutions for composers, producers and other owners creators of intellectual and creative products to enforce their copyright and collect a fee. Read More
After finishing a bunch of website interfaces, I turn from my computer screen to daytime TV and there before me – was the legendary Barry Crocker. I know he’s getting on, but my personal disillusionment with the Australian Film & TV industry seems never-ending. There was THE infamous Barry McKenzie, dressed as an old wizard in an afternoon kids’ TV show called “Magic Tales”. Read More
There’s no such thing as a bad actor. There are plenty of awful directors though. When a performance isn’t working, it may seem like the Director didn’t “reign it in enough” or, conversely, didn’t “push enough” (although in Australia – the latter rarely happens). Read More
I’ve worked with noob editors and seasoned professionals. Some newbies who’d rather be directing and others born with a burning desire to cut. One thing is for sure – all editors approach editing differently. Read More
I was working with a friend actor, Narelle, tonight. She is working on a Monologue for His Majesty’s Theatre. That means she’s got to get up in front of a room full of people and strut her stuff all by herself. Read More
Why is it that some actors – actors like Patricia Arquette, Harvey Keitel and Lou Ferrigno appear so real when they perform? Okay, okay, maybe not Lou :) Read More
" The Mary Street Abduction "
A 15 minute ambient concept EP
· Bedroom Window 5am
· Canning Bridge Station
· I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls
· Prime Directive
There are only a few stories in the movie business and most of those have already been told. 
The iPad is coming to Australia. But will it live up to the hype? It has some serious issues and, to my mind, may just be Apple’s final hurrah. 
After finishing a bunch of website interfaces, I turn from my computer screen to daytime TV and there before me – was the legendary Barry Crocker. I know he’s getting on, but my personal disillusionment with the Australian Film & TV industry seems never-ending. There was THE infamous Barry McKenzie, dressed as an old wizard in an afternoon kids’ TV show called “Magic Tales”. 
