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Dave RM's avatar

*Please* keep a movie diary!

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VG's avatar

Michael, I recently launched a substack to journal the making of my first feature film - right now in its very early stages. If you're so inclined, feel free to give it a read!

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Amanda Scanlan's avatar

Yes please

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Helen Stewart's avatar

Yes, please. My brother was the star of one of those smaller movies indie films in 2018, Blaze, so I have a soft spot for them.

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Erica R. Maier's avatar

Yes to movie diary!

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Patrick Pagan's avatar

Sounds like a great idea. We love getting all those details and the story of a plan coming together with elements like well known creators and artists.

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Mary Keir's avatar

I enjoy your writing, so I’ll read your movie diary—and probably enjoy it!

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Karina Wright's avatar

Ummm. I am one of those background people whose soul AMPTP wants to buy in perpetuity for $186. If it's all the same to you, I would infinitely prefer that the union to whom I pay semi-yearly dues will try to fight for what's fair for all its members before caving.

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amymisner's avatar

A diary to rival William Goldman’s!

Filming in Atlanta, the movie capital of the world?

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Michael Cirigliano II's avatar

There’s a psychological horror film starring Beth Dover and I can't see it? FURIOUS. 😡

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Michael Ian Black's avatar

All you had to do was check out my IMDB page, Matt!!!

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Kenneth Bropson's avatar

Yes, please keep a movie diary. You could write about virtually anything and I'd enjoy it.

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Amy Blamey's avatar

I always enjoy your perspective. Please share your movie making diary with us.

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DJ HamSauce's avatar

Are you going to Alfred-Hitchcock-cameo yourself into the movie? Either way, a movie diary would be wonderful.

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Steve Mirsky's avatar

Dallas Roberts? I’m in.

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GroovemasterGreg's avatar

Very interested in all of this and generally in everything you have to say.

I’ve got zero experience in any of this but I have one tip which I hope is accepted in the spirit of humor: Omit the cock ring scene in this one.

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