Kelsey Grammer in Money Plane (2020) The market for films has been going through a great upheaval and is markedly different today than it was a decade ago. As technology has advanced, so too has the delivery methods of entertainment. Consumers now have almost unlimited choices in how to get their content. The traditional means of going to the theater or watching network television still exist, as do cable and physical DVDs. But there are now numerous streaming platforms and d

Kelsey Grammer in Money Plane (2020) “It’s a project I’m very passionate about” is a euphemism for “It’s something I daydream about, but don’t plan on ever accomplishing” Passion is for amateurs. Passion is poison to productivity. When it comes to achieving goals, and moving projects forward, passion is an impediment. This may sound counter-intuitive as passion is often touted as a driving force in development, but that unbridled zeal is like gasoline thrown on a fire. It wil

“Come out to the coast, we’ll get together, have a few laughs…” Die Hard (1988) To know why Hollywood loves remakes, sequels, and similar stories see Part 1 of this series here. Die Hard is one of the greatest and most influential action movies ever made (and a Christmas classic, but that’s for another article). It established a simple recipe that has become the standard for a slew of action movies. This recipe has been used over and over again in Hollywood. Just take a look