With so many attacks on the news media today, political art and fiction can do what news can’t. Both can turn news on its head, shake up disbelievers, and open…
Read moreA Year of Unexpected Delights and Frustrations!
I love year-end reviews. I look back at what I’ve experienced, what I’ve learned and what I’m planning for the new year. The delights were many: travel, family visits, theatre, and…
Read moreRemembering Robert Hall
Yesterday, I learned that Robert Hall was executed by a terrorist group in the Phillipines. They represent an evil I do not understand. They killed l a decent man whose…
Read moreFILMING THE SALTON SEA
Filming the Salton Sea is an ambitious undertaking but the talent involved is exceptional. Each member of the film crew is driven by their passion and commitment to making an…
Read moreMichael Stevantoni’s Eduardo in Kodak Film Challenge
Michael needs your vote for his film Eduardo in the Kodak Film Challenge. Our grandson, Michael Stevantoni, who’s been making films since he was six, is now in second year…
Read moreThe Rocket – A Great Movie To Lift Your Spirits
With endless bad news on TV, I found a lovely escape and a great beginning to the new year when I watched The Rocket, an inspirational Australian film I took…
Read moreMANY PATHS TO A DREAM
It’s book launch day! Okay, so I’m excited. What I need are some fireworks, a parade, and a paper bag over my head to keep me from smiling non-stop. Yesterday, two…
Read moreThe Brother Roars and More
2013 was a great year on a number of levels. Yes, The Brother roars and more. This short film, that I co-wrote and co-produced with Michael Stevantoni, my grandson, had…
Read moreThe Meandering Writer
I don’t know what it is but lately I’ve been having difficulty getting my footing. Some of it has to do with adjustments in the new year. I know, it’s…
Read moreTHE BROTHER Comes To Town
On Jan.24th, our 16 yr. old grandson, Michael Stevantoni, premiered his thirteenth film, THE BROTHER, in Campbell River, B.C. With Michael being in school, it’s taken a year and a…
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