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Category Archives: reviews
The Getaway Car, A Practical Memoir About Writing and Life by Ann Patchett
The questions I get most about writing are the practical ones. What do you write with? Where do you write? How do you find time to write? Answers to these questions are supplied by novelist Ann Patchett in The Getaway … Continue reading
A Grab Bag of iPhone Photo Apps
The iPhone is more than a phone and much more than just a camera. It can do things that are impossible to do on a “real” camera, like effortlessly stitch together panoramas and instantly share pictures worldwide. These creative possibilities … Continue reading
What It Was by George Pelecanos
I live a block off 14th Street, the setting for much of George Pelecanos’s gritty crime novel, What It Was. Set in 1972, it’s a fascinating read for anyone who likes books set in the Washington “beyond the monuments.” Watergate … Continue reading
A Book for Anyone Who Wants to be Famous – The Winner Stands Alone
The American dream is no longer about accomplishment – it is about achieving a Kardashian-level of fame. We’ve become a society that values the famous more than we do the virtuous. This desire to be seen, to be known, to … Continue reading
Book Review: Purple Cow by Seth Godin
I’m a fan of Seth Godin, particularly his book, The Dip, which is about knowing when to quit and when to keep going. His thoughts on traditional publishing are also really compelling – it’s an industry that is broken. I … Continue reading
Book Talk: Prohibition in DC
It’s hard to imagine but booze was once outlawed in DC. The Prohibition era is the subject of a fascinating new book by local author Garret Peck. He’s an excellent speaker with an encyclopedic knowledge of the city. I wrote … Continue reading
Friday Photo: The Polaroid Retrospective II
Think the Polaroid is dead? New media doesn’t replace old media; it complements it. While millions of people are snapping photos with iPhones, a select few carry on with the cameras your grandparents once employed. The results can be seen … Continue reading
How to Market Your Movie: Tips from Allied Integrated Marketing
The March DC Film Salon offered tips from Allied Integrated Marketing on promoting your independent movie or documentary. The salon is a free monthly networking opportunity for film and video professionals. The meetup began at six, allowing filmmakers plenty of … Continue reading
New Article on Silent Code Features
Check out my latest article for the Pink Line Project on local filmmakers – this time I look at Silent Code Features. This local production company is helmed by Anthony Greene, a screenwriter I’ve known for a couple years now. … Continue reading
Party Report: DCist Exposed Photography Show
Last night was opening night for DCist Exposed, a gallery exhibit of some of the most interesting photos from around the Washington region. Read my FAQ to learn more about this interesting show which, by the way, runs until March … Continue reading