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Is big Hollywood a thing of the past? Or is Speilburg’s history just unpopular?
In a joint pep-talk to impressionable young filmmakers, Speilburg and Lucas put on a sour face and predicted the “implosion” of the film business. That’s a way to encourage them kids! They weren’t the first filmmakers to go curmudgeon when … Continue reading
Posted in film school, finance, history
Tagged career, film, film school, history, media
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America’s answer to bombs, then and now.
When I heard about the Boston bombing, I didn’t know what to think. I was reminded of a high school history class, when we learned why Americans don’t like socialists. You ever notice that in the USA they don’t celebrate … Continue reading
Posted in archived, editorial, history, politics, World War 2
Tagged censorship, conservatives, media
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Chavez was loved by his people, why?
Whatever you say about Chavez, one thing is certain. He won elections. He was popular. He is genuinely mourned. In other words, his people loved him. That may not be true for all his people. Some voted against him, and, … Continue reading
Posted in archived, editorial, politics
Tagged Caracas, media, president, South America
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When will we learn that sanctions just don’t work?
“North Korea is already tied up in layers of sanctions. They don’t seem to have have any impact. ” Says Lucy Williamson for the BBC. Little does she know, the sanctions do have an impact, and a big one. The … Continue reading
Posted in archived, finance, history, libya, politics
Tagged media, President Thomas Jefferson, War of 1812
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Historical documentary up for award, after failing to get its budget
The first time I heard of “To Say Goodbye“, it was looking for money for its all-or-nothing Kickstarter Campaign. I wrote an article about writing history before it’s too late when it their campaign was in its final hours. Time … Continue reading
2012, the worst year for movies ever?
From applying to film school to networking with filmmakers, it seems the new standard question is “which movies moved and inspired you.” Trying to pick a movie from any given year is usually difficult because out of 800 or so … Continue reading
Interview of a job hunt: from Pizza Hut to the Ben Franklin of the 21st century
In the past Ptara interviewed documentarians and historians, those who have been published and won awards. We’ve had some interesting viewpoints from those who’ve studied history and used it for work. This time, we questioned an entrepreneur, and the Employee … Continue reading
Posted in careers, education, history, linkedin, writing
Tagged education, interviews, media
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Lesson from history: only a madman would write for a living
It started as a story on the Hokusai Manga, for the 1812 timeline, and it turned to the study of an inconvenient truth. Okay, some writers are billionaires. I’m ready for your list of best selling authors and other freaks. … Continue reading
Baltimore Democrats attack Republican Newspaper, kill 2
Baltimore: July 27 1812. The war of 1812 is a done deal. Most of the surrounding “Democrats” support war with Britain, over stained honor from an attack of the USS Chesapeake. They want to fight because Britain is supporting guerrilla … Continue reading
Posted in 1812, history, martyrs, speech
Tagged 1812, 1812 timeline, censorship, media, riots, War of 1812
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