Introductory, Celebratory Post

Disclaimer: No offense to the rest of the bloggers of the world, but I have always felt a sense of arrogant smugness in blogs that has steered me clear of them for most of my World Wide Web life and I don't want to exclude my new blog from that feeling I get, although I will try my best to disguise that disagreeable scent.

This blog was created after I noticed that my mind began to wonder and became restless as I spent my late evenings cooped up in production offices all over Hollywood with nobody to talk to. As I sat in a dark edit bay in Westwood one evening I began to wander what I might have to say that most people in the universe don't know about and might want to hear. I decided that this unique thing I have to say is, in fact, the very thing that is driving me to blog - my position and insight into the film industry. I know that I am not a totally unique voice into this industry, but I figured just the fact that the film industry is practically exclusively located in Hollywood, save for a few small exceptions, puts me in a position to tell some entertaining stories, provide interesting insight, and review some films and television.


Another thing to point out that separates me from some of the rest is my age and stage of my career. Most books that are published regarding the "how to's" of the entertainment industry are written by people who have already "made it". Since their insight is not fresh they tend to focus on the later stage of their careers, rather than speak in terms of the new student's perspective. When I was just starting out in 2003 I felt discouraged by the stale opinions of those seasoned professionals books. They all seemed so burned out and unenthusiastic; they had lost all the verve and optimism from their early years.


As a reviewer I am not extra special. I do set myself apart from other amateur film reviewing bloggers in some respects though. I do get access to early releases occasionally due to my position in IASTE (International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees) and more specifically, MPEG (Motion Picture Editors Guild), which does give me a bit of an edge over those other bloggers who have to wait to review a film after it's official release.

Also, I am a Christian and a conservative, which will more than likely give my reviews an edgier, almost controversial prospective (as things go in this "post post-modern" age).

Finally, of course, from a technical perspective - I can be counted on. As an editor, it is my job to closely examine ever aspect of footage down to the smallest details - I promise though, I won't burden the blissfully ignorant public of these pointless details. This point of view can be helpful though, for those who are looking for someone to tell them about the highest quality films (and sometimes the lowest, for fun). And that is going to generally be my style - to talk about only the best films and every once in a while, the worst or mediocre ones - I will not be giving constant updates on every newly released film.


What is the aroma of arrogant smugness at this point? Whatever it is, let's just hope I actually continue this thing - I easily get distracted with other interests. I am really just looking to keep my mind running and words flowing with this thing, so if that gets accomplished, well then I've done my job; if I inform and entertain some people in the meantime, then great. Enjoy.