March 30, 2012
Tis the Season! Tax season, that is. April 15th is getting nearer with each passing day. It is March 30th and I am in good shape; my income taxes have been filed, and now I can relax and take in a movie or two. On this Film Friday, I’ve uncovered top films with fulfilling themes of financial lessons. Some are from the “independents” and some not, Here they are:
- Glengary Glen Ross – A drama about four real estate salesmen that are pitted against each other to vie for two spots. What determines their destiny is how they well they work with a motivational coach.
- Confessions of a Shopaholic – 2009 romantic comedy based on the novels of Sophie Kinsella and a college girl’s shopping addiction.
- Maxed Out: Hard Times. Easy Credit. The Era of Predatory Lending. The title of this feature length independent film says it all. It was released in 2006.
- Working Girl: Romantic comedy which features a New York secretary working in a world of mergers and acquisitions. An interesting twist comes when Katharine Parker, played by Sigourney Weaver breaks her leg skiing.
- Brewster’s Millions – a baseball player has 30 days to waste $30 million in order to inherit $300 million. A 1985 comedy.
To view more movies from a list of popular films that educate and entertain viewers about business, money management and other personal issues such as rebuilding life after financial loss, please follow this link. http://bit.ly/zoIegj.
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March 22, 2012
I received an interesting blog comment two weeks ago from a reader regarding the post “Paranormal Book Sales.” The response from the reader was that if “he was going to put his work out there,” meaning publish it, “he wanted his book in-print.” I respect that! Deciding whether to publish an e-book or a book in- print, or audio book is an individual decision, there is no right or wrong. Depends on your purpose and objectives for publishing and what feels right.
The same reader went on to say that not only does he want his book in print, “he wants the second opinion of an editor.” My reply to his remark “publishing an e-book does not preclude you from having a book edited.” This brings up a good point for our blog subject today.
Editors are key players when it comes to putting quality publications and productions into the market place. Authors use editors. Filmmakers use editors. Music producers use audio editors.
From the point of view of a person serving the independent publishing industry, putting quality publications out into the marketplace is of foremost importance, if non-traditional publishing is to continue to grow. Having a publication edited is all part of the process.
The Colorado Independent Publishers Association www.cipacatalog.com has been a leading force in getting high quality independent e-books into library catalogs. Excellence is crucial in order to advance this trend. I endorse this position whole heartedly!
Eric Leppert’s words about fulfilling a responsibility to an industry in my opinion, is spot on. “Professionalism is not about adherence to the policies of a bureaucracy. Professionalism is about having the integrity, honesty, and sincere regard for the personhood of the customer, in the context of always doing what is best for the business.”
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March 21, 2012
“Make your own Bible. Select and collect all the words and sentences that in all your readings have been to you like the blast of a trumpet.”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Last Friday evening, I was invited as a guest to an event hosted by the Steamboat Christian Center, http://bit.ly/GzAPbS, here in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. A lovely, well attended event, women shared their stories of faith with a diverse crowd. The finger food was beautifully presented and delish. But, the real attraction of the evening was heartfelt, personal narratives of three brave women; each tale a powerful testimony of belief and each unique in its own way.
As I drove home, feeling grateful for the invitation, I began to ponder how difficult it is to notice and acknowledge the work of faith in the craziness of everyday life. Letting go and allowing a force beyond us to guide us in our lives, is a concept that is hard to grasp. For those who do believe in living that way, it has often been learned through times of trouble and distress. Perhaps travails are put in our path so we stop and take notice, and move ahead differently. Would you agree with that?
Books about faith are not always about strife. Stories of love, redemption, forgiveness, motivation, hope, promise, acceptance, gratefulness and renewal are born out of faith, too!
There has never been a better time to connect with others through spiritual narratives. Independent publishing has provided a way for ordinary people to tell their extraordinary stories. Do you have a story of faith that may help someone else’s journey through life easier or more complete? Tell it, write it and share it! It is never too late.
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March 17, 2012
A loyal blog reader sent me this interesting idea for consideration for a blog writing subject. Today, I would like to thank Marie from Australia for passing along this important and timely tidbit of information for St. Patrick’s Day.
Did you know in 2010, Dublin was named a UNESCO City of Literature? It is well justified. There are many Irish writers from long ago whose legacies have continued to live on.
Novelist and poet, James Joyce is just one of them. His major works include Dublineers(1914), Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man (1916) and Finnegan’s Wake (1939). Other notable writers from the Emerald Isle include:
- W B Yeats (1865-1939)
- Jonathan Swift (1667-1745)
- Samuel Beckett (1906 – 1989)
- Sean O’Casey (1880-1964)
- Oscar Wilde (1854 – 1900)
- Patrick Kavanagh (1904 – 1967)
Although, these writers are from centuries gone by, there are contemporary Irish writers who are continuing the tradition of providing literature with excellent content.
The daughter of Ireland’s Prime Minister, Cecelia Ahern is well on her way to fame. Walt Disney Pictures has bought film rights to her book If You Could See Me Now. I look forward to seeing how the film adaptation brings together the elements of fantasy and thoughtful dialogue into a fulfilling mix.
Now partway through Cecelia Ahern’s book, I found an Irish proverb, by an unknown author, that could be applied to the theme of this book.
“As you slide down the banister of life,
May the splinters never point in the wrong direction!”
If You Could See Me Now is available as an e-book. Readers, if you find connections between this wonderful Irish proverb and some of the internal conflicts in this book, send me comment on this blog. I’m interested whether your interpretations match mine. Let’s start an interesting discussion on this site.
Sending Irish blessings your way on this March 17th. Join us on Monday. We will explore other cities that have been designated as a UNESCO City for Creative Industry, and the characteristics these cities have to fulfill the requirements.
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March 16, 2012
Heads Up! The final deadline for the Colorado Film Awards is April 30, 2012. Only month and a half away. Wrap up your project and submit!
This is a non-traditional film award contest, without public screenings of the films. But make no mistake, this contest has prestige if you capture an award from this event. There is over $10,000 in prize money, too.
Categories for awards include:
- Feature Film
- Feature Screenplay
- First time Director
- Music Video
- Editing
- Acting
- Cinematography
- Short Film
- Documentary Film
Awards will be announced on August 31, 2012 over the internet and by e-mail acknowledgement. Explore the website of the Colorado Film Awards so you have all the facts. Visit this website http://bit.ly/AeDTmV.
Tomorrow will be a special blog post in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Please return to this blog site brought to you by www.CornerstoneFulfillmentService.com.
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March 9, 2012
“A word is not the same with one writer as with another. One tears it from his guts. The other pulls it out of his overcoat pocket.” ~Charles Peguy
Looking for weekend entertainment that includes the arts, screenwriters, creative freedom, exploring the writing process, artists selling their souls, playwrights, scripts and memorable lines from books and movies? Take in a movie with narrative threads that includes all of these elements and more.
There have been many popular films over the decades that successfully and creatively tell stories about the torture and inspiration in a writer’s life. Here are list of ten films that examine what a lifestyle in the literary world involves.
- Adaptation (2002)
- Sunset Blvd(1950)
- Wonder Boys (2000)
- Henry Fool (1997)
- Whisper of the Heart (1995)
- Through A Glass Darkly Lit (1961)
- Stranger than Fiction (2006)
- Squid and the Whale (2005)
- Barton Fink (1991)
- Misery (1990)
Although none of these movies are current titles, most of them can be located through the Internet Movie Data Base. www.imdb.com a wonderful resource for searching out new productions and classic films.
Take in a film this weekend everyone! Come back on Monday for more independent thoughts, words and views.
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February 27, 2012
Well, the kid was right! Jackson Murphy, the film critic behind Lights Camera Jackson, predicted The Artist by Weinstein Films, would take away the Best Motion Picture honors at the Academy Awards and right he was.
At 13 years old, Jackson is not a novice at selecting outstanding films. He began his career as a movie critic at age 7 1/2, on Radio Disney out of Albany, New York. His appearances on “FOX and Friends” and other national shows, as a professional TV presence, is enough to impress anyone. Jackson’s appearances include Reelz (Channel) “TV about movies,” as a contributing film reviewer and he is a columnist for The Record, a Troy,NY newspaper, too.
In 2010, Jackson became the youngest person to win an Emmy for his movie reviews. He has already had 4 nominations under his belt; impressive for an adult, even more so for a child. Don’t you just love young talent?
Keep your eye on the movie scene through Jackson’s website and blog, Lights Camera Jackson. http://bit.ly/wXWj42
We will check in this time again next year with Jackson to see who he predicts will take the best film prize at the Academy Awards in 2013.
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February 24, 2012
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” ~ John Quincy Adams
In today’s blog, we will be fulfilling a need for information for independent filmmakers about how to become visible on the filmmaking scene.
Indie Filmmakers, have you written a screenplay and are looking for a venue to display your work? Big Vision Empty Wallet is a national place to pitch your work. The mission of this competition is to explore screenwriters and their work and discover the next great feature film. The grand prize of $100,000 will help the winner of the competition to complete their feature film.
Although, this year’s finalists have already been chosen, you can vote for your favorite contestant’s trailer film on this site. http://bit.ly/w4PiHw. The final selection will be chosen on May 1, 2012 and will be based on the full screenplay which must be completed and submitted from March 1 to April 1, 2012.
If you have a screenplay in progress, stash this information away and submit for next year’s competition. In the meantime, take time to visit the website Big Vision Empty Wallet to see if your vision could benefit and be improved from watching other filmmakers work.
Think professionalism, marketability, quality, style and originality and all things fulfilling as you complete your project. Essential to keys of life and successful business, too!
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February 17, 2012
“Do not bite at the bait of pleasure, till you know there is no hook beneath it.”
~Thomas Jefferson
Did you ever want to take a sneak peak into what is inside the making of the dainty delicacies known as sushi? Now you can. One of the top independent documentary films of the year is called Jiro Dreams of Sushi.
This film is about an 85 year old culinary artist and the teaching of his craft to his son, whom he hopes will be the next tour de force within the world of sushi making. Can the son ever live up to the standards that are expected of him to take over the trade? After all, combining colors, textures and the right tastes to please high end palates is no easy task!
Sushi lovers, unite! This film is sure to be fulfilling for those who have always wanted to know more about the culture, schooling and economy that is behind making this food for very discriminating tastes. Over the past twenty years, sushi bars, a trendy alternative to traditional dining has appeared on the scene in urban centers, luxury-oriented centers and on commonplace streets and locales.
If you please, become familiar with sushi terminology before watching this film by going to this link http://www.sushiref.com/glossary/ . The Jiro Dreams of Sushi is said to be “mouthwatering” by Leslie Felperin of Variety and it is set to be released in theatres on March 9th.
Rather stay home and watch? You can place your order for the film through www.imdb.com. Don’t forget to pick up an order of your favorite sushi from your favorite sushi bar. Bring it home and enjoy this film while stuffing your mouth!
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February 16, 2012
“Life is a process of becoming, a combination of states we have to go through. Where people fail is that they wish to elect a state and remain in it. This is a kind of death.” ~ Anais Nin
On Valentines Day, my “sweetie” and I took in the movie “The Artist.” I flat out loved this cinema release. It is the story of George Valentin and his fall as a silent movie star due to the introduction of “talkies” – movies with sound. His refusal to move with the times, and accept the fact that the movie industry was undergoing vast change led to his come-uppance with himself and the world in which he existed.
If you go see this movie, be alert to the subtle imagery that was creatively incorporated in the production of the film. The successful use of small details in scenes artfully told the story without the need for words in this silent, black and white film. Very masterfully done!
Thinking back to the film, I could not refrain from comparing the overtones in this theme to the changes that have taken place in our economy and also, in the publishing industry over the past years. Those who have survived having had the “rug pulled out from underneath of them” are those who have adjusted their attitudes, and moved with the times.
There was little that I did not like about this film. Although James Cromwell’s role in the overall storyline was significant, I would have liked to have seen him more in the film. For those of you who have seen James Cromwell as an actor in A Lonely Place for Dying, http://bit.ly/mAvP5d a film that has had 45 award nominations and it has won 15 awards for best film, you know that James Cromwell is very capable of having more than a supporting role.
I look forward to seeing the Academy Awards on February 26th. It will be interesting to see how the movie holds up against all the rest that are vying for top spots.
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