They shot a movie once...
As I write, Hollywood has invaded the park across the street... transforming it into a dumpy ghetto park. Hard to tell the difference. There is a spray painted statue of Abe Lincoln and all sorts of rubble. And gangs fighting. Hard to tell the difference. Except for Abe -- unless the coalition of the Bushes has annexed Canada.
Last night I went to a promo workshop for TV news. Very disappointing. Years ago, Brent, Lawrence and I thought of starting Promo Doctors -- a promo consulting business. It never happened. Seeing the guy yesterday made me think -- we should have. He said nothing new, and in fact, stomped on creative ideas and talked to us like kids. And I don't think he had a clue as to the realities of what a promo producer faces: budgets, uncooperative newsrooms, lack of facilities. THAT is the sort of stuff a consultant should take into consideration.
Plus, the style was SO Americanized. Little thought for the subtle differences between the two countries.
Of to work now... shooting a feature on Epilepsy.
Cheerio!
