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Do the Right Thing!

Bob and Sarah and Annie

Hi, everyone.  Your director here, James Riley, asking those of you who are able to contribute to “Courage, New Hampshire” to do so, TODAY, if possible.

I have publicly chided what I call the “smart money” set, who give you a funny look when you talk about pooling resources to create better entertainment.  The fact is, of course, entertainment will never be a sure bet.  It’s something like betting on your uncle’s next joke.  Some of them have been hilarious, others just earn an awkward silence and staggered exits to the kitchen.   Continue Reading »

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The “Smart” Money?

I would love to have you read this blog, but if you
don’t have time I NEED you to contribute here.

Nutritional Virtue -- How's That Working Out For Ya?Talking about a film project with business people is not for the faint of heart.  Be prepared to be sneered at.   A few months ago, I chatted with a seasoned executive, a Fortune 100 type who had that bull-dog-in-cuff-links command presence of a former CEO.   He was the very sort of guy one of my father’s salesmen would describe as “mentally tough, loved and feared.” Actually, I’m not sure about the “loved” part.   Continue Reading »

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Thinking Outloud about Distribution Again

Next week, we’ll have a few meetings with “channel” distributors so I’m just writing this all down to see if I understand it: 

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